TUESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK OF EASTER
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ MAY 13, 2025
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT
MEMORIAL OF SAINT JOHN THE SILENT, BISHOP; SAINT ANDREW HUBERT FOURNET, PRIEST AND SAINT JULIANA OF NORWICH, RELIGIOUS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day
(Direct link to the detailed history of Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint John, Saint Andrew Hubert, and Saint Juliana of Norwich| https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-may-13th/)
Watch “Holy Mass and Holy Rosary | EWTN | May 13, 2025 | “Holy Mass from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy” | Pray “Holy Rosary Novena From Lourdes” | Pray “The Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song from the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy” | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-daily-mass-70/
Greetings and blessings, dear beloved family. Happy Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter!
We continue to celebrate the election of our Holy Father, 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.
May this new week be filled with peace, joy, and the renewed hope that comes from Christ’s Resurrection. Through the intercession of St. Joseph, we pray for all fathers, workers and all those who labour in this world. May the Lord bless the work of their hands 🙏🏽
The entire month of May is dedicated to our beloved Mother Mary, the Mother of God. As we continue to rejoice in the victory of Christ’s Resurrection, we give heartfelt thanks to God for the gift of life and for bringing us safely into the month of May. May this Easter season renew our strength, deepen our faith, and fill our hearts with the peace of the Risen Lord. May our Mother Mary continue to intercede for us and may God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of Easter. Wishing us all and our loved ones a joyful, blessed start to the month. Amen 🙏🏽
HABEMUS PAPAM! A PRAYER FOR OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE LEO XIV
MEET THE NEW POPE: Pope Leo XIV | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/live-from-st-peters-square-white-smoke-habemus-papam/
As the Papal Conclave to elect the next Roman Pontiff comes to an end, with profound reverence we give thanks to Almighty God for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, he becomes the first American-born pontiff in the Church’s two-millennia history. The announcement was made on May 8, 2025, following the traditional white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the conclusion of the conclave.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American and a member of the Order of St. Augustine is known as Pope Leo XIV. A missionary bishop and former Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Pope Leo XIV has served the Church faithfully in Chiclayo, Peru, and brings with him a pastoral heart deeply shaped by the Gospel and the spirituality of St. Augustine.
LET US PRAY:
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 🙏🏽
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 🙏🏽
Daily Reflections with Philomena | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/
Daily Reflections with Philomena | Prayer for the Soul of Pope Francis | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/precious-in-the-sight-of-the-lord-is-the-death-of-his-saints-psalm-11615/
On this special feast day, as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, with special intention through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, and the Saints, particularly Saint Joseph, Patron of the sick and dying, we pray for the sick and dying and all those who mourn the loss of their loved ones. We pray for our loved ones who have recently died, especially for our Holy Father, POPE FRANCIS, all those who died today, and all the faithful departed may the Lord receive them into the light of Eternal Kingdom. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their gentle souls and souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 🙏🏽 ✝️🕯✝️🕯✝️🕯
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.” ~ Rev 14:13
PRAYER FOR THE DEAD: In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life, you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen 🙏🏽
Still in the radiant joy of the Easter season, today, the Church celebrates a convergence of heavenly graces through the commemoration of our Blessed Mother under two glorious titles Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament as well as the memorial of three saints who lived lives of deep holiness: Saint John the Silent (Patron of contemplatives and those seeking inner peace), Saint Andrew Hubert Fournet (Patron of abandoned children and the poor), and Saint Juliana of Norwich (Patron of the anxious and spiritual seekers). We turn to their intercession as we humbly implore God for peace in our world, reconciliation in our homes, and the healing of a society torn by war, hatred, and disregard for the sanctity of life.
DAILY REFLECTIONS WITH PHILOMENA | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/
Daily Saints, Holy Mass, Holy Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Scripture Reflections | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/reflections/
Watch “HOLY MASS ON THE JUBILEE OF THE SICK AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS | Presided by H.E. Most Rev. Rino Fisichella | Live from St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican | April 6, 2025” | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/04/06/holy-mass-on-the-jubilee-of-the-sick-and-healthcare-workers/
THE LITURGICAL YEAR IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2024/12/03/the-liturgical-year-in-the-catholic-church/
(https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)
Pray “Holy Rosary for Peace with Pope Francis” | “The Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song”| “Holy Rosary ALL 20 Mysteries | Memorare Chaplet | Prayer in Difficult Times (Powerful Prayer) | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/01/30/holy-rosary-for-peace-with-pope-francis/
Please find below links to the websites for Daily Reflections, Foundation and interesting topics and articles about our Catholic faith and doctrines | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/2025/01/30/daily-reflections-and-prayer-links/
PRAYER FOR PEACE ~ POPE FRANCIS:
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
A PRAYER FOR PEACE : Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true King of peace. In You alone is found freedom. Please free our world from conflict. Bring unity to troubled nations. Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. Dispel all darkness and evil. Protect the dignity of every human life. Replace hatred with Your love. Give wisdom to world leaders. Free them from selfish ambition. Eliminate all violence and war. Glorious Virgin Mary, Saint Michael the Archangel, Every Angel and Saint: Please pray for peace. Pray for unity amongst nations. Pray for unity amongst all people. Pray for the most vulnerable. Pray for those suffering. Pray for the fearful. Pray for those most in need. Pray for us all. Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear our prayers. Jesus, I trust in You! Amen 🙏🏽
Prayers for Peace | https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/prayers-for-peace/
SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Today’s Bible Readings: Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter | May 13, 2025
Reading 1: Acts 11:19–26
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 87:1b–3, 4–5, 6–7
Gospel: John 10:22–30
Gospel Reading ~ John 10:22-30
The Father and I are one
“The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered them, “I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me. But you do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand. The Father and I are one.”
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus speaks as the good shepherd who looks after each member of His flock and keeps them all united to Himself. He defends the members of His flock in times of danger, He stands up against the thieves and robbers who intend to do harm to the flock. He is the good shepherd who is prepared to put His life on the line for His flock. Jesus says that ‘they will never be lost and no one will ever steal them from me’. It is a very reassuring promise for all of us. He is declaring there that if we do our best to keep following Him, if we keep on trying to listen to His voice, He will keep us faithful to Himself. He will not allow the forces that are hostile to our relationship with Him to get the better of us. Just as shepherd will not allow any of His flock to be stolen, because He is so protective of them, the Lord will not allow us to fall away from Him, because He is so protective of us, as long as we want to remain a member of his flock and do not deliberately walk away from Him. The Gospel reading suggests that just as a shepherd holds His flock together, it is the Lord who holds the church together, the community of His followers. His investment in us will always be greater than our investment in Him. We are being reminded that the life of the church and the quality of our own personal relationship with the Lord is not all down to us. Yes, we have a role to play; we have to listen to His voice and endeavour to go where he leads. Yet, His work on our behalf is always more significant than our work on His behalf.
Reflecting further on the Gospel reading, Jesus presents Himself as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep intimately. He speaks directly to the doubt of those around Him. His words remind us that faith is not merely about seeking proof, but about recognizing the voice of the Shepherd and choosing to follow. Those who belong to Christ listen, trust, and walk with Him because they know He offers eternal life. In a world filled with noise, distractions, and voices that call us in many directions, the challenge is to discern and stay faithful to the one true voice that leads to life. Jesus assures us that nothing not fear, sin, suffering, nor death can snatch us from His hand if we remain in Him. And when He says, “The Father and I are one,” He reveals the divine unity of the Trinity and the fullness of the salvation He offers.
In our first reading today from the Acts of the Apostles, one of the most attractive characters in the New Testament mentioned is Barnabas. Barnabas was a nick name; it meant ‘Son of Encouragement’. He had a reputation for encouraging people. That is very evident from today’s reading. When something new was happening in the city of Antioch, when pagans were coming to believe in Jesus as well as Jews, Barnabas was sent down from Jerusalem to look at what was happening. He liked what he saw and gave them all great encouragement, urging them all to remain faithful to the Lord. He immediately went off to Tarsus to look for Saul, or Paul, who had recently come to faith in Christ and Barnabas encouraged him to go to Antioch and support this new development there. Paul went on to become a leading member of the church in Antioch. Barnabas was what we would call today, an enabler or facilitator. That is part of the calling of each one of us. We are called to encourage one another in the faith, to help one another to grow in our relationship with the Lord, to enable one another to be faithful. That ministry of mutual encouragement was very important in the early church and is just as important today.
Reflecting further on the first reading, the Church was growing beyond its Jewish roots, and today’s reading from Acts shows how persecution became a path for expansion. The disciples preached first to Jews but eventually reached out to the Greeks as well. The hand of the Lord was with them, and many believed. Barnabas, described as a good man full of the Holy Spirit and faith, played a crucial role in nurturing this community. His joy and encouragement inspired continued faithfulness. Notably, this is where followers of Jesus were first called “Christians,” marking a new identity grounded in the person of Christ. This reading is a powerful reminder that trials can lead to transformation, and that God often uses simple, faithful actions to establish something far greater than we can imagine.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 87 beautifully speaks of Zion as the dwelling place of God and the birthplace of many nations. It reflects the universal nature of God’s kingdom, embracing people from all corners of the earth. Just as the Church in Antioch became a melting pot of believers, the Psalm envisions a future where all nations rejoice in their spiritual birth within the city of God. “My home is within you” becomes a declaration not just of belonging but of identity in God’s covenant family.
Do I recognize the voice of the Good Shepherd in my daily life? Am I actively listening to the Lord through Scripture, prayer, and the movements of the Holy Spirit? Like Barnabas, do I encourage others to remain faithful in heart? And when trials scatter me, do I still trust God’s hand is guiding my path toward something greater? Let us follow Christ the Good Shepherd with unwavering trust, especially when doubts arise or trials scatter our plans. Just as the early Christians found new beginnings in unexpected places, so too can we discover God’s purpose when we remain faithful and encourage others to do the same. Amen.🙏🏽
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, all of us are reminded of the call and responsibilities that each and every one of us have as Christians in proclaiming the truth of God to more and more people around us, to all those who have not yet heard of Him and those who have yet to know Him. All of us are called to be the bearers of God’s truth and love to the world, through our every words, actions and deeds. All of us ought to proclaim our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the Risen Lord, and everything that He had done for us, in bringing us all out of the darkness and into the light, in saving us all from the threat of eternal damnation and death by freeing us from our sins. As Christians, each and every one of us are called and reminded to be good and faithful missionaries through our lives and our good examples. Let us all be inspired by the good examples of the Saints we celebrate today, the Holy servants of God, our role model and most courageous defender of the Christian faith. Let us all be good role models and inspirations to one another as well, through our every words, actions and deeds, so that we may inspire more and more people to be ever more committed to the Lord and to follow Him. That is our calling and that is what we should be doing in our daily lives as those who truly believe in the Lord. May the Lord, our Saviour and Good Shepherd, be our guide and help and may He empower us all to be like His servants and others in their faith and commitment. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, be with us always, and may He grant us His grace and strengthen us that we will remain faithful and true to our calling, and be courageous in proclaiming our faith in our respective lives, now and always. May our Blessed Mother Mary on this feast of our Lady of Fatima continue to intercede for us and may God bless our every good works and efforts, for the greater glory of His Name. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You are my Shepherd and I am Your sheep. Teach me to listen attentively to Your voice amidst all the other voices that seek to lead me astray. Help me to trust in Your promise of eternal life and to remain firm in faith. May I, like Barnabas, rejoice in the work of Your grace and encourage others to walk with You. Father, I thank You for giving me to Your Son, and I rest secure in the knowledge that nothing can take me from Your hand. Amen.🙏🏽
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA AND FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: MEMORIAL OF SAINT JOHN THE SILENT, BISHOP; SAINT ANDREW HUBERT FOURNET, PRIEST AND SAINT JULIANA OF NORWICH, RELIGIOUS ~ FEAST DAY: MAY 13TH: Still in the radiant joy of the Easter season, today, the Church celebrates a convergence of heavenly graces through the commemoration of our Blessed Mother under two glorious titles Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament as well as the memorial of three saints who lived lives of deep holiness: Saint John the Silent (Patron of contemplatives and those seeking inner peace), Saint Andrew Hubert Fournet (Patron of abandoned children and the poor), and Saint Juliana of Norwich (Patron of the anxious and spiritual seekers). We turn to their intercession as we humbly implore God for peace in our world, reconciliation in our homes, and the healing of a society torn by war, hatred, and disregard for the sanctity of life.
Saint(s) of the Day with Daily Reflections | May 13th https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/
(Direct link to the detailed history of Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint John, Saint Andrew Hubert, and Saint Juliana of Norwich| https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/saints-of-the-day-feast-day-may-13th/)
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA: On this day, we mark the 108th anniversary of the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the three shepherd children Lucia dos Santos, Francisco, and Jacinta Marto in Fatima, Portugal on May 13, 1917. These apparitions, six in total, spanned from May to October 1917, with Mary appearing at the Cova da Iria, a quiet field near their village. The message of Fatima was simple yet urgent: “Pray the Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war.”
Before these Marian apparitions, the children experienced three visits from the Angel of Peace in 1916, who taught them prayers of reparation and devotion, preparing their hearts for what was to come. When Our Lady appeared, she called for conversion of heart, penance, and prayer, especially the Rosary. She warned of the rise of Communism, asked for devotion to her Immaculate Heart, and requested prayers for the conversion of Russia.
The most remarkable moment came on October 13, 1917, during the final apparition, when Mary identified herself as Our Lady of the Rosary and performed the Miracle of the Sun before a crowd of 30,000 to 50,000 people a breathtaking sign confirming her presence and message. Witnesses reported the sun dancing in the sky, casting colors and appearing to fall to earth before returning to its place.
Francisco and Jacinta died young during the Spanish flu pandemic and were canonized by Pope Francis on May 13, 2017. Sister Lucia, the last of the three visionaries, passed away in 2005 as a Carmelite nun. The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima was officially recognized by the Church in 1930 and later included in the universal calendar by Pope John Paul II in 2002.
During this Jubilee Year, the famous statue of Our Lady of Fatima, venerated worldwide, will be in Rome on October 11-12, 2025 for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. The original statue Our Lady of Fatima is to travel from the Portuguese Marian shrine to Rome in October, on the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for October 11-12. The famous image of the Virgin, known worldwide and a symbol of “Hope that does not disappoint”, will be present among the faithful during the Holy Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 10:30AM, further enriching this moment of prayer and reflection.
PRAYER: O Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, you revealed the peace of heaven to children and to the world through prayer and penance. Teach us to trust in your Immaculate Heart and lead all souls to Jesus. Amen.🙏🏽
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT: This title was first given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in May 1868 by Saint Peter Julian Eymard, the founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, to emphasize her intimate role in the mystery of the Holy Eucharist. As Mother of the Eucharist, Mary not only gave Jesus His human body the very body that becomes the Eucharist but she also helps the faithful to receive and love Him more deeply in the Blessed Sacrament.
She is the Treasurer of Eucharistic grace, the one who, as universal Mediatrix, distributes the graces that flow from the altar. She helps form hearts ready to receive Christ worthily and to adore Him with devotion. Through her intercession, churches are built, faith in the Real Presence is defended, and the faithful are drawn ever closer to the Heart of Jesus in the Sacrament of Love.
PRAYER: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.🙏🏽
SAINT JOHN THE SILENT (454–558): Bishop and Hermit, born in Nicopolis, Armenia, into a noble family, John lost his parents at 18 and turned to a life of prayer, founding a monastery for ten young men. Known for his humility and sanctity, he was reluctantly appointed Bishop of Colonia at only 28. After nine years, he sought solitude and made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where a vision led him to join the monastery of St. Sabas.
There, he lived in profound silence and prayer. For five days a week, he remained in his hermitage, fasting and contemplating, emerging only on weekends to attend Mass. Though he kept secret his episcopal ordination, his sanctity shone. He later became steward of the monastery and was known for miraculous insights and wisdom. He is a model of contemplative silence and hidden holiness.
PRAYER: O God of stillness and peace, through the quiet life of Saint John the Silent, You showed us the depth of communion found in silence and prayer. Help us to find moments of stillness amidst the noise of life, that we may hear Your voice and dwell in Your presence. Through the intercession of Saint John, grant us peace of soul and a heart attentive to You. Amen.🙏🏽
SAINT ANDREW HUBERT FOURNET (1752–1834): Priest and Co-founder, Saint Andrew Fournet was a French priest who initially resisted his priestly vocation. After a conversion, he served faithfully even during the turbulent French Revolution, often ministering in secret. He later co-founded the Daughters of the Cross with Saint Jeanne-Élisabeth Bichier des Ages to serve the poor and educate children. He is remembered for his gentle nature and dedication to the Gospel in difficult times.
PRAYER: Loving Father, You called Saint Andrew Fournet to serve the poor and the forsaken during a time of danger and upheaval. May his example embolden us to live with courage and compassion, especially in service to the vulnerable. Through his prayers, help us to be faithful witnesses of Your love, and strengthen all who minister in difficult circumstances today. Amen.🙏🏽
SAINT JULIANNA OF NORWICH (1342–1416): Mystic and Religious, Saint Juliana, also known as Julian of Norwich, was an English anchoress and mystic best known for her spiritual work Revelations of Divine Love the earliest known book in English written by a woman. In a series of visions during a near-death illness, she received profound insights into God’s mercy and love, including the famous words: “All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well.”
She lived a life of seclusion in a cell attached to a church in Norwich, dedicating herself to prayer, counsel, and contemplation. Her theology of hope and divine compassion continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
PRAYER: God of infinite mercy, You granted Saint Juliana of Norwich profound insight into Your loving heart. In a world marked by fear and confusion, help us, through her intercession, to trust in Your divine providence. May her words and witness strengthen all who struggle with anxiety or doubt. Teach us, like her, to rest in the certainty that “all shall be well” in Your love. Amen.🙏🏽
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint John, Saint Andrew Hubert, and Saint Juliana of Norwich ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽
THE HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS’ MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF MAY: For Working Conditions ~ Let us pray that through work, each person might find fulfilment, families might be sustained in dignity, and that society might be humanized.
PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MAY ~ POPE FRANCIS: For Working Conditions ~ Jesus, You knew work in this world, and You understand its hardships and joys… Hear our prayer today. Working is a human trait… Work is sacred… The beauty of the earth and the dignity of work were meant to be united… The earth becomes beautiful when man works… Lord, You see that we believe this with conviction, but we desire even more for it to become a reality among us.
We are saddened when people can’t find work and lack the dignity of bringing bread to their home. Give us the light of your Spirit, open our hearts, do not let indifference overcome us.
Help us recover the gift of universal brotherhood. We ask for a heart as big as Jesus’s so we can embrace the call to work to give dignity to people and families.
Amen 🙏🏽
(https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)
DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF MAY | MONTH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and our spiritual Mother. This month invites the faithful to draw closer to Mary through prayer, reflection, and imitation of her virtues especially her humility, obedience, purity, and unwavering faith. As the first and most perfect disciple of Christ, Mary leads us gently but firmly to her Son. Throughout Church history, May has been a time to honor Mary with special devotions such as the Rosary, May Crownings, Marian processions, and prayers like the Litany of Loreto. The Church teaches that Mary, assumed body and soul into Heaven, intercedes for us as Queen of Heaven and Mother of the Church. During this month, we are called to renew our relationship with her and seek her maternal care in our joys, sorrows, and needs. Mary said “yes” to God’s plan with total trust: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). Her faithful surrender encourages us to say “yes” to God’s will in our own lives. As we meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary and contemplate her role in salvation history, we grow in our love for her and our desire to follow Christ more closely.
In this beautiful month of blooming flowers, may our hearts also blossom with deeper devotion to the Mother of our Savior. Let us bring her our prayers, our homes, and our lives, asking her to accompany us with her love and protection.
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
Hail Mary, full of grace! Teach us to love Jesus as you loved Him. Cover us with your mantle of mercy, and help us to walk always in the light of your Son. Amen 🙏🏽
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=12540
PRAYER INTENTIONS: On this blessed day, as we honor Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, we entrust to Mary, Mother of the Church, all our prayers for peace in the world, conversion of hearts, and deeper devotion to the Eucharist. We pray for the courage to listen to the voice of Christ the Good Shepherd and follow Him faithfully. We remember those who are persecuted for their faith, scattered like the early Church, that they may find strength in God’s guiding hand. May the silent perseverance of Saint John the Silent, the missionary zeal of Saint Andrew Hubert Fournet, and the spiritual insight of Saint Juliana of Norwich inspire us to holiness in hiddenness, in service, and in trust.
We pray especially for all who feel lost or unheard, that they may hear Christ calling them by name and find rest in His love. 🙏🏽
LET US PRAY
My mysterious and hidden Lord, You speak to me day and night and continually reveal Your love to me. Help me to learn to listen to You so that I may grow deep in faith and may truly become Your follower in every way. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd who never abandons Your flock. As we walk through the noise and confusion of the world, help us to recognize Your voice and follow You with unwavering trust. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary under her beautiful titles of Fatima and the Most Blessed Sacrament, may our hearts be renewed in purity, prayer, and peace. Strengthen us with the witness of Your saints Saint John the Silent’s quiet surrender, Saint Andrew’s pastoral charity, and Saint Juliana’s deep trust in Your mercy. May we, like the disciples in Antioch, live boldly as Christians, drawing others into Your Church with joy and faith. Lead us always, O Lord, and keep us forever in Your hand. Amen. 🙏🏽
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
Save us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint John, Saint Andrew Hubert, and Saint Juliana of Norwich ~ 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 Tuesday 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 Fourth Week of Easter. 🙏🏽