St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church

06/11/2026

Saint of the Day: Barnabas, an early follower of Christ and missionary, welcomed St. Paul into the Church. Although not one of the 12 apostles, he is viewed as one of the 72 disciples. He accompanied Paul on missionary journeys and supported the inclusion of Gentiles. After separating from Paul over Mark, he continued his work independently. Tradition holds that he was martyred in Cyprus, where he is regarded as a patron saint against hailstorms and as a peacemaker.

06/11/2026

Divine Mercy Daily

Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Thursday,
The United Heart of Jesus and St. Faustina
So Many Reservations
So I turn to you, you — chosen souls, will you also fail to understand the love of My Heart? Here, too, My Heart finds disappointment; I do not find complete surrender to My love. So many reservations, so much distrust, so much caution(Diary, 367).
My Prayer Response:
O Lord Jesus, may I understand and experience the love of Your Heart. May I not disappoint You but completely surrender to Your love with great trust.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

Divine Mercy Daily

Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Wednesday, June 10
The United Heart of Jesus and St. Faustina
Break through to Souls
Oh, how indifferent are souls to so much goodness, to so many proofs of love! My Heart drinks only of the ingratitude and forgetfulness of souls living in the world. They have time for everything, but they have no time to come to Me for graces (Diary, 367).
My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, may Your mercy be accepted. May You break through to souls who have no time for You! Soften their stony hearts, O Lord.

06/09/2026

Divine Mercy Daily

Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Tuesday, June 9
The United Heart of Jesus and St. Faustina
Console My Heart
On one occasion, Jesus gave me to know that when I pray for intentions which people are wont to entrust to me, He is always ready to grant His graces, but souls do not always want to accept them: My Heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best of Fathers to them and that it is for them that the Blood and Water flowed from My Heart as from a fount overflowing with mercy. For them I dwell in the tabernacle as King of Mercy. I desire to bestow My graces upon souls, but they do not want to accept them. You, at least, come to Me as often as possible and take these graces they do not want to accept. In this way you will console My Heart (Diary, 367).
My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, I pray that people who ask for my prayers accept the graces that You mercifully prepare for them in answer to my prayers. May this console Your Heart. Don't let Your graces be wasted — send them to whomever will accept them!

06/08/2026

Divine Mercy Daily

Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Monday, June 8
Eucharist
Preparation for Communion
During Holy Mass, I saw the Infant Jesus in the chalice, and He said to me. I am dwelling in your heart as you see Me in this chalice (Diary, 1820).

Most pleasing to Me is this preparation with which you have received Me into your heart. Today, in a special way I bless this your joy. Nothing will disturb that joy throughout this day ... (Diary, 1824).
My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, help me and all who receive You in Holy Communion with a more fervent preparation, so our hearts may be changed. May we sing this song in our hearts:
Change my heart, O God,
Make it ever true.
Change my heart, O God.
May I be like You!
You are the Potter, I am the clay.
Mold me and make me.
This is what I pray.

06/07/2026

Divine Mercy Daily

Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Sunday, June 7
Eucharist
Heaven on Earth.. I want to tell you that eternal life must begin already here on earth through Holy Communion. Each Holy Communion makes you more capable of communing with God throughout eternity (Diary, 1811).

When I received Him into my heart, the veil of faith was torn away. I saw Jesus who said to me, My daughter, your love compensates Me for the coldness of many souls. After these words, I was once again alone, but throughout the whole day I lived in an act of reparation (Diary, 1816).
My Prayer Response:
O Lord Jesus, every Holy Communion with You here on earth is already a sharing in the Heavenly Liturgy at the throne of the Father. Help me and all who receive Holy Communion to be ever more capable of communing with You throughout eternity!

06/06/2026

Divine Mercy Daily

Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Saturday, June 6
Eucharist
A Foretaste of Heaven
See, I have left My heavenly throne to become united with you. What you see is just a tiny part and already your soul swoons with love. How amazed will your heart be when you see Me in all My glory(Diary, 1810).
My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, Holy Communion here on earth is a foretaste of the heavenly banquet! Help us, O Lord, to fittingly prepare for the eternal banquet by receiving You faithfully and lovingly at each Holy Communion.

06/05/2026

Minute Meditation