HOLY WEEK OF LENT

SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ APRIL 15, 2025

MEMORIAL OF SAINT PATERNUS (PADARN), BISHOP AND SAINTS BASILISSA AND ANASTASIA, MARTYRS AND SAINT HUNNA, THE HOLY WASHERWOMAN | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/category/saints-of-the-day

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Greetings and blessings, beloved family. Happy Tuesday Holy Week of Lent!

Today, as we continue our Lenten journey and celebrate the Holy Week and Easter Triduum, today, the Church honors three distinct yet deeply inspiring paths to holiness Saint Paternus (Patron Saint of Wales and Monastic Life), a bishop and monastic founder who courageously brought the Gospel to pagan lands; Saints Basilissa and Anastasia (Patronesses of Holy Women and Martyrs), Roman noblewomen turned fearless martyrs for Christ; and Saint Hunna (Patroness of Laundry Workers and Christian Mothers), a noblewoman who embraced a life of service and humility, earning the title “Holy Washerwoman.” In each of their lives, we see the triumph of faith, charity, and sacrifice over comfort and worldly prestige. Through the intercession of these holy men and women and under the maternal protection of our Blessed Mother Mary, we pray for the Church in her mission, for persecuted Christians, and for the conversion of sinners across the world.🙏🏽

We thank God for the  gift of life and for the gift of this day. May this season of Lent bring renewal in faith, deepening our journey through Lent and drawing us closer to Christ. May God’s grace guide and strengthen us every day, and may His grace and mercy be with us all during this final week of our Lenten journey. 🙏🏽

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PRAYER FOR POPE FRANCIS

“Loving God, we thank you for the unwavering faith and leadership of Pope Francis. As he recovers from his hospitalization, we humbly ask for your healing touch upon his body, your peace upon his mind, and your comfort for his spirit. Grant him strength, renewed energy, and a continued ability to serve your flock with compassion and wisdom. We entrust him to your loving care, and we pray that he may soon be restored to good health, if it be your will. Through Christ our Lord, Amen”🙏🏽

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On this special feast day, as we continue the Holy Week 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 and celebrate their memorial anniversary today. We pray for our loved ones who have recently died, and we continue to pray for the repose of the gentle souls of 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 🙏🏽

THE HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS’ MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL: For the use of the new technologies ~ Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.

PRAYER OF THE MONTH ~ POPE FRANCIS: Lord, Good Father, as I look at the world and see men and women working in it and beautifying it, a great “Thank You!” springs from my heart. The action of Your Spirit among us encourages us to grow in the progress of science and technology in the service of human dignity for integral and inclusive human development. Because we know You desire the good of all, from the heart of Your Church, Your Son calls us to ensure that technology does not replace “person-to-person” contact, that the virtual does not replace the real, and that social networks do not replace social settings. Help us develop the ability to live wisely, to think deeply, to love generously, without losing heart, promoting scientific and technological growth that increasingly aligns with human development in responsibility, values, and awareness.
Amen 🙏🏽

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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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A PRAYER TO WALK HUMBLY THROUGH LENT: Father, In Micah 6:8, You say, “O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Today we choose to walk humbly with You. We choose to live by Your Holy Spirit and to follow Your lead. Help us to hear You clearly, for we do not want to walk by pride or self-sufficiency, we want to walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen 🙏🏽

God of goodness and mercy, hear my prayer as I begin this Lenten journey with you. Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul, noticing the times I turn away from you. Guide me as I humbly seek to repent and return to your love. May humility guide my efforts to be reconciled with you and live forever in your abundant grace. Transform me this Lent, heavenly Father. Give me the strength to commit myself to grow closer to you each day. Amen 🙏🏽

LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE (Lenten Fast and Abstinence regulations from the USCCB): Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards

Members of the Eastern Catholic Churches are to observe the particular law of their own sui iuris Church. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection. 🙏🏽

SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: MEMORIAL OF SAINT PATERNUS (PADARN), BISHOP; SAINTS BASILISSA AND ANASTASIA, MARTYRS; AND SAINT HUNNA, THE HOLY WASHERWOMAN – FEAST DAY: APRIL 15TH: Today, the Church honors three distinct yet deeply inspiring paths to holiness Saint Paternus (Patron Saint of Wales and Monastic Life), a bishop and monastic founder who courageously brought the Gospel to pagan lands; Saints Basilissa and Anastasia (Patronesses of Holy Women and Martyrs), Roman noblewomen turned fearless martyrs for Christ; and Saint Hunna (Patroness of Laundry Workers and Christian Mothers), a noblewoman who embraced a life of service and humility, earning the title “Holy Washerwoman.” In each of their lives, we see the triumph of faith, charity, and sacrifice over comfort and worldly prestige.

Through the intercession of these holy men and women and under the maternal protection of our Blessed Mother Mary, we pray for the Church in her mission, for persecuted Christians, and for the conversion of sinners across the world.

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SAINT PATERNUS (PADARN), BISHOP: St. Paternus (c. 482–565), also known as Padarn or Pair, was a holy bishop, monastic founder, and missionary of Brittany. Born in Poitiers, France, his early spiritual formation was deeply influenced by his father also named Paternus who left to live as a hermit in Ireland. Inspired by this example of radical devotion, the young Paternus joined the Abbey of Ansion and later sought greater solitude in Wales, where he founded a monastery named Llanbadarn Fawr (“Church of the Great Paternus”).

After years of monastic life, he returned to Gaul and began a mission among the pagan Druids in the forests near Coutances. With the help of his companion, Saint Scubilion, he lived as a hermit, performed miracles, and evangelized many idolaters, tearing down a revered pagan temple in the process. Ordained a priest in 512 and later consecrated Bishop of Avranches, he continued to shepherd his flock with apostolic zeal, holiness, and humility. Remarkably, both he and Saint Scubilion died on the same day, April 16, 565, and were buried together in the monastery of Scicy a powerful sign of their holy friendship and joint mission.

God blesses and sanctifies holy friendships, especially those rooted in shared faith and mission. Let us nurture bonds that draw us closer to heaven.

PRAYER: O God, You made Saint Paternus a beacon of Your truth and love, and through him brought light to a land of darkness. Grant that we, inspired by his zeal and purity of heart, may live as faithful witnesses to Your Gospel. Holy Father Paternus, pray to God for us. Amen. 🙏

SAINTS BASILISSA AND ANASTASIA, MARTYRS: Saints Basilissa and Anastasia were noble Roman women and early converts to Christianity, believed to have been baptized and mentored by Saints Peter and Paul. Living during the brutal reign of Emperor Nero (54–68 AD), they dedicated themselves to burying the bodies of persecuted Christians, including the apostles themselves after their martyrdom. Their courageous charity and devotion brought them to the attention of Roman authorities.

Arrested for their faith and acts of mercy, they were subjected to cruel tortures—flogging, burning, mutilation and were ultimately beheaded for refusing to deny Christ. Their heroic witness has made them revered martyrs in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. Their relics rest in the Church of Santa Maria della Pace in Rome, and Saint Basilissa’s statue adorns the colonnade of St. Peter’s Square.

The sacrifices of Saints Basilissa and Anastasia remind us that Christian love often demands courage in the face of danger, and that our acts of mercy are never forgotten in the eyes of God.

PRAYER: O Lord, who strengthened Saints Basilissa and Anastasia in their hour of trial, grant us the grace to love You boldly and serve others selflessly. May their witness inspire us to greater courage and compassion. Saints Basilissa and Anastasia, pray for us. Amen. 🙏

SAINT HUNNA, THE HOLY WASHERWOMAN: Saint Hunna (d. 679 A.D.), a noblewoman of Alsace, France, earned the affectionate title “The Holy Washerwoman” for her tireless acts of charity. Though born into wealth and privilege, she chose a life of humility and service. With her husband, Huno of Hunnaweyer, she welcomed the poor into their home and sought the spiritual guidance of Saint Deodatus, a bishop who once lived with them. Their son, named Deodatus after the holy bishop, also became a saint.

After her husband’s death, Hunna devoted herself even more to the care of the poor especially womenwashing their clothes, nursing their wounds, and helping them in whatever way she could, even to the point of exhaustion. She gave away her possessions to build churches and monasteries. Her life of hidden sacrifice and love led to many reported miracles, and she was canonized by Pope Leo X in 1520.

Saint Hunna teaches us that no act of love is too small or unworthy in the eyes of God. True greatness lies in serving others with joy and humility.

PRAYER: Loving Father, in Saint Hunna You have given us a model of humble service and generous charity. May we follow her example and find You in the least of our brothers and sisters. Saint Hunna, pray for us. Amen. 🙏

Saint Paternus, Saints Basilissa and Anastasia, and Saint Hunna ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:

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Today’s Bible Readings: Tuesday of Holy Week | Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Reading 1, Isaiah 49:1–6
Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17
Gospel, John 13:21–33, 36–38

Gospel Reading ~ John 13:21-33, 36-38

“One of you will betray me; the cock will not crow before you deny me three times”

“Reclining at table with His disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, “Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he meant. One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side. So Simon Peter nodded to him to find out whom he meant. He leaned back against Jesus’ chest and said to him, “Master, who is it?” Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I hand the morsel after I have dipped it.” So he dipped the morsel and took it and handed it to Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot. After Judas took the morsel, Satan entered him. So Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly.” Now none of those reclining at table realized why he said this to him. Some thought that since Judas kept the money bag, Jesus had told him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or to give something to the poor. So Judas took the morsel and left at once. And it was night. When he had left, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and he will glorify him at once. My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. You will look for me, and as I told the Jews, ‘Where I go you cannot come,’ so now I say it to you.” Simon Peter said to him, “Master, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later.” Peter said to him, “Master, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.”

In today’s Gospel reading, three of the disciples, Peter, Judas and the one referred to as the disciple Jesus loved were singled out at the Last Supper. Jesus singles out Judas as the one who will betray Him. He goes on to single out Peter as the one who will disown Him three times. This immediately follows upon Jesus’ washing of His disciples’ feet in John’s Gospel. Jesus’ washing of His disciples’ feet was a gesture of loving service which symbolically anticipated His supreme act of loving service in laying down His life for them and for all on the cross. Jesus washed the feet of all His disciples, including the feet of Peter who would deny Him and of Judas who would betray Him. Similarly, Jesus would lay down His life on the cross for all, including those who were responsible for His death. Paul expresses this truth in his letter to the Romans when he says, ‘God proves His love for us in that while we were sinners Christ died for us’. Christ loves us in our weakness, in our failings, in our sinfulness. That is the message of this Holy Week. His love is not a reward for good behaviour. The Lord gives His love to us before we do anything and He is faithful in His love for us even when we betray and deny Him in various ways. His faithful love encourages and inspires us to keep returning to Him and to keep renewing our following of Him.

Reflecting on the Gospel reading, Jesus, reclining with His disciples, is visibly troubled He is aware that betrayal is near. The solemn declaration, “One of you will betray me,” reveals the painful reality that even those closest to Him are not immune to failure. Judas, having walked alongside the Lord, chooses darkness. As he leaves to carry out his plan, the Gospel simply notes, “And it was night.” This is not just a time marker it is a spiritual statement. Night has fallen not only in the sky, but in the heart of the betrayer. Then comes Peter, passionate and bold, proclaiming his willingness to die for Jesus. Yet Jesus, with divine foresight and compassion, reveals the truth: Peter will deny Him. Even the most loyal friend will falter. This is a Gospel of heartbreak but also of hope. Jesus is not surprised by human weakness. He sees it, names it, and still loves. The betrayal of Judas and the denial of Peter are not the end of the story. Jesus’ journey to the Cross is precisely to redeem such brokenness.

In our first reading today, from the book of the prophet Isaiah, the words of the Lord speaks to His people, again on the prophecy of the Messiah or the Saviour from God that Isaiah was well-known for. The Lord reminded His people that He would come into their midst and provide for them all that they needed, and that He would gather them back once again into His embrace and presence, and they will never be separated from Him again, for through Christ, His Son, He has shown us the path to light and eternal life.

Reflecting on today’s first reading from Isaiah, we hear the voice of the Servant of the Lord called from the womb, shaped like a polished arrow, hidden in God’s quiver. Though he feels that his labor has been in vain, God assures him: “You are my servant… through whom I show my glory.” This Servant will not only restore Israel, but become a light to the nations. This prophecy points directly to Jesus, the Messiah, who was sent not just for a few, but for all. It also mirrors Jesus’ inner struggle and mission: though He is rejected and betrayed, His glory is revealed in obedience and love. The Servant’s words, “Though I thought I had toiled in vain,” reflect the anguish that many of us feel when our efforts seem fruitless, when our loyalty is not returned, when those closest to us hurt us. Yet, like Jesus, we are called to trust that our reward is with God. Our work, our witness, and our suffering are not forgotten.

Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 71 is the cry of someone who has known God from youth, who has trusted in Him from the womb. It is a fitting prayer for Jesus in these final days, but also for us those who seek refuge in God during betrayal, fear, or doubt. The psalmist’s words, “My mouth shall declare your justice, day by day your salvation,” invite us to proclaim God’s faithfulness, even in times of sorrow.

Do I sometimes betray the Lord in my choices, like Judas? Do I deny Him through fear or shame, like Peter? When faced with darkness or despair, do I remember that God still has a plan, like the Servant in Isaiah? Let us walk closely with Christ this Holy Week, not with pride like Peter, nor with deceit like Judas, but with humility and perseverance. Though we may stumble, let us cling to the One who knows our hearts and redeems us in love.

As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, the Lord is speaking to us regarding the works of the Lord in redeeming His beloved ones. All of us have been reminded of everything that the Lord had done for our sake, by the sending of His one and only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to this world to be our Lord and Saviour. Through Christ we have received the assurance of eternal life and true happiness, and as we draw ever closer to the pinnacle of the Holy Week at the Easter Triduum, we are all called to draw close to God and live our lives more worthily of Him from now on. Let us all spend the time this Holy Week to rediscover our love for God, and do our best to embrace His compassionate love and mercy. Let us no longer harden our hearts or allow the devil to mislead us down the path of rebellion and sin. Let us turn away from the wicked ways of this world and all that had kept us from fully embracing God and His love. During this Holy Week and always may all of us distance ourselves from the wickedness of our world and strive to be better and more faithful disciples and followers of God in all of our lives, in all of our actions. May we be good role models and inspirations for each other in how we conduct ourselves. May God bless us all in our every good works and efforts, and may He bless us especially during this upcoming Easter Triduum, that in whatever we do to immerse ourselves in all the celebrations and commemorations, we may continue to glorify Him by our every actions, words and deeds. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and let our Holy Week observances and actions help us to deepen our relationship with God and follow Him from now on with ever greater zeal and dedication. Amen 🙏🏽

Lord Jesus, You walked into the night of betrayal knowing what awaited You. You loved Judas even in his darkness. You gently corrected Peter in his pride. In my weakness, Lord, do not cast me away. Teach me to trust You when the night seems long, and help me remain by Your side when I am tempted to run. May I never grow weary of declaring Your salvation, and may my heart remain open to Your love, even when I fall. Amen 🙏🏽

DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF APRIL | MONTH OF HOLY EUCHARIST: April is dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, the greatest gift of Christ to His Church. In the Eucharist, Jesus is truly present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity offering Himself as the Bread of Life. This month invites us to deepen our love and reverence for the Eucharist, especially as we approach Holy Week and Easter, celebrating the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of our Lord. The Eucharist was instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper when He said, “Take and eat; this is My Body… Drink from it, all of you, for this is My Blood of the Covenant” (Matthew 26:26-28). In receiving the Eucharist, we are united with Christ and His Church. It is the source of our strength and the culmination of our salvation, as Christ Himself said in John 6:51, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” As we journey through Lent, we are called to renew our reverence for the Eucharist. During Holy Week, we remember that Christ instituted this sacrament on Holy Thursday, offering us a way to remain in union with Him. Let us take this opportunity to attend Mass regularly, spend time in Eucharistic adoration, and reflect on the mystery of Christ’s presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

In this season of penance and reflection, may our devotion to the Eucharist strengthen our commitment to living as true disciples of Christ, leading us to the joy of Easter and the Resurrection.

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine! Lord Jesus, You have given Yourself to us in the Eucharist. May we receive You with reverence and love, and let Your grace transform us this Lenten season and always. Amen 🙏🏽

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PRAYER INTENTIONS: We pray for the grace to remain steadfast in faith even when we feel betrayed or abandoned, just as Jesus did at the Last Supper. May we never lose heart when others fail us, but rather entrust ourselves fully to God’s plan like the Suffering Servant in Isaiah. We ask for the strength to proclaim God’s glory, even when our efforts feel small or unseen. Through the intercession of Saint Paternus, a bishop who courageously spread the Gospel in pagan lands, may we be bold in our witness to Christ and unwavering in our commitment to holiness. May Saints Basilissa and Anastasia, noblewomen who suffered martyrdom for their faith, intercede for all who face persecution, discrimination, or violence because of their beliefs especially women and young girls who suffer in silence. Through Saint Hunna, the “Holy Washerwoman,” patroness of laundry workers and Christian mothers, may we embrace humility and service in our daily duties, finding holiness in the ordinary and offering love to those most in need.

We pray for mothers, caregivers, and women who serve tirelessly in hidden ways. We pray for the Church during Holy Week that all hearts may turn toward Christ’s suffering with renewed devotion. And we ask that in our moments of weakness or denial, like Peter, we may quickly return to Jesus with repentance and love. Amen. 🙏🏽

LET US PRAY

My glorious Lord, You brought forth good from all things. Even the grave evil of Your betrayal was transformed into a manifestation of Your glory. I offer to You, dear Lord, all that I endure in life and pray that You will be glorified in all things, and that my life will continually become a manifestation of the glory due Your holy name. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽

Lord Jesus, as You faced betrayal and denial with love and resolve, strengthen our hearts to remain true to You even when the path is painful. Like the Servant in Isaiah, may we find our purpose in glorifying You, even when we feel weary or forgotten. Teach us to see our small acts of love and service as part of Your great redemptive plan. Grant us, O Lord, the courage of Saint Paternus, the unwavering faith of Saints Basilissa and Anastasia, and the servant heart of Saint Hunna. May their lives teach us to love without fear, to serve without pride, and to give ourselves fully to Your will.

Help us enter into this Holy Week with hearts renewed. May we not shrink from the Cross, but walk beside You with hope, trusting that through Your wounds we are healed. Be our strength when we falter, our light in darkness, and our peace in every storm.

Jesus, Savior of the world, we trust in You. Mary, our Blessed Mother, Saint Joseph, Saint Paternus, Saints Basilissa and Anastasia, and Saint Hunna ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽

Thanking God for the gift of this day and praying for us all during this season of Lent, let us be renewed by prayer, fasting, and giving to the poor. We pray for justice, peace, love, and unity in our families and our world. May this Lenten season deepen our trust in God’s providence and open our hearts to His transforming grace. May God keep us all safe and well during these challenging times, and may this season of Lent bring us all true salvation in Christ as we remain united in peace, love, and faith. Have a blessed, safe, and grace-filled and fruitful Holy Week. Amen 🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

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