The “Joy” of life derives from Jesus’ birth within our hearts and into our lives. As we prayerfully meditate on our all-powerful God taking the form of a small child this Monday, we are reminded that the most powerful and sustaining things in creation are often revealed in the most humble and unassuming […]
On truly “Joyful” Mondays, we celebrate the birth of Jesus and celebrate the birth of our salvation. The son of God came into the most humble of settings: as a newborn child in the midst of poverty. Perhaps He did so to show us how far He would go to show us His love. […]
“Joyful” Mondays encourage us to remain open to the will of God in our lives. Mary’s purity, lively faith and life of ceaseless prayer prepared her to submit herself to God’s will even if she didn’t understand it. Luke 1: 38 (“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to […]
“Joyful” Mondays inspire through the presence of Jesus in our hearts and in our home. In praying the Rosary, we meditate upon the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Today, I pray that Jesus find His home in our home, that He be born and reside within the hearts of each of my children […]
On “Joyful” Mondays, we celebrate the sacred vocation of Motherhood. Mary gave birth to and raised Jesus as her son, as a man, as the son of a carpenter. In doing so, she presumably felt the same love, worries, and devoted the same hard work and energies to his well-being. Today, as I […]
On “Joyful” Mondays, we celebrate the spirit of Christmas. “Glory to God in the highest! and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2: 14. I pray today that the joy in my heart that rests there because of my joy in Christ be revealed through the faithfulness of […]
Rosary Mysteries