MEMORIAL OF SAINT BONIFACE, BISHOP AND MARTYR ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 5TH Today, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Boniface and all the Saints, we humbly pray for the sick and dying, particularly pray for those who are terminally ill and those suffering from pathologies of the hands and the feet, we pray for God’s divine healing and intervention. We pray for the poor and the needy, for peace, love and unity in our families and our world. We also pray for tailors and brewers. And we continue to pray for the Church, the Clergy, for persecuted christians, for the conversion of sinners, and Christians all over the world.🙏🏽
SAINT BONIFACE, BISHOP AND MARTYR: The English monk St. Boniface (672-754) is known as the Apostle of Germany because he organized twe ⁴he Church there in the 8th century. St. Boniface was born in 672 to a noble Christian family in Devonshire, England, near Exeter, Devon. He was named Winfrith by his well-to-do English parents. As a boy, he studied in Benedictine monastery schools and became a monk himself in the process. For 30 years he lived in relative peace, studying, teaching, and praying. In his early 40s he left the seclusion of the monastery to do missionary work on the Continent. Because his first efforts in Frisia (now the Netherlands) were unsuccessful, Winfrith went to Rome in search of direction. Pope Gregory II renamed him Boniface, “doer of good,” and delegated him to spread the gospel message in Germany. As a Benedictine monk, he devoted his life to the evangelization of the pagan Germanic tribes in what is now Germany at the request of Pope Gregory II in 719 A.D. and systematically opened up the vast tracks of wilderness to the Gospel, building on the work of the earlier Irish missionaries. St. Boniface organized the Catholic Church in Germany, instructed the faithful, and converted the pagans. He evangelized Hesse, Saxony and Thuringia and became Archbishop of Mainz and founded or restored many dioceses. Working alongside him as evangelists were his nephews and niece, St. Willibald, St. Winebald, and St. Walburga, who all came from England to Germany to assist him.
Legend has it that at Christmastime he chopped down a large tree which was worshiped as a god and used in child sacrifice, and the local pagans converted to Christianity as a result. Instead of worshiping the tree, St. Boniface gave them a smaller evergreen tree as a symbol of eternal life in Christ, the origin of the Christmas tree tradition. He was put to death by the Frisians at Dokkum in 754 during the last of his missionary journeys. He was martyred for his faith along with 52 others as he read the Scriptures on Pentecost Sunday. St. Boniface profoundly influenced the course of German history in the Middle Ages and helped to make it a Christian nation. For his missionary work he is known as the “Apostle of Germany.” He well earned the title of Apostle of Germany, and Catholic Germany in our own times still venerates him as its father in the faith. The famous abbey of Fulda, where his body lies, has remained the national shrine of Catholic Germany. He is Patron Saint of Brewers; Tailors; Germany; Prussia. His feast day is June 5th.
An excerpt from a letter by St Boniface (672-754) “The Apostle of Germany”, Bishop and Martyr:
“Let us stand fast in what is right and prepare our souls for trial. Let us wait upon God’s strengthening aid and say to Him:“O Lord, you have been our refuge in all generations.” Let us trust in Him, who has placed this burden upon us. What we ourselves cannot bear, let us bear with the help of Christ. For He is all-powerful and He tells us: “My yoke is easy and my burden light.” Let us continue the fight, on the day of the Lord. The days of anguish and of tribulation have overtaken us. If God so wills, “let us die for the holy laws of our fathers,” so that we may deserve, to obtain an eternal inheritance with them. Let us be neither dogs that do not bark, nor silent onlookers, nor paid servants, who run away before the wolf. Instead, let us be careful shepherds, watching over Christ’s flock. Let us preach the whole of God’s plan, to the powerful and to the humble, to rich and to poor, to men of every rank and age, as far as God gives us the strength, in season and out of season.”
PRAYER: May the Martyr Saint Boniface be our advocate, O Lord, that we may firmly hold the faith he taught with his lips and sealed in his blood and confidently profess it by our 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. St Boniface, Pray for us!🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCIS CARACCIOLO, PRIEST AND SAINT FILIPPO SMALDONE, PRIEST ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 4TH Today, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Francis Caracciolo, Religious and Saint Filippo Smaldone, Priest. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and the Saints on this feast day, we humbly pray for the sick, we pray for God’s divine healing and intervention. We also pray for the poor and the needy, for peace, love and unity in our families and our world. And we continue to pray for the Church, the Clergy, for persecuted christians, for the conversion of sinners, and Christians all over the world.🙏🏽
SAINT FRANCIS CARACCIOLO, PRIEST: St. Francis Caracciolo (October 13, 1563 – June 4, 1608), was an Italian Catholic priest who co-founded the Congregation of the Clerics Regular Minor with St. John Augustine Adorno. He was born Ascanio Pisquizio, in Villa Santa Maria, Italy on October 13, 1563 and was given the name Ascanio at his baptism. His mother was a relative of St. Thomas Aquinas. He lived a virtuous life as a youth and seemed inclined towards a religious vocation. He decided to adopt a religious life at the age of 22. Saint Francis is well known for been powerfully drawn to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, he fasted every Saturday in honor of the Virgin Mary, and he had a generous love for the poor. When he was 22 he contracted a form of leprosy which he begged God to cure him of. He promised to follow what seemed clear to him as his calling to the priesthood immediately upon being cured. He was cured instantly upon making the promise, and left immediately for Naples to study for the priesthood. On his ordination he joined the confraternity of The White Robes of Justice, who were devoted to helping condemned criminals to die a holy death, reconciled with God. Five years after he went to Naples, a letter was delivered to him which was in fact addressed to another Ascanio Caracciolo, a distant relative. The letter was an appeal from Father Giovanni Agostino Adorno (Fr. John Augustine Adorno), of Genoa, to this other Ascanio to join him in founding a religious order. Reading the lettter he realized that the vision of Fr. Adorno was in total compliance with his own ideas for a religious institute and he interpreted this as a sign of God’s plan. He responded to the letter and the two men spent a few weeks together in retreat to draw up the institutions and rule for the Order of Minor Clerks Regular. The congregation was approved by Pope Sixtus V on July 1, 1588.
The congregation’s apostolate was preaching missions and performing diverse works of charity. The congregation lives both and active and contemplaive life, perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament being one of the pillars of their life. They work with the sick, poor, prisoners and as missionaries. In addition to the vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, they have a fourth which forbids them to seek or accept ecclesiastical honors. Upon making his profession, Caracciolo took the name Francis in honor of the saint of Assissi. He was noted for his ardent devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, often being found in ecstasy, and frequently repeating the words of the Psalm, “Zeal for Thy house has consumed me.” He died of a severe fever on the eve of Corpus Christi in Agnone, on June 4, 1608, with his oft-repeated words on his lips. Those same words were found burned into the flesh of his heart when his body was opened after his death. “Zeal for Thy house has consumed me.” He was canonized by Pope Pius VII on May 24, 1807. He has been the Patron Saint of Eucharistic Congress of Abruzzo since 1925 and Patron Saint of Italian chefs since 1996 and Naples, Italy.
PRAYER: God, You adorned St. Francis, the founder of a new Order, with a zeal for prayer and love for penance. Help Your servants to make such progress by imitating him that by praying unceasingly and bringing their bodies into subjection they may be worthy to attain heavenly glory… Amen🙏🏽
SAINT FILIPPO SMALDONE, PRIEST: Filippo Smaldone (27 July 1848 – 4 June 1923) was an Italian Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts (Salésiennes des Sacrés-Cœurs). Smaldone is best known for his extensive work with the deaf during his lifetime. Smaldone was a gifted preacher known for his commitment to proper catechesis and to the care of orphans and the mute, which earned him civic recognition. St. Filippo Smaldone was born on July 27, 1848 in Naples, Italy, during a time of upheaval and unrest both in Italy and in the Church. He was the first of seven children to Antonio Smaldone and Maria Concetta De Luca. He made his First Communion in 1858 and received his Confirmation in 1862. He decided to become a priest, and while in seminary he took on a personal apostolate of assisting the deaf and mute community in Naples. He dedicated so much time to this work that he barely passed his exams. He almost failed the examination for minor orders because he did not want to abandon his apostolate for his studies. He returned to Naples in 1876 – with the permission of the Cardinal Archbishop of Naples Sisto Riario Sforza – after a period of education in the Archdiocese of Rossano-Cariati. He was made a subdeacon on July 31, 1870 and ordained a deacon on March 27, 1871. Smaldone was ordained to the priesthood on September 23, 1871. After his ordination, he continued to assist the marginalized of his community, especially the sick and the deaf of Naples. But at one stage he grew depressed, discouraged at the difficulty of the task and frustrated over his mute students. He asked to give up teaching in favor of going to the foreign missions. But his spiritual director convinced him to remain and to continue his work. When the cholera plague hit his city in 1884 he contracted it and almost dead, however, he was healed after praying to Our Lady of Pompeii / Madonna. He credited his survival to the Our Lady to whom he had a special devotion.
Dissuaded from the abandonment of his work by his confessor, St. Filippo committed his life’s mission to the needs of the deaf and mute, training a group of nuns in the work which grew into a new religious foundation. He later expanded his work to include children that were blind, orphaned, and abandoned. In 1885 he founded an institution for the deaf and for the mute at Lecce, with the assistance of Lorenzo Apicella and several nuns that he had under his care. He opened several other branches of his order in 1897 in both Rome and Bari. On December 18, 1912, his order was aggregated to the Order of Friars Minor. The order went on to receive the decree of praise from Pope Benedict XV on November 30, 1915 and full papal approval from Pope Pius XI after Smaldone’s death on 21 June 1925. St. Smaldone founded both the Eucharistic League of Priest Adorers and the Eucharistic League of Women Adorers to promote the Eucharist and he also served for a brief period of time as the superior of the Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales. The civic authorities commended and recognized him for his work as did religious authorities who made him a canon of the Lecce Cathedral. In 1880 he was sent to Milan as an expert at a conference of teachers for the deaf. St. Filippo Smaldone died on June 4, 1923 at 9:00 pm at the age of 74 in Lecce, Kingdom of Italy from diabetes-related complications combined with heart difficulties. His remains were later relocated in 1942 to the order’s motherhouse. In 2005 there was a total of 40 houses with 398 religious in nations such as Rwanda and Moldova. St. Smaldone’s sainthood cause commenced in 1964 and in 1995 he became titled as Venerable under Pope John Paul II who soon after Beatified him in mid-1996. Pope Benedict XVI Canonized him as a saint of the Catholic Church on October 15, 2006 in Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City. He’s the Patron Saint of Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts; Deaf people; Mute people. His feast day is June 4th.
NOVENA TO ST. FILIPPO SMALDONE, PRIEST: Dear St. Smaldone, in your earthly life you were a model of charity. Your love for those with disabilities especially the deaf brought you the beloved name “Apostle of the Deaf”. In your heavenly home please intercede for us here on earth that we may see Jesus in those hardest for us to love. Take our hand and gently guide us on the surest way to salvation. We humbly ask that you place our petitions before the Sacred Heart of Jesus. [Mention your needs here…Say 1 Our Father; 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be] Amen🙏🏽
Day Six – Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 7th Week of Easter Prayed in preparation for Pentecost
If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn’d to ill.
THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING
The Gift of Understanding helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion. By faith we believe them, but by understanding, we learn to appreciate and relish them. This divine gift penetrates the surface of revealed truth and leads us into its inner meaning. It enkindles in us a lively love for the things of God and brings clarity to our spiritual journey. Faith, once merely assented to, becomes alive and fruitful; we begin to live in the light of eternity. As Scripture says, we are called to “walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God.” (cf. Colossians 1:10)
PRAYER: Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation. Let Your light shine in our hearts, that we may live as children of the truth, and merit at last to behold the eternal light of glory, seeing Thee clearly with the Father and the Son. Amen.
Our Father and Hail MaryONCE Glory Be to the FatherSEVEN TIMES
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body, to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring keenness of Your justice, and the might of Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and have my being. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace, and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, listen to Your voice, and follow Your gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You, and ask You, by Your compassion, to watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus, looking at His Five Wounds, trusting in His Precious Blood, and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart, I implore You, Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace, O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and everywhere: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant heareth.” Amen. 🙏
PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul the work of Your grace and Your love.
Grant me:
The Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the Things that are eternal,
The Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth,
The Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven,
The Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and overcome with courage all obstacles to my salvation,
The Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and myself and grow in holiness,
The Spirit of Piety that I may find joy in serving God lovingly,
And the Spirit of Fear of the Lord that I may be filled with reverence and avoid all that may offend You.
Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen. 🙏
[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 Wednesday 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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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 the Church continues to rejoice in the Risen Lord, we continue our journey through the Novena to the Holy Spirit. Today we commemorate two holy priests of the Church: Saint Francis Caracciolo (Patron of Eucharistic Congresses and Italian chefs), co-founder of the Clerics Regular Minor, and Saint Filippo Smaldone (Patron of the deaf and mute), known as the “Apostle of the Deaf” and founder of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. These two saints, though separated by centuries, lived lives profoundly marked by charity, humility, and deep Eucharistic devotion. On this memorial, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and Saints Francis and Filippo, we lift up in prayer all who are sick or suffering, asking for divine healing and consolation. We remember the poor and the abandoned, praying that they may be embraced by God’s mercy and receive the help they need. We entrust our families and our world to the Lord, asking for peace, love, and unity. And we continue to intercede for the Church, for the clergy and religious, for persecuted Christians, for the conversion of sinners, and for all who strive to live faithful lives in the footsteps of Christ.
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 🙏🏽
Today’s Bible Readings: Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter | June 4, 2025 Reading 1: Acts 20:28–38 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:29–30, 33–35a, 35bc–36ab Gospel: John 17:11b–19
Gospel Reading ~ John 17:11b–19
“Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one…”
“Lifting up His eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. When I was with them I protected them in your name that you gave me, and I guarded them, and none of them was lost except the son of destruction, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely. I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from the Evil One. They do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world. And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.”
In today’s Gospel reading, we are brought into the intimate prayer of Jesus a prayer not just for His apostles, but for all who believe in Him. He prays for unity, protection, and consecration in truth. It is a prayer born of deep love, offered on the night before His Passion. Knowing that He is about to leave the world, Jesus turns to the Father with complete trust. He does not pray that His followers be taken out of the world, but that they be safeguarded from the evil one while they remain in it. This reveals a profound truth: as believers, we are called to live in the world without belonging to it. Our identity is rooted in God, not in worldly approval. Jesus’ prayer invites us to reflect on the nature of Christian discipleship. To be a follower of Christ means to be set apart consecrated not by isolation but by immersion in God’s truth. We are consecrated for a mission, just as Jesus was sent into the world. Our lives are meant to reflect God’s truth, love, and holiness in a world often marked by division and deception. The unity Jesus desires for us is not simply agreement in ideas, but a communion of hearts united by love, faith, and fidelity to God. And even as He departs physically, Jesus does not abandon us. His intercession continues eternally, and His Spirit abides with us.
In our first reading today, Saint Paul’s farewell speech to the presbyters of Ephesus is a deeply emotional and pastoral moment. He warns them to be vigilant against false teachings and to shepherd the Church with the same sacrificial love that Christ showed. Paul’s words reflect a heart poured out in service, a life lived in total dedication to the Gospel. He does not boast of his achievements; instead, he speaks of his tears, trials, and tireless efforts to build up the body of Christ. This passage is a call to responsibility and love especially for those who serve the Church. Paul’s emphasis on humility, generosity, and vigilance reminds us that leadership in the Christian community is not about control, but about service. He gives a final reminder of Jesus’ words: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” These are words we must all take to heart. Whether we are in formal ministry or simply witnesses to the faith in our families and workplaces, our lives must be marked by sacrificial love.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, “Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.” The Psalm today is a song of praise to the God of power and compassion the One who gives strength to His people and shows Himself mighty in defense of the weak. It is a hymn that reminds us of God’s sovereign presence in our lives. He rides the heavens, but He also walks with us. He is exalted, yet intimately involved. When we are weary, He carries us. When we are in need, He provides. When we praise, He draws near. This Psalm encourages us to lift our voices in gratitude, no matter our circumstances. God’s power is not distant or oppressive; it is a saving power that works on our behalf. Let our worship rise like incense before Him.
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are called to ponder on the Scriptures. Do I live with the awareness that Jesus is constantly interceding for me? Am I willing to be consecrated in truth to live a life that reflects God’s word and values? Like Paul, am I ready to pour myself out for the sake of the Gospel, even when it is uncomfortable or costly? How can I better serve others with generosity and vigilance in love? When challenges come, do I turn to God in praise, trusting in His strength and protection? Let us walk in the world with hearts consecrated in truth and lives devoted to mission. May we remain steadfast in prayer, generous in love, and fearless in witness, just as Christ desires. We are not alone Jesus intercedes for us, and the Spirit guides us. May God in His infinite grace and mercy grant us His grace and may we stay faithful, for we are the people of God, called and sent.
Lord Jesus, thank You for praying for me for loving me enough to consecrate me in truth and send me into the world with purpose. Help me to live each day aware of Your intercession and presence. Father, give me courage like Paul, to witness with integrity and to love with humility. Strengthen me by Your Word and by Your Spirit. May I never forget that You walk with me, carry my burdens, and empower me to proclaim Your Kingdom. Unite us, Lord, as one body, and keep us faithful to Your truth. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT FRANCIS CARACCIOLO, PRIEST AND SAINT FILIPPO SMALDONE, PRIEST ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 4TH: As the Church continues to rejoice in the Risen Lord, we continue our journey through the Novena to the Holy Spirit. Today we commemorate two holy priests of the Church: Saint Francis Caracciolo (Patron of Eucharistic Congresses and Italian chefs), co-founder of the Clerics Regular Minor, and Saint Filippo Smaldone (Patron of the deaf and mute), known as the “Apostle of the Deaf” and founder of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. These two saints, though separated by centuries, lived lives profoundly marked by charity, humility, and deep Eucharistic devotion. On this memorial, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and Saints Francis and Filippo, we lift up in prayer all who are sick or suffering, asking for divine healing and consolation. We remember the poor and the abandoned, praying that they may be embraced by God’s mercy and receive the help they need. We entrust our families and our world to the Lord, asking for peace, love, and unity. And we continue to intercede for the Church, for the clergy and religious, for persecuted Christians, for the conversion of sinners, and for all who strive to live faithful lives in the footsteps of Christ.
SAINT FRANCIS CARACCIOLO, PRIEST: Born Ascanio Pisquizio in Villa Santa Maria, Italy, on October 13, 1563, Saint Francis Caracciolo came from a noble lineage and was related to Saint Thomas Aquinas. From a young age, he displayed a deep devotion to God and pursued a life of holiness. After being miraculously cured from a debilitating illness at age 22, he committed himself to the priesthood. He became known for his love for the poor, his intense devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, and his practice of fasting in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
A providential misdirected letter from Fr. Giovanni Adorno led to the founding of the Clerics Regular Minor, a congregation dedicated to active ministry and perpetual adoration. Their rule included a fourth vow: to never seek ecclesiastical honors. Saint Francis took the name “Francis” in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi and embodied a spirit of humility, zeal, and contemplation. He often prayed in ecstasy before the Eucharist and was consumed by a burning love for God, frequently repeating the Psalm, “Zeal for Your house consumes me.” These words were later found inscribed upon his heart after death. He died on the eve of Corpus Christi, June 4, 1608, and was canonized by Pope Pius VII in 1807. He is the patron of Eucharistic Congresses in Abruzzo and of Italian chefs. His legacy reminds us of the power of Eucharistic devotion and the joy of a life poured out in humble service.
PRAYER: O God, who filled Saint Francis Caracciolo with a fervent love for prayer and penance, grant that by following his example, we may grow in constant devotion and self-sacrifice, and so come to share in your heavenly glory. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT FILIPPO SMALDONE, PRIEST: Saint Filippo Smaldone was born on July 27, 1848, in Naples, Italy, into a time of political unrest and social hardship. From an early age, he felt called to serve the Church and especially those in need. While still a seminarian, he began to devote himself to the care of the deaf and mute, often at the expense of his academic progress. After his ordination in 1871, he continued this apostolate with even greater zeal. Despite facing discouragement and bouts of desolation, Saint Filippo remained faithful to his mission. A near-death experience during a cholera outbreak in 1884 deepened his spiritual resolve, and he attributed his recovery to the intercession of Our Lady of Pompeii. In 1885, he founded an institute in Lecce for the care and education of the deaf, which grew into the congregation of the Salesian Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. His charitable work expanded to include the blind, orphans, and abandoned children.
Known for his profound Eucharistic devotion, he also founded the Eucharistic Leagues for priests and laypeople to promote adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. He was honored by civic and Church authorities alike for his service, even serving briefly as the superior of the Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales. Saint Filippo died on June 4, 1923, from complications related to diabetes and heart disease. Pope Benedict XVI canonized him on October 15, 2006. He is the patron of deaf and mute persons and of the religious congregation he founded.
PRAYER (Novena to Saint Filippo Smaldone): Dear Saint Filippo Smaldone, Apostle of the Deaf, you taught us that charity must be both spoken and lived. Help us to recognize Jesus in those who are most in need of compassion. Guide us with your example of tireless service, and intercede for us that we may draw ever closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We ask that you present our petitions before His throne. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… Amen. 🙏🏽
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Francis Caracciolo and Saint Filippo Smaldone ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽
THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE: T hat 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.
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. 🙏🏽
PRAYER INTENTIONS: On this day, as we honor Saint Francis Caracciolo and Saint Filippo Smaldone, we pray for all priests and religious, especially those ministering to the poor, the sick, and those with disabilities. May their lives reflect the charity, humility, and Eucharistic devotion of these holy saints. We lift up in prayer all who are suffering in body, mind, or spirit that they may find healing, comfort, and strength in the love of Christ. We remember educators and caregivers who serve those with special needs, asking for renewed zeal, compassion, and wisdom. We pray for unity in the Church and in our world, that we may all be consecrated in truth and remain one in the love of Christ. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and protect the flock entrusted to every shepherd, especially in times of trial and transition.
LET US PRAY
My all-powerful Lord, You have conquered the evil one and provide all the grace I need to overcome his lies and deceptions. Open my mind to discern Your voice and give clarity to the voice of the evil one so that I may choose You with my whole heart and reject all that the evil one tries to say to me. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
O God of everlasting love and truth, You sent Your Son to sanctify us in Your name and to unite us in one body. As Jesus prayed for His disciples, so we ask You to protect us from the evil one and consecrate us in the truth of Your Word. Through the intercession of Saint Francis Caracciolo and Saint Filippo Smaldone, inspire us to serve with humility, to remain faithful to the Eucharist, and to reach out in compassion to the most vulnerable. May Your Church be strengthened in holiness and unity, and may we, Your children, walk courageously in the path of Your will, glorifying You in all things. Amen. 🙏🏽
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen🙏🏽
Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Francis Caracciolo and Saint Filippo Smaldone ~ 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 Wednesday and joyful Seventh Week of Easter🙏🏽
Day Five – Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 7th Week of Easter Prayed in preparation for Pentecost
Light immortal! Light Divine! Visit Thou these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill!
THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE
The gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their true worth in their relation to God. Knowledge unmasks the pretense of creatures, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God. It shows us the loving care of God even in adversity and directs us to glorify Him in every circumstance of life. Guided by its light, we put first things first, and prize the friendship of God beyond all else. “Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it.” (Proverbs 16:22)
PRAYER: Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for Thy glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to Thee and Thy eternal rewards. Amen.
Our Father and Hail MaryONCE Glory Be to the FatherSEVEN TIMES
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body, to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring keenness of Your justice, and the might of Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and have my being. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace, and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, listen to Your voice, and follow Your gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You, and ask You, by Your compassion, to watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus, looking at His Five Wounds, trusting in His Precious Blood, and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart, I implore You, Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace, O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and everywhere: “Speak, Lord, for Your servant heareth.” Amen. 🙏
PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul the work of Your grace and Your love.
Grant me:
The Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the Things that are eternal,
The Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth,
The Spirit of Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven,
The Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and overcome with courage all obstacles to my salvation,
The Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and myself and grow in holiness,
The Spirit of Piety that I may find joy in serving God lovingly,
And the Spirit of Fear of the Lord that I may be filled with reverence and avoid all that may offend You.
Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen. 🙏
MEMORIAL OF SAINTS CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS; SAINT KEVIN OF GLENDALOUGH, ABBOT AND SAINT CLOTILDA, QUEEN OF FRANCE ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 3RD Today, we celebrate the Memorial of Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Kevin of Glendalough, Abbot and Saint Clotilda, Queen of France. Through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and the Saints on this feast day, we humbly pray for all Youths all over the world, praying for God’s guidance and protection upon them. We pray for parents, for wisdom, patience and understanding. For the sick, we pray for God’s divine healing and intervention. We also pray for the poor and the needy, for peace, love and unity in our families and our world. And we continue to pray for the Church, the Clergy, for persecuted christians, for the conversion of sinners, and Christians all over the world.🙏🏽
SAINTS CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS: Today, we honor twenty-two Ugandan martyrs. They are the first martyrs of Sub-Saharan Africa and true witnesses of the Christian faith. In an effort to resist a Christian worldview that undermined the authority of his office, King Mwanga II insisted that Christian converts abandon their new faith and executed many Anglicans and Catholics between 1885 and 1887, including Lwanga and other officials in the royal court or otherwise very close to him. St. Charles Lwanga is revered as a saint by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. In 1879 Catholicism began spreading in Uganda when the White Fathers, a congregation of priests founded by Cardinal Lavigerie were peacefully received by King Mutesa of Uganda. The priests soon began preparing catechumens for baptism and before long a number of the young pages in the king’s court had become Catholics. However, on the death of King Mutesa, his son Mwanga, a corrupt man who ritually engaged in pedophilic practices with the younger pages, took the throne. When King Mwanga had a visiting Anglican Bishop murdered, his chief page, Joseph Mukasa, a Catholic who went to great length to protect the younger boys from the king’s lust, denounced the king’s actions and was beheaded on November 15, 1885.
St. Charles Lwanga (1 January 1860 – 3 June 1886) was a 25 year old Ugandan convert to the Catholic Church, who was martyred for his faith. He was a member of the Baganda tribe, Lwanga was born in the Kingdom of Buganda, the central and southern part of modern Uganda, and served as chief of the royal pages and later major-domo in the court of King Mwanga II of Buganda. He became a moral leader. He was a man wholly dedicated to the Christian instruction of the younger boys, became the chief page, and just as forcibly protected them from the kings advances. On the night of the martyrdom of Joseph Mukasa, realizing that their own lives were in danger, Lwanga and some of the other pages went to the White Fathers to receive baptism. Another 100 catechumens were baptized in the week following Joseph Mukasa’s death. St. Charles was baptised by Pere Giraud on 15 November 1885, a year before his death in 1886. The following May, King Mwanga learned that one of the boys was learning catechism. He was furious and ordered all the pages to be questioned to separate the Christians from the others. The Christians, 15 in all, between the ages of 13 and 25, stepped forward. The King asked them if they were willing to keep their faith. They answered in unison, “Until death!” They were bound together and taken on a two day walk to Namugongo where they were to be burned at the stake. On the way, Matthias Kalemba, one of the eldest boys, exclaimed, “God will rescue me. But you will not see how he does it, because he will take my soul and leave you only my body.” They executioners cut him to pieces and left him to die alone on the road, which took at least three days. When they reached the site where they were to be burned, they were kept tied together for seven days while the executioners prepared the wood for the fire. On June 3, 1886, the Feast of the Ascension, St. Charles Lwanga was separated from the others and burned at the stake. The executioners slowly burnt his feet until only the charred remained. Still alive, they promised him that they would let him go if he renounced his faith. He refused saying, “You are burning me, but it is as if you are pouring water over my body.” He then continued to pray silently as they set him on fire. Just before the flames reached his heart, he looked up and said in a loud voice, “Katonda! – My God!,” and died. His companions were all burned together the same day all the while praying and singing hymns until they died. There were 24 protomartyrs in all. The last of the protomartyrs, a young man named John Mary, was beheaded by King Mwanga on January 27, 1887. The persecutions spread during the reign of Mwanga, with 100 Christians, both Catholics and Protestants, being tortured and killed. St. Charles and many other martyrs for the faith died between November 15, 1885 – January 27, 1887 in Namugongo, Uganda. St. Charles and his companions were beatified in 1920 and canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964. St. Charles Lwanga is the patron saint of African Catholic Youth Action. Patron Saint of African Catholic Youth Action; converts; torture victims; Courage Apostolate.
PRAYER: O God, who have made the blood of Martyrs the seed of Christians, mercifully grant that the field which is your Church, watered by the blood shed by Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, may be fertile and always yield you an abundant harvest. 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 🙏🏽
SAINT KEVIN OF GLENDALOUGH, ABBOT: St. Kevin of Glendalough (498-618 A.D.) lived in Ireland during the age of the great early Irish saints, many of whom were his contemporaries. St. Kevin, also known as Coemgen in Ireland was born of noble birth, the son of Coemlog and Coemell of Leinster in 498 AD at the Fort of the White Fountain and baptized by Saint Cronan of Roscrea. His given name Coemgen (anglicized Kevin) means “fair-begotten”, or “of noble birth”. According to tradition, St. Kevin from the age seven was a pupil of Saint Petroc of Cornwall, who had come to Leinster about 492. From age twelve he lived with monks and studied under the Irish monks as a student of St. Eonagh and eventually became a monk himself. Among his friends were St. Comgall, St. Columba, St. Cannich, and St. Kieran. After his ordination he lived a penitential life as a cave-dwelling hermit for seven years in Glendalough Ireland (meaning glen of two lakes).
Word of his holiness spread, and he attracted a group of followers which led him to found the famous monastery at Glendalough to teach the people of Ireland about God. Because of his fame this remote spot became a town and then a city, with offshoots of several other monastic foundations rising up around it. He served as abbot at Glendalough, and once the monastery was well-established he withdrew to live as a hermit again for four years. He was then called back to Glendalough, and continued to serve as abbot there until his death at age 120. He died on June 3, 618 AD, Glendalough and was Canonized in 1903 (cultus confirmed). St. Kevin has many legends surrounding him involving wild animals obeying his commands, seeking him for refuge, and helping him feed others. Blackbird is even said to have made a nest in his prayerfully outstretched hands. His life is surrounded by many extravagant miracles. St. Kevin is the Patron Saint of blackbirds, Glendalough, the Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland, Glendalough, Kilnamanagh. His feast day is June 3rd
PRAYER: Saint Kevin, you were privileged to live in the Age of Saints, O Father Kevin being baptized by one saint, taught by another and buried by a third. We celebrate your saintly and holy life. You lived a life filled with a wonderful reverence and awe of all living things. Let us imitate the respect and appreciation you showed toward life in all its forms, and to see the presence of God in all his Creations. Pray to God that He will raise up saints in our day to help, support and guide us into the Way of salvation. Amen🙏🏽
SAINT CLOTILDA, QUEEN OF FRANCE: Saint Clotilda (Clotilde) was Queen of the Franks, born in Lyons France, probably around the year 470 or 474. St. Clotilda was the daughter of Chilperic, the Catholic King of Burgundy, domain of the Germanic tribe which had entered the southeastern region of ancient France in the fifth century; Chilperic had succeeded his father in that royalty. His jealous older brother, infected with Arianism, declared war on him, surrounded him with an army, captured and slew his own brother and his brother’s wife and two sons, while sparing the two daughters, then took over their dominions. Clotilda’s older sister became a nun, but the younger daughter was brought up under her uncle’s protection, and, by a singular providence, instructed in the Catholic religion. Her beauty, modesty, and Catholic piety inspired the prayers of her fellow Christians that an alliance might be arranged between the young princess and Clovis, king of the Franks, victorious in the north. In 493, she married the Salian Frankish king Clovis I, who used their alliance as a means of strengthening his position with the Romanized Celts. Clovis had already defeated several minor Frankish kings in Gaul and the Rhineland and established himself as the sole Frankish king and founder of the Merovingian Dynasty. St. Clotilda was instrumental in the King’s conversion, converting him to Christianity on Christmas Day in 496. With her husband King Clovis (c. 466-511) she founded the Merovingian dynasty, which ruled the Franks for over 200 years. She is credited with bringing Christianity to Europe. Queen Clotilde was known for her charitable and penitential works of mercy.
Although not a Christian himself, Clovis allowed his Catholic Christian wife to baptize their children. His tolerance of Catholic Christianity angered other Germanic tribes, who were either pagans or Arians. In 496, while fighting the Alemanni tribes, Clovis prayed to “Clotilde’s God” and promised to convert if victorious in battle. On Christmas Day of 496, Bishop St. Remigius (St. Remy) of Reims baptized Clovis I, supposedly with about 3,000 of his followers. Clovis and Queen Clotilde chose Paris as their capital city, where the monarchs founded the Church of the Apostles, later known as St. Genevieve. The famous prince, Clovis died on the 27th of November in the year 511, at the age of forty-five, having reigned thirty years. His eldest son, Theodoric, reigned from Rheims over the eastern parts of France, Clodomir reigned at Orleans, Childebert II at Paris, and Clotaire I at Soissons. This division produced wars and mutual jealousies until in 560, after the death of Clotilda, the whole monarchy was reunited under Clotaire, the youngest of the four brothers. Upon Clovis’s death in 511, Clotilde was extremely wealthy but powerless to control her rebellious children. King Clovis I had divided his kingdom among his four sons Theodoric I, Clodomir, Childebert I and Clothaire I but each desired the others’ kingdoms. Clodomir was murdered, and Clotilde took his three sons under her care. Nevertheless, her son Clothaire murdered two of the boys, his own nephews. Clotilde secreted the youngest, five-year-old Clodoaldus, to a monastery at Versailles, where he grew to become St. Cloud. Her daughter, also named Clotilde, was forced to marry the Arian Visigoth king Amalaric, who treated her cruelly. Childebert murdered Amalaric to avenge his sister, but Clotilde II died on her way back to Paris. Mortified at her children’s sins and unable to change their ways, Queen Clotilde retired to the Abbey of St. Martin of Tours, where she lived the rest of her life near the tomb of St. Martin of Tours. The dissension in her family detached Clotilda’s heart still more perfectly from the world. She spent the last thirty years of her life in exercises of prayer, almsgiving, night vigils, fasting, penance, service to the sick and the poor, seeming to forget that she had been queen. Her sons’ quarrels caused her great sorrow. Eternity filled her heart and occupied all her thoughts. She foretold her death one month before it happened. On the thirtieth day of her illness, she received the Sacraments, made a public confession of her faith, and departed to the Lord on June 3, 545. She died at the tomb of St. Martin of Tours and was buried in Sainte-Genevieve in Paris, a church that she and Clovis founded. Historians attribute the founding of churches at Laon, Andelys and Rouen to Clotilde. She’s Patron Saint of brides, adopted children, parents, exiles, widows and skin disease.
PRAYER TO ST. CLOTILDA: Hail, gentle and loving St. Clotilde, sweet illustrious Queen of the Franks, who by thy faith and perseverance in the Lord didst convert thy husband and made France for many centuries a venerable stalwart of the Catholic faith, I implore thy powerful intercession in this my great need. Assist me, holy St. Clotilde, from thy height of glory in heaven. Thou, who during thy earthly sojourn, didst drink deeply from the Saviour’s chalice of sorrows, have pity on my dire distress, especially . . . (Here make your intention). Grant also that through my sorrows I may, like thee, purify my faith and never lose hope in the mercy of God. Amen🙏🏽
[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 Tuesday 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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
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 the Church continues to rejoice in the Risen Lord, we continue our journey through the Novena of the Holy Spirit. Today we commemorate three heroic witnesses of the faith from very different parts of the world and centuries Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions (Patrons of African Catholic Youth and victims of persecution), Saint Kevin of Glendalough (Patron of Dublin and blackbirds), and Saint Clotilda (Patroness of adopted children, brides, and exiles). Each of them bore radiant witness to Christ: through martyrdom, monastic life, and the quiet perseverance of Christian charity. On this memorial, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother and these saints, we lift up in prayer the youth of our world that they may grow in virtue, courage, and faith. We pray for parents, that they may guide their children with wisdom and patience. We remember the sick, the poor, and the vulnerable may God’s healing and provision be upon them. We also pray for peace in our homes and nations, for unity in the Body of Christ, for the clergy and religious, for persecuted Christians, and for the conversion of sinners around the world.
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 🙏🏽
Today’s Bible Readings: Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Reading 1: Acts 20:17–27 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 68:10–11, 20–21 Gospel: John 17:1–11a
Gospel Reading ~ John 17:1–11a
“Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your Son, so that your Son may glorify you…”
“Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has come. Give glory to your son, so that your son may glorify you, just as you gave him authority over all people, so that your son may give eternal life to all you gave him. Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ. I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began. “I revealed your name to those whom you gave me out of the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. Now they know that everything you gave me is from you, because the words you gave to me I have given to them, and they accepted them and truly understood that I came from you, and they have believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for the ones you have given me, because they are yours, and everything of mine is yours and everything of yours is mine, and I have been glorified in them. And now I will no longer be in the world, but they are in the world, while I am coming to you.”
In today’s Gospel reading we find Jesus at prayer. He prays to God His Father and He prays in intercession for His disciples. His prayer is set in the context of the Last Supper, the evening before Jesus is crucified. He prays in the awareness that he is soon to leave His disciples, although, in reality, He will be with them in a new way, in and through the Holy Spirit. The disciples in John’s Gospel represent the disciples of every generation, including ourselves. The evangelist wants to convey to us that the risen Lord is always praying for us. His prayer for us is one expression of his love for us. We pray for those who are significant for us, for those we care about. Whenever we pray for others, we are entering into the risen Lord’s prayer for them. Jesus’ prayer for us expresses His desire for us, what He wants for us. At the beginning of His prayer, Jesus declares what He wants for us. He asks God to allow Him to give eternal life to us. Jesus wants us to have life and have it to the full, and that desire is at the heart of His prayer for us. According to our Gospel reading, we can begin to experience this eternal life here and now insofar as we know God and Jesus whom He has sent, know them not so much with our minds but with our heart, the knowing that is the fruit of love.
As people of faith, we are people of prayer. We pray to God the Father; we pray to Jesus, and in these days of preparation for the feast of Pentecost we pray to the Holy Spirit. Our prayer can take many forms, praise, thanksgiving, petition, intercession. Reflecting further on today’s Gospel, we are welcomed into the intimate prayer of Jesus to the Father the beginning of what is often called His “High Priestly Prayer.” Knowing His Passion is near, Jesus turns to the Father not in fear, but in confident surrender and intercession. His desire is clear: to glorify the Father by fulfilling His mission, and to pray for those the Father has given Him. These are the apostles, yes but also all of us who believe in His name. This prayer reminds us of Jesus’ divine identity and His human heart. Though He speaks of glory, it is not the glory of human praise, but of divine love fulfilled through suffering and obedience. Jesus does not see the Cross as defeat but as the completion of the work the Father gave Him. His glory is to do the will of the One who sent Him even unto death. And now, having finished His earthly mission, He entrusts His followers to the Father’s care. He prays not for the world in general, but for those who belong to the Father those who have received His word and believed in His divine origin. This is a reminder of our sacred identity as believers. We belong to God. Jesus prays for us. He entrusts us to the Father. Even though He is returning to the Father, He does not leave us orphans; rather, He surrounds us with His love and the promise of the Holy Spirit. What comfort to know that Jesus intercedes for us in our struggles, carries our names before the Father, and invites us into His mission of glorifying God. May we continue to remain faithful and steadfast in prayer.
In our first reading today, in this touching farewell address to the presbyters of Ephesus, Paul speaks with a heart full of truth and urgency. He reminds them of his humility, his perseverance through trials, and his unwavering commitment to proclaiming the Gospel, both publicly and privately. Paul knows that hardship awaits him in Jerusalem, and yet he does not cling to comfort or safety. His only concern is to complete the mission entrusted to him: to bear witness to the Gospel of God’s grace. Paul’s words echo Jesus’ own in the Gospel: a readiness to suffer in order to glorify God and fulfill a divine calling. There is also a deep pastoral love in Paul’s message. He warns the Church and takes responsibility seriously he did not shrink from proclaiming “the entire plan of God.” What a model for all Christian leaders and witnesses: humble, courageous, and faithful. Paul’s example challenges us to ask: Have I held anything back in my witness? Have I allowed fear to silence my testimony? Am I more concerned with comfort than with completing the race set before me? The Christian life is not merely about starting strong but finishing faithfully.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, “Blessed day by day be the Lord, who bears our burdens; God, who is our salvation.” This Psalm praises a God who actively intervenes in the lives of His people a God who sends bountiful rain, restores the land, and provides for the needy. It paints a picture of divine generosity and faithful protection. God is not a distant observer but a Savior who walks with His people, bearing their burdens and guiding them through death into life. For all who feel weary, abandoned, or oppressed, this is a song of hope. God bears your burdens. He is the Lord of salvation. He is the God of martyrs like Saint Charles Lwanga, of apostles like Paul, and of each of us who cry out to Him. This is the God who remains with us even when others abandon us the same God Jesus prayed to in today’s Gospel, and the same One who dwells within us by His Spirit.
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are called to ponder on the Scriptures. Do I understand glory the way Jesus did as obedience and surrender rather than success and recognition? Am I willing, like Paul, to give all for the sake of the Gospel, even when suffering awaits me? Do I live with the awareness that I am prayed for by Jesus and held in the love of the Father? When burdened, do I turn to the Lord who bears my struggles and walks with me? May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace as we remain faithful and steadfast in prayer and obedience to God 🙏🏽
Eternal Father, You glorified Your Son through His loving obedience, even unto death. May I, too, glorify You by living a life of truth, love, and surrender. Help me to trust in the intercession of Jesus and the presence of Your Spirit in my heart. Give me courage to proclaim Your word boldly, as Saint Paul did, and to bear witness with humility and perseverance. When trials arise, remind me that I am never alone. You bear my burdens. You are my salvation. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINTS CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS; SAINT KEVIN OF GLENDALOUGH, ABBOT AND SAINT CLOTILDA, QUEEN OF FRANCE ~ FEAST DAY: JUNE 3RD: As the Church continues to rejoice in the Risen Lord, we continue our journey through the Novena of the Holy Spirit. Today we commemorate three heroic witnesses of the faith from very different parts of the world and centuries Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions (Patrons of African Catholic Youth and victims of persecution), Saint Kevin of Glendalough (Patron of Dublin and blackbirds), and Saint Clotilda (Patroness of adopted children, brides, and exiles). Each of them bore radiant witness to Christ: through martyrdom, monastic life, and the quiet perseverance of Christian charity. On this memorial, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother and these saints, we lift up in prayer the youth of our world that they may grow in virtue, courage, and faith. We pray for parents, that they may guide their children with wisdom and patience. We remember the sick, the poor, and the vulnerable may God’s healing and provision be upon them. We also pray for peace in our homes and nations, for unity in the Body of Christ, for the clergy and religious, for persecuted Christians, and for the conversion of sinners around the world.
SAINTS CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS: Saint Charles Lwanga (1860–1886) and his 21 companions were the first martyrs from Sub-Saharan Africa, executed for their faith in Uganda under the reign of King Mwanga II. As the Christian faith began to take root in Uganda through the missionary efforts of the White Fathers, many young pages in the royal court embraced the Gospel, including Lwanga and his companions. However, King Mwanga saw their new faith as a threat particularly because it opposed his immoral demands, including sexual exploitation of the young pages. After publicly resisting the king’s abuses and defending the younger boys in his care, Charles Lwanga was baptized and took on the responsibility of spiritually nurturing the others. When their faith was discovered, Charles and 15 other young men courageously professed their willingness to follow Christ, even unto death. They were forced to march to Namugongo, where they were imprisoned, tortured, and burned alive on June 3, 1886. Charles, separated from the others, was slowly burned while he prayed aloud, ultimately crying out, “Katonda! My God!” before entering eternal glory.
Their martyrdom sparked a great wave of conversion throughout Africa. Canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964, they stand as powerful intercessors for youth, converts, and those who suffer for their faith. Saint Charles Lwanga is the patron saint of African Catholic Youth Action, converts, and those persecuted for standing in truth and purity.
PRAYER: O God, who have made the blood of martyrs the seed of Christians, grant that the Church, watered by the blood of Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, may flourish abundantly and bear much fruit in holiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT KEVIN OF GLENDALOUGH, ABBOT: Saint Kevin (also known as Coemgen) was born in 498 AD in Leinster, Ireland. From a young age, he displayed a deep love for solitude and prayer. After being educated by saints and monks of his time, he chose the eremitic life, withdrawing to a remote cave in Glendalough, “the valley of the two lakes.” There, he lived in silence and austerity, drawing close to God and attracting disciples who sought his spiritual wisdom.
Out of this quiet life of prayer grew the famous monastic city of Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most revered centers of learning and holiness. Despite his fame and following, Kevin remained humble, often returning to solitude. Known for his love of nature, legends tell of animals flocking to him for protection and companionship among them, the story of a blackbird nesting in his outstretched hand as he prayed.
Kevin died around 618 AD at the age of 120 and was canonized in 1903. His life invites us to cultivate silence, love for creation, and a heart grounded in the rhythms of prayer.
PRAYER: Saint Kevin, holy abbot and man of deep silence, teach us to seek God in stillness and simplicity. Help us to honor all of God’s creation and to draw close to the Lord in every season of life. May your witness guide us to love solitude not as isolation, but as a path to divine intimacy. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT CLOTILDA, QUEEN OF FRANCE: Saint Clotilda (c. 470–545), the daughter of King Chilperic of Burgundy, survived the political violence that claimed the lives of her parents and siblings. Raised in the Catholic faith despite the surrounding Arian influence, she went on to marry Clovis I, king of the Franks. Through her gentle persuasion, prayer, and example, she helped bring Clovis to faith in Christ a conversion that took place dramatically after a victorious battle in which Clovis had invoked Clotilda’s God for help. On Christmas Day, 496, Clovis was baptized, along with 3,000 of his warriors, marking a key turning point in the Christianization of Europe. Clotilda became a queen not only of political significance but of great spiritual impact. After her husband’s death, she withdrew to a life of prayer and charity, founding churches, monasteries, and caring for the poor.
Saint Clotilda is honored as one of the great Christian queens in history a woman of strength, humility, and enduring faith who helped shape the religious destiny of a nation.
PRAYER: Saint Clotilda, faithful queen and mother, you brought Christ to a kingdom through love and perseverance. Intercede for all families and leaders, that they may embrace the Gospel and lead with wisdom and compassion. May we, like you, never cease to hope in the power of conversion and grace. Amen. 🙏🏽
May the example of these saints one a youthful martyr, another a holy hermit, and the third a noble queen remind us that sanctity wears many garments. Let us be inspired by their courage, humility, and love, and strive to live our faith boldly and authentically in our time.
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, Saint Kevin, and Saint Clotilda ~ 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.
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. 🙏🏽
PRAYER INTENTIONS: As we honor the memory of Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, Saint Kevin of Glendalough, and Saint Clotilda, we lift up our hearts in prayer for all those who suffer for the sake of the Gospel, especially persecuted Christians around the world. May their courage inspire us to stand firm in the truth and love of Christ. We pray for the youth, especially those facing moral and spiritual challenges, that they may be guided by holy mentors and strengthened by the example of young saints like Charles Lwanga. We remember those called to contemplative life and solitude, that they may deepen their union with God, following the path of Saint Kevin. We ask for blessings on all Christian families and mothers, especially those striving to pass on the faith, like Saint Clotilda. We pray for our Church leaders, as Saint Paul spoke boldly in Acts, that bishops, priests, and deacons may shepherd the flock with wisdom, humility, and courage. May all believers, as Jesus prayed in the Gospel, remain one in heart and truth, sanctified in God’s Word.
LET US PRAY
My glorified Lord, You now share in the full joy and glory of Your Father in Heaven with Your human nature. By doing so, You invite me to not only imitate Your life on earth but to also share in that same glory in Heaven. Give me the grace I need, dear Lord, to accomplish all that the Father calls me to do. May my life fully imitate You in every way so that I may also share, one day, in Your glory. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
O God, who gave your saints strength in martyrdom, holiness in solitude, and perseverance in charity, grant that we, inspired by their lives and united in your truth, may serve you with unwavering faith. Strengthen the young with courage, the leaders of your Church with grace, and the faithful with unity of purpose. Through the intercession of Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, Saint Kevin, and Saint Clotilda, may we grow in holiness and proclaim your glory with our lives. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions, Saint Kevin, and Saint Clotilda ~ 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 Tuesday and joyful Seventh Week of Easter🙏🏽
