THURSDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER

SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 5, 2025

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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 Seven – Thursday, June 5, 2025 | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-novena-to-the-holy-spirit-day-7/

[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 Thursday 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, graduations, 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 🙏🏽

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 and may God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of Easter🙏🏽

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 🙏🏽

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Live from St. Peter’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 🙏🏽

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 🙏🏽

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 🙏🏽

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 🙏🏽

As we continue our journey through the Seventh Week of Easter and the Novena to the Holy Spirit, today the Church commemorates Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Patron of Brewers, Tailors, Germany, and Prussia). Known as the Apostle of Germany, Saint Boniface’s fearless missionary spirit, deep pastoral wisdom, and heroic martyrdom laid the spiritual and structural foundations of Christianity in much of Central Europe. On this memorial, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Boniface, we lift up in prayer all who are sick and suffering, especially those with terminal illnesses and those afflicted with conditions affecting their hands and feet. May God grant them healing, peace, and strength. We pray for the poor, the homeless, and the forgotten, asking that they may be consoled and provided for. We remember tailors, brewers, and all workers, praying that their labor may be blessed. We continue to intercede for the Church and clergy, for persecuted Christians around the world, for the conversion of sinners, and for unity, peace, and love in our families and communities.

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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:

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

Today’s Bible Readings: Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr | Thursday, June 5, 2025
Reading 1: Acts 22:30; 23:6–11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:1–2a and 5, 7–8, 9–10, 11
Gospel: John 17:20–26

Gospel Reading ~ John 17:20–26

“I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one…”

“Lifting up His eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me. Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you sent me. I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.”

In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus prays for His disciples, and for all those who will believe in Him through their words, which includes all of us. Today’s Gospel reading is the last section of the prayer of Jesus for His disciples on the night before He was crucified. At the conclusion of that reading Jesus expresses His hope that the love with which God the Father loves Him would be in His disciples, in us, and that He, Jesus, would be in His disciples. This prayer looks ahead to our ultimate destiny beyond this earthly life. He prays that we may be with Him where He is in Heaven, so that we may see His glory. The goal of our earthly pilgrimage is to see the Lord face to face and to be caught up into His glory. Another of Jesus’ prayers relates to our present, earthly, life. He prays that the love with which God has loved Him may be in us. He wants us to remain in His love as He remains in God His Father’s love, and then to share that love with others, to love one another as He has loved us. When that happens, He Himself will be truly alive in us, ‘so that I may be in them’. If we remain in the Lord’s love for us and share that love with one another, then another of Jesus’ prayers for us in that reading will come to pass, ‘May they all be one, as we are one’. When the Lord’s love comes alive in all of us, then we will all be one in love, as Jesus and God, His Father, are one in love. How we pray can often reveal a great deal about ourselves. Jesus’ prayer reveals His vision for our present life in the here and now, and for our future life in the kingdom of heaven. In response to Jesus’ prayer for us, perhaps the best prayer we can pray is, ‘Lord, may your prayer for our present life and our ultimate destiny come to pass. Help us to be open to your wonderful present and future vision for our lives’. This is a tremendous vision of the Christian life. Jesus prays that we would be where He now is, so as to see the glory God has given Him. His communion with us in this life, and our communion with each other arising from that, is an anticipation of the deeper communion with Him and with each other that is our ultimate destiny.

Reflecting further on today’s Gospel, we encounter Jesus in a deeply intimate moment of prayer before His Passion. He lifts His eyes to the Father and intercedes not only for the apostles but for all future believers for us. This powerful prayer reveals the heart of Jesus: a yearning for unity, communion, and love. He prays that His followers may be one just as He and the Father are one a divine unity grounded in love, truth, and mutual indwelling. This unity is not superficial agreement but a profound spiritual oneness that reflects the communion of the Trinity. Jesus’ desire is that the world may come to believe through our unity that our witness as a Church, as Christians, will draw others to the truth of His mission. In a world fractured by division, conflict, and ego, this prayer remains a radical challenge and a sacred calling. We are called not just to believe in Christ but to live in such communion with Him and one another that the love of God becomes visible in us. Jesus entrusts His followers to the Father, asking that the same love with which the Father loved Him may dwell in them. This is the divine love that transforms, unites, and sends us out as witnesses. His words remind us that we are not alone. Christ prays for us. His prayer still echoes in heaven, drawing us into His mission and His glory.

In the First Reading, we find Saint Paul boldly proclaiming a truth that divides the religious elite: the hope in the resurrection. Paul, knowing his audience includes both Pharisees and Sadducees, uses this theological division to shift the focus from himself to the heart of the Christian message the resurrection of the dead. It’s not just a clever defense strategy; it’s a profound declaration of the central truth of our faith. Amidst chaos, confusion, and conflict, Paul’s commitment to proclaiming the Gospel remains unwavering. He is not afraid to speak the truth even when it places him in danger. The Lord’s response is immediate and intimate: “Take courage… you must also bear witness in Rome.” This divine assurance reminds us that God sees our trials and strengthens us in our mission. Just as Jesus assured His disciples in the Gospel, He now reassures Paul: the mission is not yet over; the witness must go on. Paul’s courage, rooted in his hope of the resurrection, challenges us to bear witness in our own environments even when opposition arises.

Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, “Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.” This psalm is a song of trust and joyful confidence in God’s presence. The psalmist declares that the Lord is his refuge, portion, counselor, and joy. Even in the night, when fears and doubts often arise, his heart rests in the Lord’s counsel. The psalm speaks of a deep interior peace that flows from knowing that God is near. The psalmist rejoices in the promise of life beyond death: “You will not abandon my soul to the nether world… you will show me the path to life.” This echoes the heart of Paul’s testimony and Jesus’ prayer in the Gospel. For the believer, hope is not abstract it is a Person. God is our safety, our portion, and our joy. When we walk with Him, even suffering becomes a path that leads to life.

As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are all called to ponder on the Scriptures. Do I live with the awareness that Jesus prays for me, interceding for my unity, strength, and mission? How am I called to embody this unity in my home, community, and Church? Am I courageous like Paul, willing to speak the truth even when it causes division or discomfort? When I feel overwhelmed, do I rest in the assurance that God is my hope and portion? Am I willing to be a witness to the resurrection in my words and life? Let us go forth today with hearts anchored in the hope of Christ, confident that we are not alone. Like Saint Paul, let us courageously stand firm in the truth, even in the face of opposition, trusting that the Lord stands beside us. As Jesus prayed for unity and divine love to dwell within us, may we strive to be instruments of peace, witnesses of God’s glory, and bearers of His word. Whether in moments of clarity or in seasons of trial, may we never forget that Christ intercedes for us, and the Holy Spirit empowers us. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and let us remain faithful, fervent in prayer, and steadfast in our witness trusting that the God who calls us will also sustain us. 🙏🏽

Lord Jesus, You prayed that we may be one, united in love as You are with the Father. Help me to live that unity with others in humility and truth. Give me the courage of Paul to proclaim Your resurrection and the faith to trust in Your presence through every storm. Keep me safe, O God, for in You I take refuge. May Your love dwell in me always, and may I glorify You by bearing witness to the hope of eternal life. Amen🙏🏽

MEMORIAL OF SAINT BONIFACE, BISHOP AND MARTYR ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 5TH: As we continue our journey through the Seventh Week of Easter and the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, today the Church commemorates Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr (Patron of Brewers, Tailors, Germany, and Prussia). Known as the Apostle of Germany, Saint Boniface’s fearless missionary spirit, deep pastoral wisdom, and heroic martyrdom laid the spiritual and structural foundations of Christianity in much of Central Europe. On this memorial, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Boniface, we lift up in prayer all who are sick and suffering, especially those with terminal illnesses and those afflicted with conditions affecting their hands and feet. May God grant them healing, peace, and strength. We pray for the poor, the homeless, and the forgotten, asking that they may be consoled and provided for. We remember tailors, brewers, and all workers, praying that their labor may be blessed. We continue to intercede for the Church and clergy, for persecuted Christians around the world, for the conversion of sinners, and for unity, peace, and love in our families and communities.

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SAINT BONIFACE, BISHOP AND MARTYR (c. 672–754): Born as Winfrith in Devonshire, England, into a devout Christian family, Saint Boniface was drawn to the monastic life from an early age. He received a solid formation in Benedictine monasteries, where he embraced a life of prayer, study, and teaching. Though he initially spent three decades in peaceful monastic service, God called him to a bolder mission evangelizing the pagan tribes of continental Europe.

After an initial failed mission in Frisia, he journeyed to Rome for guidance. There, Pope Gregory II renamed him Boniface, meaning “doer of good,” and commissioned him to preach the Gospel in the Germanic lands. Fueled by obedience and zeal, he set out to bring Christ to regions steeped in ancient superstitions and idolatry. His courage was legendary. One powerful story tells of how, at Christmastime, he cut down a sacred oak used in pagan rituals and pointed the people instead to the evergreen tree as a sign of eternal life in Christ thus planting the symbolic roots of the Christmas tree tradition. With perseverance, Boniface organized and reformed the Church in Germany, established dioceses and monasteries, and mentored a new generation of missionaries including his own relatives, Saints Willibald, Winebald, and Walburga. As Archbishop of Mainz, his leadership and witness fortified the Christian faith across the region. On Pentecost Sunday in 754, Saint Boniface was martyred at Dokkum in the Netherlands along with 52 companions while reading the Scriptures. He died as he lived—proclaiming Christ with unwavering faith. His remains were brought to the Abbey of Fulda, which remains a revered pilgrimage site in Catholic Germany.

Saint Boniface not only shaped the ecclesial landscape of Europe but also taught future generations what it means to live and die for the Gospel. His words still echo powerfully:

“Let us stand fast in what is right and prepare our souls for trial… What we ourselves cannot bear, let us bear with the help of Christ… Let us be careful shepherds, watching over Christ’s flock.”

May we, like him, be faithful in season and out of season.

PRAYER: O God, who raised up the holy Bishop and Martyr Saint Boniface to bring the light of the Gospel to the Germanic peoples and to seal his witness with the offering of his life, grant that, strengthened by his intercession, we may hold fast to the faith he preached and fearlessly proclaim it by our words and deeds. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. 🙏🏽

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Boniface ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽

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 Christ’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: “Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart” (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.

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.”

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. 🙏🏽

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PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we honor the memory of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr, we lift our hearts to God in prayer for the needs of the Church and the world. We pray for all missionaries and evangelists, especially those working in difficult or hostile environments, that they may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and protected as they proclaim the Gospel. We remember the sick and suffering, particularly those with terminal illnesses or afflictions of the hands and feet, asking that they may be comforted by the healing presence of Christ. We pray for tailors, brewers, and all workers in humble trades, that their labor may be blessed and their dignity upheld. We intercede for the poor, the homeless, and those who feel forgotten, that they may experience God’s mercy through the kindness of others. We pray for the Church and her leaders, especially in places of persecution and division, that Christ’s prayer for unity may be fulfilled. May all Christians be drawn into deeper communion, and may our families and communities be filled with peace, love, and reconciliation.

LET US PRAY

My most holy Father in Heaven, I do join Your Son, Jesus, in lifting my eyes, my heart and my whole life to You in honor, love and respect. May I always be attentive to You and always show You the devotion due Your greatness. My dear Jesus, thank You for Your love of the Father in Heaven. Give me the grace I need to imitate You and Your perfect love in my life. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

O God, who strengthened Saint Boniface with the virtue of steadfast faith and the grace of martyrdom, grant that, through his intercession, we may be bold witnesses to Your Gospel and faithful servants of Your Church. Unite us, Lord, in the love Your Son prayed for, that we may be one in heart and purpose. Strengthen the sick, console the weary, protect the innocent, and awaken in us a deeper trust in Your providence. May we, like Saint Boniface, embrace our mission with courage and joy, drawing others to You by our words and our witness.

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Boniface ~ 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 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 Thursday and joyful Seventh Week of Easter🙏🏽

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