The Immaculate Heart of Mary (optional memorial) ~ 13 June 2015

"O Mary, conceived without sin, 

pray for us who have recourse to thee."

"Everything in Mary leads us toward her Son, our only Saviour, by whose foreseen merits she was preserved immaculate and full of grace; everything in Mary lifts up our hearts to the praise of the Holy Trinity." ~ Pope Paul VI in encyclical celebrating the centenary of the apparitions at Lourdes.

But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. 

Luke 2:19

And he went down with them and came to Nazareth 

and was subject to them. 

And his mother kept all these words in her heart. 

Luke 2:51

"I will never leave you; 

my Immaculate Heart will be your refuge, 

and the way that will lead you to God."

~ Our Lady to the Lucia at Fatima, 13 June, 1917 ~

Grant, Lord God, that we, your servants, may rejoice in unfailing health of mind and body, and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever-Virgin, may we be set free from present sorrow and come to enjoy eternal happiness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Gospel

Luke 2:41-51

The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company they went a day�s journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances; and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, �Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.� And he said to them, �How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father�s house?� And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ 12 June 2015

A solemnity in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. It falls on a Friday, 19 days after Pentecost Sunday. The faithful are reminded on this solemnity of Jesus� love and are encouraged to make reparation for the many sins committed against Him. Jesus, the Son of God the fruit of Blessed Virgin Mary womb whose heart the same as any human but Jesus heart is pure, full of mercy and love., He is willing become the sacrificial Lamb of God on the cross and die for our salvation because He loved us. The Sacred Heart is depicted as a flaming heart shining with divine light, pierced by the lance-wound, encircled by the crown of thorns, surmounted by a cross and bleeding.

In the Heart of the Redeemer 

we adore God's love for humanity, 

his will for universal salvation, 

his infinite mercy, 

and adoring that Heart which, 

after having loved us to the end, 

was pierced by a spear 

and from high on the Cross 

poured out blood and water, 

an inexhaustible source of new life.

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son and recall the wonders of his love for us, may be made worthy to receive an overflowing measure of grace from that fount of heavenly gifts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

GOSPEL

John 19:31-37

Jesus� Side Is Pierced

Since it was the day of Preparation, in order to prevent the bodies from remaining on the cross on the sabbath (for that sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him; but when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness�his testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth�that you also may believe. For these things took place that the scripture might be fulfilled, �Not a bone of him shall be broken.� And again another scripture says, �They shall look on him whom they have pierced.�

Litany to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy 

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, 

have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, 

have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,

have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, one God,

have mercy on us. 
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father,

have mercy on us. 
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the Virgin Mother's womb, 

have mercy on us. 

Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,

have mercy on us. 
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, 

have mercy on us. 
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God,

have mercy on us. 
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High,

have mercy on us. 
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, glowing furnace of charity,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, vessel of justice and love,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, wherein are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, wherein dwells all the fullness of the Godhead,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, patient and rich in mercy,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, rich unto all who call upon You,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fount of life and holiness,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our offenses,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with reproaches,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our iniquities,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, obedient even unto death,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who hope in Thee,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in Thee,

have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all saints,

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, 

spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, 

graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, 

have mercy on us.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
R. Make our hearts like unto Thy Heart.

Let us pray, 

Almighty everlasting God, look upon the Heart of Thy dearly beloved Son, and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners and for those who seek Thy mercy. Be appeased, and grant us pardon in the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who lives and reigns with Thee forever and ever. Amen.

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Purgatory ~ depth of God's mercy

Based on Catholic doctrine and teaching 'Purgatory' is a period of purification after death.

Each man receives his eternal retribution in his immortal soul at the very moment of his death, in a particular judgement that refers his life to Christ: either entrance into the blessedness of heaven � through a purification or immediately, � or immediate and everlasting damnation. (CCC, 1022)

It is not exactly a second chance given for those who have not won the reward of kingdom of God (heaven). It is a transitional state for those who have merited heaven but still have aspects of their souls that still require purification. It reveals the depth of God's mercy whereby even those who are not yet perfect can attain the fullness of heaven.

All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. (CCC, 1030)

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; 

And let perpetual light shine upon them. 

May they rest in peace. Amen.

Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great

Eternal Father, I offer Thee 

the most Precious Blood of Jesus, 

with all the Masses 

being said all over the world this day, 

for the Souls in Purgatory.

Our Lord showed St. Gertrude a vast number of souls leaving Purgatory and going to Heaven as a result of this prayer, which the Saint was accustomed to say frequently during the day.

Saint Anthony of Padua, priest & doctor ~ 13 June 2015

Saint Anthony of Padua died on 13 June, 1231, the feast day marks our remembrance of his death. We specially honour him for all his pray, intercession and deeds. Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular saints,. patron of lost things, a miracle and wonder worker, and patron for the poor and needy.

Saint Anthony was buried on a Tuesday. Tuesdays are special days of honoring him throughout the year. It is customary to pray a Novena to him on thirteen consecutive Tuesdays.

Almighty ever-living God, who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people as an outstanding preacher and an intercessor in their need, grant that, with his assistance, as we follow the teachings of the Christian life, we may know your help in every trial. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

St. Anthony Preaches to the Fishes (A wonder)

St Anthony began to preach to them most solemnly, saying: "My brothers the fishes, you are bound, as much as is in your power, to return thanks to your Creator, who has given you so noble an element for your dwelling; for you have at your choice both sweet water and salt; you have many places of refuge from the tempest; you have likewise a pure and transparent element for your nourishment. God, your bountiful and kind Creator, when he made you, ordered you to increase and multiply, and gave you his blessing. In the universal deluge, all other creatures perished; you alone did God preserve from all harm. He has given you fins to enable you to go where you will. To you was it granted, according to the commandment of God, to keep the prophet Jonas, and after three days to throw him safe and sound on dry land. You it was who gave the tribute-money to our Saviour Jesus Christ, when, through his poverty, he had not wherewith to pay. By a singular mystery you were the nourishment of the eternal King, Jesus Christ, before and after his resurrection. Because of all these things you are bound to praise and bless the Lord, who has given you blessings so many and so much greater than to other creatures." 

At these words the fish began to open their mouths, and bow their heads, endeavouring as much as was in their power to express their reverence and show forth their praise. 

St Anthony, seeing the reverence of the fish towards their Creator, rejoiced greatly in spirit, and said with a loud voice: "Blessed be the eternal God; for the fishes of the sea honour him more than men without faith, and animals without reason listen to his word with greater attention than sinful heretics." 

And whilst St Anthony was preaching, the number of fishes increased, and none of them left the place that he had chosen. And the people of the city hearing of the miracle, made haste to go and witness it. With them also came the heretics of whom we have spoken above, who, seeing so wonderful and manifest a miracle, were touched in their hearts; and threw themselves at the feet of St Anthony to hear his words. The saint then began to expound to them the Catholic faith. He preached so eloquently, that all those heretics were converted, and returned to the true faith of Christ; the faithful also were filled with joy, and greatly comforted, being strengthened in the faith. 

After this St Anthony sent away the fishes, with the blessing of God; and they all departed, rejoicing as they went, and the people returned to the city. But St Anthony remained at Rimini for several days, preaching and reaping much spiritual fruit in the souls of his hearers.

I need you Lord Jesus Christ ....

I have desired greatly to eat this Paschal supper 

with you before I suffer, alleluia.

Lord, you have given your people the food of angels, from heaven untiringly sending them bread already prepared, containing every delight, satisfying every taste.

I will go up to the altar of God, alleluia.

I will receive Christ, 

who renews my youth, alleluia.