MONDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER

SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 2, 2025

MEMORIAL OF SAINTS MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS; SAINT ERASMUS (ELMO), BISHOP AND MARTYR AND SAINT BLANDINA, MARTYR | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

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NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Prayed in preparation for Pentecost. Begins Friday, May 30, 2025 (link below): Novena to the Holy Spirit for the Seven Gifts | EWTN | The novena – May 30- June 7, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-novena-to-the-holy-spirit/

Day Four โ€“ Monday, June 2, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-novena-to-the-holy-spirit-day-4/

[This Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday]

Greetings and blessings, beloved family. Happy Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter!

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We thank God for the gift of life and for bringing us safely into the month of June. As we begin this new month, we lift up in prayer all who celebrate their birthdays, anniversaries, and all those marking special milestones in June. May the Lord bless and favor them abundantly, guide their steps, and grant them joy, peace, and good health of body and mind. Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

May this week be filled with peace, joy, and the renewed hope that comes from Christโ€™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 and may God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of Easter๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a powerful symbol of His boundless love and mercy. As we entrust this month to His Most Sacred Heart, may we be drawn deeper into His compassion, find healing in His love, and strive to reflect His gentleness and humility in our daily lives. Wishing us all and our loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and grace-filled month of June. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Watch “Holy Mass and Regina Caeli | Presided over by Pope Leo XIV | Jubilee of Families | Live from the Vatican | June 1, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/holy-mass-and-regina-caeli/

Live from St. Peterโ€™s Square: Holy Mass presided over by the Holy Father for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly, followed by the Regina Caeli prayer.

We continue to pray for all families, for the safety and well-being of all families, children, parents, grandparents, and the elderly. May the good Lord keep them all in good health of body and mind. Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

THE HOLY FAMILY PRAYER

JESUS , Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family. Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth.

MARY , Mother of Jesus and Our Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys.

JOSEPH , Foster-father to Jesus, guardian, and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from harm. Help us in all times of discouragement or anxiety.

HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with you. Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

PRAYER FOR FAMILIES

God, Our Father, loving and merciful, bring together and keep all families in perfect unity of love and mutual support. Instill in each member the spirit of understanding and affection for each other. Keep quarrels and bitterness far from them, and for their occasional failures instill forgiveness and peace. May the mutual love and affection of parents set a good example. Instill in children self-respect that they may respect others and grow in mature independence. May the mutual affection and respect of families be a sign of Christian life here and hereafter, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ•ฏโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ•ฏโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ•ฏ

“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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

As the Church continues to rejoice in the Risen Lord, we continue our journey through the Novena of the Holy Spirit. The Church honors three remarkable witnesses of the faith: Saints Marcellinus and Peter (Patrons of those who suffer from false accusations and prisoners), Roman martyrs who bore courageous testimony during the Diocletian persecution; Saint Erasmus (Elmo) (Patron of sailors and those suffering from abdominal pain), bishop and miracle-working confessor whose legendary endurance earned him a place among the Fourteen Holy Helpers; and Saint Blandina (Patron of servant girls and against torture), a young slave girl whose unshakable faith confounded her tormentors and inspired the early Church in Gaul. Through the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and these heroic saints, we lift our hearts in prayer for the sick and suffering, for peace in our families and our world, for persecuted Christians, and for deeper courage and endurance in our own witness to Christ. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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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 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings: Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter | June 2, 2025
Reading 1: Acts 19:1โ€“8
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:2โ€“3ab, 4โ€“5acd, 6โ€“7ab
Gospel: John 16:29โ€“33

Gospel Reading ~ John 16:29โ€“33

“In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world”

“The disciples said to Jesus, โ€œNow you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realize that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.โ€ Jesus answered them, โ€œDo you believe now? Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone. But I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.โ€

In todayโ€™s Gospel reading,
Jesus speaks as someone who is very aware that those closest to Him will soon abandon Him. Rather than going His way and remaining faithful to Him, His disciples will go their own way, and leave Him alone. Yet, Jesus also speaks with the awareness that He is never really alone because God His Father is always with Him. Even as He hung from the cross, God was with Him, supporting Him. What Jesus says of himself we can all say of ourselves. There often comes times in our lives when we find ourselves alone. This is true especially of those who have never married or of older people whose spouse has died and whose families are away. Yet, even when we are alone, we can say with Jesus โ€˜I am not aloneโ€™. God the Father is with us as He was with Jesus. Indeed the risen Jesus is also with us, as is the Holy Spirit who has been poured into our hearts. Even when we are alone, we are always in the presence of the Trinity, we are living members of that wonderful family of love. Our awareness of that can bring us a deep peace, a peace the world cannot give. As Jesus says in todayโ€™s Gospel reading, even when in the world we have trouble, we will find peace in Him.

Reflecting further on todayโ€™s Gospel, it is a powerful moment of revelation and comfort. The disciples finally acknowledge Jesus’ divine knowledge and mission: โ€œNow we realizeโ€ฆ you came from God.โ€ Yet Jesus, always aware of the frailty of human conviction, gently challenges their newfound faith. He foretells that they will scatter and abandon Him in the hour of His Passion. Still, He does not rebuke them harshly. Instead, He assures them and us that despite the trials of this world, He remains victorious: โ€œTake courage, I have conquered the world.โ€ This short verse holds immense depth. Jesus does not deny that we will face suffering. Rather, He acknowledges it with honesty and then invites us to anchor our peace not in this world, but in Him. His victory is not one of avoidance, but of triumph through suffering. His peace is not the absence of struggle, but the presence of unshakable assurance rooted in divine love. We are called to be courageous not because life is easy, but because Christ has already overcome it all. In a world filled with uncertainty, Jesus reminds us that true peace is not circumstantial it is found in Him.

In todayโ€™s first reading, in Ephesus, we see the early Church still growing into the fullness of the Gospel. Paul encounters believers who had received Johnโ€™s baptism a baptism of repentance but who had not yet received the Holy Spirit. Paul clarifies the path of faith: belief in Jesus is central, and baptism in His name opens the way to the indwelling Spirit. Upon being baptized, the Holy Spirit comes upon them, and they speak in tongues and prophesy a vivid testimony to the transformative power of the Spirit. This scene reminds us that faith is not static. These disciples were sincere, but they were incomplete in their understanding. Through Paul, God leads them into deeper truth. The same can happen in our lives. There may be areas in our faith journey where our knowledge or experience of God is still limited. But the Lord, through the Church, continues to invite us into greater intimacy, fullness, and mission. Like those twelve men, we are called to receive the Holy Spirit daily again and again so that our faith becomes alive, bold, and fruitful.

Reflecting on today’s Responsorial Psalm, “God gives a home to the forsaken; he leads forth prisoners to prosperity.” The Psalm today proclaims Godโ€™s kingship and tender care for the lowly. He scatters the proud, but exalts the just. He is a defender of widows, a father to orphans, and a shelter for the forsaken. In the midst of a world often marked by injustice and abandonment, this Psalm reassures us that God sees, hears, and acts on behalf of those who are forgotten by society. This is the God who accompanied Paul to Ephesus. This is the God Jesus speaks of in the Gospel a God who is never absent, even when the world is turbulent. When we feel forsaken, He gives us a home. When we are imprisoned by fear, sin, or sorrow, He leads us into prosperity not necessarily material wealth, but the richness of His Spirit and peace. In every trial, God remains faithful.

Do I seek peace in Jesus or in the changing circumstances of the world? How do I respond when my faith is tested do I scatter in fear or stay rooted in trust? Am I growing deeper in the knowledge and power of the Holy Spirit, or am I stuck in a partial understanding of my faith? Do I remember that the Lord is the defender of the lowly, and do I reflect that in my treatment of others?

As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, let us open our hearts to the Holy Spirit, just as the disciples in Ephesus did. Let us not settle for partial faith or incomplete understanding, but desire the fullness of life in Christ. In every moment of confusion, doubt, or isolation, remember that Jesus has overcome the world. Take courage in this truth and draw strength from the Spirit who dwells within you. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and may our daily lives be a testimony of hope, unity, and divine love bold in witness, steadfast in trial, and alive with the power of the Spirit.

Lord Jesus, You have conquered the world, and in You we find our peace. Strengthen our hearts in times of fear and uncertainty. Forgive us when we scatter, and bring us back to the truth of Your love. Fill us anew with Your Holy Spirit, that we may speak boldly and live faithfully. Teach us to care for the forsaken, to rejoice in Your justice, and to rest in the assurance that You are with us always. Amen๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

MEMORIAL OF SAINTS MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS; SAINT ERASMUS (ELMO), BISHOP AND MARTYR AND SAINT BLANDINA, MARTYR ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 2ND: As the Church continues to rejoice in the Risen Lord, we continue our journey through the Novena of the Holy Spirit. The Church honors three remarkable witnesses of the faith: Saints Marcellinus and Peter (Patrons of those who suffer from false accusations and prisoners), Roman martyrs who bore courageous testimony during the Diocletian persecution; Saint Erasmus (Elmo) (Patron of sailors and those suffering from abdominal pain), bishop and miracle-working confessor whose legendary endurance earned him a place among the Fourteen Holy Helpers; and Saint Blandina (Patron of servant girls and against torture), a young slave girl whose unshakable faith confounded her tormentors and inspired the early Church in Gaul. Through the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and these heroic saints, we lift our hearts in prayer for the sick and suffering, for peace in our families and our world, for persecuted Christians, and for deeper courage and endurance in our own witness to Christ. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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SAINTS MARCELLINUS AND PETER, MARTYRS (D. 304 A.D.): Saint Marcellinus, a priest, and Saint Peter, an exorcist, lived and suffered during the fierce persecution under Emperor Diocletian. Arrested for their bold proclamation of the Gospel, they remained steadfast in prison. Tradition tells us that Saint Peter, through prayer, liberated a young girl named Paulina from demonic possession, leading to the conversion and baptism of her entire family by Saint Marcellinus. Their unwavering faith enraged the authorities, and both were sentenced to die in secret, so that the faithful could not honor them publicly.

Before their execution, the two saints were forced to clear the thorny place of their burial which they did joyfully. They were beheaded in the Silva Nigra (Black Forest), their graves hidden until revealed by divine revelation to the Christian women Lucilla and Firmina. These brave witnesses not only inspired the early Church but were so venerated that their names were inscribed in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I). Even their executioner repented and became a Christian a testimony to the transforming power of grace.

PRAYER: O God, You glorified Your holy martyrs Marcellinus and Peter through their heroic witness and unyielding faith. Grant that, supported by their intercession, we may remain firm in our trials and faithful to the end. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

SAINT ERASMUS (ELMO), BISHOP AND MARTYR (D. C. 303 A.D.): Saint Erasmus, also known as Saint Elmo, was bishop of Formia and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. During the savage Diocletian persecution, he fled to Mount Lebanon where he lived in seclusion for years, sustained by miraculous means. Yet when called to return to his flock, he obeyed. Arrested multiple times, he endured brutal tortures including disembowelment according to later traditions but remained unwavering in faith, converting many souls along the way.

Sailors began invoking him for protection during storms, associating the appearance of the electrical phenomenon St. Elmoโ€™s Fire with his intercession. Today, Saint Elmo is patron of sailors, mariners, those suffering abdominal pain, colic in children, and women in labor a true champion of those tossed about by both spiritual and physical storms.

PRAYER: Holy Martyr Erasmus, strong in endurance and filled with compassion, pray for all who suffer in body or soul. Help us remain courageous under trial, and may your intercession bring peace to the afflicted and protection to those in danger. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

SAINT BLANDINA, MARTYR (D. 177 A.D.): Saint Blandina, a young Christian slave in Lyons (modern-day France), suffered one of the most excruciating martyrdoms during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. When questioned under torture, she repeatedly proclaimed, โ€œI am a Christian, and we commit no wrong.โ€ Her tormentors exhausted themselves, unable to break her resolve. Exposed to wild beasts in the arena, she was miraculously spared until the final moment, when she was wrapped in a net and tossed by a wild steer. Her radiant witness was the crowning testimony among a group of early Christian martyrs in Gaul.

She remains a model for those falsely accused or suffering for their faith. Her courage echoes throughout the centuries a young slave who confounded the powers of the world with the strength of her love for Christ.

PRAYER: Lord God, through the glorious martyrdom of Saint Blandina, You revealed the invincible strength of Your grace. Grant that we, who celebrate her memory, may follow her example of perseverance and unwavering love for You. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Saint Erasmus, and Saint Blandina ~ Pray for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE: That the world might grow in compassion. Let us pray that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from his Heart, learn to have compassion on the world.

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DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF JUNE | MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a powerful sign of Christโ€™s love and mercy. His Heart, pierced and crowned with thorns, burns with compassion for all humanity. This devotion calls us to return love for love to console His Heart and make reparation for sin and indifference. Rooted in the revelations to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the Church invites us this month to deepen our trust in Jesus, especially through First Friday devotions, the Litany of the Sacred Heart, and acts of consecration. His words echo in our hearts: โ€œLearn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heartโ€ (Matthew 11:29).

The Sacred Heart shows us what true love looks like patient, humble, and self-giving. In a world often cold and restless, we find peace and healing in His Heart.

โ€œSacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.โ€

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, teach us to love as You love. Fill our hearts with compassion, mercy, and a deep desire to follow You. Amen. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we reflect on todayโ€™s Gospel in which Jesus assures His disciples of peace amid tribulation, and as we meditate on the bold preaching of Paul in Ephesus and the saving power of the Holy Spirit, we turn to God with hearts full of trust. We pray for all who are undergoing trials especially persecuted Christians around the world, the sick and those suffering silently, and those who feel alone in their spiritual struggles. Through the intercession of Saints Marcellinus and Peter (patrons of prisoners and the falsely accused), Saint Erasmus (patron of sailors and those with abdominal ailments), and Saint Blandina (patron of servant girls and those who suffer torture), we ask for courage, healing, and the grace to remain faithful witnesses in the face of adversity. May those who have not yet received the fullness of the Holy Spirit come to know the love of God through our words and actions, and may peace take root in our families, our Church, and our world.

LET US PRAY

Lord of all peace, You have called us out of the world so that Your peace will abide within us, sustaining us, giving us courage, wisdom and strength. I open my life to You, dear Lord, and pray that the many distractions and commotions imposed upon me by the world will begin to cease. May I always hear Your gentle voice and follow You to the place of silent repose found only in You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Lord Jesus, You have overcome the world and promised us peace in the midst of trials. Grant us the courage and steadfastness of Your holy martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Saint Erasmus, and Saint Blandina so that we may bear witness to Your truth without fear. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us anew, that we may speak boldly, live faithfully, and love generously. Strengthen all who suffer for Your Name and console those who feel abandoned or afflicted. In every hardship, may we cling to Your promise: โ€œTake courage, I have conquered the world.โ€ Amen. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Saint Erasmus, and Saint Blandina ~ Pray for us. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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 New Month 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 Monday and joyful Seventh Week of Easter๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

Blessings and Love always, Philomena ๐Ÿ’–

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