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20/08/2026

20th of August.

Memorial Of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux(1090-1153) Abbot,and Doctor of The Church.

Chosen.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 36:23-28
Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 51:12-13,14-15,18-19)
Mathew 22:1-14

Mathew 22:14
" Many are invited, but few are chosen."

JESUS invites us to the most important Banquet of all.

GOD'S INVITATION to us is depicted as a royal wedding feast.

The Story is about people who were admitted to the party only BY GRACE and NOT BY MERIT.
The dinner was was set and the king was determined to have them all come.

There in no reason why anyone would not honour an invitation that was presented in so many attractive ways!!!
GOD HAS GATHERED US FROM DIFFERENT PLACES WITH ALL OUR INFIRMITIES AND HAS BOUGHT US INTO HIS RICH PLACE.

*We should present ourselves before him with the WEDDING GARMENT, that is, with the NEW HEART AND A NEW SPIRIT WHICH HE HAS GIVEN US.

" If you excuse yourself, God accuses you:If you accuse yourself, God excuses you."
( Saint Francis of Assisi)

BE THE CHOSEN ONE TODAY!

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
" Iam like a little child
who cannot walk alone, I need Jesus to hold my hand, and lead me to carry me when Iam tired."
Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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SAINT BERNARD exhorted: " In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary.
Saint Bernard was gave us the Memorare Prayer.

MERMORARE PRAYER:
" Remember, I most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your Intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, my mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, Sinful and Sorrowful. O Mother of the word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your Mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen!
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Lord Jesus!
Help us to carry our daily crosses with courage and trust in you.
Amen!
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19/08/2026

19th of August.
Fairness

Memorial Of Saint Eudes( 1601-1680)
Priest, founder of religious order.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 34:1-11
Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 23:1-a 3b-4,5,6)
Mathew 20:1-16

Mathew 20:15
" Are you envious because Iam generous?"

JESUS tells us that first and last workers in the vineyard were paid the "daily wage." so, too the first and last into the kingdom of Heaven will receive the "Daily wage", which is ETERNAL LIFE.

Nothing holds us back from HOLINESS like the "DESIRE FOR FAIRNESS "

JESUS opens our eyes to see the world through an entirely different lens.
HIS LENS.
Notice how master requires the the workers to observe the payment of wages( Mathew 20:8)

One thing upon which WE MUST NEVER FORCUS IS OURSELVES .
If we do, then we might indeed be pasturing ourselves.
( Ezekeil 34:2)

The lord Jesus wants to fill each one of us with the Power and strength of the Holy Spirit so we can bear great fruit for God's kingdom.

" whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not others, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward - you are serving the Lord christ."
( Colossians 3:23-25)

*LET US PERFORM OUR DAILY TASK, RESPONSIBILITIES WITH DILIGENCE.
With Love in our Hearts.
With Fairness...

SAINT JOHN EUDES cared for those who were physically sick by tending to their needs and cared for those who were spiritually sick by preaching God's word to them.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
" WE CONTINUE TO LOVE in the smallest duties, in hidden sacrifices, love is made perfect "

*Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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THE ROSARY Works, on a human level, because it engages the whole Person.
It involves our Speech, and our hearing. It occupies our mind and invites our emotions.

Let us Pray The Rosary daily.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Lord Jesus!
Fill me with your Holy spirit that I may serve you joyfully, willingly with a generous heart.
Amen!
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18/08/2026

18th Of August.

Memorial Of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal.

Obedenice.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 28:1-10
Responsorial Psalm( Deutronomy 32:26-27ab,27cd-28,30,35cd-36ab)
Mathew 19,23-30

Mathew 19:30
" Many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."

JESUS uttered a revelation and a prophesy found all over Scripture which is
Foundational to the life of faith.
" for God all things are possible."

A lesson in God's Pervasive power and Sovereignty.

If God is with you, your mission is accomplished.

" A good man is not a Perfect man, a good man is an honest man, faithful and unhestitatingly responsive to the voice of God."
( Saint John Fisher)

GOD'S DIVINE PROVIDENCE IS MIGHTY AND MERCIFUL BUT ALSO MYSTERIOUS.

" Therefore, since we do not hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God( Granting ud favor, benefits, opportunities,and especially salvation), we do not get discouraged or become faint with wearniness...)
( 2 Corinthians 4:11)

Give me the first place in your heart and in your life, and I will provide for you in every circumstance. My providence is wholly at the disposal of my Merciful love.
( Sinu Jesu)

*LET US STRIVE TO RESPOND TO THE VOICE OF GOD TODAY.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
"Everything is grace "

Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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THE ROSARY BINDS FAMILLES.

Let us Pray The family Rosary daily.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Lord Jesus!
Help us to let go all that fades and fix our hearts on you, the treasure that never passes away.
May we live this one precious life for your glory.
Amen!
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17/08/2026

17th of August.

POSSESIVNESS.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 24:15-23
Responsorial Psalm( Deutronomy 32:18-19,20,21)
Mathew 19:16-22

Mathew 19:21
" Jesus said to him," if you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give it to the Poor... "

JESUS challenged a Person, who was Possessive.
POSSESIVNESS AND FEAR ROBS US JOY AND ABUNDANT LIFE.

Where can you find true Peace, Security and happiness?
GOD ALONE CAN CAN SATISFY THE DEEPEST LONGING AND DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS.

JESUS confirms the biblical idea that PERFECTION Lies in PRACTICAL and COURAGEOUS ACTIONS for THOSE who are most VULNERABLE:
The poor, oppressed, neglected.

*Those who are generous towards God and others find that they cannot outmatch God in Generosity.

First reading:
(Ezekeil 9:4:Ezekeil 24:24)
Hardening our hearts to our sins, and refusing to be sad about them leads to turning our backs on God.

" WHERE is the HEART that LOVES? On the THING it LOVES.Therefore, WHERE our LOVE is, there is OUR HEART is held CAPTIVE. It cannot go either to the RIGHT or LEFT L: See, it is fixed. WHERE the miser's TREASURE IS, there is HIS HEART and WHERE OUR HEART is, there is OUR TREASURE"
( Saint Vincent De Paul)

*LET us take the CALL of JESUS SERIOUSLY and RESOLVE to GIVE up OUR SECURITY by SHARING what we HAVE with OTHERS in NEED.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
"Without LOVE, Deeds Even most BRILLIANT,Counts as NOTHING. "
Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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*Mondays we Pray The Rosary, Seeking The intercession of our heavenly Mother, Blessed Virgin Mary,and also the Saint Thérèse little flower of Jesus, Saint of Missionaries our Patron Saint.

Please Join us at 9pm today, praying The Rosary where you ever are based.

" LOVE OURLADY AND MAKE HER LOVED, ALWAYS RECITE THE ROSARY AND RECITE IT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE."
( Saint Padre Pio)

O, Mary Conceived without Sin, Pray for us to have recourse to thee!
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Lord Jesus!
Keep me from all discontentment, possessiveness, greed, and selfishness.
You alone can satisfy the deepest longing in my heart.
Amen!
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16/08/2026

16th Of August.

Strong Faith.

Today's Readings:
Isaiah 56:1,6-7
Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 67:2-3,5,6,8)
Romans 11:13-15,29-32)
Mathew 15:21-28

Mathew 15:28
" Great is your faith."

JESUS is deeply moved by the FAITH of the CANAANITE WOMAN.

*Jesus complimented her and then granted her request.

The Cananite woman displayed both HUMILITY and FAITH.

" Our door is FAITH, if it is STRONG ENOUGH, the whole HOUSE is SAFE. "
( Saint Ambrose,Bishop)

AS CHRISTIANS, Our attitude must be one of openness, understanding and acceptance of people of all communities, creeds, Languages, social standards.
GOD CARES FOR ALL HIS CHILDREN WITHOUT EXCEPTION.

THERE is ALWAYS a greater level of FAITH and HUMILITY to which we CAN ASPIRE.

Prophet Isaiah tells us in the first reading that even the foreigners who come to the Lord, who love the name of the Lord and live faithfully, will brought to the mountain of the Lord to live Joyfully in the HOUSE OF PRAYER .

*BOOST YOUR FAITH THROUGH PRAYER AND CONSTANT READING OF THE WORD OF GOD.

" We have in heaven the heart of a Mother, the Virgin, our Mother, who at the foot of the Cross suffered as much as possible for a human Creature, understands our trouble."
( Saint Jerome)

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
" TRUST GOD IS THE SECRET OF ALL HAPPINESS. "
Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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We seek the intercession of The Blessed Virgin Mary today by Praying The Holy Rosary.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Lord Jesus!
Your love and Mercy knows no bounds.
Increase my faith in your saving power and deliver me from all evil and harm.
Amen!
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15/08/2026

15th Of August.

Solemnity Of The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary.

Today's Readings:
Revelation 11:19A:12:1-6A,10AB
Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 45:10,11,12,16)
1 Corinthians 15:20-27
Luke 1:39-56

Luke 1:49
" God who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is His name."

JESUS' Transfiguration, MARY'S SON Confirms our HOPE of TRANSFORMATION at the GENERAL RESURRECTION.

THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY REVEALS OUR HOPE AND DESTINY.

God's Plan and wisdom that Mary will be raised body and soul into heaven before the general resurrection of the body.

THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY FULFILLED ONE OF THE PRAYER INTENTIONS OF JESUS IN THE LAST SUPPER.
" Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where Iam they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me,
Because you loved me before the foundation of the world."
( John 17:24)

MARY THE VIRGIN is primus inter pares, that is first among equals in the order of privileges.
Mary our Mother goes before us. WHERE SHE IS, THERE SHALL WE THE CHILDREN BE.

The Blessed Virgin Mary's Assumption into heaven is a reason of Hope.

Rejoice in hope.
( Romans 12:12)
We will not be disappointed in our hopes.
( Romans 5:5) of
Resurrection and Assumption.
Alleluia forever!

Promise:
" Now the Salvation and Power come, the reign of our God and authority of His Anointed one."
( Revelation 12:10)

" The almighty has done great things for me."
THE MAGNIFICAT contains the heart of today's celebration.
MARY'S ASSUMPTION is one the " great things", her song reminds us that God also desires to do great things in us.
Transforming us into people capable of faith, humility, compassion, courage, and love.

*PRAISE THE RISEN AND RETURNING JESUS DRAWING ALL PEOPLE TO HIMSELF.
(John 12:32)

*BLESSED BE HIS MOTHER MARY, ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN WITH JESUS FOREVER.

*TODAY WE ARE CALLED TO IMITATE MARY'S HUMBLE SUBMISSION TO GOD.
We become instruments of salvation in God's hands when we submit our entire lives to God in humble Service of those in need.

Father!
Fill me with Joyful expectations as a result of this holy day.
Amen!
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Happy feast of The Assumption into Heaven O Blessed Mary our Mother!!!
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14/08/2026

14th Of August.

Memorial Of Saint Maxmillan Mary Kolbe( 1894-1941)
OFM Priest and Martyr.

Holiness.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 16:1-15,60,63
Responsorial Psalm( Isaiah 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6)
Mathew 19:3-12

Isaiah 12:2
"...For the Lord is my Strength and my Courage."

JESUS has reconciled in His body by giving man and woman the means of tools to live in Harmony.

" The PERFECT FAMILY DOESN'T EXCIST, nor is there A PERFECT HUSBAND or A PERFECT WIFE, and let's not talk about the PERFECT MOTHER-IN - LAW! it's just us sinners. If we learn to say THANK YOU and we're SORRY and ASK FORGIVENESS,The MARRIAGE will LAST."
( Pope Francis)

MATRIMONY, EUCHARIST, RECONCILIATION
The chruch accompanies the married couples on their journey of faith, with the Sacrements.

*Like any vocation, it is impossible for marriage to work outside the framework of the Sacrements, tools and resources provided by the Providence of God for the institution today.

" ONLY LOVE CREATES."
( Saint Maxmillan Mary Kolbe)

Remember, MARRIAGE is a SACRED BOND between TWO IMPERFECT PEOPLE which is made POSSIBLE by a PERFECT GOD.

*MAKE GOD THE PARTNER IN YOUR MARRIAGE TODAY!

*Both MARRIAGE and The SINGLE LIFE are CALLS from GOD to live a CONSECRATED life, LIVE as COUPLES and SINGLES who BELONG to GOD.
Our lives belong to God.

GOD GIVES US STRENGTH, JOY, AND BLESSING TO THOSE WHO SEEK TO FOLLOW HIS WAY OF HOLINESS IN THEIR STATE OF LIFE.

SAINT MAXMILLAN MARY KOLBE was a Polish Priest, missionary, Publisher, Martyr of Charity.
He founded the Militia of the Immaculate, an apostolate dedicated to conversion and holiness through Mary.He Used The press boldly for evangelizaion.
His zeal extended to Japan, establishing a Catholic mission, and Publication.
Arrestef by N***s in 1941,fr.kolbe was sent to Auschwitz. He volunteered to take a place of Gajownivzek, a husband and father. He died by lethal injection, suffered starvation in a bunker.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
" MY VOCATION IS LOVE"
Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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"The Rosary is the Weapon of our Times. "
( Saint Padre Pio)

Let us Pray The Rosary Daily.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Father!
Teach us to use each ordinary day as an opportunity to grow in Holiness.
Amen!
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13/08/2026

13th Of August.

Memorial Of Pope Saint Pontain, Martyr, Saint Hippolytus, Martyr.

Forgiveness.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 12:1-12(Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 78:56-57,58-59,61-62)
Mathew 18:21-19:1

Mathew 18:21-22
"... not Seven times but Seventy -Seven times."

JESUS makes it clear that there is no limit to giving and receiving forgiveness.

FORGIVENESS DOES NOT CHANGE THE PAST. BUT IT DOES ENLARGE THE FUTURE!

Many people claim forgiveness of the other Person is hard.

Lessons that help forgivness:

" Father forgive them for they do not know what they do.."
THIS STEP IS MODELED FROM THE CROSS.
Jesus forgave.

*PRAY EVERYDAY FOR ALL THOSE WHOM YOU HAVE OFFENDED, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN TO FORGIVE YOU SET YOU FREE.

*Forgive at once.
*Forgive everyone without discrimination.
*Forgive always.
*Forgive everywhere.

JESUS CHRIST invites us to a life of continual conversion so that we can pray, THE LORD'S PRAYER ( Our Father) with Confidence.

REMEMBER:
There is no LOVE without FORGIVENESS, and there is NO FORGIVENESS without LOVE.

*PRACTISE FORGIVENESS TODAY!

SAINT HIPPOLYTUS commented that christ seeks all and desires to save all, wishing to make all the children of God.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
*Little Sacrifices* of forgiveness help us grow closer to God. "

Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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" When Parents pray the Rosary, at the end of each decade they should hold the Rosary aloft and say to her:
With this Rosary bind my children to your Immaculate Heart "
( Saint Louis de Marillac)

Let us Pray The Family Rosary Daily.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Lord Jesus!
Free me from all bitterness, resentment that I may truly forgive from the Heart.
May I be Merciful as you are Merciful!
Amen!
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12/08/2026

12th Of August.

Memorial Of Saint Jane Frances de Chantel(1572-1641) French Religious founderess.

Christian Unity.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 9:1-7:10:18-22
Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 113:1-2,3-4,5-6)
Mathew 18:15-20

Mathew 18:19-20
" for where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."

JESUS founder a CHRUCH with BROAD POWERS.
It is in Ministry of Prayer, Reconciliation, especially that we see Privileges that Jesus entrusted to His Chruch.

OUR CHURCH is MADE up of HUMANS and EVERY ONE of us is SINFUL IN OUR OWN WAY.
Disputes will arise where ever people work side by side, our Parishes are no different.

HANDLING SITUATIONS in a CHRISTIAN manner is ESSENTIAL to the well-being of a PARISH, PRAYER GROUPS.

CHRISTIAN UNITY IN ONE OF THE CHURCH'S GREATEST ASSETS.
When we gather together as Christ's disciples, The Holy Spirit is among us.

JUST TWO DISCIPLES IN UNIFIED PRAYER IS AS IT TAKES!

" PRAYER ENLARGES THE HEART UNTIL IT IS CAPABLE OF CONTAINING GOD'S GIFT OF HIMSELF."
( Saint Theresa of Avila)

*May we have consolation that we gather as a Parish Community to pray to worship - even the smallest of our groups - GOD IS WITH US, UNIFYING US WITH HIS LOVE. We need the GRACE of The HOLY SPIRIT to UNIFY us THROUGH LOVE.

*Saint Paul instructed the Christians to live " with all humility and gentleness, with Patients, bearing one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."
( Ephesians 4:2-3)

*LET us Pray for our Parish.
For Unity.

Let us have confidence in the one, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Chruch bacauce it is the Custodian of the immense graces and Privileges Jesus Christ bequeathed to Humanity.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
" The Rosary Prayer rises like incense to the feet of the Almighty."
Saint Thérèse Pray for us!
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Let us Pray The family Rosary daily.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Lord Jesus!
Today by your grace I will pray specifically for unity in my Parish.
Amen!
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11/08/2026

11th of August.

Memorial Of Saint Claire(1193-1253)Italian,
Foundress of The Poor Claire.

Humility.

Today's Readings:
Ezekeil 2:8-3:4
Responsorial Psalm( Psalm 119:14,24,72,103,111,131)
Mathew 18:1-5,10,12-14

Mathew 18:3
"... unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of Heaven."

JESUS Praises the HUMILITY of a LITTLE CHILD.

THE LITTLE CHILD IS THE FACE OF INNOCENCE IN WHOM THE HOLY SPIRIT DWELL AND PLAY.
The little child manifests the fruits of The Holy Spirit.

What is HUMILITY?
Just like love, Humility is Patient and kind.
Humility is not Jealous, conceited or proud. It does not keep a record of wrongs. In short, HUMILITY is LOVE.

*AIM to be LIKE a LITTLE CHILD and the KINGDOM of GOD will be YOURS and all the REST as WELL.

*Today, let us ask for the GRACE to remain HUMBLE.

*TRUST GOD like a CHILD, and NEVER LOSE COMPASSION for THOSE who MAY FEEL LOST or FORGOTTEN.

SAINT CLAIRE embraced life of the Gospel Poverty, Simplicity and Penance. Her Sister, mother and many women joined as Cloistered franciscan nuns in the Poor Claires.
Imitating Saint Francis of Assisi, Claire embraced radical poverty.
The Poor Claires continue to serve the chruch today.

SAINT THÉRÈSE OF LISSEAUX:
" BE LITTLE ,TRUST FULLY."

Saint Thérèse Pray for me, that I may walk fa in the " little way " of Love and Sacrifice.
Amen!

" Never will anyone who says THE ROSARY every day be led astray."
( Saint Louis de Montefort)

*Let us Pray The Rosary daily.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Pray For Us!
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Lord Jesus!
Teach me your way of Humility and Simplicity of Heart, a childlike Heart.
Help me to trust you completely and to see the worth in every person. Make me an instrument of your Love.
Amen!
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