Mother Teresa

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

"When Jesus was on the Cross, He taught us the deepest lesson of all — forgiveness. He said, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.' He taught us that love and forgiveness are stronger than hate."
- Mother Teresa

31/08/2026

🙏 9-Day Novena to Our Lady (Mother Mary) Honoring St. Teresa of Calcutta

Dates: August 27 → September 4 | Feast Day: September 5
Purpose: To honor St. Teresa of Calcutta through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for the grace to imitate her humility, service, and love for the poorest of the poor.



📖 How to Pray This Novena

Each day:

1. Make the Sign of the Cross
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2. Pray the Opening Prayer (same every day)
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3. Pray the Day's Meditation & Prayer
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4. Pray the Memorare (Mother Teresa's favorite prayer to Our Lady)
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5. Conclude with Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be



🌟 Opening Prayer (Every Day)

Glorious St. Teresa of Calcutta, who left everything to serve the poorest of the poor and who carried decades of spiritual dryness without ever diminishing your service of charity, intercede for me during these nine days. You showed that true love does not depend on feeling consolation. Intercede that I too may learn to serve and love with faithfulness, even when faith seems dry and God seems distant. Through the intercession of Our Lady, Mother of Charity, obtain for me the grace to see Jesus in everyone I meet, especially the suffering and the abandoned. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.



📅 Day 1 — Knowing Jesus

"Don't search for Jesus in far lands; He is not there. He is close to you; He is in you." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Dearest Lord, teach me to know You — not through books alone, but through a living encounter in my heart. Help me recognize Your presence in the quiet moments, in the poor, and in every person I meet. As St. Teresa discovered You in the depths of her heart, grant me the same grace to find You always and everywhere. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 2 — Jesus Loves You

"Do not fear, you are precious to God. He loves you." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, grant me the grace to believe firmly in Your unconditional love, even in moments of darkness and trial. When I feel unworthy, remind me that I am precious in Your eyes. Help me to love others with the same unconditional love with which You love me. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 3 — Listen to His Thirst

"Jesus thirsts even today. He thirsts for your love." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You thirst for love on the Cross. Open my ears to hear Your voice calling me to console You through prayer and service. Help me to quench Your thirst by loving the unloved, caring for the abandoned, and serving those whom society has forgotten. Grant me a heart that responds to Your thirst with total self-giving. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 4 — Our Lady Will Guide You

"Be close to Mary. She will place her hand in yours to guide you to Jesus." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, guide me always to Your Son. Teach me the same filial trust that St. Teresa had in You. When I am lost, lead me to Him. When I am afraid, hold my hand. Help me to love Jesus as You love Him, and to serve Him as faithfully as You did. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 5 — Serving the Poorest of the Poor

"The poorest of the poor are not only those who hunger for bread, but those who hunger for love." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Lord, grant me the grace to serve the poorest of the poor — the hungry, the naked, the homeless, the unwanted. Help me to see Your face in every suffering person. St. Teresa taught us that in serving the poor, we serve You. Give me hands that are ready to serve, a heart that is ready to love, and eyes that are ready to see You in everyone. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 6 — Spreading His Fragrance

"Jesus, help me to spread Your fragrance everywhere I go. Let my life radiate Your light." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, flood my soul with Your Spirit and life. Pe*****te my whole being so utterly that my life may be a radiance of Yours. Shine through me so that every person I meet may feel Your presence in my soul. Let them see no longer me, but only Jesus. Stay with me, and I shall begin to shine as You shine. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 7 — Jesus Made Bread for Us

"To be close to the poor, Jesus became Bread of life." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Eucharistic Lord, who emptied Yourself to become Bread for the life of the world, teach me to empty myself for others. As St. Teresa found Your strength in the Eucharist, grant me the same grace to draw from Your Body and Blood the courage to serve, to suffer, and to love. Help me to become bread for the hungry, comfort for the sorrowful, and love for the unloved. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 8 — Forgiveness and Love

"Forgiveness is the form of love." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to forgive as You have forgiven me. St. Teresa showed us that even the most abandoned can be reconciled through love and forgiveness. Grant me the grace to let go of bitterness, to pardon those who have hurt me, and to love my enemies. Make me an instrument of Your peace and reconciliation in a broken world. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



📅 Day 9 — Be His Light to Others

"Stay with us and we shall begin to shine as You shine, so to be light to others." — St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, You are the Light of the world. St. Teresa allowed Your light to shine through her in the darkest places of Calcutta. Grant me the grace to be Your light — to bring hope to the hopeless, joy to the sorrowful, and love to the unloved. Help me to preach You without words, but by the example of my life. May my life be a reflection of Your love for all. Amen.

Our Lady, Mother of all, pray for us. St. Teresa of Calcutta, intercede for us.



✝️ The Memorare (Prayed Every Day)

Remember, O 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 with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer me. Amen.



🌹 Concluding Prayers (Every Day)

- Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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- Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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- Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.



🎯 Closing Prayer (After Day 9)

O St. Teresa of Calcutta, you who saw Jesus in the poorest of the poor and served Him with unwavering love, pray for us. Through the intercession of Our Lady, Mother of Charity, obtain for us the grace to imitate your humility, your compassion, and your total surrender to God's will. May we, like you, be a light to those who live in darkness and a sign of God's love to all the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

11/08/2026

Saint Veronica Giuliani

Feast Day: July 9

Born Ursula Giuliani in Italy in 1660, she joined the Capuchin Poor Clares at age 17 and took the name Veronica. She lived a life of deep prayer, humility, and service—serving as novice mistress for 30 years and abbess of her monastery for 11 years. She is known as a great mystic, marked by the sacred stigmata and the Crown of Thorns, and left behind more than 22,000 pages of spiritual writings that speak of God’s infinite love. She was canonized a saint in 1839.



🙏 Prayer to Saint Veronica Giuliani


O Saint Veronica Giuliani, who embraced the cross with great love and trusted completely in God’s will, pray for us. Teach us to bear our trials with patience, to love even when it is hard, and to always seek the face of Jesus. Obtain for us the grace to be faithful to prayer and to grow in holiness each day. Amen.

11/08/2026

The Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Pilgrim Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe arrived from Mexico for a six-month national pilgrimage, running from June 13 to December 12, 2026. This journey forms part of the worldwide preparation for the 500th anniversary of her apparitions in Mexico in 2031.

📌 Key Details

- Origin: Sent from the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. This exact replica was touched to the original image, making it a second-class relic.
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- Itinerary: Will visit over 54 cathedrals, shrines, and parishes throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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- First Stop: Manila Cathedral (June 13–18), formally received by the Government and the Church.
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- Final Enshrinement: Will be permanently placed at the Manila Cathedral on December 12, her Feast Day.
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- Leadership: Under the guidance of the CBCP together with representatives from Mexico.

🙏 Purpose of this Pilgrimage

- To remind us of her loving promise: “Am I not here, I who am your Mother?”
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- To strengthen the faith and unity of the Filipino people
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- To entrust every person and our entire nation to her protection
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- To prepare the faithful for the great jubilee celebration in 2031

Since 1935, our country has been consecrated to her as the Heavenly Mother and Protectress of the Philippines.

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Those Affected by Calamities

O Loving Mother of Guadalupe, Protectress of the whole world,

We trust in your gentle promise:
“Am I not here, I who am your Mother?”

We entrust to your loving care all who suffer from earthquakes, floods, landslides, and other disasters. Embrace those who have lost their homes, livelihood, and loved ones. Calm the fearful, strengthen the weary, and restore hope to the disheartened.

Be their shelter and refuge in danger. Guide all rescuers and volunteers. Help us stand united in compassion, so we may rebuild what was lost and bring comfort to every hurting heart.

We ask this through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord.

Amen.

03/08/2026

🤎 The Message Our Lady of Mount Carmel Gave to the Four Girls at Garabandal

Our Lady appeared to Conchita, Jacinta, Mari Loli, and Mari Cruz from 1961 to 1965 at San Sebastián de Garabandal, Spain — dressed as Our Lady of Mount Carmel, holding the Brown Scapular. She gave them two principal messages and announced three coming events.


✦ FIRST MESSAGE — October 18, 1961

"You must make many sacrifices, do much penance, and visit the Blessed Sacrament frequently. But above all — be very good. If you do not, a chastisement will come. The cup is already filling up… and if we do not change, a very great chastisement will come upon us."


✦ SECOND & FINAL MESSAGE — June 18, 1965

"Since my message of October 18, 1961 has not been heeded and has not been made known to the world, I tell you: this is the LAST ONE. Before, the cup was filling — NOW IT IS OVERFLOWING!

Many Cardinals, many Bishops, and many priests are on the path to perdition and are taking many souls with them. Less and less importance is given to the Holy Eucharist.

Turn away the wrath of God by your efforts! Ask forgiveness with sincere hearts — He will forgive you. I, your Mother, beg you: AMEND YOUR LIVES! These are the FINAL WARNINGS. I love you very much, and I do not want your condemnation."


✦ Three Events She Announced

1. ⚠️ A worldwide Warning — every person will see their sins and be interiorly illuminated
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2. ✨ A Great Miracle — at Garabandal, within one year after the Warning; visible to all
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3. ⚖️ A Chastisement / Punishment — conditional; will come if humanity does not repent



✦ In Summary

Prayer · Penance · Eucharist · Conversion
"Be good, amend your lives, cherish the Holy Eucharist, change your hearts — before it is too late."

15/07/2026

🕯️Happy Feast Day Our Lady of Mount. Carmel🕯️🙏🙏🙏

O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother.

O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity (mention your request here). There is none that can withstand your power.

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. (3 times)

Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (3 times)

Amen.

28/06/2026

The unborn child has a right to life — it is a gift of God, made in His image.

19/06/2026

“For Mother Teresa, the Holy Family is the perfect model of family life — simple, prayerful, and full of love.”