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𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 | 𝐒𝐓. 𝐋𝐔𝐊𝐄, 𝐄𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓
𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 & 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔

My saving Lord, You sent Your disciples on a mission to share Your saving message with all. Today we especially thank You for the life and ministry of Saint Luke. Please use us, dear Lord, to imitate his wonderful example and to share Your glorious life with others. Please lead us and inspire us to especially reach out to those whom You have put into my life. Amen.

St. Luke, pray for us 🙏

𝐕𝐈𝐈𝐈 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭. 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬
𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 | 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗧. 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗦
September 17, 2024

"From Wounds Comes New Life"—St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata portrays a sacred truth. Just as Christ's wounds led to the resurrection, Francis’ own marks of suffering became symbols of rebirth and transformation. His humility, shown through the stigmata, is not a sign of defeat but of divine grace. The vibrant wings and the outstretched hands remind us that through our deepest wounds and trials, we are given the chance to rise anew, filled with the light of love and grace. It is in the brokenness that God's power and life are revealed, inviting us to transcend pain and soar toward the divine.

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us 🙏

Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross

Heavenly Father, as we gaze upon the Cross, we are reminded of its enduring beauty and unmatched power. Amid the vibrant colors and the chaos of life, Your Cross stands firm at the center, a beacon of hope, strength, and salvation. Just as the colors blend harmoniously, may our trials and triumphs come together through the Cross, transforming our hearts and lives into a reflection of Your grace and glory. Help us to embrace the Cross daily with courage and trust, knowing that it brings healing, strength, and victory. Let it be our guide through every challenge, reminding us that with You, nothing is impossible. May we walk forward in confidence and faith, always trusting in Your boundless love. Amen.

Feast of The Most Holy Name of Mary

O most gentle and loving Mother Mary, in your holy name, we find peace, comfort, and hope. As we celebrate this feast, remind us of your constant presence and intercession in our lives. May your name be always on our lips, guiding us to your Son, Jesus Christ, and strengthening our faith in moments of doubt. Inspire our hearts with your purity and humility, that we may live in service to and in devotion to God. Blessed Mother, protect us and lead us closer to your Son, now and forever. Amen.

“Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”