St. Theresa's Church, Duson Louisiana

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

June is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus—a powerful reminder of Christ’s burning, sacrificial love for each one of us. In a world that often forgets true love, this devotion calls us back to the source of all mercy and grace.

Here are 9 practical ways to honor His Sacred Heart this month:

1️⃣ Consecration — Give your life and family completely to Jesus, recognizing that in the Eucharist we receive His very Heart.

2️⃣ Enthronement — Place a blessed image of the Sacred Heart in a place of honor in your home and enthrone Him as King of your family.

3️⃣ Reparation — Make acts of reparation for the blasphemies and sins committed against Jesus’ love.

4️⃣ First Fridays — Attend Mass, go to Confession, and receive Holy Communion on the First Friday for nine consecutive months (as requested by Our Lord).

5️⃣ Frequent Prayer — Invoke the Sacred Heart often: “Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!”

6️⃣ Imitation — Live out sacrificial love in daily life — forgiving, serving, and loving even those who are difficult.

7️⃣ Offer It Up — Unite your sufferings, big or small, to the Sacred Heart for the salvation of souls.

8️⃣ Become Living Lamps — Spiritually remain before the Blessed Sacrament through your offerings and love, even when you can’t be there physically.

9️⃣ Works of Charity — Share the love of the Sacred Heart with others — through word, example, and inviting them to know Jesus more deeply.

06/11/2026

Today, we join the Bishops of the United States as they lead us in consecrating the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are invited and strongly encouraged to unite in prayer on this historic occasion, with this Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus written for the consecration. 🙏⛪️✝️

06/11/2026

Many Catholics are familiar with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, but have you heard of the Three Sacred Hearts?

This beautiful devotion reflects on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Chaste Heart of Saint Joseph. Together, they remind us of the love, purity, obedience, humility, and faithfulness found within the Holy Family.

The Three Sacred Hearts invite us to grow closer to Jesus, trust God more deeply like Mary, and follow the quiet example of Saint Joseph in our daily lives.

To learn more, read this guide:

[https://www.thehappycatholicwoman.com/guides/what-are-the-three-sacred-hearts.html](https://www.thehappycatholicwoman.com/guides/what-are-the-three-sacred-hearts.html)

Learn about the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and the Chaste Heart of Saint Joseph in Catholic devotion.

06/10/2026

A simple prayer for the day… 🙏♥️

06/09/2026

"You are the salt of the earth" (Mt 5:13). Christians must give flavor: show, with the joy and serene optimism of one who knows they are children of God, that everything in this life is a path to holiness; that difficulties, suffering, and pain help us purify ourselves; and that in the end the life of Glory, eternal happiness, awaits us.

And, also like salt, the disciple of Christ must prevent corruption: where Christians of living faith are found, there can be no injustice, violence, or abuse of the weak... On the contrary, the virtue of charity must shine forth with all its might: concern for others, solidarity, generosity...

And thus, the Christian is the light of the world (cf. Mt 5:14). The Christian is this torch who, by the example of his life, carries the light of truth to every corner of the world, showing the path of salvation... Where before there was only darkness, uncertainty, and doubt, clarity, certainty, and security are born.

"Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and truth to others in word and deed.”

06/08/2026

Today’s Gospel reading is taken from Matthew 5: 1-12. These first verses of the Sermon on the Mount are known as the “Beatitudes,” because the word in Latin for “blessed” is “beatus.” Each Beatitude contains a behavior and a reward. Jesus is teaching us that how we choose to behave in this world has consequences. If we choose to behave in harmony with God’s design for human nature, we will experience more and more the meaning and fulfillment we were created to experience. The Beatitudes are the initial presentation of these behaviors, this way of life, and the rest of the Sermon on the Mount explains them and illustrates them. And they need to be explained, because they are not popular behaviors from the world’s perspective. So much of our popular culture promotes the contrary behaviors: Instead of poverty of spirit, the world invites us to seek happiness in material wealth and popularity; instead of being sorrowful in the face of sin and its horrible consequences, the world invites us to delight in self-indulgence; instead of being merciful, the world invites us to foster revenge and resentment, to put down others and reject them instead of forgiving them. The Beatitudes, and the whole Sermon on the Mount for that matter, show clearly that being a follower of Christ is a counter-cultural choice that takes courage, self-sacrifice, and perseverance. In other words, it can be hard. But Jesus invites us to “rejoice and be glad” when we experience that difficulty, because it is a sign we are on the right path and moving in the right direction, and that’s what really matters.

Lord Jesus, I can hear your voice through these words of the Gospel. I can hear the love and the eagerness with which you reveal this path of a meaningful life. I can see the light in your eyes, a light filled with hope that I will truly listen to your teaching and do my part to put it into practice in my life. But I also know how easy it is for me to let the noise of the world drown out your voice, and to let the glitter of the world obscure the light of your eyes. Help me, Lord, to “hunger and thirst for righteousness,” for everything that you desire for me. Help me to follow the path of the Beatitudes, the path of true joy and meaning.

06/07/2026

Every year, Catholics around the world celebrate Corpus Christi, one of the most beautiful and profound feasts of the Church. Yet many Catholics know the Eucharist is important without fully understanding why this feast deserves such special attention.

Corpus Christi is not simply another feast day on the Church calendar. It is a celebration of the greatest gift Jesus left His Church, His Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. Here are ten important things every Catholic should know about this special day.

1. Corpus Christi means “Body of Christ.”
The feast celebrates Jesus Christ truly present in the Holy Eucharist, His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.

2. It is one of the Church’s most important Eucharistic feasts.
The day is dedicated entirely to honoring the Blessed Sacrament and deepening our love for Jesus in the Eucharist.

3. It began because of a Eucharistic miracle and a saint’s vision.
St. Juliana of Liège promoted the feast after receiving visions that encouraged greater devotion to the Eucharist.

4. The feast was established for the whole Church in 1264.
Pope Urban IV extended the celebration to the universal Church after the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena.

5. Catholics believe the Eucharist is truly Jesus.
At Mass, the bread and wine become the Body and Bl00d of Christ, even though they still look like bread and wine.

6. Eucharistic processions are a public witness of faith.
When Catholics carry the Blessed Sacrament through the streets, they proclaim that Christ is Lord of every place and every person.

7. Corpus Christi is a reminder of the Last Supper.
It recalls the moment Jesus gave us the Eucharist and commanded His disciples to continue celebrating it.

8. The feast calls us to Eucharistic reverence.
It invites Catholics to approach Holy Communion with faith, preparation, and gratitude.

9. It reminds us that Jesus remains with us.
Through the Eucharist, Christ fulfills His promise: “I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20).

10. Corpus Christi is not only about adoration but also transformation.
The more we receive Jesus worthily, the more we are called to become like Him in love, mercy, humility, and service.

In simple words, Corpus Christi Sunday is the Church's joyful celebration of the greatest treasure we possess, the Holy Eucharist. It reminds us that Jesus did not leave us alone after His Ascension. He remains with us in every tabernacle, at every Mass, and in every worthy Holy Communion.

As we celebrate this feast, let us not only adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament but also allow Him to transform our hearts. The same Jesus we receive at the altar should be visible in the way we love, forgive, serve, and care for others.

May this Corpus Christi deepen our faith in the Real Presence of Christ and renew our love for the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian life.

© Catholic Dailies
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06/06/2026

📌This weekend is Corpus Christi Sunday

Corpus Christi is Latin for “The Body of Christ.” This feast celebrates the real presence of Jesus Christ—His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—in the Holy Eucharist. It reminds us that the Eucharist is not just a symbol, but the true gift of Christ Himself, given to nourish our faith and unite us as one family in God.

- It honors the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper.
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- It proclaims that Jesus remains with us always, as He promised: “This is my body… this is my blood… Do this in memory of me.”
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- It calls us to live out what we receive: to be “the Body of Christ” for others—loving, serving, and sharing His goodness.

06/05/2026

In the silence of Adoration, we meet the Heart of Jesus. There, words are not needed ~ only love, surrender, and presence.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
- Matt. 11:28 -

🚨🔔Just a reminder that we will have adoration an hour before our masses this weekend. ♥️🙏