TUESDAY IN THE OCTAVE OF EASTER
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ APRIL 22, 2025
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Greetings and blessings, beloved family. Happy Easter Tuesday in the Octave of Easter!
We continue to celebrate and rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ during this first eight days of the Easter season (Easter octave) which are celebrated as solemnities of the Lord. Each day is another little Easter. The Alleluia verse is repeated throughout the octave: “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Alleluia!” The Lord has risen from the dead, as He foretold. Let there be happiness and rejoicing for He is our King forever, Alleluia! May God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this Easter season and always. 🙏🏽
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 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, whom You have called from this life to Yourself. We thank You for his faithful and courageous witness to the Gospel, his compassion for the poor and the marginalized, and his tireless devotion to building bridges of peace and unity in Your Church. Receive him into the joy of Your eternal embrace. 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 continue to rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we honor remarkable martyrs who bore courageous witness to Christ: Saint Soter (Pope and Martyr, patron of charity and Christian unity) and Saint Caius (Pope and Martyr, invoked for strength in persecution), holy Popes who shepherded the early Church and died for the faith; Saint Leonides (Martyr, patron saint of large families), father of Origen and a steadfast witness in Alexandria; and Saints Epipodius and Alexander (Martyrs, with Saint Epipodius as the patron of bachelors, victims of betrayal, and torture), young companions martyred in Lyon. These saints, though from different backgrounds and vocations, remind us that holiness blooms wherever the seed of faith takes root. Through their intercession and the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pray today for the Church and clergy, persecuted Christians, the conversion of sinners, and especially for bachelors, the betrayed, those enduring torture, and the poor and needy in our world. 🙏🏽.
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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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SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
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Today’s Bible Readings: Tuesday in the Octave of Easter | April 22, 2025
Reading 1, Acts 2:36-41
Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22
Gospel, John 20:11-18
Gospel Reading ~ John 20:11–18
“I have seen the Lord, and He said these things to me”
“Mary Magdalene stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been. And they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken my Lord, and I don’t know where they laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus there, but did not know it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” She thought it was the gardener and said to him, “Sir, if you carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni,” which means Teacher. Jesus said to her, “Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her.”
Today’s Gospel reading gives an account of the Lord’s resurrection and His appearance to Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene witnessed the Lord’s suffering and death on the cross, and she was distraught when she found out that the Lord’s Body had disappeared from His tomb due to His Resurrection. That was when the Lord showed Himself to her in all of His risen glory, although she did not initially recognise Him likely because she was still distraught, until the Lord called her and revealed Himself to her. Mary believed in the Lord and she proclaimed the news of the Lord’s resurrection to the other disciples, the Apostles. In this way is why she is also known as the Apostle to the Apostles. She told them all of what she had seen and experienced, revealing the Risen Lord to the disciples, with great joy and courage. Mary Magdalene did exactly the same as what St. Peter had done, in proclaiming the truth of the Lord and turning people on the their ways towards the Lord and His salvation. This is exactly what each one of us are called to do as well. It is all these revelations and truth which the Lord has revealed to His disciples and followers, through His other appearances throughout the period between His Resurrection and Ascension into Heaven, witnessed by many of His followers, which reassured and strengthened them in their faith in God.
Reflecting on today’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene remains at the tomb, overwhelmed by sorrow and unable to see beyond her grief. Even when Jesus is right in front of her, she does not recognize Him until He speaks her name. This simple yet powerful moment of recognition changes everything. The darkness of loss is shattered by the light of the Risen Lord. What was once a place of mourning becomes the place of divine revelation. Mary, the first witness of the Resurrection, is entrusted with the most joyful and profound mission: to announce that Christ is risen. This encounter reminds us that the Risen Christ meets us personally—He calls us by name. Often, like Mary, we are unable to recognize Him because we are consumed by our own pain, confusion, or expectations. Yet Jesus is near, inviting us to see with the eyes of faith. His Resurrection is not merely an event of the past—it is a reality we are called to live today. Like Mary, we are called to be witnesses of the living Christ, proclaiming with our lives: “I have seen the Lord.”
In our first reading today, from the Acts of the Apostles of the testimony of faith which was delivered by St. Peter the Apostle to the people assembled in Jerusalem for the festival of the Pentecost. St. Peter told the people to be faithful in the Lord and to believe in Him, for everything that He had done for the sake of His beloved people. God has given us such a great and unsurpassed gift in His Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, that He has done everything, even to the point of enduring the worst of sufferings, punishments, humiliation and pain for our sake. He did not hold Himself back from doing all these because He truly loved us. And through His death and resurrection, Christ has broken the doors of death, and the chains of sin that had long kept the people of God enslaved and suffering under their dominion and power. St. Peter called all those people to turn towards the Lord and to discover the love by which God has rescued them from the darkness of sin and evil in this world. He courageously proclaimed the truth despite having no proper education, and despite having hidden himself with the other disciples earlier on due to the opposition and oppression by the Jewish authorities. That is because as the power of the Holy Spirit was working through him, St. Peter allowed himself to be the witness of the Lord’s Resurrection, and to be filled with the courage and strength from the Spirit of God, in bringing the Good News and the truth to the people despite the risks that he had to face in doing so. He spoke with the wisdom and the eloquence that God granted him through the Holy Spirit. And in doing so, he turned the hearts of many towards God, and revealed the great love that God had for all of them, such as shown by Christ’s death on the Cross.
Reflecting on the first reading, Peter’s bold proclamation on Pentecost stirs the hearts of his listeners. He does not hold back the truth: “God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Yet the message is not condemnation but invitation. When the people ask what they must do, Peter responds with the hope of transformation: “Repent and be baptized.” The Easter message is one of new beginnings. The Resurrection leads to repentance, to forgiveness, to the gift of the Holy Spirit, and to life in Christ. Three thousand people accepted the message that day—an incredible harvest of souls in response to the risen Lord’s power. We are reminded that Easter is not just about rejoicing—it is about responding. We are called not only to believe but to allow that belief to change us. In a world still marked by corruption and despair, the Church is called to echo Peter’s voice: “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” The Risen Lord is the source of a new life for all who will turn to Him.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, “The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.” Easter opens our eyes to the beauty of God’s presence everywhere. Psalm 33 celebrates the Lord’s kindness and faithfulness, His justice and protection. We are not abandoned—we are watched over, preserved, and loved. As we place our hope in the Lord, we find peace and strength in knowing that He is our help and our shield.
Where in my life am I weeping like Mary—over loss, disappointment, or fear? Can I recognize the voice of Jesus calling me by name? How is the Risen Lord inviting me to live differently today—to turn away from old patterns and embrace the new life He offers? Am I open to receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit and to being a bold witness of the Resurrection? Easter does not end on Sunday—it unfolds day by day in our lives. Like Mary Magdalene and the first disciples, we are called to go forth, bearing witness to the life that triumphs over death. In our sorrow, Christ speaks our name. In our weakness, He gives us the Spirit. In our ordinary lives, He reveals extraordinary grace. May we live this Easter season not as observers, but as transformed messengers—proclaiming hope, joy, and new life wherever we go.
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, we are all called to reflect again on this Easter Octave, the true meaning of what it means to be Christians. As Christians, each and every one of us are called to serve the Lord with faith and commitment. All of us are called to be missionaries of our Christian faith in our world today, to proclaim the Risen Lord in our respective communities and among all those whom we encounter each day and at each moments of our lives. May God, our Risen Lord and Saviour, bless us all and be with us always, and may He strengthen each and every one of us that we may always be strong and be able to persevere despite the trials, challenges and difficulties that we may encounter in our path towards Him. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us the grace and bless all of our actions and works, that in all things we will always glorify Him and bring His truth to ever more and more people, throughout the world, and bring the salvation He has promised us to those who have not yet known Him. Amen 🙏🏽
Risen Lord Jesus, call me by name as You called Mary Magdalene. Break through my sorrow and open my heart to the joy of Your presence. Help me to repent of anything that keeps me from You and to receive the fullness of Your Spirit. May I be a faithful witness to Your Resurrection, not only in my words but in how I live. Let the truth of Your rising shape my every choice, and may I proclaim with all my heart, “I have seen the Lord.” Amen 🙏🏽
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: MEMORIAL OF SAINTS SOTER AND CAIUS, POPES AND MARTYRS; SAINT LEONIDES, MARTYR; AND SAINTS EPIPODIUS AND ALEXANDER, MARTYRS – FEAST DAY: APRIL 22ND: Today, the Church honors remarkable martyrs who bore courageous witness to Christ: Saint Soter (Pope and Martyr, patron of charity and Christian unity) and Saint Caius (Pope and Martyr, invoked for strength in persecution), holy Popes who shepherded the early Church and died for the faith; Saint Leonides (Martyr, patron saint of large families), father of Origen and a steadfast witness in Alexandria; and Saints Epipodius and Alexander (Martyrs, with Saint Epipodius as the patron of bachelors, victims of betrayal, and torture), young companions martyred in Lyon. These saints, though from different backgrounds and vocations, remind us that holiness blooms wherever the seed of faith takes root. Through their intercession and the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we pray today for the Church and clergy, persecuted Christians, the conversion of sinners, and especially for bachelors, the betrayed, those enduring torture, and the poor and needy in our world. 🙏🏽
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SAINT SOTER, POPE AND MARTYR: Saint Soter served as the 12th Bishop of Rome from 166 to 175 A.D., born of Greek origin in Fondi, Italy. He is remembered for his compassionate leadership, his emphasis on charity, and his role in affirming Christian marriage and liturgical traditions. He vigorously opposed the Montanist heresy and supported faraway churches with letters of encouragement and aid, notably the Church in Corinth. His pastoral care earned him the love of many, and he was eventually martyred for the faith during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
PRAYER: O gracious God, who gave us Saint Soter as a shepherd of love and truth, grant that we may imitate his example of generosity, fidelity, and courageous leadership. May his intercession help us to live our faith boldly and serve those in need with joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT CAIUS, POPE AND MARTYR: Saint Caius led the Church during turbulent times from 283 to 296 A.D. Born in Salona (modern-day Croatia), possibly related to Emperor Diocletian, he chose faith over privilege. He structured the steps toward priestly ordination and encouraged believers to confess the faith boldly or flee when necessary. Despite his noble roots, he too embraced martyrdom, dying during the last wave of persecutions under Diocletian. His remains were discovered in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus with the inscription: Vicar of Christ.
PRAYER: Lord God, through the holy Pope and martyr Caius, You strengthened Your Church in the face of danger. May his steadfast example inspire us to hold firm in trials and bear witness to You in word and deed. Grant us the courage to live and die for Your truth. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINT LEONIDES, MARTYR: Saint Leonides, a Christian philosopher and father of the great theologian Origen, was martyred during the persecution under Emperor Severus around the year 202. Known for his piety and scholarship, he raised his children with love for learning and holiness. His son, Origen, remembered how he would reverently kiss his chest while he slept, recognizing it as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Arrested in Alexandria and executed for his faith, Leonides became a beacon of faith-filled fatherhood and martyrdom. He is the patron saint of large families.
PRAYER: Eternal Father, we thank You for the example of Saint Leonides, who nurtured his children in the ways of holiness and gave his life for Christ. Through his intercession, bless all parents with wisdom and courage. Strengthen families to be domestic churches, grounded in faith and love. Amen. 🙏🏽
SAINTS EPIPODIUS AND ALEXANDER, MARTYRS: These two young friends were martyred in Lyon around 178 A.D. during the persecution of Marcus Aurelius. Epipodius, a native of Lyon, and Alexander, a physician from Phrygia, confessed their faith boldly before the governor. Epipodius was tortured and beheaded, while Alexander was scourged and crucified two days later. Their deep friendship, loyalty to Christ, and fearless endurance in suffering continue to inspire. St. Epipodius is especially venerated as the patron saint of bachelors, victims of betrayal, and torture.
PRAYER: Holy God, we praise You for the courage of Saints Epipodius and Alexander. In the face of betrayal and death, they held fast to Your name. Help us remain faithful in trials and loyal to our friends. Through their prayers, bring healing to the betrayed, strength to the tortured, and hope to those who suffer. Amen. 🙏🏽
Let us walk today in the footsteps of these faithful martyrs—bold in witness, rich in mercy, and joyful in hope. May their prayers guide us along the narrow way to Christ, our Risen Lord. ✝️
Saints Soter, Caius, Leonides, Epipodius, and Alexander – Pray for us. 🙏🏽
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: Heavenly Father, through the light of Your Word and the witness of Your saints, we come before You with humble hearts. We pray for all pastors and leaders in the Church, that they may be courageous, faithful, and filled with wisdom like Saints Soter and Caius. We lift up parents striving to raise their children in the faith, especially fathers, inspired by Saint Leonides. May they guide with love and strength. We pray for all young people facing trials and temptations, that through the intercession of Saints Epipodius and Alexander, they may stand firm in truth and virtue. We also remember persecuted Christians, the betrayed, those enduring torture, bachelors striving for purity, and all the poor and forgotten in our world. May they find comfort in Christ’s love and the support of the Church.
LET US PRAY
My risen and ascended Lord, You now reign in Heaven in perfect glory and splendor. Draw me into Your glorious life and invite me to cling to You with all my heart. I invite You, dear Lord, to come and make Your dwelling within me so that I can hold on to You forevermore. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen 🙏🏽
Lord Jesus, You are the Good Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep. Strengthen us with the boldness of the martyrs, the tenderness of fathers, and the purity of faithful youth. May we, like the saints we honor today, remain steadfast in the face of persecution and proclaim Your name with joy. Through the grace of the Resurrection and the power of Your Holy Spirit, transform our hearts to love as You love. Grant that our lives may become a living testimony of Your mercy and truth. Amen. 🙏🏽
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 andoour loved ones today and we pray for journey mercies for all those traveling during this Easter season. May this Easter Tuesday be filled with blessings, safety, and the quiet joy that comes from knowing that Christ is truly risen! Alleluia! 🙏🏽
Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖
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