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May 28, 2026
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mk 10:46-52

Today is Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time. The passage from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Mark recounts a miracle Jesus performed as He was passing through Jericho. I would like to take this opportunity to offer some reflections.

In the time of Bartimaeus, Jesus journeyed throughout the land proclaiming the Kingdom, teaching, healing every disease, and driving out demons. Therefore, Bartimaeus likely heard of all these things by word of mouth. Thus, when he heard that Jesus was passing by on the road, he cried out with all his might, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” However, his cry did not immediately elicit a response from Jesus; instead, it drew rebukes from the crowd around him. They scolded Bartimaeus, perhaps suspecting he was an impostor, or assuming he had ulterior motives or hidden agendas. I imagine they even felt that Jesus should be marching on to defeat the Romans and restore the glory of Israel, rather than stopping for a blind beggar.

In today’s Gospel, when Bartimaeus continued to cry out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!”, Jesus sent His servants to call him, saying, “Take courage; get up, He is calling you!” This gave him the opportunity to voice his deepest longing to Jesus Himself. When he came to Jesus, the Lord asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He did not ask for riches or wealth. Instead, he said, “Master, let me see again.” And Jesus healed him, and he received his sight immediately.

What lessons do this hold for us? First: Jesus does not impose His will upon us; He invites us to ask Him actively. Second: Bartimaeus did not ask for wealth; he asked for his eyes to be opened. He was not merely seeking physical sight, but spiritual vision—he longed to see the world of God of which Jesus spoke. By his request, Jesus healed him, granting him sight. Not only did he see this passing world, but he also perceived the world of God behind it, thus fulfilling the word of the Psalm: “When the just cry out, the Lord hears them and delivers them from all their distress.” (Cf. Ps 34(33):7)

Lord Jesus Christ, living in this changing world, we often fail to see You due to human weakness. The temptations of the world and human greed hinder us from seeing You, and even prevent us from hearing the cries of those who call to us for help. Today, as You healed Bartimaeus and allowed him to see Your creation, we beg You to heal us likewise. Grant that we may look upon all that we see in this present moment according to Your holy will, and give generously of ourselves to aid those in urgent need. You are God, forever and ever with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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2026年5月27日
常年期第八周星期三
福音：谷10:32-45

今天是常年期第八周星期三。取自聖馬爾谷福音的經文講述的是耶穌第三次向自己的門徒預言祂的苦難，載伯德兒子的母親和耶穌的對話，以及因此對話在門徒中間引發的爭執。

當我們踏上成聖的旅途時，我們的反應，也許會如同那些與耶穌一道，同上耶路撒冷的門徒一樣，出於對未發生事物的不確定性而心生恐懼。因耶穌預告的，祂即將要在耶路撒冷遭受的一切而感到無助。以致我們會如同雅各伯和若望一樣，願意按自己的意願，由天主那裡尋求屬於這個世界的安全感。
我們現今生活的世界，充滿著許多不確定性的因素，同時也存在著許多確定的因素。那不確定性的因素，就如我們現世生活中擁有的名望、財富、親情一樣，會隨著時間的推移而發生改變。由原罪帶來的脆弱人性，會使我們深陷於這些不確定的因素，並深受其影響，以致我們在成聖之途中迷失了自我。因為在那時，我們所追求的，不是天主的國和它的一切義德，而是屬於這個俗世國度和屬於它的一切產業。以致當我們向天主獻上祈禱時，我們會如同載伯德兒子的母親一樣，按自己的意願，隨意向天主獻上祈求。

今天，我們的主耶穌基督告訴我們：“人子來，不是來受服事，而是來服事人，並交出自己的性命，為大眾作贖價。”（參看：谷10:45）以此向我們表明：我們所追隨的天主，不是法利賽人所說的天主，他們認為天主是賞善罰惡的天主，更不是撒杜賽人所說的天主，他們所說的天主，是喜愛祭品的天主，而是一個謙遜的天主。祂更是告訴我們一個 真理：如果我們願意跟隨祂，就要如同祂那樣，不再追求這個終將消逝的世界能給我們的一切，而是追求耶穌所說的天主的國，以及能進入耶穌所說的天主的國的義德。

上主，我們懇求祢：願世局的進程，能受祢和平規條的引導，好使祢的教會歡喜，無憂無慮事奉祢。藉著祢的子，我們的主耶穌基督，祢和祂及聖神，是天主，永生永王。亞孟。

©全屬於祢 2026
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2026年5月27日
常年期第八周星期三
福音：谷10:32-45

今天是常年期第八周星期三。取自圣马尔谷福音的经文讲述的是耶稣第三次向自己的门徒预言祂的苦难，载伯德儿子的母亲和耶稣的对话，以及因此对话在门徒中间引发的争执。

当我们踏上成圣的旅途时，我们的反应，也许会如同那些与耶稣一道，同上耶路撒冷的门徒一样，出于对未发生事物的不确定性而心生恐惧。因耶稣预告的，祂即将要在耶路撒冷遭受的一切而感到无助。以致我们会如同雅各伯和若望一样，愿意按自己的意愿，由天主那里寻求属于这个世界的安全感。
我们现今生活的世界，充满着许多不确定性的因素，同时也存在着许多确定的因素。那不确定性的因素，就如我们现世生活中拥有的名望、财富、亲情一样，会随着时间的推移而发生改变。由原罪带来的脆弱人性，会使我们深陷于这些不确定的因素，并深受其影响，以致我们在成圣之途中迷失了自我。因为在那时，我们所追求的，不是天主的国和它的一切义德，而是属于这个俗世国度和属于它的一切产业。以致当我们向天主献上祈祷时，我们会如同载伯德儿子的母亲一样，按自己的意愿，随意向天主献上祈求。

今天，我们的主耶稣基督告诉我们：“人子来，不是来受服事，而是来服事人，并交出自己的性命，为大众作赎价。”（参看：谷10:45）以此向我们表明：我们所追随的天主，不是法利赛人所说的天主，他们认为天主是赏善罚恶的天主，更不是撒杜赛人所说的天主，他们所说的天主，是喜爱祭品的天主，而是一个谦逊的天主。祂更是告诉我们一个 真理：如果我们愿意跟随祂，就要如同祂那样，不再追求这个终将消逝的世界能给我们的一切，而是追求耶稣所说的天主的国，以及能进入耶稣所说的天主的国的义德。

上主，我们恳求祢：愿世局的进程，能受祢和平规条的引导，好使祢的教会欢喜，无忧无虑事奉祢。藉着祢的子，我们的主耶稣基督，祢和祂及圣神，是天主，永生永王。亚孟。

©全属于祢 2026
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May 27, 2026
Wednesday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mk 10:32–45

Today, the text from the Gospel according to Saint Mark recounts Jesus’ third prediction of His Passion to His disciples, the dialogue between the mother of the sons of Zebedee and Jesus, and the dispute that arose among the disciples because of this exchange.

As we journey toward holiness, our reaction may well resemble that of the disciples who accompanied Jesus on the way up to Jerusalem—overtaken by fear before the uncertainty of what is yet to come. They were dismayed by what Jesus foretold concerning all that He was about to suffer in Jerusalem. Like James and John, we too are tempted to seek from God a security rooted in this world, according to our own desires.
The world in which we live is filled with many uncertainties, but also with certainties. The uncertain elements—such as the fame, wealth, and human affections we possess in this life—change with time. The frailty of human nature, wounded by original sin, entangles us in these uncertainties and leaves us deeply affected, so that we risk losing ourselves along the path to holiness. For then, what we pursue is not the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, but rather the kingdom of this world and all its possessions. Thus, when we pray to God, we act like the mother of the sons of Zebedee, presenting our petitions according to our own will.

Today, Our Lord Jesus Christ tells us: “The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”(cf. Mk 10:45) In this, He reveals to us that the God we follow is not the God of the Pharisees—whom they imagined as One who merely rewards the good and punishes the wicked—nor the God of the Sadducees, whom they conceived as delighting primarily in sacrifices. Rather, He is a humble God. He further proclaims this truth to us: if we wish to follow Him, we must no longer seek all that this passing world can offer, but instead strive for the Kingdom of God and the righteousness that leads to it.

Grant us, O Lord, we pray,
that the course of our world
may be directed by your peaceful rule
and that your Church may rejoice,
untroubled in her devotion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever

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2026年5月26日
聖斐理伯·內利
福音：谷10:28-31

今天教會慶祝聖斐理伯·內利的紀念日。聖人傳記告訴我們：聖斐理伯·內利（1515.7.22 – 1595.5.26）是義大利神父，也是司鐸祈禱會（Confoederatio Oratorii Sancti Philippi Nerii）的會祖。早期，他住在佛羅倫斯，1533年，他搬到羅馬，開始從事致力於為邊緣化團體（其中也包括妓女和窮人）服務的牧職工作，因他的改革和聖德，吸引了許多追隨者。因此，他為那些朝聖者成立了天主聖三堂，以及司鐸祈禱會。後者更關注的是靈性生命的更新和牧靈關懷，著重以祈禱，音樂，非正式的靈修集會，將宗教教育與私人反思結合起來。他以自己的謙遜，幽默，虔誠，激勵聖職人員和平信徒奉獻自己。他與耶穌會士羅耀拉的聖依納爵的友誼，在他開展的教會革新運動中發揮了影響。內利也有限的參加政治運動，尤以因他的干預，使法國國王享利四世與教會達成和解。教宗額我略十五世於1622年將他封為聖人，于每年5月26日慶祝他的瞻禮。

今天，取自聖馬爾谷的福音經文向我們展現了耶穌和伯多祿之間的對話。我們能在伯多祿身上看到我們自己的影子。因為我們也會如同伯多祿一樣，把現世的福樂拿來與天主計較。比如我們會通過人所設置的計算公式，用來計算我們花在恭敬天主上所產生的時間成本，再如我們會按人的眼光來考量當我們選擇信從福音，歸向基督之時，我們將失去在社會上的功名利祿，我們的職業生涯有可能會因我們的信仰而中止，或受到一定程度上的影響。又如我們會因著信仰，失去享受物質生活上的全部。我們之所以會有這樣的想法，是因為我們沒有接受耶穌所說的天主的世界，我們仍然生活在當下的世界。

親愛的兄弟姐妹！成為吾主耶穌的門徒，意味著我們要徹底跟隨耶穌基督，因為我們當下所擁有的一切，都是天主創造的，我們不是這些受造物的所有者，我們只是它們的管理者，如果我們如同聖斐理伯·內利那樣生活，天主就會按照祂的聖意，更豐富地賜給我們所需要的各樣的恩典，如果我們隨從天主聖神，按照祂的聖意生活，我們就會如同聖斐理伯·內利一樣，日漸肖似基督，那時候，那些和我們在一起的兄弟姐妹，就會在我們身上看到在我們內生活的耶穌基督。

在這聖斐理伯·內利的紀念日，讓我們一起向天主獻上祈禱：
天主，祢常把聖德的光榮賜給祢為自己興起的忠僕。聖神曾神妙地充滿了聖斐理伯·內利的心，求祢也使聖神在我們的心中燃起愛火。藉著祢的子，我們的主耶穌基督，祢和祂及聖神，是天主，永生永王。亞孟。

©全屬於祢 2026
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2026年5月26日
圣斐理伯·内利
福音：谷10:28-31

今天教会庆祝圣斐理伯·内利的纪念日。圣人传记告诉我们：圣斐理伯·内利（1515.7.22 – 1595.5.26）是意大利神父，也是司铎祈祷会（Confoederatio Oratorii Sancti Philippi Nerii）的会祖。早期，他住在佛罗伦萨，1533年，他搬到罗马，开始从事致力于为边缘化团体（其中也包括妓女和穷人）服务的牧职工作，因他的改革和圣德，吸引了许多追随者。因此，他为那些朝圣者成立了天主圣三堂，以及司铎祈祷会。后者更关注的是灵性生命的更新和牧灵关怀，着重以祈祷，音乐，非正式的灵修集会，将宗教教育与私人反思结合起来。他以自己的谦逊，幽默，虔诚，激励圣职人员和平信徒奉献自己。他与耶稣会士罗耀拉的圣依纳爵的友谊，在他开展的教会革新运动中发挥了影响。内利也有限的参加政治运动，尤以因他的干预，使法国国王享利四世与教会达成和解。教宗额我略十五世于1622年将他封为圣人，于每年5月26日庆祝他的瞻礼。

今天，取自圣马尔谷的福音经文向我们展现了耶稣和伯多禄之间的对话。我们能在伯多禄身上看到我们自己的影子。因为我们也会如同伯多禄一样，把现世的福乐拿来与天主计较。比如我们会通过人所设置的计算公式，用来计算我们花在恭敬天主上所产生的时间成本，再如我们会按人的眼光来考量当我们选择信从福音，归向基督之时，我们将失去在社会上的功名利禄，我们的职业生涯有可能会因我们的信仰而中止，或受到一定程度上的影响。又如我们会因着信仰，失去享受物质生活上的全部。我们之所以会有这样的想法，是因为我们没有接受耶稣所说的天主的世界，我们仍然生活在当下的世界。

亲爱的兄弟姐妹！成为吾主耶稣的门徒，意味着我们要彻底跟随耶稣基督，因为我们当下所拥有的一切，都是天主创造的，我们不是这些受造物的所有者，我们只是它们的管理者，如果我们如同圣斐理伯·内利那样生活，天主就会按照祂的圣意，更丰富地赐给我们所需要的各样的恩典，如果我们随从天主圣神，按照祂的圣意生活，我们就会如同圣斐理伯·内利一样，日渐肖似基督，那时候，那些和我们在一起的兄弟姐妹，就会在我们身上看到在我们内生活的耶稣基督。

在这圣斐理伯·内利的纪念日，让我们一起向天主献上祈祷：
天主，祢常把圣德的光荣赐给祢为自己兴起的忠仆。圣神曾神妙地充满了圣斐理伯·内利的心，求祢也使圣神在我们的心中燃起爱火。藉着祢的子，我们的主耶稣基督，祢和祂及圣神，是天主，永生永王。亚孟。

©全属于祢 2026
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May 26, 2026
St. Philip Neri
Gospel: Mark 10:28–31

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri. His hagiography tells us that Saint Philip Neri (July 22, 1515 – May 26, 1595) was an Italian priest and the founder of the Confederation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri (Confederatio Oratorii Sancti Philippi Nerii). In his early years, he resided in Florence. In 1533, he moved to Rome and began a ministry dedicated to serving marginalized communities, including prostitutes and the poor. Through his reform and sanctity, he attracted many followers. Consequently, he established the Church of the Most Holy Trinity for pilgrims, as well as the Oratory. The latter focused on spiritual renewal and pastoral care, emphasizing prayer, music, and informal spiritual gatherings, combining religious education with personal reflection.

Through his humility, humor, and piety, he inspired both clergy and laity to dedicate themselves to God. His friendship with St. Ignatius of Loyola, the Jesuit, significantly influenced his ecclesiastical reform movement. Philip also engaged in limited political intervention; notably, his efforts helped bring about the reconciliation between King Henry IV of France and the Church. He was canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622, and his feast is celebrated annually on May 26.

Today’s Gospel passage from St. Mark presents a dialogue between Jesus and Peter. We can see our own reflections in Peter. Like him, we often attempt to barter with God using worldly calculations. We employ human formulas to measure the “time cost” of our devotion to God. We assess the potential loss of social status, wealth, or career advancement if we choose to follow the Gospel. We fear losing material comforts. Such thoughts arise because we have not yet fully embraced the Kingdom of God; we remain rooted in the present world.
Dear brothers and sisters! To be a disciple of Our Lord Jesus Christ means following Him completely. Everything we possess is created by God; we are not owners, but stewards. If we live as Saint Philip Neri did, God will bestow upon us, according to His holy will, an abundance of grace. If we follow the Holy Spirit and live according to His will, we shall become conformed to Christ, just as Saint Philip Neri was. Then, those around us will see Jesus Christ living within us.

On this Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, let us pray together:

O God, who never cease to bestow the glory of holiness on the faithful servants you raise up for yourself, graciously grant that the Holy Spirit may kindle in us that fire with which he wonderfully filled the heart of Saint Philip Neri. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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2026年5月25日
教會之母
福音：若19:25-34

今天教會慶祝教會之母的紀念日。按照聖座禮儀及聖事部在2018年3月3日，遵照教宗方濟各的指示，將教會之母加入羅馬通用禮儀日歷時頒佈的法令中提到的那樣：教宗保祿六世在1964年11月21日，梵蒂岡第二屆大公會議第三會期結束之際宣認榮福童貞瑪利亞是“教會之母”，也就是說：全體基督徒，信友和聖職人員，都要稱她為“至可愛之母”，教宗保祿六世更進一步指出：“全體天主子民，都要用這樣的名銜向天主之母呼求”。教宗方濟各經過深思熟慮，認為推進這項敬禮，可以在很大程度上鼓勵牧者，會士和信友，並能使他們增長對聖母的敬禮意識。因此下令，榮福童貞聖母瑪利亞，教會之母的瞻禮，應當在每年五旬節後星期一舉行。

今天，取自聖若望福音的經文給我們展現了最為動人的一個場景。因為聖若望告訴我們：在耶穌的十字架旁，有聖母和她的姐妹，以及那些從加里肋亞就開始追隨耶穌基督，直到耶路撒冷的婦人。（參看：若19:25）這是一群勇敢的婦人，她們以大無畏的精神，陪伴著耶穌。這樣的描述，並不矛盾。因為聖若望是想提醒我們效法這些婦人，始終以信德的眼光看待耶穌為我們所受的苦難。耶穌在祂將死之際，把自己的母親託付給以聖若望為代表的世人，使聖母成為世人的母親。

宗徒大事錄告訴我們：耶穌被接升天以後，聖母並沒有選擇離開耶穌的門徒，而是與祂的門徒回到在耶路撒冷的樓房，她和他們同心合意，專務祈禱。（參看：宗1:12-14）。由此可見：眾人因第一厄娃的背命，失去了天主賞賜給世人的無限恩寵，卻因第二厄娃 —— 聖母瑪利亞 —— 的順從，藉著由第二亞當 —— 耶穌基督 —— 聖肋之中湧出的慈悲源泉，洗淨了自己的原罪，恢復了天主兒女的真正自由。當眾人因吾主基督之名聚集在一起時，祂便來到我們中間，因為基督曾親口許諾說：“哪裡有兩個或三個人，因我的名字聚在一起，我就在他們中間。”（參看：瑪18:20）

天主，仁慈的父，祢的唯一聖子身懸在十字架上的時候，揀選祂的母親，榮福童貞瑪利亞作我們的母親。我們懇求祢：使祢的教會，藉她愛德的幫助，日復一日，結出果實，因她聖善的兒女，歡騰踴躍，吸引人類大家庭進入她的懷抱。藉著祢的子，我們的主耶穌基督，祢和祂及聖神，是天主，永生永王。亞孟。

©全屬於祢 2026
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2026年5月25日
教会之母
福音：若19:25-34

今天教会庆祝教会之母的纪念日。按照圣座礼仪及圣事部在2018年3月3日，遵照教宗方济各的指示，将教会之母加入罗马通用礼仪日历时颁布的法令中提到的那样：教宗保禄六世在1964年11月21日，梵蒂冈第二届大公会议第三会期结束之际宣认荣福童贞玛利亚是“教会之母”，也就是说：全体基督徒，信友和圣职人员，都要称她为“至可爱之母”，教宗保禄六世更进一步指出：“全体天主子民，都要用这样的名衔向天主之母呼求”。教宗方济各经过深思熟虑，认为推进这项敬礼，可以在很大程度上鼓励牧者，会士和信友，并能使他们增长对圣母的敬礼意识。因此下令，荣福童贞圣母玛利亚，教会之母的瞻礼，应当在每年五旬节后星期一举行。

今天，取自圣若望福音的经文给我们展现了最为动人的一个场景。因为圣若望告诉我们：在耶稣的十字架旁，有圣母和她的姐妹，以及那些从加里肋亚就开始追随耶稣基督，直到耶路撒冷的妇人。（参看：若19:25）这是一群勇敢的妇人，她们以大无畏的精神，陪伴着耶稣。这样的描述，并不矛盾。因为圣若望是想提醒我们效法这些妇人，始终以信德的眼光看待耶稣为我们所受的苦难。耶稣在祂将死之际，把自己的母亲托付给以圣若望为代表的世人，使圣母成为世人的母亲。

宗徒大事录告诉我们：耶稣被接升天以后，圣母并没有选择离开耶稣的门徒，而是与祂的门徒回到在耶路撒冷的楼房，她和他们同心合意，专务祈祷。（参看：宗1:12-14）。由此可见：众人因第一厄娃的背命，失去了天主赏赐给世人的无限恩宠，却因第二厄娃 —— 圣母玛利亚 —— 的顺从，藉着由第二亚当 —— 耶稣基督 —— 圣肋之中涌出的慈悲源泉，洗净了自己的原罪，恢复了天主儿女的真正自由。当众人因吾主基督之名聚集在一起时，祂便来到我们中间，因为基督曾亲口许诺说：“哪里有两个或三个人，因我的名字聚在一起，我就在他们中间。”（参看：玛18:20）

天主，仁慈的父，祢的唯一圣子身悬在十字架上的时候，拣选祂的母亲，荣福童贞玛利亚作我们的母亲。我们恳求祢：使祢的教会，藉她爱德的帮助，日复一日，结出果实，因她圣善的儿女，欢腾踊跃，吸引人类大家庭进入她的怀抱。藉着祢的子，我们的主耶稣基督，祢和祂及圣神，是天主，永生永王。亚孟。

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May 25, 2026
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Gospel: Jn 19:25-34

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. As noted in the Decree issued by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on March 3, 2018, following the instruction of Pope Francis to inscribe this celebration into the Roman Universal Calendar: Pope Paul VI, on November 21, 1964, at the conclusion of the Third Session of the Second Vatican Council, proclaimed the Blessed Virgin Mary as “Mother of the Church”—that is, Mother of all Christians, both the faithful and the shepherds. He further stated: “The whole body of the faithful… should invoke the Most Holy Virgin as ‘Mother most loving.'” Pope Francis, after careful consideration, recognized that promoting this devotion could greatly encourage pastors, religious, and the faithful, fostering a deeper consciousness of Marian devotion. Therefore, he decreed that the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, be celebrated annually on the Monday after Pentecost.

Today’s Gospel passage from Saint John presents us with one of the most moving scenes in salvation history. Saint John tells us: “Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, and Mary of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene” (cf. Jn 19:25). This group of courageous women accompanied Jesus with great fortitude. This description is not contradictory; rather, Saint John intends to invite us to imitate these women, always viewing the sufferings of Jesus for us through the eyes of faith. In His dying moments, Jesus entrusted His Mother to Saint John, representing all humanity, thereby making her the Mother of all the redeemed.

As we read in the Acts of the Apostles, after the Ascension of Jesus, the Virgin Mary did not depart from the disciples of her Son. Instead, she returned with them to the upper room in Jerusalem, where she persevered with them in prayer, united in heart and mind (cf. Acts 1:12-14). From this, we see that while humanity lost the infinite grace bestowed by God through the disobedience of the first Eve, it is through the obedience of the second Eve—the Virgin Mary—and by the fountain of mercy flowing from the pierced side of the second Adam, Jesus Christ, that original sin is washed away and the true freedom of God’s children is restored. Whenever the assembly of believers gathers in the name of the Lord, He comes to dwell among us, for Christ Himself promised: “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (cf. Mt 18:20).

O God, Father of mercies, whose Only Begotten Son, as he hung upon the Cross, chose the Blessed Virgin Mary, his Mother, to be our Mother also, grant, we pray, that with her loving help your Church may be more fruitful day by day and, exulting in the holiness of her children, may draw to her embrace all the families of the peoples. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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