Fr. Cedric Pisegna

10/25/2026

Always been God.

10/25/2026

We do not have to solve tomorrow before it arrives. Jesus invites us to receive today’s grace for today’s needs. “Do not be anxious about tomorrow.” — Matthew 6:34

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10/25/2026

10/25/2026

Saint John Paul II, pray for us! Saint John Paul II was a holy Pope devoted to prayer, Our Lady, and spreading the Gospel of Christ. Through his deep faith and love for the Eucharist, he defended the dignity of human life and encouraged the faithful to live courageously in Christ. Today, October 22, we celebrate his feast day.

10/25/2026

Shortly before her death in 1607, while walking in the convent garden with her fellow sisters, St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi (Carmelite Mystic) fell into a profound ecstasy.

In the vision, Purgatory was opened to her, and a voice invited her to journey through its "prisons of Divine Justice" to see how much the suffering souls deserved our compassion.

She saw different levels of Purgatory....

1. Some souls enduring intense fire-like pains for venial sins or worldly attachments,
2. Others in deeper torment for faults against charity or neglected duties.
3. One particularly moving part: she witnessed the soul of one of her own recently deceased sisters, who appeared in agony but full of longing for God.

The saint was shown how even small imperfections delay union with Him, yet these souls burn with love and hope, knowing purification leads to perfect joy in Heaven.

St. Mary Magdalene begged God for mercy on them and offered her own sufferings to help release souls. She often exclaimed that if people truly understood the torments there—even the "lightest" pains—they would never commit the smallest sin and would pray ceaselessly for the departed. She saw souls being freed through Masses, prayers, and acts of charity from the living, rising radiant to Heaven.

These visions remind us Purgatory is a merciful gift: a final cleansing by God's love for those who die in grace but aren't yet spotless. The souls can't help themselves, but our intercession brings them tremendous relief and hastens their entry into eternal bliss. Many are forgotten, with no one left to pray for them... 💔

Let's not forget them! Today, offer a prayer, Rosary, or Mass intention. Here's a simple one inspired by the saints:

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

If you have a loved one you'd like remembered, share a first name below—We'll include them in my prayers today. Let's help lift these holy souls together! 🙏❤️

10/25/2026

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10/25/2026

U.S. Catholic dioceses reported notable growth in adults entering the Church through OCIA programs in 2026.

Data from more than 140 dioceses (covering the vast majority of American Catholics) showed an average 38% increase in individuals joining the Church compared to the previous year, according to analysis compiled by the Catholic prayer app Hallow.

The growth appeared across regions and diocese sizes. Examples include:

Archdiocese of Los Angeles: +139% (welcoming over 8,000)
Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota: +145%
Archdiocese of Chicago: +52%
Archdiocese of New York: +36%
Strong gains also in places like Phoenix, Honolulu, Rapid City, and Newark

This aligns with reports of increased interest in faith formation and greater engagement with the Sacrament of Reconciliation in many regions. Young adults in particular have cited searches for truth, purpose, authentic community, inner peace, and the Church’s liturgy and 2,000-year tradition as key factors drawing them.

A survey of more than 2,100 OCIA participants across 20 dioceses highlighted desires to grow in virtue and goodness.

College campuses showed even sharper increases in some places, with OCIA participation more than doubling at many Newman Centers and university parishes.

The trend points to a broader movement of renewed engagement with Catholic teaching and sacramental life—not a complete reversal of long-term challenges, but a real and widespread sign of grace at work.

Have you noticed signs of renewal in your parish or community? Comment below. 🙏

10/25/2026

Jesus is coming. No one knows when it will happen. So we must do everything we can to be prepared for that day.