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Friends of the Rosary, Today in the Gospel (Luke 8:1-3), we see people — the Twelve and several women disciples — following Jesus with practical love, supporting His mission with what they had. These women had been healed, freed, and restored, and now they support Him by accompanying Him. Grace received becomes generosity offered. “Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources.” In the first reading (1 Corinthians 15:12-20), we see that Christ’s resurrection is the foundation of our hope and faith, but not a symbol, a nice idea, or a comforting belief. St. Paul is very direct: if Christ has not been raised, Christian faith collapses. Because Jesus rose, sin and death do not get the final word. That means our prayers, sacrifices, repentance, and love are not empty. They are joined to a living Lord. “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then neither has Christ been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then empty too is our preaching; empty, too, your faith.” “If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all.” “But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! + Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
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Friends of the Rosary, Today, on the Memorial of Saint John of Capistrano, we read in the Gospel (Luke 12:54-59) how the Lord challenges the crowds to understand the signs of nature and their ability to interpret the weather, but remain blind when recognizing the spiritual significance of His presence and the extraordinary moment of salvation unfolding before them. "You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time?" Our own age shows remarkable scientific and technological capabilities, yet these achievements do not automatically produce moral clarity or spiritual understanding. We can explain increasingly complex aspects of the world while we overlook fundamental questions about truth, charity, and the gift of eternal life. Christ invites us to develop the wisdom necessary to recognize God’s presence amid the distractions of everyday existence. The Gospel reminds us that intelligence and practical knowledge are insufficient when they are separated from spiritual wisdom. In the same reading, Jesus also emphasizes the urgency of reconciliation before judgment arrives. Spiritual discernment must lead to concrete action, especially the willingness to correct mistakes, forgive offenses, and restore broken relationships. The present moment is a gift of divine mercy, offering us the chance to change our lives before it passes. St. Paul also encouraged people to recognize God's presence in their time. Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! + Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of the beloved Pope St. John Paul II (1920-2005), Karol Jozef Wojtyla. Born in Wadowice, Poland, on May 18, 1920, his exceptional apostolic zeal, particularly for families, young people and the sick, led him to numerous pastoral visits throughout the world. Also, among the many fruits he left are the rich Magisterium and the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He also attracted young people by beginning the celebration of World Youth Day. No other Pope met as many people as Pope John Paul II. On May 13, 1981, an attempt was made on Pope John Paul II's life in Saint Peter's Square. Saved by the maternal hand of the Mother of God, following a lengthy stay in the hospital, he forgave the attempted assassin and, aware of having received a great gift, intensified his pastoral commitments with heroic generosity. Pope Benedict XVI beatified John Paul II in Saint Peter's Square on May 1, 2011, his immediate successor and, for many years, his valued collaborator as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Pope Francis canonized him on April 17, 2014. Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! + Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
Friends of the Rosary, In today’s reading (Luke 12:39-48), Jesus continues His teaching on vigilance by presenting the image of a faithful steward entrusted with responsibility over his master’s gifts. Everything we receive — talents, knowledge, opportunities — carries the responsibility to use it wisely, in accordance with God’s will. Christ warns against the temptation to neglect our duties when accountability seems distant. Leadership, within a family, an institution, or society, is a calling to serve others with justice, humility, and integrity, recognizing that authority ultimately belongs to God. And those who have received more will be expected to give more. "Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more." St. Thomas Aquinas explained that human talents and resources find their proper purpose when directed toward virtue and the common good. God’s gifts invite greater service. Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! + Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
Friends of the Rosary, In today’s Gospel (Luke 12:35-38), Jesus called His disciples to remain vigilant, like servants awaiting their master’s return. Jesus said to them: "Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival." How can we remain vigilant? The best way to live faithfully with Christ today. For St. Augustine, spiritual wakefulness means keeping the heart attentive to God. The Christian must guard against allowing earthly attachments to extinguish the desire for eternal life. Vigilance requires both faith and action. Good intentions must be accompanied by charitable works and perseverance in virtue. St. John Chrysostom emphasized that readiness for Christ was expressed through a life of prayer, generosity, and moral responsibility. The uncertainty of our final hour encourages us to live faithfully today. Keeping our lamps burning means cultivating a faith that stays alive through prayer, good works, and fidelity to God’s commandments. We cannot postpone spiritual readiness indefinitely. Our daily responsibilities, distractions, and ambitions can easily push God to the margins of our lives. Yet holiness is built precisely through ordinary moments, when we choose patience over anger, generosity over selfishness, and faithfulness over convenience. Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! + Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
Friends of the Rosary, In today's Gospel (Luke 12:13-21), Jesus warns against the illusion that wealth can guarantee happiness and security. Christ does not condemn material success, but the greed and selfishness that can accompany it. “There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. He asked himself, ‘What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest?’ And he said, ‘This is what I shall do: I shall tear down my barns and build larger ones. There I shall store all my grain and other goods and I shall say to myself, “Now as for you, you have so many good things stored up for many years, rest, eat, drink, be merry!”’ But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’ Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.” Through the parable of the rich fool and the true riches of life, the Lord revealed the danger of accumulating possessions while neglecting the soul. The rich man thinks only of himself, forgetting gratitude, generosity, and his responsibility toward others. His mistake is to confuse temporary abundance with lasting fulfillment, placing his confidence in possessions rather than divine providence. True wealth, Jesus teaches, consists in becoming rich before God through faith, charity, and a life directed toward eternity. Our possessions and achievements will eventually disappear, but the love we offer and the good we accomplish through God's grace endure. St. Thomas Aquinas explained that material wealth is an instrument rather than humanity's ultimate good. Genuine happiness rests in God, who alone can satisfy the deepest desires of the human heart. Ave Maria! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy! + Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Enhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app: Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play