WEDNESDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ MAY 21, 2025
MEMORIAL OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST AND MARTYR AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS AND SAINT EUGENE DE MAZENOD, BISHOP | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day
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Greetings and blessings, dear beloved family. Happy Wednesday of Fifth Week of Easter!
May this 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 🙏🏽
A PRAYER FOR OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE LEO XIV
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 🙏🏽
We thank God for the successful celebration of the Inauguration Holy Mass for 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. Amen 🙏🏽
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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 rejoicing in the light of the Resurrection, the Church today commemorates two powerful witnesses to the Gospel Saint Christopher Magallanes (Patron of persecuted Christians, Mexico) and his Companions, Martyrs, who shed their blood for Christ in 20th-century Mexico, and Saint Eugene de Mazenod (Patron of dysfunctional families), a bishop whose heart burned with zeal for the salvation of souls and the restoration of broken families. These holy men of God, though separated by time and place, each responded heroically to the call of the Gospel amid fierce opposition, leaving behind a legacy of faith, courage, and sacrificial love. We implore their heavenly intercession through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, for the needs of the world and our families today. May their example inspire us to remain steadfast in faith. We pray especially for peace, unity, and reconciliation in broken families, for the poor and vulnerable, for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, and for persecuted Christians across the globe. May all seminarians preparing for ordination be filled with the spirit of fidelity and service. 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 of the Fifth Week of Easter | May 21, 2025
Reading 1: Acts 15:1–6
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122:1–2, 3–4ab, 4cd–5
Gospel: John 15:1–8
Gospel Reading ~ John 15:1-8
“Remain in me, as I remain in you; Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit”
“Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and everyone that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus speaks frequently about the importance of the disciples bearing fruit. From what Jesus goes on to say, it is clear that the fruit Jesus is referring to is the fruit of love, a life of love that reflects Jesus’ love for his disciples, for all of us, and for humanity. Jesus makes clear in our Gospel reading that such a life of love flows from our communion with Him, just as fruit on the branches of a vine are due to the branches being in communion with the vine. If the branches are separated from the vine, the fruit will wither. In the same way, Jesus says, ‘cut off from me you can do nothing’. Jesus stresses the importance of a certain way of life, a life of love, but he suggests that even more important is our communion with him and his with us. His primary call is not to bear the fruit of love but to make our home in him, as he makes His home in us. In becoming flesh, Jesus made Himself at home with us; He looks to us to make ourselves at home with Him. As He has cultivated His communion with us, we are to cultivate our communion with Him. It is this intimate relationship with the Lord that empowers our lives to bear the fruit of love. It is only in and through our communion with the Lord that we can come to love one another as He has loved us, and it is such a way of life that gives glory to God the Father.
Reflecting further on today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the beautiful imagery of the vine and the branches to reveal the intimate relationship He desires with each of us. He declares Himself the true vine our source of life, strength, and fruitfulness and reminds us that apart from Him, we can do nothing. This passage invites us to remain in Him, to stay connected not occasionally or when convenient, but constantly. Just as a branch separated from the vine withers and dies, so too does our spiritual life fade when we detach ourselves from Christ. The pruning mentioned may sound painful, but it speaks to God’s loving discipline the way He shapes us, removes what hinders our growth, and calls us to deeper conversion. Pruning is not rejection; it is refinement. The trials and challenges we face are often God’s way of purifying us so we may bear more fruit. To remain in Christ means to stay rooted in His Word, nourished by the sacraments, and sustained by prayer. It means choosing faithfulness over comfort, obedience over independence, and love over fear. Jesus assures us that those who remain in Him will bear “much fruit.” These fruits charity, peace, patience, kindness, and all the fruits of the Holy Spirit are not the result of mere effort, but of divine communion. The goal is not just survival, but transformation. Our lives are meant to glorify the Father by reflecting the life of His Son, Jesus. When His words dwell in us, our prayers align with His will, and our lives become a testimony to His goodness.
In the First Reading from Acts, we see the early Church wrestling with matters of doctrine and unity. Some believers from the Pharisaic tradition insisted that Gentile converts must be circumcised according to Mosaic law to be saved. Paul and Barnabas engage in “no little dissension” over this, highlighting that salvation is through grace, not external rituals. Their journey to Jerusalem to consult with the Apostles underscores the importance of Church authority, dialogue, and discernment in resolving disputes. This episode is a reminder that confusion and conflict can arise even among believers, but the Holy Spirit guides the Church through prayerful dialogue and communal discernment. The joy shared as they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, testifying to the conversion of the Gentiles, shows how God’s grace surpasses human boundaries. It affirms that the Church must always welcome all peoples and seek unity not in uniformity of culture, but in the shared experience of Christ’s transforming love.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, “Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord,” echoes the joy and unity of the pilgrim Church. Jerusalem, the city of peace, is a symbol of our eternal destination and the unity we seek as one people of God. The Psalm reminds us that worship is not just a personal act, but a communal one tribes going up together, giving thanks, and sitting in the judgment seats of David. It draws us back to the vine-and-branches imagery: though we are many, we are connected to one source, and we thrive when we journey together in faith.
Am I truly remaining in Christ, or am I trying to live by my own strength? What areas of my life need to be pruned so that I can bear more spiritual fruit? How open am I to God’s discipline and refinement? Do I help others stay connected to Christ by my words and actions? How can I be a source of unity, encouragement, and joy in my faith community? Let us remain in Christ today intentionally, prayerfully, joyfully. Our fruitfulness does not lie in our talents or our efforts, but in our communion with Him. In every challenge, let us allow the Lord to prune and shape us for greater love. Like the early Church, let us journey together in faith, celebrate God’s work in every soul, and proclaim the Gospel that saves not by the law but by grace. May our lives bear much fruit to the glory of God.Amen🙏🏽
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are all reminded that all of us as Christians, as the disciples and followers of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, we are all part of the same Body of Christ, the Church, and as such we are also called to remain true and faithful to the ways and teachings of the Lord, so that we do not end up separating ourselves from the true path of the Lord. We are reminded that ultimately all of us must always be focused and centred on God, and not on our man-made rules and laws. And whatever rules and laws we have should be attuned harmoniously with the Law of God, so that in our way forward in life we will always be truly truly committed to God and not be distracted into the wrong path. All of us should continue to focus ourselves on what is important, that is our faith and trust in the Lord, and not to be tempted by worldly glory and ambitions, or be divided by our pursuits and ideals in life, or be fractured by our disagreements and conflicts. This is because none of these will last forever, no matter how much worldly power we accumulate, and our ideologies and superficial divisions do not elevate our faith and magnify the Lord, but instead bring about rupture in the unity of the Lord’s Body, the Church, a serious sin that we commit in His Presence that we will have to account for. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and let us all continue to be inspired by the humility and dedication of the Joly Men and Women, and Saints, particularly the ones we celebrate today, Holy Martyrs of Mexico, St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions, that we may ever be more faithful in following God, now and always. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You are the true vine and the source of all life. Keep me rooted in You, especially when I am tempted to drift or rely on my own strength. Prune my heart of all that hinders my growth in holiness. Help me to bear fruit that glorifies the Father fruit that blesses others and reflects Your love. May Your Word remain in me, and may I be a living branch that brings joy and unity to Your Church. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES, PRIEST AND MARTYR AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS; AND SAINT EUGENE DE MAZENOD, BISHOP ~ FEAST DAY: MAY 21ST: Still rejoicing in the light of the Resurrection, the Church today commemorates two powerful witnesses to the Gospel Saint Christopher Magallanes (Patron of persecuted Christians, Mexico) and his Companions, Martyrs, who shed their blood for Christ in 20th-century Mexico, and Saint Eugene de Mazenod (Patron of dysfunctional families), a bishop whose heart burned with zeal for the salvation of souls and the restoration of broken families. These holy men of God, though separated by time and place, each responded heroically to the call of the Gospel amid fierce opposition, leaving behind a legacy of faith, courage, and sacrificial love.
We implore their heavenly intercession through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, for the needs of the world and our families today. May their example inspire us to remain steadfast in faith. We pray especially for peace, unity, and reconciliation in broken families, for the poor and vulnerable, for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, and for persecuted Christians across the globe. May all seminarians preparing for ordination be filled with the spirit of fidelity and service. Amen 🙏🏽
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SAINT CHRISTOPHER MAGALLANES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS: “¡Viva Cristo Rey y la Virgen de Guadalupe!” (“Long live Christ the King and the Virgin of Guadalupe!”) these defiant last words became the rallying cry of the Cristero Martyrs, heroes of faith who resisted the brutal anti-Catholic persecution in Mexico during the early 20th century. Among them was Saint Christopher Magallanes, a devoted priest who, along with 21 other priests and three laymen, chose martyrdom over apostasy during one of the most violent waves of religious suppression in modern history.
After the Mexican Revolution of 1911, the new regime sought to strip the Church of her power and influence. Laws were passed banning the celebration of Mass in many areas, expelling foreign missionaries, and persecuting clergy. Catholic schools and seminaries were shuttered, bishops were replaced with schismatic figures, and faithful priests like Christopher Magallanes were hunted as criminals. In response, the Catholic Action Movement emerged, striving to preserve the faith under great personal risk. St. Christopher, undeterred, secretly ministered to his people, founded a clandestine seminary in Totatiche, and fearlessly preached the Gospel. Arrested during the presidency of Plutarco Calles, he died forgiving his persecutors, proclaiming, “I am innocent, and I die innocent. I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico.”
From 1915 to 1937, these martyrs were executed by firing squads or hanging in eight Mexican states, most notably in Jalisco and Zacatecas. Though their deaths were scattered by time and place, their unity in Christ and fearless defense of the Faith bind them forever. They were beatified by Pope St. John Paul II on November 22, 1992, and canonized on May 21, 2000. Their feast stands as a timeless reminder that no government, ideology, or threat can suppress the Church when Christ the King reigns in the hearts of His faithful.
PRAYER: Almighty and Eternal God, You filled Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions with unwavering courage in the face of persecution. By their prayers, strengthen us to remain faithful in trials, to forgive those who harm us, and to proclaim Christ as King with love and truth. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT EUGENE DE MAZENOD, BISHOP (1782–1861): Born into French nobility, Saint Eugene lived a life marked by hardship, resilience, and a burning love for Christ. As a child, he fled with his family to Italy during the French Revolution. Stripped of status and wealth, the de Mazenods became refugees. Amidst this poverty and instability, a compassionate priest introduced young Eugene to the riches of the Catholic faith.
Returning to a post-revolutionary France at age 20, Eugene found not only his homeland changed but his family torn apart. His parents divorced—an unusual and painful occurrence at the time. Pressured to marry a wealthy heiress, Eugene instead discerned a deeper call. Moved by the devastation he saw in the Church and among the poor, he entered the seminary. Ordained in 1811, he soon gathered like-minded priests to form the “Missionaries of Provence,” later approved by the Pope as the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in 1815. Their mission: to evangelize the poorest and most abandoned souls. Under his leadership, the Oblates spread rapidly across France and beyond, reaching Africa, the Americas, and Asia.
As Bishop of Marseille, Eugene revitalized a wounded diocese—rebuilding churches, inviting religious communities, and doubling the clergy. He defended the rights of the Church and the dignity of all, especially the poor and broken families, drawing from his own painful past. His last words captured his enduring love for Christ:
“I wish I could pass my life at the foot of the holy tabernacles in which our adorable Saviour dwells.”
Saint Eugene was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on December 3, 1995. He remains a beacon of hope for those navigating family wounds and a model of apostolic zeal.
PRAYER: God our Father, by the fire of the Holy Spirit, You raised up Saint Eugene de Mazenod to bring Christ’s healing love to the poor and to wounded families. Through his prayers, grant peace in every home divided by strife. May his example inspire us to see Jesus in others and to proclaim the Gospel with boldness and compassion. Amen. 🙏🏽
Oblate Novena for Vocations
The Oblate Novena for Vocations is a special nine-day period of prayer, observed particularly around May 21, the feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). This novena seeks to encourage vocations to the religious life and priesthood, especially within the Oblate family. Each day focuses on themes close to St. Eugene’s heart: zeal for souls, compassion for the poor, and unwavering love for the Church. The novena invites the faithful to pray that more men will respond generously to God’s call to serve the most abandoned and to proclaim the Gospel as Missionary Oblates. It is also a time for all of us to renew our own missionary commitment, wherever we are.
Oblate Prayer for Vocations
Loving and generous God, It is You who call us by name and ask us to follow You.
Help us to grow in the love and service of our Church as we experience it today.
Give us the energy and courage of Your Spirit to shape its future. Grant us faith-filled leaders who will embrace Christ’s mission of love and justice. Bless the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. May they continue to respond with generosity and perseverance to the call of the Gospel. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen 🙏🏽
Mary Immaculate, pray for us.🙏🏽
St. Eugene de Mazenod, pray for us.🙏🏽
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Christopher Magallanes, & Companions and Saint Eugene de Mazenod ~ 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: As we honor Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions, who laid down their lives for the faith, and Saint Eugene de Mazenod, whose missionary heart burned for the salvation of souls, we pray for the Church to remain united in truth and charity, especially amid internal challenges. We remember all persecuted Christians and ask for their strength and protection. We pray for healing in broken families, for peace in places torn by violence, and for a deepened commitment to justice and reconciliation. May vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life flourish, and may all seminarians be formed in fidelity and service. As we strive to abide in Christ, the True Vine, may our lives bear lasting fruit in love and holiness.
LET US PRAY
Jesus the Vine, You are the source of all goodness, and, without You, I can do nothing. Help me to always remember how deeply I need You in my life and help me to cling to You always. Please bring forth an abundance of good fruit in my life and, through me, into the world. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
O God, who are the source of all unity and peace, You raised up holy martyrs like Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions to bear fearless witness to Your Son, and bishops like Saint Eugene de Mazenod to shepherd the wounded and proclaim Your love to the poor. May their intercession strengthen us to remain in You, O Christ, the True Vine, so that our lives may bear abundant fruit. Purify our hearts, heal our divisions, and deepen our love for You and for one another. Grant that, like the saints we honor today, we may persevere in faith and be found faithful at the harvest. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.🙏🏽
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Christopher Magallanes and Saint Eugene de Mazenod ~ 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 Fifth Week of Easter!🙏🏽