WEDNESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ APRIL 23, 2025
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Greetings and blessings, beloved family. Happy Easter Wednesday in the Octave of Easter!
As we continue to rejoice and celebrate in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, during these first eight days of the Easter season (Easter octave), which are celebrated as solemnities of the Lord. Each day is another little Easter. The Alleluia verse is repeated throughout the octave: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia!” The Lord has risen from the dead, as He foretold. Let there be happiness and rejoicing for He is our King forever, Alleluia! May God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this Easter season and always. 🙏🏽
PRAYER FOR THE SOUL OF POPE FRANCIS
With the passing of Pope Francis, let us continue to pray for the eternal repose of his soul and for the College of Cardinals as they embark on their sacred duty to elect Pope Francis’ successor:
Heavenly Father, You entrusted the care of Your Church on earth to Pope Francis, and now You have called him to Yourself. We entrust his soul to Your boundless mercy. For his lifelong service, we thank You. For his care for the poor and marginalized, we thank You. For his witness to simplicity, we thank You. In Your mercy, cleanse him of all sin. Purify him and draw him into the light of Your presence. Grant him the vision of Your Eternal Essence, into which we all long to be drawn. Protect Your Church in this time of transition. Guide the Cardinals in their sacred duty. Grant them Wisdom and Courage, Hope and Charity, and the Faith they need to discern Your Holy Will.
Father Most Holy, our God and King, Creator of all that was, is, and is to come – You alone know the heart of the one You have chosen as the successor to Pope Francis. Reveal Your will to the College of Cardinals. Open their hearts to Your inspirations. Open our hearts to receive, with faith and obedience, the one whom You will raise up to sit on the Chair of Saint Peter. May he be a man of deepest compassion, a man of profound faith and hope, a man whose charity shines forth, permeating the darkness of this world with the light of Christ. You are God Most High, the God of the living and the dead, the Great I AM, the Alpha and the Omega, Eternal Being and Source of all that is. May Your holy will be done, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia.
Merciful and loving God, We entrust to You our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. May he rest in the light of Your presence, where suffering and sorrow are no more, and every tear is wiped away. Comfort all who mourn his passing, and raise up shepherds who will continue to guide Your Church in humility and love.
Eternal rest grant unto Pope Francis, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his gentle soul and souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 🙏🏽
On this special feast day, as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, with special intention through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, and the Saints, particularly Saint Joseph, Patron of the sick and dying, we pray for the sick and dying and all those who mourn the loss of their loved ones. We pray for our loved ones who have recently died, especially for our Holy Father, POPE FRANCIS, all those who died today, and all the faithful departed may the Lord receive them into the light of Eternal Kingdom. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their gentle souls and souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 🙏🏽 ✝️🕯✝️🕯✝️🕯
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.” ~ Rev 14:13
PRAYER FOR THE DEAD: In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life, you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen 🙏🏽
As we continue to rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we honor two heroic witnesses of faith: Saint George, Martyr (Patron of soldiers and the suffering) and Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Missionary, and Martyr (a zealous preacher who bore the Gospel to the very ends of the earth). Through their intercession and the maternal care of our Blessed Virgin Mary, we lift up prayers for the sick especially those with skin diseases, terminal illnesses, or near death. We also pray for the Church and clergy, persecuted Christians, the conversion of sinners, and for Christians around the world. Today, we remember those in the military, Scouts, farmers, and field workers, asking for God’s protection and guidance in their daily labors. 🙏🏽
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THE HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS’ MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL: For the use of the new technologies ~ Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.
PRAYER OF THE MONTH ~ POPE FRANCIS: Lord, Good Father, as I look at the world and see men and women working in it and beautifying it, a great “Thank You!” springs from my heart. The action of Your Spirit among us encourages us to grow in the progress of science and technology in the service of human dignity for integral and inclusive human development. Because we know You desire the good of all, from the heart of Your Church, Your Son calls us to ensure that technology does not replace “person-to-person” contact, that the virtual does not replace the real, and that social networks do not replace social settings. Help us develop the ability to live wisely, to think deeply, to love generously, without losing heart, promoting scientific and technological growth that increasingly aligns with human development in responsibility, values, and awareness.
Amen 🙏🏽
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PRAYER FOR PEACE ~ POPE FRANCIS:
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
A PRAYER FOR PEACE: Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true King of peace. In You alone is found freedom. Please free our world from conflict. Bring unity to troubled nations. Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. Dispel all darkness and evil. Protect the dignity of every human life. Replace hatred with Your love. Give wisdom to world leaders. Free them from selfish ambition. Eliminate all violence and war. Glorious Virgin Mary, Saint Michael the Archangel, Every Angel and Saint: Please pray for peace. Pray for unity amongst nations. Pray for unity amongst all people. Pray for the most vulnerable. Pray for those suffering. Pray for the fearful. Pray for those most in need. Pray for us all. Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear our prayers. Jesus, I trust in You! Amen 🙏🏽
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
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Today’s Bible Readings: Wednesday in the Octave of Easter | April 23, 2025
Reading 1, Acts 3:1-10
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
Gospel, Luke 24:13-35
Gospel Reading ~ Luke 24:13–35
“They recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread”
“That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus Himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to Him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?” And He replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to Him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed Him over to a sentence of death and crucified Him. But we were hoping that He would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find His Body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that He was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but Him they did not see.” And He said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into His glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, He interpreted to them what referred to Him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, He gave the impression that He was going on farther. But they urged Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while He was with them at table, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, but He vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the Eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how He was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.”
In today’s Gospel reading, the two disciples on the road to Emmaus were clearly discouraged and downcast. We can all find ourselves in that place from time to time, in the shadow of the cross. If that is where we are, that is the self we bring to prayer. When the risen Lord first spoke to His unsuspecting disciples, it was to invite them to share what was in their hearts, to tell Him their story, a story that was full of sadness and devoid of hope. The Lord invites us in prayer to tell our story, to share with Him whatever might be in our hearts. It is only when the Lord had listened to their story that He told them His story, the story of His journey from suffering to glory as told in the Scriptures. Having open their hearts to this stranger, it was now their turn to listen. There comes a time in our prayer when, having opened our hearts to the Lord, we too need to listen to His word to us. A passage from Scripture can help us to be attentive to what the Lord might want to say to us. This prayerful moment of sharing with the Lord and listening to Him ‘on the way’ led to another prayerful moment at table. There Jesus prayed a prayer of blessing over the bread, broke it and gave it to His disciples. Jesus’ prayerful words and actions led to a prayer of recognition on the part of the disciples. They recognized the Lord at the breaking of bread. Our prayer of sharing and listening will often lead us to the prayer of the Eucharist. There we enter into the Lord’s own prayer of blessing and thanksgiving to the Father as we prayerfully recognize the Lord who comes us in the breaking of bread. After these prayerful encounters, the two disciples left the table and shared with others their Easter faith. At the end of every Eucharist, we are sent out to do the same.
Reflecting on today’s Gospel, two disciples, disheartened and confused, journeyed to Emmaus after the crucifixion of Jesus. Though they were speaking about the very events that would change the world forever, they could not recognize the Risen Christ as He walked alongside them. Jesus listened patiently to their sorrow and gently reproached their slowness to believe. Then, beginning with Moses and the prophets, He opened the Scriptures to them, illuminating how all of salvation history pointed to His suffering, death, and Resurrection. Their hearts burned within them—not just from understanding, but from being in the presence of divine truth. It was not until He broke bread with them that their eyes were opened and they truly recognized Him. This powerful encounter reveals how Christ draws near to us even when we are lost in disappointment or weighed down by doubt. In moments of discouragement, we might fail to see Him walking right beside us. Yet through the Word of God and the Eucharist just as on the road to Emmaus He reveals Himself to us. He rekindles our faith and renews our hope. We are reminded that faith is not merely about seeing but about trusting that Christ is alive and present in our journey, even when we do not immediately perceive Him.
Our first reading today from the Acts of the Apostles, gives an account of the healing of the beggar who sat by the Beautiful Gate of the Temple of Jerusalem, by St. Peter and St. John who happened to be passing by. Sts. Peter and John encounter this crippled man from birth who begs for alms at the temple gate. Rather than giving him money, Peter offers something infinitely more valuable healing in the name of Jesus Christ. “I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean, rise and walk.” The beggar was healed by the Apostles who healed him in the Name of the Lord, and the crippled beggar was made whole again. That miraculous healing made not only the beggar to rejoice, leaping with joy, but also everyone else who have witnessed the miraculous healing, as everyone knew how long that man had been sitting and was crippled since birth, and God had made him whole and fine again. This miraculous healing not only transforms the man physically but also leads him to joyfully praise God, drawing the attention of everyone around him. This scene reminds us that the power of the Resurrection continues to work through the apostles and through us. It is not material wealth that truly transforms lives, but the name and power of Jesus. We, too, are called to offer others Christ not only through words but through the witness of our lives, our compassion, and acts of faith. When we place our trust in Jesus and share Him with others, we become instruments of His healing and joy.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, “Rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord.” The psalm invites us to give thanks, sing praise, and proclaim the marvelous works of God. It calls us to remember His covenant and to rejoice in seeking His presence. This joyful attitude is the natural response of those who have encountered the Risen Christ. In our daily lives, even amidst trials, we are reminded to celebrate the faithfulness of God who keeps His promises across generations.
Are we attentive to Christ walking with us in the midst of our challenges? Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, do we take time to listen to the Scriptures and allow our hearts to be set ablaze with truth? Do we, like Peter, offer Christ to others, or do we limit our generosity to only what the world values? How can we better recognize and proclaim Christ’s presence in the ordinary moments of our lives? Let us, like the disciples of Emmaus, return with joy to the community of believers and share the Good News: Christ is risen! Let us walk in faith, listening to His Word, and recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. May our lives become a testimony to the living Christ who journeys with us every day.
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are all reminded of the grace that God has given us through the suffering, death and resurrection of His only Son, Jesus Christ, Whom He had sent into this world to be our Lord and Saviour. Through Christ, all of us have received a new hope and seen the Light of God’s salvation, revealing fully the great and enduring love which God has for each and every one of us, each one without exception. We are all reminded that through His suffering, death and resurrection, Christ has gathered and called us all, the lost sheep of His flock, to find our way towards Him and the eternal life that He has promised and purchased by His death, for all the faithful ones. May God in His infinite grace and mercy be with us all and grant us His grace, and may our Risen Lord continue to strengthen us and give us the courage and the power to be great missionaries of His love and truth in our present day world. May we help one another to be closer to God, and bring many others to the healing and happiness that can be found in God alone, our Hope and our Light, our Saviour and our God. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, open our eyes to Your presence in the Word, in the Eucharist, and in one another. Set our hearts ablaze with the fire of Your truth. May we never walk alone, even when we feel lost or confused. Give us the courage to proclaim You like Mary Magdalene and the boldness to heal like Peter, trusting in the power of Your name. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: MEMORIAL OF SAINT GEORGE, MARTYR, AND SAINT ADALBERT OF PRAGUE, BISHOP AND MARTYR – FEAST DAY: APRIL 23RD: Today, as we continue to rejoice in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Church honors two heroic witnesses of faith: Saint George, Martyr (Patron of soldiers and the suffering) and Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Missionary, and Martyr (a zealous preacher who bore the Gospel to the very ends of the earth). Through their intercession and the maternal care of our Blessed Virgin Mary, we lift up prayers for the sick especially those with skin diseases, terminal illnesses, or near death. We also pray for the Church and clergy, persecuted Christians, the conversion of sinners, and for Christians around the world. Today, we remember those in the military, Scouts, farmers, and field workers, asking for God’s protection and guidance in their daily labors. 🙏🏽
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SAINT GEORGE, MARTYR: Saint George (d. 303 A.D.) was a Roman soldier of noble Christian heritage, born in Palestine. He served with distinction in the Roman army under Emperor Diocletian, but when faced with orders to persecute Christians, he courageously refused and professed his faith in Christ. For this, he was tortured and ultimately beheaded. His unwavering fidelity earned him the title “Great Martyr” in the Eastern Church and a special place of honor across Christendom.
Though surrounded by legend most famously the tale of slaying a dragon to save a princess—what remains undeniable is his deep faith and martyrdom for Christ. Saint George became a symbol of Christian bravery and chivalry. He is among the Fourteen Holy Helpers, venerated especially in times of plague and suffering. Devotion to him was widespread as early as the 5th century, and Constantine the Great is believed to have built a church in his honor in Constantinople.
Saint George is Patron of numerous causes and places, including soldiers, knights, Boy Scouts, farmers, field workers, butchers, archers, and many nations—notably England, Georgia, and Portugal. He is invoked particularly by those suffering from skin diseases, leprosy, syphilis, and snakebites.
PRAYER: O God, who raised up Saint George to bear bold witness to Christ even to the shedding of his blood, grant that we, by his intercession, may be strengthened in faith and courage. May he come swiftly to the aid of our weakness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SAINT ADALBERT OF PRAGUE, BISHOP AND MARTYR: Born in Bohemia in 956, Saint Adalbert (baptized Vojtech) was a nobleman turned bishop and missionary. Educated under the guidance of Archbishop Adalbert of Magdeburg, he took his mentor’s name and followed in his footsteps with a life of zealous faith. At just 26, he became Bishop of Prague, tirelessly working to reform his clergy, defend the poor, and preach the Gospel—even amid strong opposition.
Saint Adalbert’s bold critiques of polygamy, idolatry, and the slave trade drew hostility from nobles and even some clergy. After years of trials, he resigned and embraced a monastic life in Rome. Eventually, he was sent as a missionary to the pagan Prussians along the Baltic coast. There, after courageously continuing his mission despite warnings, he was martyred on April 23, 997, pierced with seven spears and beheaded. His relics were later ransomed by Polish Prince Boleslaw Chrobry for their weight in gold.
Canonized in 999 by Pope Sylvester II, Saint Adalbert is Patron of Bohemia, the Czech Republic, Poland, the Archdiocese of Esztergom in Hungary, and the former Duchy of Prussia. His life remains a powerful testament to the missionary spirit and fearless love for the Gospel.
PRAYER: God of power and mercy, who called Saint Adalbert to shepherd Your people and proclaim the Gospel, even to martyrdom, grant that through his intercession, pastors may zealously guide their flocks, and all the faithful may walk in unity and holiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Saint George and Saint Adalbert of Prague – Pray for us. 🙏🏽
DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF APRIL | MONTH OF HOLY EUCHARIST: April is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, the greatest gift of Christ to His Church. In the Eucharist, Jesus is truly present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity offering Himself as the Bread of Life. This month invites us to deepen our love and reverence for the Eucharist, especially as we approach Holy Week and Easter, celebrating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. The Eucharist was instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper when He said, “Take and eat; this is My Body… Drink from it, all of you, for this is My Blood of the Covenant” (Matthew 26:26-28). In receiving the Eucharist, we are united with Christ and His Church. It is the source of our strength and the culmination of our salvation, as Christ Himself said in John 6:51, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” As we journey through Lent, we are called to renew our reverence for the Eucharist. During Holy Week, we remember that Christ instituted this sacrament on Holy Thursday, offering us a way to remain in union with Him. Let us take this opportunity to attend Mass regularly, spend time in Eucharistic adoration, and reflect on the mystery of Christ’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament.
In this season of penance and reflection, may our devotion to the Eucharist strengthen our commitment to living as true disciples of Christ, leading us to the joy of Easter and the Resurrection.
O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine! Lord Jesus, You have given Yourself to us in the Eucharist. May we receive You with reverence and love, and let Your grace transform us this Lenten season and always. Amen 🙏🏽
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PRAYER INTENTIONS: On this day within the Easter Octave, as we reflect on the risen Christ walking alongside the disciples on the road to Emmaus and the miraculous healing at the temple gate, we bring our intentions before the Lord with hearts full of hope. We pray for all who are spiritually weary or walking through seasons of confusion, that the Lord may open their eyes to recognize His presence and rekindle their faith. May those who feel forgotten or paralyzed by fear, doubt, or sickness experience the healing touch of Jesus, as the crippled man did through Peter and John. Inspired by the courageous witness of Saint George and Saint Adalbert—who boldly proclaimed Christ even unto death—we lift up all who suffer for the faith, asking God to grant them perseverance and peace. We pray for our Church to be renewed with apostolic zeal, for missionaries, pastors, and laity to proclaim the Gospel with joy and conviction, and for each of us to burn with the desire to encounter the risen Lord more deeply in Scripture, in the breaking of the Bread, and in one another. 🙏🏽
LET US PRAY
My resurrected Lord, You appeared to these disciples who lacked faith and understanding and gave them the gift of Your holy teaching. Teach me, dear Lord, all that I must come to understand and know about You, Your death, Resurrection and glorious gift of new life. May Your Word burn within me and lead me to a transformation of my life. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Risen Lord Jesus, You walked with the disciples in their sorrow and opened their eyes in the breaking of the bread—come and walk with us today. As You healed the lame and strengthened the weak through Your apostles, heal us in our brokenness and raise us to new life. Through the intercession of Saint George and Saint Adalbert, who bore witness to Your name with unwavering courage, grant us the grace to stand firm in faith, to speak boldly of Your love, and to serve with compassionate hearts. Set our hearts ablaze with the fire of Your presence, that we may recognize You in every step of our journey and share the joy of the Resurrection with the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen. 🙏🏽
Save us Savior of the world. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint George and Saint Adalbert of Prague ~ Pray for us 🙏🏽
Thanking God for the precious gift of this new day and the immeasurable love shown through His Son, our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. As we continue to rejoice in the glory of the Resurrection, may our hearts remain open to the peace and hope that flow from His victory over sin and death. During this joyful Easter season, we pray that our loving Savior will deepen our faith and draw us closer to the mystery of His Passion, death, and Resurrection. May we walk in the light of His risen life, renewed in spirit and overflowing with grace. Praying for us all andoour loved ones today and we pray for journey mercies for all those traveling during this Easter season. May this Easter Wednesday be filled with blessings, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ is truly risen! Alleluia! 🙏🏽
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