St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church

St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church This Church is a community of Catholics who believe in Jesus Christ and desire to follow him by loving Him (God) and loving our neighbor.

09/12/2026

IT'S CENSUS WEEKEND!
After all Masses, there will be help with long forms, QR code, short forms & any questions you may have.

09/12/2026

Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Saturday, September 12

Jesus the Teacher
Jesus Wants to Teach Us
When once I felt hurt because of a certain thing and complained to the Lord, Jesus answered, My daughter, why do you attach such importance to the teaching and the talk of people? I Myself want to teach you; that is why I arrange things so that you cannot attend those conferences. In a single moment, I will bring you to know more than others will acquire through many years of toil(Diary, 1147).

My Prayer Response:
Jesus, please be my teacher! Teach me to know and love You and so serve You better. I know that You Yourself want to teach me. Give me ears to hear You.

09/11/2026

Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Friday, September 11
Jesus the Teacher
Unite Yourself to Jesus
I am saying this that you may constantly unite yourself with Me through love, for this is the goal of the life of your soul. This act is an act of the will. Know that a pure soul is humble. When you lower and empty yourself before My majesty, I then pursue you with My graces and make use of My omnipotence to exalt you (Diary, 576).
My Prayer Response:�Lord Jesus, I want to love You and constantly unite myself to You. Teach me how to lower and empty myself before Your Majesty. Keep my soul pure and humble before You.

Everyone is invited to attend! ✝️
09/10/2026

Everyone is invited to attend! ✝️

09/10/2026

Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Thursday, September 10

Jesus the Teacher
Love Keeps Jesus with Us
O Holy Trinity, Eternal God, my spirit is drowned in Your beauty. The ages are as nothing in Your sight. You are always the same. Oh, how great is Your majesty. Jesus, why do You conceal Your majesty, why have You left Your heavenly throne and dwelt among us? The Lord answered me, My daughter, love has brought Me here, and love keeps Me here. My daughter, if you knew what great merit and reward is earned by one act of pure love for Me, you would die of joy (Diary, 576).

My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, what great love has brought You to dwell in our earth! Teach me how to act with a pure love for You. Thank You for loving me.

This weekend (Sept. 12 & Sept. 13) is Parish Census Weekend!After each Mass, our Parish Census volunteers will help anyo...
09/09/2026

This weekend (Sept. 12 & Sept. 13) is Parish Census Weekend!

After each Mass, our Parish Census volunteers will help anyone who needs assistance completing the Parish Census online or filling out a paper form.

Need help getting online? Stop by the table for guidance!

09/09/2026

Saint of the Day: Saint Peter Claver, a Spanish Jesuit priest, dedicated over 40 years to ministering to enslaved Africans in Cartagena, Colombia. Known as the patron saint of slaves and human rights, he provided food, medicine, and spiritual comfort to those in need and baptized around 300,000 people. Despite resistance, he fought for the dignity of the enslaved, becoming a model of mercy, compassion, and social justice.

09/09/2026

Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Wednesday, September 9

Jesus the Teacher
The Generosity of Jesus
Once, the Lord said to me, My daughter, take the graces that others spurn; take as many as you can carry. At that moment, my soul was inundated with the love of God. I feel that I am united with the Lord so closely that I cannot find words to express that union; in this state I suddenly feel that all the things God has, all the goods and treasures, are mine, although I set little store by them, for He alone is enough for me. In Him I see my everything; without Him — nothing (Diary, 454).

December 18, [1936]. Today I felt bad that a week had gone by and no one had come to visit me. When I complained to the Lord, He answered, Isn't it enough for you that I visit you every day? I apologized to the Lord and the hurt vanished. O God, my strength, You are sufficient for me (Diary, 827).

My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, what a blessing to read of Your generosity to a soul like that of St. Faustina. I sure could use some of those graces that others spurn. Lavish me with Your graces, Lord.

09/08/2026

Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Tuesday, September 8

Jesus the Teacher
Jesus Is My Director
One day, during the morning meditation, I heard this voice: I Myself am your Director; I was, I am, and I will be. And since you asked for visible help, I chose and gave you a director even before you had asked, for My work required this. Know that the faults you commit against him wound My Heart. Be especially on your guard against self-willfulness; even the smallest thing should bear the seal of obedience.

With a crushed and humbled heart, I begged forgiveness of Jesus for these faults. I also begged pardon of my spiritual director and resolved to do nothing rather than to do many things wrongly (Diary, 362).

My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, thank You for being my Director and Teacher. I also ask You to give me help through a visible director to guide me according to Your will and not mine.

09/07/2026

Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Monday, September 7

Jesus the Teacher
Remain a Little Child
At that moment Jesus asked me, My child, how is your retreat going? I answered, "But, Jesus, You know how it is going." Yes, I know, but I want to hear it from your own lips and from your heart. "O my Master, when You are leading me, everything goes smoothly, and I ask You, Lord, to never leave my side." And Jesus said, Yes, I will be with you always, if you always remain a little child and fear nothing. As I was your beginning here, so I will also be your end. Do not rely on creatures, even in the smallest things, because this displeases Me. I want to be alone in your soul. I will give light and strength to your soul, and you will learn from My representative that I am in you, and your uncertainty will vanish like mist before the rays of the sun (Diary, 295).

My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, give me the light and strength to rely on You as a little child, without fear. May I rely on You even for the smallest things, so I may please You.

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608 Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Delcambre, LA
70528

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(337) 685-4426

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