Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 2:1-12) Lord Jesus Christ, You who saw the faith of those who brought the paralytic before You, teach us to trust in Your mercy even when our hearts feel weighed down and unable to move. In Your compassion Lord You said, “Child, your sins are forgiven,” reminding us that healing…
Let us Pray
Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 1:21-28) Lord Jesus Christ, You entered the synagogue and taught with authority, not as the scribes, but as the Holy One of God. Your word is living and powerful, able to pierce the darkness and set hearts free. We come before You with our fears, our struggles, and the…
Let us Pray
Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 1:14-20) O Lord Jesus Christ, As You began Your public ministry proclaiming, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel,” we come before You at the start of this new week, seeking renewal of heart and clarity of purpose. Lord, You called Simon and Andrew, James and John, simple people in…
Let us Pray
Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Matthew 3:13-17) as we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: God Our Father, As we celebrate this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord we stand with Jesus at the waters of the Jordan, where the heavens were opened and Your voice was heard in love….
Let us pray
Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (John 3:22-30) Lord Jesus Christ,Bridegroom of the Church and source of all joy, we thank You for the gift of this day and for the light of Your word that guides us. Teach us, like Saint John the Baptist, to rejoice in Your presence and to recognize that every gift, every mission, comes…
Let us Pray
Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 6:45-52): O Lord Jesus Christ, You who sent Your disciples ahead into the storm and then came to them walking upon the sea, we place our trust in You. When the winds of fear rise and the waves of uncertainty surround us, O Lord, remind us that You are near,…
Padre Pio
Thought n° 1 Thursday 1 January Through divine grace we are at the beginning of a new year. God alone knows whether we shall reach the end of it, so we should spend it in reparation for the past and in preparing for the future with good resolutions. Good works go hand in hand with…
Padre Pio
Thought n° 365 Wednesday, December 31 The palm of glory is reserved only for those who fight bravely to the end. Let us therefore begin our holy battle this year. God will assist us and crown us with an eternal triumph (Epist. IV, p. 879). Padre Pio
Padre Pio
Thought n° 364 Tuesday 30 December It is difficult to become saints. Difficult but not impossible. The road to perfection is long, just as long as a lifetime. Consolation is rest along the way, but as soon as your strength is restored, you must get up diligently and continue the race. Padre Pio
