From the depths of our hearts we raise our prayer that this closed tomb may be opened, and that the light of Christ may shine forth once again. May it be a light that dispels darkness, reaches all four corners of the world bringing peace and so proclaiming the end of wars and suffering. Dear […]
Oh, what great graces I will grant to souls who say this chaplet; the very depths of My tender mercy are stirred for the sake of those who say the chaplet. St Faustina, Diary n 848 third day all devout and faithful souls Today bring to Me all Devout and Faithful Souls, and immerse […]
The Hail Marys that you say with faith and love are like golden arrows straight to the heart of Jesus.” “…the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do […]
“All those who place themselves under my green mantle of mercy I will protect.” “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High and abides in the shade of the Almighty says to the Lord: My refuge, my stronghold, my God in whom I trust” (Ps 90: 1-2) Meditation: Our Lady is often invoked […]
Jesus said to St Faustina Say unceasingly the chaplet that I have taught you. Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only […]
“Never stop saying the Holy Rosary, I am always with you to help you.” “Then he told them … about the need to pray continually and never lose heart.” (Lk 18:1) Meditation Like every good Mother, the Virgin of Revelation always gives her children advice to help them on their journey through life: pray the […]
Tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount […]
The Easter Triduum begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, where the Church commemorates the institution of the Eucharist, the greatest gift Christ entrusted to His people. One of the most striking visual meditations on this mystery is The Last Supper by the Spanish Renaissance painter Juan de Juanes (1560s). His masterpiece draws us […]
Joseph lived through a very singular experience in his life. He did not know what to do about Mary who ” was found with child through the Holy Spirit.” His internal turmoil was concluded with a dream sent by God. Joseph responded immediately because we are told “he did as the angel of the Lord […]
Once again this year, the Lenten journey is interrupted by the great solemnity in honor of St. Joseph, the Church’s most powerful and humble saint. Resounding in the celebration of this day is the remembrance of Pope Gregory XV, who in 1621 declared March 19 a feast of precept. The evangelist Matthew, giving greater prominence […]