MEMORIAL OF SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH AND SAINT  LADISLAUS I, KING OF HUNGARY

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The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost

SAINTS OF THE DAY ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 27, 2025

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Greetings and blessings, beloved family. Happy Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

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Live from St. Peter’s Basilica: On the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV presides over Holy Mass with priestly ordinations during the Jubilee of Priests.

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On this special feast day, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we pray for all those who are marginalized in our society, the poor and the needy. We pray for justice, peace and love in our world today. We continue to pray for all families and for the safety and well-being of our children and children all over the world. We pray for the Church, the Clergy, our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, the Cardinals, Bishops, all Priests, that they be sanctified in their ministry to God’s people. We pray for persecuted Christians, for the conversion of sinners, and Christians all over the world suffering from political and religious unrest. May God protect us all and keep united in peace, love and faith… Amen 🙏🏽

We thank God for the gift of life and, 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 🙏🏽

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 the Ordinary Time. Wishing us all and our loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and grace-filled month of June🙏🏽

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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus | Friday, June 27, 2025
Reading 1: Ezekiel 34:11–16
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23:1–3a, 3b–4, 5, 6*
Reading 2: Romans 5:5b–11
Gospel: Luke 15:3–7

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 15:3–7

“Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep”

“Jesus addressed this parable to the Pharisees and scribes: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy and, upon his arrival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”

In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals the overwhelming mercy of His Sacred Heart through the parable of the lost sheep. The Good Shepherd, who is Christ Himself, does not remain satisfied with the ninety-nine who remain in the fold. Instead, His heart aches for the one who has strayed, and He goes after the lost soul with persistence, tenderness, and love. And when He finds the lost one, He rejoices He doesn’t scold, but celebrates. This reveals a central truth of the Sacred Heart: it is a heart that seeks, saves, and rejoices in repentance. On this solemnity, we are invited to enter into the love of Christ a love that is not cold or calculating, but extravagant, personal, and relentless.

Reflecting on the first reading, the image of God as the Shepherd resounds through the voice of the prophet Ezekiel. God declares that He Himself will tend His sheep gathering the scattered, healing the wounded, strengthening the weak. This is not distant care; it is divine tenderness at work. The shepherd image beautifully prefigures the heart of Jesus, who embodies this very promise by coming to dwell among us. On this solemn feast, the words of Ezekiel remind us that no matter how lost, broken, or far we may feel from God, He is already searching for us. His Sacred Heart beats with love that rescues, restores, and provides rest.

Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm,“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Psalm 23 is a perfect companion to today’s readings. It paints a picture of the peaceful soul who has placed complete trust in God’s care. The Sacred Heart of Jesus does not only seek the lost but also leads the faithful to green pastures and restful waters. Even in the darkest valleys of life, we are never alone His rod and His staff, symbols of protection and authority, are with us. Today, we’re reminded that Jesus is not just a Shepherd in theory He is our Shepherd in every moment of suffering, decision, and silence.

Today’s second reading gives the most profound statements about God in all of the Bible, ‘God is love’. It goes on to state that ‘God’s love was revealed when God sent into the world His only Son’. Jesus is the supreme revelation of God who is love. All authentic love is life-giving and that is uniquely true of God who is love and of Jesus the revelation of that love. God sent His Son so that we could have life through Him. Even a slight inkling of the tremendous love of God for us can have a transforming effect on us, it can empower us to love one another as God has loved us. According to our second reading, St. Paul takes us to the very core of the Sacred Heart: the mystery of Christ’s love poured out while we were still sinners. Jesus did not wait for us to be worthy; He died for us when we were helpless and undeserving. This passage affirms the depth of divine mercy we have been reconciled to God through the blood of Christ. His Sacred Heart is not only a symbol but the real source of our salvation. Reconciliation, justification, and peace flow from His pierced side. Let us boast not in our efforts but in His infinite love. Since God has loved us so much, we too should love one another’. The heart of Jesus, the life of Jesus, reveals God to be love. When we look upon Jesus, we cannot but say, ‘God has loved us so much’. Today’s feast of the Sacred Heart invites us to welcome that love like children and to allow it to flow through us to bless and grace others.

Reflecting on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are called to ponder on the Scriptures. Have I wandered from the Shepherd’s path, and do I believe He is seeking me still? Do I trust the mercy of Jesus enough to return to Him when I fall, or do I remain trapped in shame? Is my heart shaped by Christ’s patient with the weak, welcoming to the lost, and full of joy in others’ conversion? Do I allow myself to rest in God’s love, or do I believe I must earn His affection? Do I truly believe that I am deeply loved by Christ not only in my strengths, but in my weakness?

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is not a distant idea, but a living fountain of mercy, tenderness, and salvation. Today’s liturgy reminds us that we are known, pursued, and loved with a heart that does not grow tired of us. Whether we are close to God or feel far off, the Heart of Jesus calls to us again. Let us draw near with confidence, knowing that His love is greater than our sin and more enduring than our fears. Let us echo His love in our words, our actions, and in our longing to bring others home. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and let us live as sheep who trust the Shepherd and as disciples who rest in the embrace of His Sacred Heart. 🙏🏽

Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love for humanity, draw me close to You today. You are the Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine for the one. Come find me in the places I am lost. Bind up what is broken in me, calm my anxious thoughts, and bring healing to my wounds. May I never doubt the depth of Your mercy. Help me rest in Your heart, trust in Your promises, and rejoice in the salvation You have given. May Your heart be my refuge, and may I mirror Your compassion to all I meet. Amen. 🙏🏽

FEAST OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP AND MEMORIAL OF SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH AND SAINT  LADISLAUS I, KING OF HUNGARY~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 27TH: Today, the Church invites us to honor three luminous figures of faith: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, (Patroness of the Redemptorist Order, Haiti, Almoradi (Spain), the Diocese of Cabanatuan (Philippines), and the Diocese of Leeds (UK)) a powerful Marian intercessor known for her compassionate gaze and miraculous icon; Saint Cyril of Alexandria, (Doctor of the Church | Defender of the Divine Maternity of Mary) a brilliant bishop and theologian who defended the divine nature of Christ and the Blessed Virgin’s title as “Mother of God”; and Saint Ladislaus I of Hungary, (Patron of Hungary | Model of Chivalry and Christian Kingship) a noble and courageous king remembered for uniting his kingdom in peace and advancing the cause of Christianity. Through their intercession, may our hearts be renewed with unwavering trust in God’s mercy, courage in defending the truth, and compassion toward all who suffer.

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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP: The icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, a 13th-century Byzantine masterpiece, draws the faithful into a mystery of divine mercy and maternal care. Depicting Mary holding the Child Jesus, with Archangels Michael and Gabriel presenting instruments of His Passion, the image reminds us of Christ’s redemptive mission and His mother’s steadfast presence. The frightened Child clings to His mother as His sandal falls off a symbol of our own need to cling to Mary in moments of fear and trial. The icon was lost for decades after the destruction of San Matteo Church in Rome but was providentially rediscovered and enshrined in the Church of Saint Alphonsus under the care of the Redemptorists. Miraculous healings and conversions multiplied, and successive popes urged the faithful: “Make her known.” Today, the icon remains a sign of Mary’s powerful intercession for all who seek her help.

PRAYER: O Mother of Perpetual Help, you see the pain in our eyes and hold our trembling hearts close to yours. Intercede for us in all our needs especially the sick, the anxious, and the lost. May we trust in your love and never cease to call on your powerful name. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINT CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (c. 374–444): Saint Cyril, Patriarch of Alexandria, courageously stood against the heresy of Nestorius, which denied that the Virgin Mary could be called “Mother of God.” At the Council of Ephesus in 431, Cyril eloquently defended the truth that Jesus Christ is one divine person with two natures fully God and fully man and that Mary, therefore, gave birth not just to His humanity but to the Son of God incarnate. A prolific theologian and sharp defender of orthodoxy, Cyril wrote profound commentaries, especially on the Gospel of John, that continue to enrich the Church. His steadfast faith, pastoral leadership, and theological clarity earned him the title “Doctor of the Church.” His witness reminds us that defending the truth often comes with great suffering but even greater grace.

PRAYER: O God, who made Saint Cyril a fearless defender of the truth of Your Incarnate Word, grant that we, inspired by his teaching, may profess with clarity and courage that Jesus Christ is true God and true man, and honor Mary, His holy Mother, as the Theotokos. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINT  LADISLAUS I, KING OF HUNGARY (1040–1095): Saint Ladislaus, born into royalty, became King of Hungary during a time of instability and unrest. Known for his moral character, strong faith, and just leadership, he brought peace to his nation, defended it against invaders, and promoted the growth of Christianity. He established dioceses, supported missionary work, and was deeply devoted to justice and the care of the poor.

Though he lived as a monarch, his heart was that of a humble servant. Legends recall his heroic bravery in battle and acts of mercy toward captives. Revered as a national hero and saint, Ladislaus was deeply loved by his people. His reign was marked by holiness, wisdom, and a commitment to uniting his kingdom under the banner of Christ.

PRAYER: Lord God, who raised up Saint Ladislaus to guide his nation in righteousness and peace, grant us leaders who will walk in Your ways. May his example inspire us to seek justice, live humbly, and labor for the unity of Your people. Amen. 🙏🏽

Let us honor Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, and these faithful saints by imitating their virtues: trust in God’s mercy, courage in proclaiming the truth, and a love that protects and uplifts the weak. May their prayers guide us on the path to holiness.

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Ladislaus ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽

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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: On this Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we entrust all hearts especially the wounded, the weary, and the searching to the boundless love of Christ. May His Heart, pierced for our salvation, draw us into deeper trust, healing, and reconciliation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, we pray for all mothers, families in crisis, and those who turn to Mary for protection. We also lift up the intentions of the Church, our Holy Father, all priests and religious, and all who serve in love and truth. Through the example of Saint Cyril of Alexandria, may theologians and teachers of the faith be faithful defenders of the truth. And through the witness of Saint Ladislaus, may leaders govern with justice, wisdom, and compassion. We remember the poor, the sick, the forgotten, and all who suffer in silence. May the mercy of the Sacred Heart enfold them with peace and hope.

LET US PRAY

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, You poured out upon the world the love and mercy of Your transforming grace through the instrument of the blood and water pouring forth from Your wounded side. Help me to gaze upon this font of mercy and to be covered with it through the gift of the Sacraments. May I always be open to all that You wish to bestow upon me by these precious and transforming instruments of Your love. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, overflowing with love for us, receive our prayers and pour Your mercy into every wounded and longing heart. Teach us to love as You love, to seek out the lost with joy, and to trust in the power of Your redeeming grace. May Mary, our Mother of Perpetual Help, wrap us in her mantle, and may the prayers of Saint Cyril and Saint Ladislaus strengthen us in truth, charity, and faithfulness. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto Thine. Amen. 🙏🏽

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Cyril of Alexandria and Saint Ladislaus ~ Pray for us🙏🏽

Thanking God for the precious gift of this new day, and as we now enter the gentle rhythm of Ordinary Time, may our hearts remain open to the quiet working of the Holy Spirit who continues to guide, renew, and strengthen us each day. May this week be filled with blessings, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ walks with us always. Alleluia! Have a blessed, safe, grace-filled and fruitful Friday and relaxing weekend 🙏🏽

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