TUESDAY OF THE TWENTY-EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | OCTOBER 13, 2026

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA MIRACLE (MIRACLE OF THE SUN): SIXTH APPARITION OF OUR LADY

MEMORIAL OF SAINT EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, KING OF ENGLAND; SAINT GERALD OF AURILLAC; AND SAINT LUBENTIUS PRIEST

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Greetings and blessings, beloved family!

Today, on the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun (Our Lady of Fatima) alongside the memorials of Saint Edward the Confessor, Saint Gerald of Aurillac, and Saint Lubentius, the Church celebrates the marvelous power of God breaking through human history to call us to repentance, purity, and living faith. From Our Lady of Fatima’s urgent message of prayer, reparation, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart, to Saint Edward the Confessor and Saint Gerald of Aurillac, who preserved innocence of life, chastity, and selfless generosity while governing as noble rulers, these holy witnesses reveal the beauty of a heart set on heavenly riches. As today’s Gospel warns against superficial rituals and calls us to a faith animated by active love and almsgiving, let us open our hearts to God’s transforming grace today.

BIBLE READINGS FOR TODAY’S HOLY MASS:

Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings: Tuesday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time | Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Reading 1: Galatians 5:1-6

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48

Gospel: Luke 11:37-41

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 11:37-41

“Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.”

“After Jesus had spoken, a Pharisee invited him to dine at his home. He entered and reclined at table to eat. The Pharisee was amazed to see that he did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, ‘Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil. You fools! Did not the maker of the outside also make the inside? But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you.'”

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS

Today’s readings call us to authentic, heart-centered holiness, warning us against the danger of superficial religiosity that focuses on outward appearances while neglecting interior transformation. In the Gospel, when a Pharisee expresses astonishment that Jesus did not perform ritual handwashing before dining, Jesus directly addresses the hypocrisy of focusing solely on external cleanliness while leaving the heart full of greed and wickedness. Reminding them that God created both the exterior and interior, Jesus offers a powerful remedy: genuine charity and almsgiving born from a transformed heart, which brings true spiritual purity.

This freedom from rigid, legalistic burden is passionately echoed in the First Reading. Saint Paul exhorts the Galatians to hold fast to the liberty won by Christ, warning that relying on ritual observance of the law for justification causes one to fall from grace. He declares the essence of our Christian calling with profound clarity: “For in Christ Jesus… nothing counts for anything, but only faith working through love.” When our faith is animated by active love, we walk in true spiritual freedom. As the Responsorial Psalm beautifully prays: “Let your mercy come to me, O LORD… And I will walk at liberty, because I seek your precepts… And I will delight in your commands, which I love.”

Today, let us examine our spiritual lives. Are we preoccupied with looking holy on the outside, or are we allowing Christ to cleanse our inner thoughts and motivate our actions with love? How can you practice almsgiving or an act of quiet charity today to express a genuine, loving faith?

Heavenly Father, we thank You for setting us free in Christ and for looking upon the sincerity of our hearts. Forgive us for the times we have focused on external appearances, human approval, or rigid habits while allowing selfishness to remain within. Cleanse our inner desires by Your Holy Spirit, increase our faith, and express that faith through acts of genuine love, almsgiving, and mercy. Help us to walk at liberty in Your truth today. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINTS OF THE DAY | OCTOBER 13TH:

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA MIRACLE (MIRACLE OF THE SUN): On October 13, 1917, in Fatima, Portugal, a great miracle unfolded before 50,000–70,000 people who had gathered to witness the fulfillment of the Virgin Mary’s promise to the three shepherd children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta. Despite heavy rain, the clouds suddenly parted, and the sun appeared as a radiant disk “dancing” in the sky, changing colors, spinning, and plunging toward the earth before returning to its place. Witnesses, believers and skeptics alike, fell to their knees in awe, realizing their drenched clothes had miraculously dried.

This event, known as the Miracle of the Sun, confirmed the authenticity of the Fatima apparitions, where Our Lady called for repentance, prayer, and consecration to her Immaculate Heart. She urged humanity to pray the Rosary daily, perform acts of reparation for sinners, and seek peace through conversion. Our Lady’s messages at Fatima included the famous “Three Secrets,” revealed in stages to the children, visions of hell, prophecies of global conflict and loss of faith, and a call to perseverance through suffering. These revelations remain a powerful reminder that God’s mercy triumphs when His people turn to Him with faith and repentance.

“Pray the Holy Rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of war.” ~ Our Lady of Fatima

HAIL MARY: 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. 🙏🏾

THE MEMORARE: Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. 🙏🏾

Blessed Mother of God, Our Lady of Fatima ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏾

SAINT EDWARD THE CONFESSOR, KING OF ENGLAND (1003–1066): Saint Edward the Confessor, the gentle and pious King of England, ruled with humility, mercy, and deep faith. Known for his purity, devotion to prayer, and generosity to the poor, Edward exemplified Christian kingship. He was called “the Confessor” because of his steadfast confession of faith, not martyrdom. His reign was marked by peace and justice, and his touch was said to bring healing. A devoted admirer of Saint Peter, Edward built Westminster Abbey, which became both his burial place and a center of English spirituality. He is the Patron Saint of difficult marriages, separated spouses, and the English royal family. His life teaches us that holiness is possible even amid power and responsibility.

PRAYER: Lord God, who crowned Saint Edward with glory for his love of purity and justice, grant that by his intercession we may live with integrity and peace of heart, seeking always Your heavenly kingdom. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT GERALD OF AURILLAC (855–909): Saint Gerald was a nobleman who chose chastity, prayer, and service to God instead of worldly wealth. Though a count of great influence, he lived as a lay celibate, dedicated to justice, charity, and piety. His humility inspired many to holiness, and his legacy gave rise to monastic renewal in France. Blindness in his later years did not diminish his devotion, as he continued to serve God through prayer and good works. He is the Patron Saint of counts, bachelors, and the physically challenged.

PRAYER: Lord, through the humility and devotion of Saint Gerald, teach us to love You above all things and to serve our neighbors in charity and faith. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT LUBENTIUS, PRIEST (D. 370): A disciple of Saint Martin of Tours, Saint Lubentius served the Church faithfully as a missionary priest in the Moselle region of Germany. Ordained by Saint Maximinus of Trier, he spread the Gospel with zeal and built a church at Dietkirchen, where his relics are still venerated. His example of obedience and pastoral care continues to inspire priests and missionaries today.

PRAYER: Almighty God, You strengthened Saint Lubentius to bring Your Word to new lands. Grant that through his prayers, we may grow in missionary zeal and courage to witness to Christ wherever we are. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, Saint Edward the Confessor, Saint Gerald of Aurillac, and Saint Lubentius ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏾

HONORING THE SAINTS OF THE DAY:
Alongside Our Lady of Fatima, Saint Edward the Confessor, Saint Gerald of Aurillac, and Saint Lubentius, we also honor: BLESSED ALEXANDRINA MARIA DA COSTA, SAINT BERTHOALD, SAINT CARPUS, SAINT CHELIDONIA, SAINT COLMAN OF STOCKERAU, SAINT COMGAN, SAINT FAUSTUS, SAINT FYNCANA, SAINT MAURICE OF CARNOET, SAINT REGIMBALD, SAINT ROMULUS, SAINT THEOPHILUS OF ANTIOCH, AND SAINT VENANTIUS. May their faithful lives inspire our own journey today.

PRAYER INTENTION: FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD, HEALING OF MARRIAGES, PROTECTION FOR THE SICK AND DISABLED, AND INTERIOR PURITY

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the miraculous signs of Your love and for calling us to walk in the freedom of Christ. Through the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Fatima, grant peace to our troubled world, convert the hearts of sinners, and deepen our devotion to the Holy Rosary. Through the intercession of Saint Edward the Confessor, patron of difficult marriages and separated spouses, bring healing, reconciliation, and sanctity to struggling families. Through Saint Gerald of Aurillac, patron of bachelors, counts, and the physically challenged, protect the disabled and chronically ill, granting them comfort and strength. Cleanse our hearts from within, Lord, and inspire us to give alms and practice genuine charity, that our faith may bear abundant fruit in Your sight. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, Saint Edward the Confessor, Saint Gerald of Aurillac, Saint Lubentius, and all the Saints we celebrate today ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏾

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2026: FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: For mental health ministry. Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.

(https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)

DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER | MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY: October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, a powerful prayer that draws us into the heart of the Gospel through the eyes of Mary. The Rosary is more than repetition, it is a meditation on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, united with the loving presence of His Blessed Mother. As Pope St. John Paul II reminded us, the Rosary is “a compendium of the Gospel,” helping us to contemplate Christ’s face with Mary.

The twenty mysteries of the Rosary, Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous, invite us to journey with Christ from His Incarnation to His Passion and His triumph over death. Each mystery opens us to God’s saving love, strengthens our faith, and leads us to imitate the virtues of Jesus and Mary in our daily lives. This month, the Church invites us to renew our devotion to the Rosary by praying it daily, whether alone, in families, or in community. Through it, we find peace in times of trial, strength against temptation, and deeper trust in God’s providence. Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, intercedes for us and leads us always to her Son.

“O Mary, our Blessed Mother and Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, teach us to pray with a pure heart and a steadfast spirit. As we meditate on the mysteries of Christ, help us to grow in faith, hope, and love. Intercede for us before your Son, that our families, our Church, and our world may be filled with peace and the light of the Gospel. Amen.” 🙏🏽

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/month.cfm?y=2026&m=10

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you! Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Amen 🙏🏾

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES

A Guide to Catholic Prayer & Faith Resources: Prayers, Devotions, Teachings, and the Liturgical Year | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-prayer-faith-resources/

Catholic Mission & Witness: Foundations, Media Features, Global Outreach and Podcast Interview | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-mission-witness-foundations-media-features-and-global-outreach/

DAILY PRAYERS: St. Michael the Archangel Prayer; Angelus Prayer; and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/st-michael-the-archangel-prayer-angelus-prayer-and-the-chaplet-of-divine-mercy-prayer-2/

THE HOLY ROSARY: WHAT IS THE HOLY ROSARY AND WHY DO WE PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-holy-rosary-what-is-the-holy-rosary-and-why-do-we-pray-the-holy-rosary/

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