WEDNESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ MAY 14, 2025
FEAST OF SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE
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Greetings and blessings, dear beloved family. Happy Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter!
We continue to celebrate the election of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. May the Holy Spirit guide him as he shepherds the faithful, and may his pontificate be a source of renewal and unity for the Church.
May this new week be filled with peace, joy, and the renewed hope that comes from Christ’s Resurrection. Through the intercession of St. Joseph, we pray for all fathers, workers and all those who labour in this world. May the Lord bless the work of their hands 🙏🏽
The entire month of May is dedicated to our beloved Mother Mary, the Mother of God. As we continue to rejoice in the victory of Christ’s Resurrection, we give heartfelt thanks to God for the gift of life and for bringing us safely into the month of May. May this Easter season renew our strength, deepen our faith, and fill our hearts with the peace of the Risen Lord. May our Mother Mary continue to intercede for us and may God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of Easter. Wishing us all and our loved ones a joyful, blessed start to the month. Amen 🙏🏽
HABEMUS PAPAM! A PRAYER FOR OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE LEO XIV
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As the Papal Conclave to elect the next Roman Pontiff comes to an end, with profound reverence we give thanks to Almighty God for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he becomes the first American-born pontiff in the Church’s two-millennia history. The announcement was made on May 8, 2025, following the traditional white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the conclusion of the conclave.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American and a member of the Order of St. Augustine is known as Pope Leo XIV. A missionary bishop and former Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Pope Leo XIV has served the Church faithfully in Chiclayo, Peru, and brings with him a pastoral heart deeply shaped by the Gospel and the spirituality of St. Augustine.
LET US PRAY:
Almighty God, we thank You for the gift of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Grant him wisdom, courage, and humility as he leads the Church in truth and love. May the Holy Spirit guide his every word and action, and may he be a bridge of unity for all nations. Through the intercession of Mary, Queen of Peace, strengthen him in his mission to proclaim Christ to the world. Amen 🙏🏽
Heavenly Father, You have raised Your servant, Pope Leo XIV, to the Chair of Saint Peter. Pour out Your abundant blessings upon him. Through him, guide Your pilgrim Church along the path to Heaven. Grant him wisdom to discern Your will, Courage to fulfill it, And charity to shepherd Your people with the Heart of Christ. In this time of transition, Bring peace to troubled hearts, Joy to those who suffer, And hope to the despairing. May he be a faithful successor to Peter, A humble servant of Your Word, And a fearless herald of Your Divine Mercy and Truth. Strengthen him with the grace of the Holy Spirit, That he may lead the Church in unity, holiness, and fidelity. We entrust him to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, And to the prayers of all the saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen 🙏🏽
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. 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 🙏🏽
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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 🙏🏽
Still journeying in the joy of the Easter season, today, the Church honors two great men of faith: Saint Matthias, Apostle and Martyr (Patron of alcoholics, carpenters, and tailors) chosen by the early Church to complete the college of the Twelve and Saint Michael Garicoits, Priest (Patron of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Betharram), a devoted priest and founder who tirelessly proclaimed the love of the Sacred Heart. Through their intercession, we lift our hearts to God in prayer for the sick and dying, especially those battling terminal illnesses. We also remember the souls of the faithful departed and ask: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. 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: Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle | May 14, 2025
Reading 1, Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8
Gospel, John 15:9-17
Gospel Reading ~ John 15:9–17
“Love one another as I love you; It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you”
“Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. “I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. This I command you: love one another.”
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus says to His disciples, ‘You did not choose me, but I chose you and I commissioned you to go out and to bear fruit’. Again the Lord’s choice of His disciples takes priority over their choice of Him. What Jesus says to his disciples there, he says to all of us, ‘I chose you’. The Lord’s choice of us is prior to all else. Yes, we have to choose the Lord for ourselves, but our choice of the Lord is always in response to His choice of us. To express it in another way, the Lord is always seeking us out, and our seeking of Him is a response to His seeking us. The Lord loves us first and our love of Him is in response to His love of us. The Lord’s initiative towards us is there before our initiative towards Him. In our dealings with each other, we may choose someone as a friend, but we cannot be sure that they will choose us. However, in our dealings with the Lord, we know that the Lord has already chosen us as a friend, ‘I call you friends’, He says to His disciples. He cannot be sure that we will choose Him as He has chosen us, but He earnestly desires us to do so. In prayer we ask the Lord to guide and direct us in our choosing; we invite him to show us His choice. Jesus Himself prayed this kind of prayer when, in the Garden of Gethsemane, He prayed ‘Not my will but yours be done’. It is a type of prayer that He would encourage us all to enter into.
Reflecting further on today’s Gospel reading, Jesus delivers a powerful message of divine friendship and unconditional love. He reminds us that we are deeply loved just as the Father loves the Son, so too does Jesus love each one of us. Yet, this love is not passive or sentimental; it is a call to action, a commandment: “Love one another as I love you.” Jesus identifies true love as sacrificial the willingness to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Through this, He elevates His disciples from servants to friends, sharing with them the intimacy of His relationship with the Father. What stands out is that Jesus emphasizes choice: “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you.” This is both a gift and a responsibility. We are chosen not just to be recipients of divine love but to go and bear fruit that will remain. Our Christian calling involves mission, discipleship, and radical love, especially in a world that often misunderstands or rejects it. Jesus assures us that when we live out this love, our prayers bear fruit because they are aligned with His heart. Remaining in His love means living in constant communion with Him through obedience, selflessness, and active love.
According today’s first reading, after Judas’ betrayal of Jesus and his subsequent suicide, the early church wanted to find a replacement for Judas so as to restore the group of the twelve to its full complement. A certain amount of human effort was put into finding such a person. First of all, Peter addressed the community of faith about the need to choose a replacement for Judas. Then the community had to discern who might be the best candidates and two suitable candidates were put forward. However, they wanted to ensure that their final choice corresponded with the Lord’s choice. As a result, they brought the fruits of their human efforts to prayer, and they asked the Lord, ‘Lord, show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this ministry’. It was only after that prayerful search of the Lord’s choice that they felt ready to nominate Matthias to replace Judas. The early church recognized that the person to replace Judas had to be the Lord’s choice. On this feast of Saint Matthias, the two readings are linked by the use of the verb ‘to choose’. In the first reading, the early disciples gather to complete the number of the twelve apostles after the betrayal and death of Judas. Having nominated two candidates, Barsabbas and Matthias, they turn in prayer to the Lord and ask him, ‘show us which of these two you have chosen to take over this ministry and apostolate, which Judas abandoned’. They used their judgement to narrow the field down to two, but they needed the Lord’s guidance to make the final choice. They wanted their choice to be in harmony with the Lord’s choice. Their question was not just ‘Who should we choose?’ but ‘Who is the Lord choosing?’
Reflecting further on the first reading, the Church, from its earliest days, recognized the need for leadership rooted in God’s guidance. Today’s reading recounts the selection of Saint Matthias to replace Judas among the Twelve. It was not a political or personal decision it was prayerfully discerned, acknowledging that it is the Lord who knows the hearts of all. This passage highlights the Church’s continuity and the importance of apostolic succession. The community entrusted the decision to God, drawing lots only after deep prayer. Saint Matthias was chosen because he had been with Jesus from the beginning he had walked the journey, witnessed the miracles, and remained faithful. He was a quiet witness, yet faithful and constant. This teaches us that not everyone called by God is famous or outspoken. Often, it is those who are quietly consistent and faithful who are chosen for great things in the Kingdom of God. Like Matthias, we are called to be witnesses of the Resurrection living proof that Jesus is alive, not just in doctrine, but in the way we love, serve, and bear fruit.
Reflecting on today’s Responsorial Psalm, “The Lord will give him a seat with the leaders of his people.” This psalm is a hymn of praise to a God who lifts the lowly and exalts the humble. It aligns beautifully with the story of Matthias someone not originally named among the Twelve, yet elevated by God to leadership. The verses remind us that God sees what man often overlooks. He raises the poor from the dust and gives them dignity among princes. Just as Matthias was lifted to the apostolic office, so too can any one of us be raised by God’s grace when we live in humility and faith. Our calling and value are never dependent on status or visibility, but on God’s vision for our lives.
Do I truly believe that I am chosen and loved by God? Do I remain in Christ’s love through obedience, prayer, and love for others? Am I willing to lay down my preferences, time, or even my reputation for the sake of someone else? When faced with decisions, do I bring them to God in prayer as the early Church did? And like Saint Matthias, am I ready to serve even if I am called quietly and unexpectedly?
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today as the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Matthias, one of the Twelve Apostles of the Lord, and the one who did not belong to the original Twelve that the Lord had chosen, but was added later on to replace Judas Iscariot the traitor, who had abandoned his position as one of the Twelve when he betrayed the Lord. St. Matthias was selected from among the Lord’s closest disciples, and he was called to serve the Lord as an Apostle, that is to be one of the important pillars of the Church, to spearhead the Church’s efforts at evangelisation and other missionary works and ministries, and therefore becoming for all of us a great role model and example in his faith, actions and works, for us to carry out in our own lives as Christians. We are called to love the Lord, our most loving God. For when others may fail us in love, but God never fails in loving us, and we can always trust and have faith in His love. But at the same time, while we love the Lord wholeheartedly we must also not forget the Lord’s second commandment that we ought to love our fellow brothers and sisters around us. As it is indeed possible for someone to love the Lord so much but ends up neglecting to love those who are around them, especially those who have been entrusted to them to love, and this is contrary to what the Lord has commanded to us to do. For us to be true and genuine Christians, we must always be filled with love, for God and for our fellow brothers and sisters alike. Therefore, as we reflect upon the life, work and ministry of St. Matthias the Apostle, the courage and faith he has shown in ministering to the people of God and the determination he had in proclaiming the Good News of God to more and more people, let us all be inspired by his examples as our role model in faith and life, so that we may also carry out our lives in the manner that is truly worthy of being Christians. We are all called to continue the good works of the Apostles, which they had begun for the benefit and salvation of so many souls in this world, and which is still far from over. We have been given various missions and responsibilities, the various vocations that we have been called into in our world today. Let us all embrace them faithfully and courageously and do our best so that we may bear rich fruits of our faith and actions in this world, for the greater glory of God. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and may the good Lord be with us always and may He strengthen each and every one of us in our resolve so that we may continue to grow ever stronger in faith and commitment to God, and in doing whatever is right and just according to God’s will. May God bless our every good works and endeavours, now and always. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, thank You for choosing me, loving me, and calling me Your friend. Teach me to love others as You have loved me with humility, sacrifice, and joy. Help me to remain in Your love by following Your commandments. May I be a faithful witness of Your resurrection, like Saint Matthias, and bear fruit that will last. Lead me by the hand when I am uncertain, and raise me up when I feel small. Amen. 🙏🏽
FEAST OF SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE AND MARTYR AND SAINT MICHAEL GARICOITS, PRIEST ~ FEAST DAY: MAY 14TH: Still journeying in the joy of the Easter season, today, the Church honors two great men of faith: Saint Matthias, Apostle and Martyr (Patron of alcoholics, carpenters, and tailors) chosen by the early Church to complete the college of the Twelve and Saint Michael Garicoits, Priest (Patron of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Betharram), a devoted priest and founder who tirelessly proclaimed the love of the Sacred Heart. Through their intercession, we lift our hearts to God in prayer for the sick and dying, especially those battling terminal illnesses. We also remember the souls of the faithful departed and ask: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.🙏🏽
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SAINT MATTHIAS, APOSTLE AND MARTYR: Saint Matthias, whose name means “gift of God,” holds a special place in the Church as the Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. When the time came to restore the Twelve after Judas’ betrayal, the early Christian community gathered in prayer and cast lots between two worthy disciples. The lot fell on Matthias (Acts 1:15–26), who had faithfully followed Jesus from His baptism by John until His Ascension. Thus, he became “a witness to Christ’s Resurrection.”
Early traditions affirm that Matthias was among the 72 disciples sent out by Jesus and was present at Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descended. He devoted himself to proclaiming the Gospel, traveling across Judea, Cappadocia, and even as far as Ethiopia and the Caspian Sea. Many miracles are attributed to him—being unharmed after drinking poison, becoming invisible to escape persecution, and calling down divine intervention to silence enemies of the faith.
Saint Matthias was a passionate preacher of penance and inner conversion, urging mortification of the flesh to overcome sinful desires. As Clement of Alexandria notes, he was especially zealous in teaching detachment from worldly pleasures. He eventually gave his life for Christ, with traditions suggesting martyrdom either by crucifixion in Colchis or stoning in Jerusalem.
Saint Matthias is invoked as the patron saint of carpenters, tailors, and those recovering from alcoholism. He is also venerated in the dioceses of Gary, Indiana, and Great Falls–Billings, Montana.
PRAYER: O glorious Saint Matthias, chosen by God to fill the place of the traitor Judas and numbered among the Twelve Apostles, intercede for us. May your faithfulness inspire us to stand firm in our vocation and bear witness to Christ amid trials. Pray especially for those who suffer in body and soul, that they may find healing and peace. O God, who assigned Saint Matthias a place in the college of Apostles, grant us through his intercession that, rejoicing in the gifts of your love, we may be counted among your elect. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.🙏🏽
SAINT MICHAEL GARICOITS, PRIEST: Born on April 15, 1797, in the French Pyrenees, Saint Michael Garicoits grew up in poverty but was rich in faith. Despite financial hardship, he persevered in his dream of becoming a priest, supported by his devout grandmother and the generosity of local clergy. Ordained in 1823, he soon emerged as a fearless pastor, countering the spiritual rigorism of Jansenism with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the practice of frequent Communion.
A man of deep contemplation and energetic mission, Fr. Garicoits was appointed to teach at the seminary in Bétharram, where his holiness attracted many followers. Inspired by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, he founded the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bétharram in 1838, calling its members to be instruments of God’s love through obedience, humility, and missionary zeal. Despite initial opposition from Church authorities, he submitted in humility, trusting in God’s plan. After his death on Ascension Thursday, May 14, 1863, his vision was finally affirmed, and his congregation received papal approval.
Saint Michael was a friend of Saint Elizabeth Bichier des Âges and served as spiritual director to the Daughters of the Cross. He was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1947. His life remains a testament to obedience, perseverance, and a heart aflame with divine love.
He is the Patron Saint of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bétharram and teachers, and is especially remembered for his unwavering fidelity to the Church and his passion for Eucharistic devotion.
PRAYER: Loving Saint Michael Garicoits, who gave your life in loving service and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. May your example of humility and obedience guide us to deeper trust in God’s will. Intercede for all those burdened by illness or sorrow, that they may experience the mercy and consolation of Christ. Amen. 🙏🏽
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Matthias, Apostle and Saint Michael Garicoits ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽
THE HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS’ MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF MAY: For Working Conditions ~ Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY ~ POPE FRANCIS: For Working Conditions ~ Jesus, You knew work in this world, and You understand its hardships and joys… Hear our prayer today. Working is a human trait… Work is sacred… The beauty of the earth and the dignity of work were meant to be united… The earth becomes beautiful when man works… Lord, You see that we believe this with conviction, but we desire even more for it to become a reality among us.
We are saddened when people can’t find work and lack the dignity of bringing bread to their home. Give us the light of your Spirit, open our hearts, do not let indifference overcome us.
Help us recover the gift of universal brotherhood. We ask for a heart as big as Jesus’s so we can embrace the call to work to give dignity to people and families.
Amen 🙏🏽
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DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF MAY | MONTH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and our spiritual Mother. This month invites the faithful to draw closer to Mary through prayer, reflection, and imitation of her virtues especially her humility, obedience, purity, and unwavering faith. As the first and most perfect disciple of Christ, Mary leads us gently but firmly to her Son. Throughout Church history, May has been a time to honor Mary with special devotions such as the Rosary, May Crownings, Marian processions, and prayers like the Litany of Loreto. The Church teaches that Mary, assumed body and soul into Heaven, intercedes for us as Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Church. During this month, we are called to renew our relationship with her and seek her maternal care in our joys, sorrows, and needs. Mary said “yes” to God’s plan with total trust: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). Her faithful surrender encourages us to say “yes” to God’s will in our own lives. As we meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary and contemplate her role in salvation history, we grow in our love for her and our desire to follow Christ more closely.
In this beautiful month of blooming flowers, may our hearts also blossom with deeper devotion to the Mother of our Savior. Let us bring her our prayers, our homes, and our lives, asking her to accompany us with her love and protection.
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
Hail Mary, full of grace! Teach us to love Jesus as you loved Him. Cover us with your mantle of mercy, and help us to walk always in the light of your Son. Amen 🙏🏽
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PRAYER INTENTIONS: On this Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle, and in honor of Saint Michael Garicoits, Priest, we lift our hearts in prayer to God, who chooses and sends us forth in love. May we, like Saint Matthias, embrace the call to discipleship with fidelity, trusting that we are not abandoned but chosen by God to bear fruit that will last. Through the intercession of Saint Michael Garicoits, may we grow in love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus and serve with joyful obedience.
We pray for all who struggle to discern their purpose in life that they may hear Christ’s voice and respond with courage. We remember all leaders in the Church, especially those called to fill difficult roles, that they may lead with integrity and grace. We intercede for those battling terminal illness, the sick and the dying, that through God’s love they may find healing, peace, and eternal rest. e pray for the souls of the faithful departed, especially those forgotten or without anyone to pray for them. May the joy of Easter continue to fill our hearts, and may we remain in the love of Christ, who laid down His life for us. 🙏🏽
LET US PRAY
Lord Jesus, You have perfectly fulfilled the will of the Father in all things, and You have chosen me and appointed me to share in Your divine mission. Help me to open my mind and will to all that You call me to do, so that I, too, may be an instrument of the Kingdom of Your Father in Heaven. I make this prayer in Your most holy name. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Heavenly Father, You chose Saint Matthias to complete the number of the Twelve, reminding us that no one is forgotten in Your divine plan. You inspired Saint Michael Garicoits to proclaim Your merciful love with zeal and humility. Through their example and intercession, help us to abide in Your love and live as faithful friends of Christ, bearing fruit that glorifies Your name.
Teach us to love one another as Jesus has loved us, and grant us the courage to follow wherever You lead. In every moment of uncertainty, remind us that You have chosen us and appointed us to go forth in Your name. May our lives reflect the self-giving love of the Gospel, and may we never tire of serving others with joy and compassion. Amen. 🙏🏽
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Matthias, Apostle and Saint Michael Garicoits ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽
Thanking God for the precious gift of this new day, for the gift of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV 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 and our loved ones today and we pray for journey mercies for all those traveling during this Easter season. As we embrace the blessings of this new month, may God’s abundant grace continue to shower upon us, filling our hearts with peace, joy, and hope in His Resurrection. May this Wednesday be filled with blessings, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ is truly risen! Alleluia! Have a blessed, safe, and grace-filled Wednesday and joyful Fourth Week of Easter. 🙏🏽