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If All Saints’ Day (November 1) falls on a Saturday, the liturgical and pastoral response depends on your tradition and local parish practice. Here’s how it’s typically handled across different contexts:
🕊️ Roman Catholic Practice
Obligation Status (U.S.):
In the United States, All Saints’ Day is not a holy day of obligation if it falls on a Saturday or Monday. This is a pastoral accommodation to avoid back-to-back obligations with Sunday Mass.Mass Options:
- Saturday Morning: Parishes may offer a morning Mass for All Saints’ Day.
- Saturday Evening Vigil: This typically counts as the Sunday vigil, not All Saints. So if you attend Saturday evening Mass, it fulfills your Sunday obligation, not All Saints.
Devotional Suggestions:
- Attend a Saturday morning Mass if available.
- Pray the Litany of the Saints or visit a cemetery to honor the communion of saints.
- Light a candle at home or create a small altar with saint icons or relics.
🌿 Anglican & Protestant Traditions
Sunday Transfer:
Many churches transfer the celebration of All Saints’ to Sunday, November 2, especially if it aligns with All Souls’ observances or a broader “All Saints-tide.”Communal Focus:
- Readings and hymns may be adapted to honor the saints and the faithful departed.
- Some communities hold special services, remembrances, or necrologies.
🌍 Symbolic & Editorial Notes for Hospitality Guides
Given your devotional calendar and editorial style, Richard, here’s how you might ritualize this moment:
Saturday Morning Act:
“Leafing the World Behind” begins with a quiet candlelit breakfast, honoring the saints who lived hidden lives of mercy. Read one saint’s biography aloud.Symbolic Cue:
Use a white leaf or gold thread to mark the transition from earthly toil to heavenly joy.Communal Prompt:
Invite companions to name a saint who shaped their journey. Share stories, icons, or prayers.
Vinny’s Corner
Love Never Fails
(1 Corinthians 13:8)
· Start Total Consecration to Mary October 25 to end on November 27, the feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
· Saturday Litany of the Hours Invoking the Aid of Mother Mary
· Carlsbad Cave National Monument Est. 1923
· Spirit hour: 15 Traditional Spanish Drinks
o And don’t forget to raise a glass of champagne later in the day for Global Champagne Day. Whether it’s a fancy bottle or a budget-friendly option, a toast to life’s little pleasures is always a good idea.
· Foodie Food on the Camino de Santiago
o Once you’re all decked out, head out for a crisp sandwich breakfast in honor of Crisp Sandwich Day. Grab your favorite chips, sandwich them between two pieces of bread, and enjoy the crunch!
o Next, indulge in a delicious pasta dish in celebration of World Pasta Day. Whip up a simple spaghetti aglio e olio or get adventurous with a new recipe. Pasta is always a crowd-pleaser!
o Finally, unwind with some greasy comfort food for National Greasy Foods Day. Treat yourself to some guilty pleasures like burgers, fries, or pizza. It’s the perfect way to end a day filled with fun and festivities. Enjoy the medley of activities and embrace the unexpected!
· Arizona State Fair last weekend
· How to celebrate Oct 25th
o As the day progresses, take some time to show your appreciation for art on International Artist Day. Get your creative juices flowing by sketching, painting, or even doodling during breaks. Embrace your inner artist and let your imagination run wild.
o Feeling a bit theatrical? Join in on World Opera Day by singing your heart out to your favorite arias or attending a local opera event. Let the music transport you to another world filled with drama and passion.
o To round off the day, reach out to loved ones and friends on National I Care About You Day. A simple message or phone call can go a long way in brightening someone’s day. Spread the love and positivity, knowing that small gestures can make a big difference.
· • Bucket Item trip: 🥾 Camino Finisterre-Muxía: Santiago → Fisterra & Muxía
o A Journey of Fire, Water, and Marian Clarity
Dates: October 26–November 1
· § Oct 26: Santiago de Compostela → Negreira (~22 km)
• 🕊️ Symbolic Act: “Post-Compostela Blessing” — Begin with morning prayer at the Tomb of Saint James, offering gratitude and asking for clarity as you walk beyond.
• 🌉 Symbolic Act: “Bridge of Farewell” — Cross Ponte Maceira slowly, blessing fellow pilgrims and releasing the past.
o 🛏️ Stay: Albergue Lua or Albergue San José
· § Oct 27: Negreira → Olveiroa (~33 km)
• 🌲 Symbolic Act: “Forest Mercy” — Walk in silence through Galician woods, praying for those in transition—grieving, discerning, or returning.
o 🛏️ Stay: Albergue Horreo or Albergue As Pías
· § Oct 28: Olveiroa → Fisterra (~34 km)
• 🔥 Symbolic Act: “Cape of Clarity” — At Cabo Fisterra, burn a written prayer or symbolic item at the pilgrim’s fire pit, offering it to the sea and sky.
• 🌊 Symbolic Act: “Ocean Vigil” — Sit in silence at sunset, watching the horizon and praying for the world’s healing.
o 🛏️ Stay: Albergue do Mar or Albergue Cabo da Vila
· § Oct 29: Fisterra → Muxía (~29 km)
• 🕍 Symbolic Act: “Marian Stone Prayer” — At Santuario da Virxe da Barca, kneel beside the sacred stones and offer a prayer for clarity, mercy, and renewal.
• 🌊 Symbolic Act: “Water Blessing” — Touch the sea and bless your feet, closing the pilgrimage with gratitude.
o 🛏️ Stay: Albergue Bela Muxía or Albergue da Costa
· § Oct 30: Muxía → Dumbría (~24 km)
• 🌿 Symbolic Act: “Watershed Prayer” — Begin with a morning blessing at Virxe da Barca, then walk inland offering prayers for those in transition.
• 🪨 Symbolic Act: “Stream Vigil” — Pause at a stream or fountain and wash your hands, symbolizing release and readiness.
o 🛏️ Stay: Albergue de Peregrinos de Dumbría
· § Oct 31: Dumbría → Santiago (via bus or multi-day walk)
• 🕍 Symbolic Act: “Return Offering” — Re-enter Santiago de Compostela with a prayer of gratitude. Visit San Fiz de Solovio or Church of San Francisco for a quiet vigil.
• 🕯️ Symbolic Act: “All Saints Eve Candle” — Light a candle in memory of those who walked before you—saints, ancestors, and fellow pilgrims.
o 🛏️ Stay: Hospedería San Martín Pinario or Albergue Seminario Menor
· § Nov 1: All Saints Day – Santiago de Compostela
• 🕊️ Symbolic Act: “Communion of Saints” — Attend Mass at the Cathedral of Santiago or nearby parish. Offer intercession for civic renewal, vineyard hospitality, and communal healing.• 🪨 Symbolic Act: “Stone of Witness” — Place a small stone at the base of the cathedral or in a nearby garden as a sign of your pilgrimage and prayer.
• 🍇 Optional Act: “Civic Supper” — Share a simple meal with fellow pilgrims or locals, honoring the saints through hospitality and storytelling.
7 course meal based on this week’s travel
1. Amuse-Bouche: Caldo de Gratitud
Inspired by Santiago’s farewell and the Tomb of Saint James
A sip of Galician Caldo Galego—turnip greens, potatoes, and chorizo.
Symbolic Act: Begin with a spoken blessing. Offer gratitude for the journey and release what no longer serves.
2. Appetizer: Chestnut Mercy Salad
Inspired by the silent woods of Negreira to Olveiroa
Chestnut and Apple Salad with wild greens, roasted chestnuts, apple slices, and goat cheese.
Symbolic Act: Serve in silence. Each guest offers a quiet intention for someone in grief or discernment.
3. Entrée: Fire-Roasted Pulpo Clarity
Inspired by the pilgrim’s fire pit at Cabo Fisterra
Pulpo a la Gallega—octopus with smoked paprika, olive oil, and sea salt.
Symbolic Act: Burn a small written prayer before serving. Offer the dish as a gesture of release and clarity.
4. Main Course: Sea-Steeped Mariscada
Inspired by Marian stones and ocean vigil in Muxía
Galician Mariscada—mussels, clams, and langoustines in tomato-wine broth.
Symbolic Act: Touch water before eating. Pray for healing across oceans and borders.
5. Cheese Course: Inland Cod with Herbs
Inspired by the stream vigil and watershed prayer in Dumbría
Herb-Crusted Cod served with barley pilaf and fresh herbs.
Symbolic Act: Wash hands before serving. Offer gratitude for transitions and readiness.
6. Dessert: Candle-Cross Almond Cake
Inspired by All Saints Eve vigil in Santiago
Tarta de Santiago—almond cake with powdered sugar cross.
Symbolic Act: Light a candle before dessert. Name a saint, ancestor, or pilgrim you honor.
7. Digestif: Communion Supper of the Saints
Inspired by All Saints Day and civic renewal
Roasted Vineyard Vegetables with bread, olives, and local wine.
Symbolic Act: Invite storytelling. Share one moment of clarity from the journey. Offer intercession for civic renewal and communal healing.
Day 25: St. Elizabeth of Hungary — Fairness Embodied in Vision and Action, choreographed to deepen the rhythm of Leafing the World Behind, now moving through the terrain of right judgment—where clarity becomes compassion, and justice becomes joy.
🌊 Leafing the World Behind: Day 26
Witness: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Theme: Fairness Embodied in Vision and Action
Virtue: Justice
Virtue Connection: Equity as Eucharist
Symbolic Act: Share something today with someone who has less—food, time, money, or dignity. Let it be a gesture of fairness, not pity.
Location: A pantry, a vineyard row, a civic threshold—any place where vision becomes mercy.
🕊️ Introduction: On Justice
Justice is not punishment—it is participation.
It is not balance—it is belonging.
To leaf the world behind is to see clearly and act courageously.
To let fairness be not just a principle, but a presence.
Today, we do not debate—we distribute.
Justice, in this rhythm, is not law—it is love.
It is the courage to say: “Let all be fed, clothed, and known.”
🌺 Witness of the Day: St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Elizabeth was a 13th-century princess who lived as a servant of the poor.
She built hospitals, distributed bread, and walked among beggars with joy.
She gave away her royal garments, her wealth, and her comfort—without bitterness.
When her husband died, she was cast out of the palace.
She did not retaliate.
She continued to serve.
Elizabeth reminds us:
Fairness is not a theory—it is a table.
Justice is not a courtroom—it is a kitchen.
Equity is not abstract—it is Eucharistic.
🛡️ Virtue Connection: Equity as Eucharist
Justice becomes virtue when it is joyful, embodied, and shared.
When it does not just correct—but connects.
When it does not just demand—but delights.
Elizabeth did not serve from obligation.
She served from vision.
She reminds us:
Justice without joy becomes judgment.
But justice with joy becomes communion.
🕯️ Symbolic Act: Share with Equity
Choose one act of fairness today.
Give without superiority.
Serve without spectacle.
Let your action be Eucharist.
As you act, say:
“Lord, let my fairness be vision.
Let my vision be mercy.
Let my mercy be joy.”
If no opportunity arises, pray for those denied justice.
Let your prayer be a table.
🔥 Reflection Prompt
Where have you withheld fairness?
What vision of justice stirs your soul?
Can you name one person whose embodied equity changed your life?
Write, walk, or pray with these questions.
Let St. Elizabeth remind you:
Justice is not weakness—it is witness.
It is the strength to share, the grace to serve, the love to restore.
OCTOBER
25 Saturday
1 Corinthians, Chapter 1, Verse 3
Grace to you and peace
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
This
is the beginning of Paul’s letter to Corinthian’s, and this is the start of the
greeting from Paul in which he tells us that by the sacrifice of Christ we now
are the recipients of God’s grace and peace. We are all called to be saints and
as such we are christened to have the character of Christ. There should be no
divisions, immorality and pride with us which leads us to mortal sin and
separation from God. Part of the churches mission besides evangelizing is to
correct errors in faith and behavior. The goal of the church leaders is that
none should die in the state of mortal sin. This is Christ’s wish for us.
Copilot’s
Take
Paul’s
greeting in 1 Corinthians 1:3—“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ”—is more than a salutation; it’s a spiritual foundation
for endurance. Grace is the divine strength that lifts us beyond failure, and
peace is the steady compass that keeps us centered in Christ amid turmoil. To
be called saints is to be summoned into a life of mental and spiritual
toughness, where character is forged through humility, perseverance, and
accountability. The Church’s mission to correct errors and guide souls away
from mortal sin is not merely doctrinal—it’s a call to fortify the mind and
heart against pride, division, and despair. Mental toughness, then, is not
about self-reliance but about remaining anchored in grace, focused through peace,
and disciplined in the pursuit of holiness.
15 Qualities
You Need to Develop Mental Toughness[1]
Mental toughness is a huge indicator of success.
Here’s how to know if you’ve got it.
When
Thomas Edison's factory burned to the ground in 1914, destroying one-of-a-kind
prototypes and causing $23 million in damage, Edison's response was simple:
"Thank goodness all our mistakes were burned up. Now we can start fresh
again." Edison's reaction is the epitome of mental toughness—seeing
opportunity and taking action when things look bleak. There are habits you can
develop to improve your mental toughness. In fact, the hallmarks of mentally
tough people are actually strategies that you can begin using today.
1. Emotional intelligence. Emotional
intelligence is the cornerstone of mental toughness. You cannot be mentally
tough without the ability to fully understand and tolerate strong negative
emotions and do something productive with them. Moments that test your mental
toughness are ultimately testing your emotional intelligence (EQ). Unlike your
IQ, which is fixed, your EQ is a flexible skill that you can improve with
understanding and effort. It's no wonder that 90 percent of top performers have
high EQs, and that people with high EQs earn $28,000 more annually (on average)
than their low-EQ counterparts. Unfortunately, EQ skills are in short supply.
TalentSmart has tested more than a million people, and we've found that just 36
percent of these are able to accurately identify their emotions as they happen.
2. Confidence. "Whether you think you can
or think you can't—you're right." —Henry Ford. Mentally tough people
subscribe to Ford's notion that your mentality has a powerful effect on your
ability to succeed. This notion isn't just a motivational tool—it's a fact. A
recent study at the University of Melbourne showed that confident people went
on to earn higher wages and get promoted more quickly than others did. True
confidence—as opposed to the false confidence people project to mask their
insecurities—has a look all its own. Mentally tough people have an upper hand
over the doubtful and the skittish because their confidence inspires others and
helps them to make things happen.
3. The ability to neutralize toxic people.
Dealing with difficult people is frustrating and exhausting for most. Mentally
tough people control their interactions with toxic people by keeping their
feelings in check. When they need to confront a toxic person, they approach the
situation rationally. They identify their emotions and don't allow anger or
frustration to fuel the chaos. They also consider the difficult person's
standpoint and are able to find common ground and solutions to problems. Even
when things completely derail, mentally tough people are able to take the toxic
person with a grain of salt to avoid letting him or her bring them down.
4. Knowing how to embrace change. Mentally
tough people are flexible and are constantly adapting. They know that fear of
change is paralyzing and a major threat to their success and happiness. They
look for change that is lurking just around the corner, and they form a plan of
action should these changes occur. Only when you embrace change can you find
the good in it. You need to have an open mind and open arms if you're going to
recognize, and capitalize on, the opportunities that change creates. You're bound
to fail when you keep doing the same things you always have in the hope that
ignoring change will make it go away. After all, the definition of insanity is
doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
5. Saying no. Research conducted at the
University of California in San Francisco showed that the more difficulty you
have saying no, the more likely you are to experience stress, burnout, and even
depression. Mentally tough people know that saying no is healthy, and they have
the self-esteem and foresight to make their no’s clear. When it's time to say
no, mentally tough people avoid phrases such as "I don't think I can"
or "I'm not certain." They say no with confidence because they know
that saying no to a new commitment honors their existing commitments and gives
them the opportunity to successfully fulfill them. The mentally tough also know
how to exert self-control by saying no to themselves. They delay gratification
and avoid impulsive actions that cause harm.
6. Knowing that fear is the No. 1 source of regret.
Mentally tough people know that, when all is said and done, they will lament
the chances they didn't take far more than they will their failures. Don't be
afraid to take risks. I often hear people say,
"What's the worst thing that can
happen to you?
Will it kill you?"
Yet, death isn't the worst thing that can happen to
you. The worst thing that can happen to you is allowing yourself to die inside
while you're still alive. It takes refined self-awareness to walk this
tightrope between dwelling and remembering. Dwelling too long on your mistakes
makes you anxious and gun shy, while forgetting about them completely makes you
bound to repeat them. The key to balance lies in your ability to transform
failures into nuggets of improvement. This creates the tendency to get right
back up every time you fall down.
7. Embracing failure … Mentally tough people
embrace failure because they know that the road to success is paved with it. No
one ever experienced true success without first embracing failure. By revealing
when you're on the wrong path, your mistakes pave the way for you to succeed.
The biggest breakthroughs typically come when you're feeling the most
frustrated and the most stuck. It's this frustration that forces you to think
differently, to look outside the box, and to see the solution that you've been
missing.
8. … Without dwelling on mistakes. Mentally
tough people know that where you focus your attention determines your emotional
state. When you fixate on the problems that you're facing, you create and
prolong negative emotions and stress, which hinders performance. When you focus
on actions to better yourself and your circumstances, you create a sense of
personal efficacy, which produces positive emotions and improves performance.
Mentally tough people distance themselves from their
mistakes, but they do so without forgetting them. By keeping their mistakes at
a safe distance, yet still handy enough to refer to, they are able to adapt and
adjust for future success.
9. Refusing to let anyone limit your joy …When
your sense of pleasure and satisfaction is derived from comparing yourself with
others, you are no longer the master of your own happiness. When mentally tough
people feel good about something they do, they won't let anyone's opinions or
accomplishments take that away from them. While it's impossible to turn off
your reactions to what others think of you, you don't have to compare yourself
with others, and you can always take people's opinions with a grain of salt.
Mentally tough people know that regardless of what people think of them at any
particular moment, one thing is certain—they're never as good or bad as people
say they are.
10. … And not limiting the joy of others.
Mentally tough people don't pass judgment on others because they know that
everyone has something to offer, and they don't need to take other people down
a notch to feel good about themselves. Comparing yourself with other people is
limiting. Jealousy and resentment suck the life right out of you; they're
massive energy-stealers. Mentally tough people don't waste time or energy
sizing people up and worrying about whether or not they measure up. Instead of
wasting your energy on jealousy, funnel that energy into appreciation. When you
celebrate the success of other people, you both benefit.
11. Exercising. A study conducted at the
Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week
for 10 weeks felt more socially, intellectually, and athletically competent.
They also rated their body image and self-esteem higher. Best of all, rather
than the physical changes in their bodies being responsible for the uptick in
confidence, which is key to mental toughness, it was the immediate,
endorphin-fueled positivity from exercise that made all the difference.
12. Getting enough sleep. It's difficult to
overstate the importance of sleep to increasing your mental toughness. When you
sleep, your brain removes toxic proteins, which are by-products of neural
activity when you're awake. Unfortunately, your brain can remove them
adequately only while you're asleep, so when you don't get enough sleep, the
toxic proteins remain in your brain cells, wreaking havoc by impairing your
ability to think—something no amount of caffeine can fix. Mentally tough people
know that their self-control, focus, and memory are all reduced when they don't
get enough—or the right kind—of sleep, so they make quality sleep a top
priority.
13. Limiting caffeine intake. Drinking
excessive amounts of caffeine triggers the release of adrenaline, the source of
the fight-or-flight response. The fight-or-flight mechanism sidesteps rational
thinking in favor of a faster response to ensure survival. This is great when a
bear is chasing you but not so great when life throws you a curve. When
caffeine puts your brain and body into this hyper-aroused state of stress, your
emotions overrun your behavior. Caffeine's long half-life ensures you stay this
way as it takes its sweet time working its way out of your body. Mentally tough
people know that too much caffeine is trouble, and they don't let it get the
better of them.
14. Not waiting for an apology to forgive.
Mentally tough people know that life goes a lot smoother once you let go of
grudges and forgive even those who never say they're sorry. Grudges let
negative events from your past ruin today's happiness. Hate and anger are
emotional parasites that destroy your joy in life. The negative emotions that
come with holding on to a grudge create a stress response in your body and
holding on to stress can have devastating consequences (both physically and
mentally). When you forgive someone, it doesn't condone their actions; it
simply frees you from being their eternal victim.
15. Being relentlessly positive. Keep your eyes
on the news for any length of time, and you'll see that it's just one endless
cycle of war, violent attacks, fragile economies, failing companies, and
environmental disasters. It's easy to think the world is headed downhill fast.
And who knows?
Maybe it is. But mentally tough people don't worry
about that because they don't get caught up in things they can't control.
Instead of trying to start a revolution overnight, they focus their energy on
directing the two things that are completely within their power--their
attention and their effort.
Bringing it all together.
Mental toughness is not an innate quality bestowed
upon a select few. It can be achieved and enjoyed.
Fear the LORD, you his holy ones, for nought
is lacking to those who fear him.
Fr. Mike zeroes in on the deep friendship between Jonathan and David and the
enduring power of their brotherly bond. He breaks down the different kinds of
friendship according to Greek philosophy and points out how true and virtuous
friendship is so rare and special. Today's readings are 1 Samuel 20 and Psalm
142
Vincent Price-RIP Oct 25, 1993[2]
Growing
up in the 50’s and 60’s Vincent was a staple of the Halloween season. Trained on the London stage, Price started out
as an actor for mainstream films in the 1940s, and worked for prestigious
directors like Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Otto Preminger and Cecil B. DeMille. But
he never really made his mark in the film business until he segued into the
horror genre. Despite being immensely talented, at 6’4”, Vinnie was just too
tall to make it as a Hollywood leading man, where the ideal male height was
around 6’, give or take an inch or two on either side. (Price’s great friend
and fellow horror icon, Sir Christopher Lee, faced the same problem: at 6’5” he
was even taller than Vinnie.) In addition to the height issue, as the 50s
marched on, Vinnie’s classic, stage-trained acting style would eventually be
considered “old-fashioned,” and pushed aside in favor of the more
“naturalistic” acting styles of younger actors such as Marlon Brando, James
Dean, and Paul Newman.
In classic horror, however, a stage-trained acting style and perfect diction—which Price had in spades—were considered assets, because so many plots featured evil aristocrats, sinister industrialists, or cultivated mad scientists. He made so many horror films that by the time he passed on in 1993 at the age of 82, Price had become world-famous, beloved by millions.
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite
in the work of the Porters of St.
Joseph
by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast: The sanctification
of the Church Militant.
·
Religion
in the Home for Preschool: October
·
Litany of the Most Precious Blood
of Jesus
·
Offering to the
sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
[1]https://getpocket.com/explore/item/15-qualities-you-need-to-develop-mental-toughness?utm_source=pocket-newtab
[2]https://horrornews.net/136668/essential-vincent-price-10-best-films/
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