20th May – St. Bernadine of Siena
The Name of Jesus is the glory of preachers because the shining splendour of that Name causes His word to be proclaimed and heard.
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5th Sunday of Easter, Year C
Let us go out into the world today and witness to Christ by strengthening the spirits of our brothers and sisters in Christ; by urging them to persevere in the faith; by undergoing hardships for the sake of the kingdom of God; by praying constantly; by fasting regularly; by always living out and preaching the word of God; and lastly, by loving one another as Christ has loved us and continues to love us.
17th May – St. Paschal Baylon
Seek God above all things. It is right for you to seek God before and above all else, because God wants you to have what you ask of him.
16th May – St. Simon Stock
Carmel's Flower, Vine ever blossoming, Heaven's splendor! Virgin who bore a child. No one is like thee. Mother gentle and kind. Yet never touched by man! To Carmelites give thou the privilege. Help us Star of the Sea - St. Simon Stock
15th May - St. Isidore the Farmer
Isidore said “My sons, go in peace, God’s will be done,” when a wolf was attacking his donkey while he was praying.
14th May – St. Matthias
As to the soul, we must develop her power by faith and knowledge.
13th May – Our Lady of Fatima
I have come, to warn the faithful, to amend their lives and ask pardon for their sins. They must not continue to offend Our Lord, Who is already too much offended.
12th May – Saints Nereus and Achilleus
These Saints Nereus and Achilleus, before whom we are assembled, despised the world and trampled it under their feet when peace, riches and health gave it charms - St. Gregory the Great
4th Sunday of Easter, Year C
My dear brothers and sisters, today we are once more reminded that we have a Good Shepherd Jesus Christ, who knows us, who loves us, who provides for us and who protects us; so let us strive to be part of His sheepfold or flock today by recognizing Him, by accepting Him, by being respectful to Him; by being loyal to Him, by being faithful and dedicated to Him; and by always following Him as He leads us to His Father.
10th May - St. Damien of Moloka’i
The Eucharist is the bread that gives strength.
9th May - St. George Preca
No one can take on the mission of teaching the words of Jesus Christ by his own choice; it is a matter of God’s will, as He chooses whom He wants especially those who please him.
8th May - St. Maria Magdalen of Canossa
Those who love are never tired, since love knows no burden.
7th May - St. Rose Venerini
I feel so nailed to the will of God that nothing else matters, neither death nor life.
6th May - St. Dominic Savio
Everyone must do what he can.
3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C
Today’s readings my brothers and sisters teach us about Witnessing to and for Christ our risen Lord, so let us go out into the world today and witness to Christ our risen Lord by being obedient to Him and His teachings; by repenting from our sins, by continuously praising His name for all His blessings, graces and mercies upon us, no matter the difficulties or challenges we face, and by following Him always because He is our Lord and Savior.