1st All Saints ‘Lord God we give you thanks for all your saints, who sought the trackless footprints of your feet, who took into their own a hand unseen and heard a voice  whose silence was complete’ Vespers hymn

2nd  All Souls

3rd St Martin de Porres

6th All the saints of Ireland

9th Dedication of Lateran Basilica—mother and head of all the Churches of the City and the World. It is the Cathedral Church of the bishops of Rome. We don’t often have the Mass of Dedication of a Church so be attentive to the beautiful readings and Preface for today. The Temple with the stream of living water flowing out of it, bringing life and healing to everyone and every thing. Make sure those waters reach you. We ourselves have to become such a temple built on the One Foundation. By now you all know Salvation doesn’t come through the Banks or on the government jet!

14th St Lorcan O Toole Bishop

18th 33rd Sunday The perfect wife! All of us together, as Church, have to become a perfect spouse for Jesus—don’t worry we can’t do it by ourselves but he can work good in us. He gave us all talents. Do you know what yours are? Your neighbours probably do, ask them, community is great for encouragement.

23rd Christ Universal King. Our king is like a shepherd. He looks after us himself, keeping us all in view and bringing back the lost. Many are searching in the mist and darkness so it’s good to be assured that he will find them and strengthen them. He is bringing us all to life and will put the enemy under his feet. We are reminded of the works of mercy—taking care of the poor, food, drink clothes, hospitality, visiting the sick and the bound—see we can all become royals! And all this must be transposed to the spiritual—sharing your knowledge of God, show the way to  seekers, comfort mourners, be patient, pray for people. We have enough work to keep us going till he comes.

30th is First Sunday of Advent year B Prepare the Way. Join with Isaiah in his talk to God