O risen Lord, you chose Mary Magdalene to be the first messenger of Your Resurrection.
“Continue the dream for the family despite what happened in my life. Even though I lost one hand, I still have another one. I won’t give up. Just…
Heavenly Father, through Saint Lawrence’s gift of preaching and devotion to Scripture,
Lord of fidelity, You gave Saint Apollinaris the strength to bear witness to You.
O Precious Blood, the pledge of eternal life,
Loving Father, grant us the courage to forgive as You forgive us.
Lord, give us the strength to forgive as You have forgiven us.
Spirit of God, fill our minds with understanding and hearts with compassion.
Blessed Mother of Mount Carmel, you symbolize contemplation and deliverance.
This week, I practice the art of truly listening.
