On Holy Saturday, as Jesus' body was in the tomb: - His disciples were devastated. - His enemies were celebrating. - His mother... was waiting!

Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia; Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia, Resurrexit, sicut dixit, alleluia: Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia. Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia. The Son you merited to bear, alleluia, Has risen as he said, alleluia. Pray to God for us, alleluia.

When a priest dies, at his funeral we sing the Salve Regina. I'd encourage the faithful, especially my brother priests, to pray / sing the Salve Regina today (especially at Night prayer this evening) for Pope Francis. youtu.be/1B91RUv2lI8?si…

"From all my wounds like from streams Mercy flows for souls, but the wound in my Heart is the fountain of unfathomable mercy. [...] The flames of compassion burn me. I desire greatly to pour them out upon souls. Speak to the whole world about my Mercy" Jesus to St Faustina, 1190

May, month of Mary. Such a blessed month for a conclave! It would be awesome if the white smoke was on May 13th, Our Lady of Fatima. But in recent history, conclaves haven't lasted beyond a few days Mary, Mother of the Church, Queen of the Apostles, Lady of Fatima; pray for us!

Today's mass intention is for Canada -The faithful, that they may continue to live & proclaim Jesus -The faithless, that they come to know Jesus -Our politicians, that they seek Jesus first in all they do -Our military, that they may be just & courageous after the Heart of Jesus

The Church's princes are gathered, the Holy Spirit descends anew on them. As Mary, Mother of the Church, lovingly helps them respond to the promptings of the Spirit; in prayer we joyfully wait! The heart aches for love of Jesus' Church, founded on St. Peter. How beautiful she is

St Joseph is especially honored on the 1st Wed of each Month. Today's rosay is for the Conclave Fathers; that Joseph dispels any influence the demons try to impose on them & Mary helps them follow the Holy Spirit. Joseph, Protector of the Church, Terror of Demons; pray for us!

Our Lady of Pompeii feast day is today, which Pope Leo xiv referenced The shrine & image of Our Lady of Pompeii, have their origins connected to Bl. Bartolo Longo Bl. Bartolo was declared a saint by Pope Francis, on Feb 25. Now Pope Leo will canonize him. It's all providential

Saint Pachomius Egypt, 292 - 348 Patron Saint of; monastic communities Feast Day; May 9th An angel told him to build homes / community for desert hermits He is sometimes depicted standing on a Crocodile, because he would ride on them across the Nile when he traveled the river!

Women cannot be priests. This will never change in the Church. Without women, we would never have priests. Seminary starts at home, with mom & dad, as the first formators of future priests. Blessed Mother's day, especially to the mothers of priests on this Good Shepherd Sunday

The Rosary makes everything better.

Jesus' mercy is there for you in the Sacrament of Reconciliation: After a good confession, giving all to Him, know that He gives all to you. The greater the sinner, the greater His mercy! Do not hesitate, do not wait, do not doubt; go to confession, be forgiven & set free!

There is no one more anti-Catholic, than a Catholic who doesn't get their way. Mary, Mother of the Church; pray for us

Make yourself a cup of coffee or tea Get something written by a saint Sit outside or a quiet space in your home Ask your Guardian Angel to help you focus, understand, and apply what you read Spend 30-60min reading, sipping on your drink, praying Do this daily at a fixed time

Saintly Spiritual Direction: On gossip "Never listen to talk about the weakness of others and if someone complains of another, you can tell her humbly to say nothing of it to you." - Saint John of the Cross