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06/24/2026

Today we celebrate the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, the one Jesus called the greatest among those born of women. John’s life points beyond himself. Even before his birth, his story is marked by God’s mercy, answered prayer, and a mission to prepare hearts for the Messiah.

John was not the Light, but a witness to the Light. His courage to speak the truth, his humility to say, “He must increase, I must decrease,” and his call to repentance still echo today.

06/22/2026

Today we honor St. Thomas More, husband and father, lawyer, and statesman, who chose faithfulness to Christ over comfort, status, and even life itself. He reminds us that holiness is not reserved for the monastery. It is lived in ordinary duties with extraordinary integrity.

May we have the courage to speak the truth with charity, to keep our conscience formed by God’s Word, and to serve the common good without compromise.

“I die the King’s good servant, but God’s first.” — St. Thomas More

06/19/2026

Blessed Chiara Corbella Petrillo was a young woman who’s example is so needed today.

Born in Rome in 1984, fell in love, got married and tried starting a family. Her first two children died shortly after birth and while pregnant with her third was diagnosed with cancer. She elected to postpone treatment until her child was born so that the treatment would not harm her unborn boy.

This decision resulted in the cancer spreading and eventually becoming fatal. She wrote a letter to her son a year after his birth in which she wrote these beautiful words.

She is an example of what real, deep love looks like.

She died on June 13th, 2012 and she is on her way to becoming a canonized saint.

06/17/2026

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:

You know the longings of our hearts, and you desire that we enjoy friendship with you.
From your pierced side, you have poured out the wellspring of life, for which we thirst.
Your heart burns with a love for all people to return to a right relationship with you.
We celebrate the abundant gifts you have given this nation, founded on the self-evident truths that our Creator has endowed all people with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We make reparation for the offenses against you and against human dignity that have taken place in this nation.
May our hearts be united to yours, so that our families and communities enjoy peace and happiness; may broken relationships be reconciled, injustices repaired, and the wounds of our land be healed.
May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign, pointing all people to your infinite love.
O Desire of Nations and Center of History, we ask you to bless these United States of America.

Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

06/15/2026

Warmer weather us upon us! As you spend more time outside as a family, consider creating a Mary garden as a way to honor our Blessed Mother.

A Mary garden is a wonderful activity to do with kids. They can help pick out what you want to plant, get their hands dirty helping, and, maybe most importantly, keeping up with watering and weeding.

If you have a garden statue of Mary, create the garden around that. If you do not, you can look for one or plant a garden in her honor anyway.

06/13/2026

Today we celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

These two feasts, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus yesterday, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary today are not next to each other by accident. It is on purpose to show the incredible love that is waiting for us.

This feast shows the great and pure heart of the Blessed Mother. How she loved her Son, and how she loves each and every one of us.

06/12/2026

Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

A reminder to us of Christ’s immense and tender love for us.

“This feast reminds us of the mystery of the love of God for the people of all times.” -JPII

The feast was created because Jesus Himself requested a feast be made to His Sacred Heart during one of his visits to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

May we always be reminded of the tender love of Christ for each one of us.

06/09/2026

The feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is coming in just a few days.

Here are some ways to celebrate the solemnity:

- Attend mass on the solemnity: June 12th
- Decorate your home with images of the sacred heart, have children help by coloring
- Plan to make a treat that makes your heart happy

06/07/2026

As Catholics, we believe that Jesus is really, truly present in the Eucharist in the Most Precious Body and Most Precious Blood. This feast reminds us of the incredible miracle that occurs during the Transubstantiation which turns the bread and wine we offer into the actual body and blood of Christ.

May this feast draw us closer to our faith by giving the honor and respect due to the Eucharist.

06/05/2026

Join us for an afternoon of prayer, healing & hope at OLV Basilica. Families & individuals seeking physical, emotional, or mental health healing are invited to experience the peace and presence of Christ through Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration & a Healing Ceremony before the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Celebrated by Fr. Bill Quinlivan, this sacred gathering offers an opportunity to pray together for healing, renewal & strengthened faith within our families & community.

Healing Mass for Families

Monday, June 29 | 3:30 p.m.
OLV National Shrine & Basilica
767 Ridge Road, Lackawanna
Celebrant: Fr. Bill Quinlivan

Following the service, all are invited to enjoy pizza & refreshments in the Lower Basilica (Brvenik Room).

To register go to [cpiwny.org](http://cpiwny.org/). Call (716) 828-9633 for more information

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Lackawanna, NY
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