Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Carlisle

13/06/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This year, the feast is made even more meaningful as it coincides with the anniversary of the second apparition of Our Lady at Fatima on 13 June 1917.

On that day, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared again to the three shepherd children and revealed her Immaculate Heart as a refuge and the way that leads souls to God. She invited the world to prayer, conversion, reparation for sins, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart.

Mary’s words at Fatima remain deeply relevant today. In a world often marked by uncertainty, division, and suffering, her Immaculate Heart continues to point us towards her Son, Jesus Christ. Through the Rosary, acts of reparation, and a life rooted in faith, we answer her maternal call and entrust ourselves to her loving protection.

As we honour the Immaculate Heart of Mary today, let us remember her promise:

“My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.”

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, be our refuge and guide us always to Jesus.

12/06/2026

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today the Church invites us to contemplate the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – a Heart overflowing with love, mercy, and compassion for every person.

In a world marked by anxiety, weariness, and suffering, Christ continues to call each of us with these comforting words:

“Come to me, all you who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28–29)

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the source of unfailing love. In Him we find forgiveness, peace, and hope. Every day, upon the altars of the world, Christ’s sacrifice is made present, and in the Holy Eucharist the Heart of Jesus continues to beat with love for humanity, pouring out grace and mercy upon all who come to Him.

May this beautiful feast inspire us to place our trust more deeply in the Lord, to bring Him our joys and sorrows, our struggles and hopes, and to rest in His loving Heart.

🙏 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our trust in You.
❤️ Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

06/06/2026

SOLEMNITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI

Tomorrow, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ — Corpus Christi.

On this sacred feast, we lift our eyes and hearts to the greatest gift Christ has left to His Church: the Holy Eucharist.

The Eucharist is not merely a symbol, nor only a memorial. It is the living Sacrifice of Christ, made present every day upon the altars of the world. From great cathedrals to humble chapels, the Holy Mass unites heaven and earth as the one Sacrifice of Calvary is offered for the salvation of mankind.

In the Eucharist beats the Heart of Jesus.

There, hidden beneath the humble appearances of bread and wine, is the same Lord who loved us unto death, who pours out His mercy upon sinners and His grace upon all who seek Him. The Eucharist is the inexhaustible source of divine love, mercy, strength, and hope. From this sacred fountain flows every blessing given to the Church and to the world.

Tomorrow, as we accompany Our Eucharistic King in procession, let us adore Him with reverence and gratitude. Let us proclaim with our lives what our hearts believe: that Jesus Christ is truly present among us, waiting to heal, strengthen, forgive, and love.

May every heart find its home in His Eucharistic Heart.

O Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, increase our faith, deepen our love, and draw us ever closer to You.

“Stay with us, Lord.”

01/06/2026

JUNE – THE MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

In Catholic devotion, June is dedicated in a special way to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is not a sentimental or superficial devotion, but an invitation to enter into the mystery of Christ’s love — a love that is holy, sacrificial, patient, and reparative.

The Heart of Jesus reveals a love that did not shrink from the Cross. It is a Heart that is meek and humble, obedient to the Father, merciful toward the repentant, and burning with zeal for the salvation of souls. In it, we see that true love is not weakness, but a strength capable of self-sacrifice.

For this reason, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus calls for a response. It is not enough to be moved by the image of His burning Heart. We must ask ourselves whether our own hearts have become cold, ungrateful, distracted, or too attached to the things that pass away.

June is an invitation to make reparation. To pray for our own indifference and that of others. To make more frequent acts of love. To examine our conscience. To renew our fidelity to Christ in our daily duties, our words, our decisions, and even in the hidden movements of our hearts.

May this month not pass us by as just another date on the calendar. Instead, may it become a time of returning to the Heart that first loved us and continues to call every soul to a greater love.

24/05/2026

Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday – the glorious feast of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. May the Holy Spirit fill our hearts with His gifts: wisdom, understanding, strength, peace, and love. Come, Holy Spirit, renew the face of the earth and guide us in our daily lives.

“Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.”

Blessed Pentecost to everyone!

17/05/2026

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord.

Forty days after the Resurrection, Jesus concludes His visible presence on earth and returns to the Father, opening the way of heaven for all of us. This is not a moment of sadness or separation, but a promise — that Christ remains with us “always, to the very end of the age,” and that our true home is with God.

The Ascension reminds us that faith does not keep us bound only to earthly things, but lifts our hearts toward what is eternal.

May this feast strengthen our hope and deepen our trust in God in everyday life.

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, marking another anniversary of the apparitions in Fatima in 1917.

May Our Lady of Fatima guide us with her love, strengthen our faith, and lead us closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. Let us remember her call to prayer, repentance, and peace in the world. 🙏🌹

03/05/2026

We begin the beautiful month of May, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
May this time draw us closer to her gentle heart, deepen our prayer, and fill our lives with peace, hope, and faith.

Holy Mary, pray for us.

31/12/2025

Today the Church joyfully celebrates Mary, the Holy Mother of God. At the beginning of the New Year, we place our lives, our plans, and our hopes into her loving and maternal hands. Mary, who gave the world Jesus, teaches us to trust God completely and to welcome His will with humility and faith.

May this new year begin with prayer, peace, and gratitude for the gift of salvation that comes through Christ, born of the Virgin Mary.

New Year Blessings
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make His face shine upon you
and be gracious to you.
May He look upon you with kindness
and give you peace.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us and for the whole world.