MONDAY THIRD WEEK OF EASTER
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ MAY 5, 2025
MEMORIAL OF SAINT GOTHARD, BISHOP; SAINT JUDITH (JUTTA) OF PRUSSIA, RELIGIOUS; SAINT ANGELUS OF JERUSALEM, PRIEST AND MARTYR AND BLESSED CATERINA CITTADINI, RELIGIOUS | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day
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Greetings and blessings, beloved family. Happy Monday of the Third Week of Easter!
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 our 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 new 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 🙏🏽
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PRAYER FOR THE SOUL OF POPE FRANCIS AND SUCESS OF THE CONCLAVE
With the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, let us continue to pray for the eternal repose of his soul and for the College of Cardinals as they embark on their sacred duty to elect Pope Francis’ successor:
Heavenly Father, You entrusted the care of Your Church on earth to Pope Francis, and now You have called him to Yourself. We entrust his soul to Your boundless mercy. For his lifelong service, we thank You. For his care for the poor and marginalized, we thank You. For his witness to simplicity, we thank You. In Your mercy, cleanse him of all sin. Purify him and draw him into the light of Your presence. Grant him the vision of Your Eternal Essence, into which we all long to be drawn. Protect Your Church in this time of transition. Guide the Cardinals in their sacred duty. Grant them Wisdom and Courage, Hope and Charity, and the Faith they need to discern Your Holy Will.
Father Most Holy, our God and King, Creator of all that was, is, and is to come – You alone know the heart of the one You have chosen as the successor to Pope Francis. Reveal Your will to the College of Cardinals. Open their hearts to Your inspirations. Open our hearts to receive, with faith and obedience, the one whom You will raise up to sit on the Chair of Saint Peter. May he be a man of deepest compassion, a man of profound faith and hope, a man whose charity shines forth, permeating the darkness of this world with the light of Christ. You are God Most High, the God of the living and the dead, the Great I AM, the Alpha and the Omega, Eternal Being and Source of all that is. May Your holy will be done, now and forever. Amen. Alleluia.
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 we journey through the radiant days of the Easter season, today we commemorate four holy souls Saint Gothard (patron of travelers and builders), Saint Judith of Prussia (patroness of widows and contemplatives), Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (patron of Palermo and invoked against evil spirits), and Blessed Caterina Cittadini (patroness of orphaned children and Christian educators). Each, in their unique vocation, bore witness to Christ through devotion, sacrifice, and fidelity to the Gospel.Through their intercession, we pray for all widows and orphans, travelers, priests, teachers, and those discerning a deeper call to prayer and service. May God bless all who spread the Good News and protect those who suffer for their faith.
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PRAYER FOR PEACE ~ POPE FRANCIS:
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
A PRAYER FOR PEACE : Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true King of peace. In You alone is found freedom. Please free our world from conflict. Bring unity to troubled nations. Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. Dispel all darkness and evil. Protect the dignity of every human life. Replace hatred with Your love. Give wisdom to world leaders. Free them from selfish ambition. Eliminate all violence and war. Glorious Virgin Mary, Saint Michael the Archangel, Every Angel and Saint: Please pray for peace. Pray for unity amongst nations. Pray for unity amongst all people. Pray for the most vulnerable. Pray for those suffering. Pray for the fearful. Pray for those most in need. Pray for us all. Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear our prayers. Jesus, I trust in You! Amen 🙏🏽
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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
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Today’s Bible Readings: Monday of the Third Week of Easter | Monday, May 5, 2025
Reading 1, Acts 6:8-15
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30
Gospel, John 6:22-29
Gospel Reading ~ John 6:22-29
“Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” ~ John 6:27
“[After Jesus had fed the five thousand men, His disciples saw Him walking on the sea.] The next day, the crowd that remained across the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not gone along with His disciples in the boat, but only His disciples had left. Other boats came from Tiberias near the place where they had eaten the bread when the Lord gave thanks. When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor His disciples were there, they themselves got into boats and came to Capernaum looking for Jesus. And when they found Him across the sea they said to Him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” Jesus answered them and said, “Amen, amen, I say to you, you are looking for me not because you saw signs but because you ate the loaves and were filled. Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him the Father, God, has set His seal.” So they said to Him, “What can we do to accomplish the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.”
In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus presents Himself as the only one who can truly satisfy the deeper, spiritual, hunger in our lives. Jesus makes a distinction between food that cannot last and food that endures to eternal life. He had just fed the people in the wilderness with bread and fish; He was very aware that people’s physical hunger needed to be satisfied. As the people continued to look for more of this physical food, Jesus called on them to look for food that endures to eternal life, food that satisfies the deepest hunger in our lives. Jesus has come not just to give people physical food but to give them the spiritual food of God’s presence, God’s life and God’s Spirit. The Gospel reminds us that, while the physical and material is vital because we are physical and material beings, our searching must not stop at the physical and the material. There is a great deal more to life than the satisfaction of our physical needs. We have deeper, spiritual hungers and thirsts as well that we need to attend to if we are to live a truly balanced life and be at peace within ourselves. In the Gospel reading Jesus offers Himself to us as the one who offers us the food that endures to eternal life. We cannot ignore our physical hunger; when we are hungry, we eat. We can ignore those deeper hungers which Jesus alone can satisfy. This is why He draws attention so strongly in today’s Gospel to the importance of working for the food that endures to eternal life. Our Lord Jesus can satisfy the deepest hungers and thirsts in our hearts. Our seeking must ultimately be directed towards Him; it cannot stop at or be satisfied with anything less.
Reflecting further on today’s Gospel reading, Jesus challenges the crowd to examine their motives. After experiencing the miracle of the loaves, they pursue Him not for deeper faith, but to receive more material satisfaction. Jesus responds with a wake-up call: Do not work for food that perishes. His words pierce through human desires to reveal a deeper hunger one that only He can satisfy. The true “work of God,” Jesus says, is not in our striving, but in believing in the One He has sent. We are invited to shift our focus from fleeting comforts to the eternal nourishment that comes from trusting in Christ. Our faith is not transactional; it is transformative.
In our first reading today from the Acts of the Apostles, St. Stephen, one of the first seven holy Deacons of the Church, appointed to assist in the works and mission of the Church, was confronted by those who opposed the Lord and His teachings, as they debated about the things which St. Stephen has been proclaiming and teaching to the people, regarding the truth and the Good News of the Lord, as well as His Resurrection from the dead. St. Stephen spoke with great wisdom, courage and strength despite all the challenges and the plotting against him. His opponents even bribed people to give false testimonies and accusations against St. Stephen, twisting the truth and the words that the Lord Himself has spoken, accusing St. Stephen for spreading the teachings of the Lord Jesus among the people. Those people were trying hard to drive the sentiments of the assembly and the members of the Sanhedrin to go against St. Stephen, with efforts and attempts to discredit the servant of God and to persecute him. However, no matter whatever accusations and falsehoods they tried to blame on him, St. Stephen, empowered, strengthened and guided by the Holy Spirit, full of the Wisdom of God, broke through all of their arguments and wicked falsehoods, and he refuted all of their nonsense arguments and lies. As mentioned in the first reading today, St. Stephen’s face appeared before all the assembled people like as if the face of an Angel, a manifestation of the great strength, power and Wisdom that the Lord has bestowed upon Him through the Holy Spirit. As mentioned, this was one proof of how the Lord never abandoned His faithful ones in their hour of need.
Reflecting further on the first reading, St. Stephen, filled with grace and power, stands as a courageous witness to the truth. Despite opposition, false accusations, and hostility, his wisdom and Spirit cannot be overcome. What’s striking is the description of his face radiant like that of an angel. This shows us that even in trials, a soul anchored in Christ reflects peace, purity, and divine strength. Like Stephen, we are called to bear witness with both courage and gentleness, even when truth is met with resistance.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, the psalmist delights in the law of the Lord, even when faced with opposition. The heart of someone who loves God’s Word finds stability, counsel, and peace in His commandments. When surrounded by voices of deceit or rejection, the psalm urges us to choose the “way of truth” and remain steadfast.
Am I pursuing Jesus out of love or merely for what He can give me? What “perishable food” am I chasing in my daily life comfort, approval, wealth? How can I more fully believe in Jesus and make Him the center of my desires? Do I radiate His peace, like Stephen, even when faced with trials? Let us not settle for temporary fulfillment but strive for the food that endures the life of grace, the truth of God’s Word, and the abiding presence of Christ. Faith is the true work we are called to embrace today. Amen. 🙏🏽
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, all of us are reminded of our calling as Christians to be the disciples and followers of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Risen Messiah, and to proclaim His Resurrection, His truth and love to all the people of all the nations. We are also reminded that in doing our mission and calling, in our ministry and life as Christians, there may be hurdles, trials and obstacles facing us, and yet we have to stay strong and devout in faith, and we should not lose faith and hope because the Lord is and has always, and will always ever be with us, journeying with us by our side. All of us are reminded that we all should stay by the Lord and remain truly faithful to Him, and to trust always in His guidance and providence for us. We must believe in Him and follow Him, even if things in life go against us, and that is what we are being reminded this day. Let us therefore by the examples showed by the faithful servants of God, the many saints and martyrs who have gone before us, especially that of St. Stephen and all the Saints we celebrate today. Let us all be inspired by their trust and faith in the Lord, and their humility and willingness to allow the Lord to lead them in the right path, as they carried out their ministry faithfully. Let us all be inspired and strengthened by them, be courageous and strong in our faith. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and may our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, be with us all and may He bless us all in our every good endeavours, efforts and works, always. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You are the Bread of Life, the food that endures forever. Help me to seek You not for earthly gain, but for the eternal joy of knowing and loving You. Teach me to recognize the deeper hunger in my soul and to believe in You more deeply each day. Strengthen me like Stephen to be a bold and faithful witness, even in difficulty. Let Your Word be my delight and guide. Amen. 🙏🏽
MEMORIAL OF SAINT GOTHARD, BISHOP; SAINT JUDITH (JUTTA) OF PRUSSIA, RELIGIOUS; SAINT ANGELUS OF JERUSALEM, PRIEST AND MARTYR; AND BLESSED CATERINA CITTADINI, RELIGIOUS ~ FEAST DAY – MAY 5TH: As we journey through the radiant days of the Easter season, today we commemorate four holy souls Saint Gothard (patron of travelers and builders), Saint Judith of Prussia (patroness of widows and contemplatives), Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (patron of Palermo and invoked against evil spirits), and Blessed Caterina Cittadini (patroness of orphaned children and Christian educators). Each, in their unique vocation, bore witness to Christ through devotion, sacrifice, and fidelity to the Gospel.Through their intercession, we pray for all widows and orphans, travelers, priests, teachers, and those discerning a deeper call to prayer and service. May God bless all who spread the Good News and protect those who suffer for their faith.
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SAINT GOTHARD, BISHOP (960–1038): Patron of traveling merchants; invoked against childhood illness, childbirth pains, gout, and fever. St. Gothard was a German Benedictine monk and reformer who served as the Bishop of Hildesheim. Born in Reichersdorf, Bavaria, he rose from humble origins to become a spiritual architect of monastic and diocesan reform. As abbot, he revitalized monasteries and nurtured future abbots. Later, as bishop, he restored churches, promoted education, and built hospices for the poor and sick.
His enduring legacy includes his association with the Saint Gotthard Pass, a route through the Alps that bears his name. Canonized in 1131 by Pope Innocent II, St. Gothard is remembered for his leadership, wisdom, and profound compassion.
PRAYER: O God, who made Saint Gothard a zealous shepherd of your people, grant that through his intercession, we may walk in steadfast faith, serve with fervent charity, and inherit the glory of the saints in light. Guide all travelers and protect those who build and restore both sacred and human lives. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT JUDITH (JUTTA) OF PRUSSIA, RELIGIOUS (c. 1200–1260): Patron Saint of Prussia and widows. Saint Judith of Prussia (13th century), also known as Jutta, was a noblewoman from Thuringia who became a Franciscan tertiary and later a hermitess in Prussia. Inspired by Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, she embraced simplicity, charity, and deep penance. After raising a family whose members entered religious life, she dedicated herself to caring for the sick and poor especially lepers and eventually withdrew to a life of prayer and solitude for the conversion of pagans in Prussia.
Her life of hidden holiness bore fruit in numerous posthumous miracles, and she remains a model of faith for widows, mothers, and contemplatives.
PRAYER: O God, who called Saint Judith to serve You in silence and solitude, grant that we too may find strength in hidden sacrifice and embrace the crosses of our lives with peace and hope. May widows and the forgotten be comforted through her prayers. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT ANGELUS OF JERUSALEM, PRIEST AND MARTYR (1185–1220): Patron invoked against plagues; model of forgiveness and zeal. Born in 1185 to a Jewish family in Jerusalem, Saint Angelus converted to Christianity with his family and later joined the Carmelites. A gifted preacher and miracle-worker, he lived in deep contemplation on Mount Carmel before being sent to Italy to preach against heresies. He became known for his miraculous healings, conversions, and fearless proclamation of truth.
Saint Angelus foretold Saint Francis of Assisi’s stigmata and was martyred in 1220 for confronting sinful living. Even in death, he imitated Christ praying for his murderer’s forgiveness. He was canonized in 1459 by Pope Pius II.
PRAYER: Almighty God, who strengthened Saint Angelus to proclaim the truth even unto death, grant us courage to stand firm in faith. Defend us against all evil and make us witnesses of Your light in a darkened world. Amen. 🙏🏽
BLESSED CATERINA CITTADINI, RELIGIOUS (1801–1857): Educator and Founder of the Ursuline Sisters of Saint Jerome Emiliani. Orphaned at a young age and raised by Ursuline sisters, Caterina developed a strong devotion to the education and spiritual formation of girls. She founded the Ursuline Sisters of Somasca, an order devoted to the Christian upbringing of children, especially the poor and orphaned. Her life was marked by perseverance, charity, and trust in Divine Providence.
Despite many challenges, she inspired others with her Marian devotion, gentleness, and educational vision. Her legacy continues in schools across the world today.
PRAYER: God our Father, through the tireless service of Blessed Caterina Cittadini, you showed the beauty of spiritual motherhood. Bless all educators and caregivers, and inspire us to protect and nurture the young with love and faith. Amen. 🙏🏽
Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Gothard, Saint Judith of Prussia, Saint Angelus of Jerusalem, and Blessed Caterina Cittadini ~ 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 🙏🏽
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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 🙏🏽
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PRAYER INTENTIONS: Through the intercession of Saint Gothard, we pray for those engaged in physical and spiritual construction—architects, engineers, teachers, and all who labor to build strong communities and holy lives. May the Lord guide their hands and hearts. We entrust to Saint Judith of Prussia all widows, caregivers, and those who live lives of hidden sacrifice. May their quiet acts of love be a fragrant offering to God. Through Saint Angelus of Jerusalem, we lift up all persecuted Christians, missionaries, and truth-tellers. May they be strengthened by Christ’s promise of eternal life and stand firm in their witness. Invoking Blessed Caterina Cittadini, we pray for educators, caregivers, and those nurturing young lives in difficult circumstances. May they embody the tenderness of God’s love.
We also remember the sick, the lonely, the overburdened, and those searching for purpose. May they discover strength in Christ, the true Bread of Life. We pray for peace in families, renewed vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and hope for all who face discouragement or despair. Amen. 🙏🏽
LET US PRAY:
My most glorious Lord, You are the Food that is eternal. You are the Food for everlasting life. Give me the wisdom I need, dear Lord, to turn my eyes from the passing and least important things of this world and to turn, instead, to that which is eternal. May I keep my eyes upon You and be nourished by my faith in You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You invite us to seek not what perishes but what endures—to believe in You as the Bread of Life. Help us to labor each day with hearts set on eternal things. Teach us to hunger for Your truth, Your presence, and Your will above all else.
Through the example of Saint Gothard, inspire us to build with faith, not just with stone and timber, but with love and perseverance. Through Saint Judith, teach us to embrace humble service and unseen sacrifice. Through Saint Angelus, give us courage to proclaim Your name even in the face of opposition. Through Blessed Caterina, remind us of the sacred call to form and protect the young.
O Lord, help us to follow You with boldness, to seek You in every moment, and to trust You when answers are not clear. May our lives bear witness to the Gospel in word and deed. Amen. 🙏🏽
Save us Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Gothard, Saint Judith of Prussia, Saint Angelus of Jerusalem, and Blessed Caterina Cittadini ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽
Thanking God for the precious gift of this new day 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 Monday be filled with blessings, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ is truly risen! Alleluia! Have a blessed, safe, and grace-filled Monday and joyful Third Week of Easter and month of May 🙏🏽
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