Our Lady of the Valley Roman and St Raphael Catholic Community

06/17/2026

Have a blessed night 🙏

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. .

06/14/2026

If you missed this on Friday, you can watch the replay here.

O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen.

The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart o...

06/10/2026

Save the date!

06/10/2026

Most Catholics know about the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

But many don't realize that this coming week gives us a rare opportunity to reflect on all three hearts of the Holy Family together.

June 12 ❤️ Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 13 🤍 Immaculate Heart of Mary
June 17 💛 Chaste Heart of St. Joseph

When I look at these three devotions, I see three things the world desperately needs right now.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us that God's mercy is bigger than our sins. Christ doesn't stop loving people because they fail. He calls them to repentance and offers them the grace to begin again.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary reminds us what trust looks like. Mary did not always understand everything God was doing, but she remained faithful. She teaches us to keep saying yes to God even when life is painful or confusing.

Then there is St. Joseph.

His heart teaches something our culture often overlooks: holiness does not require attention. Joseph never recorded a single word in Scripture, yet God entrusted him with protecting Jesus and Mary. His life shows us that faithfulness matters more than recognition.

Maybe that's why these three devotions fit together so well.

Jesus teaches us mercy.
Mary teaches us trust.
Joseph teaches us faithfulness.

And honestly, most of us need all three.

As these feast days approach, take a moment to ask yourself where you need to grow most. Do you need more trust? More mercy? More faithfulness?

Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph, protect us.

💬 If you had to choose just one, which heart speaks to your life the most right now?

06/04/2026

A transcendent explanation of the image of The Divine Mercy.

06/03/2026

A lot of people see images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus but never stop to ask what all the symbols actually mean. ⤵️

The devotion to the Sacred Heart focuses on the love of Jesus Christ for humanity. It reminds us that God's love is not distant or abstract. It is personal, sacrificial, and still offered to us today.

❤️‍🔥 In the image, the Heart itself represents the real Heart of Jesus and His human love united with His divine love.

❤️‍🔥 The flames above the Heart symbolize the burning love Jesus has for every person. His love is alive, active, and always reaching out to us.

❤️‍🔥 The Cross on top reminds us that His love led Him to Calvary. The Sacred Heart is inseparable from Christ's suffering, death, and sacrifice for our salvation.

❤️‍🔥 The crown of thorns wrapped around the Heart represents the wounds caused by sin and the rejection of God's love. It reminds us that Jesus willingly endured suffering for us.

The Sacred Heart also reminds us of something many Catholics have forgotten. Jesus does not simply ask to be admired. He asks to be loved in return. Sacred Heart devotion includes acts of reparation, offering prayers, sacrifices, and love in response to the sins, indifference, and ingratitude that offend His Heart.

❤️‍🔥 The wound on the side of the Heart points to the lance that pierced Christ's side during the Crucifixion (John 19:34). The Church has long seen this wound as a sign of the mercy and grace that flow from His Heart.

❤️‍🔥 Many Sacred Heart images also show rays of light coming from the Heart. These symbolize the blessings, mercy, and graces that Christ pours out upon the world.

❤️‍🔥 One detail people often miss is that the Heart is visible outside His chest. This is meant to show that Jesus is holding nothing back. He reveals His Heart openly and invites us to respond to His love.

The Sacred Heart is ultimately a question.

Will we return the love that God has already shown us?

When you look at the Sacred Heart image, which symbol speaks to you the most:
the Cross, the crown of thorns, the wound, or the flames?