Friends of the Rosary, The light of Christ was rejected when He came the first time and is rejected today. Darkness tries to impose its lies. As a result of this confrontation, tensions emerge. As we read today (LK 12:49-53), at that time, Jesus said to his disciples: "I have come to set the earth on fire,and how I wish it were already blazing!" "From now on, a household of five will be divided,three against two and two against three;a father will be divided against his sonand a son against his father, a mother against her daughterand a daughter against her mother,a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-lawand a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law." Today, October 24, is Memorial Day for St. Anthony Mary Claret, the nineteenth-century Spanish priest and apostolic missionary who founded the Order of the Claretians. In his meditations, St. Anthony Mary Claret [in the picture above] wrote: "Father, give me humility, meekness, chastity, patience, and charity. Father, teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Father, give me your love and grace; I will be rich enough. My God, my Jesus, and my all!" Today, we pray our daily Rosary from San Antonio, Texas. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Anthony Mary Claret, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Our sinful nature brings us to abandon the Lord Jesus. As we read today, the Son of God said (Luke 9:57-62). “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests,but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” We tend to say, “I will follow you wherever you go,” as our Spirit is willing. But our nature is weak, and we find reasons not to follow. Our nature was comprised of original sin, and since then, we have examined what we are leaving behind before committing to the eternal truth. Only the fire of the Holy Spirit can correct these inconsistencies and betrayals to the Lord. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John Paul II, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York. • October 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 22, is the feast day of Saint John Paul II (1920-2005), the charismatic and beloved Polish who was an extraordinary testimony of holiness. He contributed to the fall of communism in Europe, established World Youth Days and the World Meeting of Families, promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and instituted the Luminous Mysteries. Born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometers from Krakow, on May 18, 1920, Karol Józef Wojtyla became Pope in 1978. His exceptional apostolic zeal, particularly for families, young people, and the sick, led him to numerous pastoral visits worldwide during his 27 years of papacy. On May 13, 1981, an attempt on his life was made 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 intensified his pastoral commitments. John Paul II was beatified in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI and canonized in 2014 by Pope Francis. “It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness,” he told young people in 2000. “He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; he is the beauty to which you are so attracted. It is he who reads in your hearts your most genuine choices.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John Paul II, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Deep faith makes us rich on Earth. Our trust in Christ Jesus allows us to store up treasures in Heaven. Be rich in what matters to God. The Lord tells us in today’s reading of the Gospel (LK 12:13-21). He said to the crowd,“Take care to guard against all greed,for though one may be rich,one’s life does not consist of possessions.” In the first reading, Paul says today to Ephesians (2:1-10): “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The way to heavenly glory is the way of the cross, with Christ helping us to bear our daily trials and struggles. We must accept the mystery of suffering offered for our redemption. That’s Christ's teaching, as we learn today in the Gospel (Mark, 10:35-45). Weak and sin-inclined individuals inhabit our world. The Good Lord allows hardships to come our way so we can prepare for our future, real life. He wants us all in heaven, in communion with Him. For that, he has mapped out the road that will lead us there. The Apostles had the Jewish idea of a messianic and political kingdom in Palestine, which they extended to all nations. But the kingdom of God would be spiritual, not political. Jesus, knowing that his Apostles still had this wrong idea, told them that he would establish a glorious kingdom but that his sufferings and death would be a necessary prelude to it. With James and John, let us tell our Lord that we are ready to follow him on the path to Calvary, that we are prepared to drink the cup of suffering and be immersed in the sorrows he endured. Jesus carried the real cross—ours is light. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Luke, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The Holy Spirit is our helper when dealing with persecution. Christ Jesus tells us today (Luke 12:8-12): “When they take you before synagogues and before rulers and authorities,do not worry about how or what your defense will beor about what you are to say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.”The enemies of the Universal Church are the world, the flesh, and the Evil One. Persecution will end when the Lord returns, at the end of time, but not before. Then, when the old and sinful world passes away, a new life of love and peace will emerge. The enemy of the faith knows this, and that’s why he is infuriated. He doesn’t have much time. In the meantime, as Bishop Barron writes, “We maintain a detachment from the world that is passing away, our eyes fixed on the world that will never end. And we speak—confidently, boldly,” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Luke, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 18, is the Feast of St. Luke Evangelist. He is the author of the third Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles, which record the life of the early Christian communities. His name means "bringer of light" (= Luke). He was a native of Antioch in Syria and a practicing physician when St. Paul converted him. He accompanied him on most of his missionary journeys. He was still with St. Paul in Rome when he was in prison awaiting death. He was one of the early converts from paganism. Luke's Gospel is the Gospel of the Merciful Heart of Jesus. St. Jerome called it also "Paul's Gospel." It emphasizes that Christ is the salvation of all men, especially of the repentant sinner and the lowly. This Gospel includes precious details about our Lady and Christ's childhood. It also preserved some of the most moving of our Lord's parables, such as the lost sheep and the prodigal son. Legend says that Luke painted the Blessed Virgin's portrait. St. Luke did not personally know our Lord, and like St. Mark, the author of the second Gospel, he is not included among the apostles. For this reason, the Gospel chosen for their feast is the account of the sending forth of the seventy-two disciples. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Luke, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The divine light and his faithful bearers expose the sin around us — and the unfaithful become aggressive. Because in the light of Christ Jesus, there is nowhere to hide. As Bishop Barron writes, explaining today’s main reading in the Gospel (Luke 11:47-54), “When the light of God’s forgiving love appears, the shadows of sin become all the deeper and more obvious.” Jesus, the Word and the icon of the Invisible God, of the Father, says: "I tell you, this generation will be charged with their blood!Woe to you, scholars of the law!You have taken away the key of knowledge." At that time, and like it’s happening today, there are many powers opposed to the creative and loving intentions of the Father. The world grows cozy with sin, and the structures of darkness dominate our society. The response of the divinity as the judge of our sinful world is always his forgiving love — his sacred heart! And Jesus is the hand that the Father stretches to those who are lost. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial Day of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690). Our Lord chose this French Visitation nun and mystic to spread devotion to his Sacred Heart. This privilege took place at a time when Protestantism and the heresy of Jansenism were trying to separate Catholics from their faith and their God. Margaret had always intensely loved the Blessed Sacrament and preferred silence. In one of her visions, she was instructed to spend an hour every Thursday night meditating on Jesus’ Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, a practice known as “The Holy Hour” that later became widespread. In December 1673, Jesus appeared to Margaret Mary again and allowed her to rest her head on His heart. His human heart was to symbolize His divine-human love. He revealed to her the wonders of His love and explained to her that he wished to make these wonders known to all the world. A group of theologians declared her visions delusions and suggested she eat better. Even parents of children she instructed began calling her an imposter. Margaret eventually gained the support from the community’s confessor, St. Claude de la Colombiere, who declared her visions were genuine. St. Margaret Mary later led the monastery in observing the Feast of the Sacred Heart and inspired the construction of a chapel to honor it. Margaret Mary died a couple of years later, at 43, on October 17, 1690, while being anointed. She said, “I need nothing but God and to lose myself in the heart of Jesus.” After her death, the Jesuits adopted devotion to the Sacred Heart, but it remained controversial within the Church. The practice did not become officially recognized until 75 years later. St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was officially canonized in 1920 by Pope Benedict XV. In 1928, Pope Pius XI upheld the Church’s position. He stated that Jesus “manifested Himself” to Margaret and confirmed the chief features of devotion to the Sacred Heart were the “reception of Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month, Eucharistic adoration during a ‘Holy hour’ on Thursdays, and the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582), Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Teresa was born in Avila, Spain, in 1515 and died in Alba, Spain, in 1582. Her holy body rests upon the high altar of this Carmelite church in Alba. At eighteen, she joined the Carmelite Order and chose Christ as her heavenly Spouse. She suffered physical pain and spiritual dryness for eighteen years. Under divine inspiration, with the help of St. John of the Cross and Pope Pius IV's approval, she began reforming the Carmelite Order. Despite heavy opposition and constant difficulties, she founded thirty-two reformed convents. She reached the highest degree of prayer. Through prayer, she obtained such knowledge of divine things that Pope St. Paul VI named her the first woman Doctor of the Church in 1970. Truly remarkable were the exterior and interior manifestations of her mystical union with God, especially during her last decade. These graces reached a climax when her heart was transfixed, an event commemorated in the Carmelite Order by a special feast on August 27. When dying, she often said, "Lord, I am a daughter of the Church!" St. Teresa's writings are still the classic works of mysticism. She composed the following well-known lines: Let nothing disturb you,Let nothing frighten you,All things are passing away,God ever remains. God never changes,Patience obtains all things,Whoever has God lacks nothing,God alone suffices. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate Columbus Day. Christopher Columbus was not a saint, but he was motivated by ambition and the Catholic faith when he discovered America in 1492 after a trip sponsored by Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain. Not only did Isabella the Catholic always show herself the protector of Columbus, but she was also the protector of the American aborigines against the colonists’ and adventurers’ ill-use of them. A vast continent previously unknown to Europeans was brought into the history of the world. Pope Leo XIII wrote: “For Columbus is ours. … It is indubitable that the Catholic faith was the strongest motive for the inception and prosecution of [his] design; for this reason also the whole human race owes not a little to the Church.”  The Irish celebrated the first Columbus Day in New York in 1792. In response to a mass lynching of Italians in New Orleans in 1892, a one-time national celebration of Columbus Day was held. Thanks to lobbying by the Knights of Columbus, Franklin Roosevelt made it a permanent holiday in the 20th century. We should not lose that connection. Without 1492, there never would have been 1776. Happy Columbus Day! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, On October 13, 1917, Our Lady of the Rosary appeared in Fatima, Portugal, and performed the Miracle of the Sun, witnessed by over 70,000 people. Even the atheists of that time believed. The Blessed Mother asked the three visionary children to continue saying the Rosary daily. She also said: "People must amend their lives and ask pardon for their sins. They must not offend our Lord anymore, for He is already too much offended!" Sor Lucia, one of the three shepherds at that time, wrote in her memories: "After our Lady had disappeared into the immense distance of the firmament, we beheld St. Joseph with the Child Jesus and Our Lady robed in white with a blue mantle, beside the sun. St. Joseph and the Child Jesus seemed to bless the world, for they traced the Sign of the Cross with their hands. When, a little later, this apparition disappeared, I saw Our Lord and Our lady; it seemed to me to that it was Our Lady of Sorrows (Dolors). Our Lord appeared to bless the world in the same manner as St. Joseph had done. This apparition also vanished, and I saw Our Lady once more, this time resembling Our Lady of Carmel." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We honor today Blessed Carlo Acutis (1991-2006), a Catholic Italian teenager who passed away on October 12, 2006, in Assisi, at the age of 15, due to an untreatable leukemia. Pope Francis called him a model of holiness in a digital age. The Holy Father has approved this year's plans to canonize Carlo. Carlo Acutis was a gamer and computer programmer who loved soccer and the Eucharist. Carlo’s life teaches today's young people how to properly use and enjoy technology, the internet, and social media. Carlo’s motto was "To always be close to Jesus; that’s my life plan." From a young age, Carlo had a special love for God, even though Carlo’s parents weren’t very devout. However, Carlo's unique and unexplained devotion led to her mother’s profound conversion. He also convinced others to receive Communion daily. A kid with a gift for empathy, he was very devotional to Mary and loved to pray the rosary. He loved the Eucharist and was fascinated by Eucharistic miracles. Carlo was concerned by people growing distant from the Church and the sacraments and desperately wanted to bring them back. He told people, "The more often we receive the Eucharist, the more we will become like Jesus so that on this earth we will have a foretaste of heaven." He offered up his suffering for others coping with illness and said, “I offer all the suffering I will have to suffer for the Lord, for the Pope, and the Church.” He was buried in Assisi at his request because of his love for St. Francis. His tomb has been opened, and his intact body lies in repose in a glass tomb. He is displayed in jeans and Nikes, the casual clothes he preferred in life. Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi said, "Carlo is a boy of our time. He is a boy of the internet age and a model of holiness of the digital age, as Pope Francis presented him in his letter to young people around the world." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Blessed Carlo Acutis, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 11, is the Memorial Day of St. John XXIII, pope, for five years until his earthly death in 1963. He was called “the good Pope” and was known for convening the Second Vatican Council. Sustained by a profound spirit of prayer, John XXIII was seen as a reflection of God's goodness. Today is also the day of the Divine Maternity of Mary, or the Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a feast instituted by Pius XI in 1931. The faithful emphasize Mary’s divine maternity and her motherhood of all Christ’s Mystical Body members. The Pope himself singled out Mary as the foremost model for the dignity and sanctity of chaste married life and the religious education of youth. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John XXIII, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Prayer is our strength. Our conversation and communion with God keep us alive. And we must ask persistently. Christ Jesus is encouraging us to pray, as we read today in a passage of the Gospel of Luke (Lk 11:5-13): "I tell you, ask and you will receive;seek and you will find;knock and the door will be opened to you.For everyone who asks, receives;and the one who seeks, finds;and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.What father  among you would hand his son a snakewhen he asks for a fish?Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg?If you then, who are wicked,know how to give good gifts to your children,how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spiritto those who ask him?." Our Father in Heaven gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Recently, we read in the Gospel of Mark (9:38-43, 45, 47-48) about our obligation not to cause scandal by one’s sinful deeds, which others may imitate. Scandal can be caused by action and word—that is, by teaching or propagating wrong doctrine or by giving sinful advice. An example today is in parents — whose duty is to bring up their children in the faith — when they fail to live truly Christian lives. They might be held accountable not only for their sins but for the sins of their children and perhaps their children’s children for generations to come. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In our society, anxiety is dominant. The antidote is our holy religion. And the Rosary is the spiritual remedy for those suffering from anxiety. At that time, as we read today in the Gospel (LK 10:38-42), Jesus said to Martha, who, along with Mary and Lazarus, were beloved friends: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better partand it will not be taken from her.” Human concerns are similar across history. We are encouraged to trust in Christ Jesus and surrender to His will. “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34) Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 7, is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. The feast was instituted to honor Immaculate Mary for the Christian victory over the Turks at Lepanto on October 7, 1571. This victory, due to the recitation of the Rosary, saved Europe from being overrun by the forces of Islam. Pope St. Pius V and all Christians had prayed the Rosary for victory. He was a very holy Dominican who walked around Rome barefoot. He ate just to sustain himself and fasted frequently. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,God’s plan for marriage points to a lifelong unity of a man and a woman. Marriage is a mystery, sacrament, and vocation for mutual love and fulfillment of the husband and wife, the procreation of children, and their education. Jesus explained this way, as we read today in the Gospel (St. Mark, 10:2-16) ”From the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and motherand be joined to his wife,and the two shall become one flesh.So they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together,no human being must separate."  Divorce tries to break this life-long bond commitment and the law of the Creator, who determined what’s best for the human race. Sadly, the deep religious meaning of marriage has been, in recent years, dramatically compromised. Marriage is about serving God’s purposes; it's a sacred calling, as much as priesthood. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Faustina Kowalska, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 5, is the Memorial Day of the contemporary saint St. Faustina Kowalska, Virgin, the apostle of the Divine Mercy. Jesus appeared to Faustina as the King of Divine Mercy, choosing her to deliver the message of his merciful heart of love for all people, especially sinners. Our Lord asked her to have a picture painted of him as she saw him — clothed in white, with red and white rays of light streaming from his heart. The rays represent the blood and water that flowed from Jesus's side on the cross. Under the image are the words, "Jesus, I trust in you." Many people did not believe Faustina at first. The sisters in her convent thought that Jesus could not possibly have selected her for this great favor. After all, she was an uneducated peasant girl. Her superiors often refused to give her permission to carry out Jesus' requests. Church theologians, too, doubted her word. Jesus told Faustina that he loved her obedience and that his will would be done in the end. In 1934, an artist completed the painting of the Divine Mercy according to her instructions, and it soon became a focus for devotion. Faustina continued to record the appearances of Jesus in her diary under the title Divine Mercy in My Soul. St. Faustina came from Poland. Pope Saint John Paul II was also Polish and had a great devotion to the Divine Mercy. He made it a feast day on the second Sunday after Easter. [This is the Holy Father's April 30, 2000, Homily at the solemn Mass celebrated for the canonization of Sr. Mary Faustina Kowalska.] Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Faustina Kowalska, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET    

Friends of the Rosary,Today is the Memorial Day of St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226). He was the first person (recorded) to receive the stigmata (the five wounds of Christ) in 1224. St. Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy merchant in Assisi, Umbria, Italy. He was taken prisoner in the battle between the Assisians and Perugians, and after his release, he decided to abandon everything for Christ. He left all his possessions and embraced complete poverty, taking the Gospel as his rule of life. His father became highly displeased at his action and disinherited him. In 1220, Francis of Assisi founded a new order, the Friars Minor (Franciscans), which, in ten years, numbered five thousand brothers. In 1212, with St. Clare of Assisi, he founded the Order of Poor Ladies, now known as the Poor Clares. He also founded the Third Order of Penance (the Third Order), which included lay people. Out of humility, Francis never accepted the priesthood but remained a deacon. He loved God's creatures, including animals, and called them his brothers and sisters.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Francis of Assisi, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠October 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is celebrated on October 7. This month, we observe many important liturgical feasts. We already celebrated St. Thérèse of Lixieix and the Guardian Angels. And we have ahead, among others: St. Francis of Assisi (October 4),St. Faustina (October 5),St. John Henry Newman (October 9),St. Teresa of Jesus (October 15),Margaret Mary Alocoque (October 16),St. Luke (October 18),St. John Paul II (October 22), andSts. Simon and Jude (October 28). Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, October 2, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. Angels are messengers of God. These spirits, non-corporeal beings, are sent by the Father to be our protectors and our guides. Each person on earth has a guardian angel who watches over him and helps him attain salvation. This is a truth of our faith. Angelic guardianship begins at the moment of birth when the soul is infused at conception. His protection continues throughout our earthly pilgrimage by assisting us in work and study, helping us in temptation, and protecting us from physical danger. Beyond our life, our guardian angel accompanies our soul to purgatory or heaven and becomes our coheir in the heavenly kingdom. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “From our birth until our death, man is surrounded by the protection and intercession of angels, particularly our guardian angel: Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life (336).” Today’s feast appeared in Spain during the sixteenth century. Saints like Pope John XXIII, Josemaria Escriva, and Padre Pio had a great devotion to their guardian angel.As these saints, we love God’s angels and develop a greater devotion to our guardian angel. And by the way, the practice of assigning names to the Holy Angels should be discouraged, except in the cases of Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, whose names are contained in the Holy Scripture. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (1873-1897), popularly known as "the Little Flower" and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. She was a cloistered Carmelite Discalced nun who entered the Carmel of Lisieux at fifteen. She attained a high degree of holiness by carrying out her daily duties with perfect fidelity, having a childlike confidence in God's providence and merciful love. The Little Flower had a great love of the Church and a zeal for the conversion of souls. She prayed especially for priests and was always ready to be at the service of others. She died of consumption on September 30, 1897, at the age of 24, and was canonized in 1925. She has never ceased to fulfill her promise: "I will pass my heaven in doing good on earth." Her interior life is revealed in her autobiography, Story of a Soul. In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II declared her a Doctor of the Church. In his Apostolic Exhortation On Christian Joy (Gaudete in Domino), Paul VI spoke of St. Thérèse in 1975. "In more recent times, St. Thérèse of Lisieux shows us the courageous way of abandonment into the hands of God to whom she entrusts her littleness. And yet it is not that she has no experience of the feeling of God's absence, a feeling which our century is harshly experiencing. This is the moment of perfect joy for the poor, weak little thing. What happiness for it to remain there nevertheless, and to gaze at the invisible light that hides from its faith." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • October 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Yesterday, we read these words from Lord Jesus (Mark 9:38–43, 45, 47–48): “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.It is better for you to enter into life maimedthan with two hands to go into Gehenna,into the unquenchable fire.And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off.It is better for you to enter into life crippledthan with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna.And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.Better for you to enter into the kingdom of God with one eyethan with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna,where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched." Let’s read them from a spiritual perspective. Humans are created to seek after and look for God. We are meant to walk on the path of Christ. Sadly, we spend much time looking in all the wrong places. We pursue godless things with our hands, walk into lifeless places with our feet, and look for secular solutions with our eyes. Therefore, we must resist our evil inclinations and not lead others to lead us astray.The eternal life is worth any sacrifice. However, the road we have to travel in life is very demanding.As our Lord said: "Enter by the narrow gate for the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. But the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."(Mt. 7: 13). Our soul is meant for union with God! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 29, is the feast of the Archangels St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. This feast, superseded by the Sunday Liturgy, is called "Michaelmas" in many countries. The three Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, are the only angels named in Sacred Scripture, and all three have important roles in the history of salvation. Michael (Who is like God?) was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. Gabriel (Strength of God) announced to Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most frequent prayers. Raphael (Medicine of God) was the archangel who cared for Tobias on his journey. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains, "The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith.  The faithful join with the angels to adore the Trinitarian God. Angels are pure, created spirits, heavenly beings of a higher order than humans. The name angel means servant or messenger of God.  Angels have intellect and will and are immortal.  They have no bodies. They are distinct from saints, which men can become. They are a vast multitude, but each is a person. Archangels are one of the nine choirs of angels listed in the Bible. In ascending order, the choirs or classes are 1) Angels, 2) Archangels, 3) Principalities, 4) Powers, 5) Virtues, 6) Dominations, 7) Thrones, 8) Cherubim, and 9) Seraphim.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, God never tires of forgiving us, no matter what we've done. As a loving father, He always responds to us. We must see a loving hand in everything around us and consider love more than an emotive feeling. Today, many people don't feel loved; worse, they fear they're unloveable. They are missing the point of God's nature, pure and unconditional love. The Divinity only wants the very best for us. He especially loves the most sinners since they are in the most pain, as they've distanced themselves more from the source of life.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 27, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of the French priest St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), who founded the Congregation of the Priests of the Mission or Lazarists (now known as Vincentians) to preach especially to ignorant peasants of that time and to establish seminaries.St. Vincent de Paul was a great apostle of charity, and brought a great revival of the priesthood in the 17th century. As a young priest, he was captured by Moorish pirates who carried him to Africa. He was sold into slavery, but freed in 1607 when he converted his owner. To help poor girls, invalids, the insane, sick, and unemployed, he and St. Louise de Marillac founded the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity, now better known as the Sisters of St. Vincent. St. Vincent worked tirelessly to help those in need: the impoverished, the sick, the enslaved, the abandoned, the ignored. His motto was "God sees you." "Let us love God; but at the price of our hands and sweat of our face." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Vincent de Paul, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we read the famous statement at the beginning of the Book of Ecclesiastes (ECCL 1:2-11) in the Old Testament: “All things at vanity.” “Vanity of vanities!  All things are vanity! What profit has man from all the laborwhich he toils at under the sun?One generation passes and another comes,but the world forever stays.The sun rises and the sun goes down;then it presses on to the place where it rises.” On Earth, the things we do will be forgotten, and the things we build will eventually be turned to dust. No matter what we do, accumulate, or build, it will disappear when we go. Seeing life through distinctively human eyes is pointless. But recognizing God’s rule and reign in the world is worth it. In Christianity, we learn that the key is to cultivate treasures in Heaven. After all, vanity is an example of pride, one of the seven deadly sins. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (13:13), the thirteenth Apostle speaks about the Way of Love as the greatest spiritual gift."Faith, hope, and love remain these three, but the greatest of these is love." St. Paul explains: "If I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated. It is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. If there are prophecies, they will be brought to nothing; if tongues, they will cease; if knowledge, it will be brought to nothing."   Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 24, is the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, a national holiday in Peru. The Catholic Church also celebrates Our Lady of Walsingham (Memorial, England) and Our Lady of Ransom (Hist). Devotion to the Virgin of Mercy dates back to the founding of Lima. The Mercederian friars, who came to Peru with the conquerors, brought the devotion to the Virgin of Mercy, a Marian title of the thirteenth century, and they built their primitive convent chapel in 1535. The Mercederians evangelized the region and participated in the city's development, building beautiful churches that have been preserved as a valuable cultural and religious patrimony. In 1218, St. Peter Nolasco and James I, King of Aragon and Catalonia, experienced separately a vision of the Most Holy Virgin, who asked them to form a religious order dedicated to rescuing the many Christian captives held by the Muslims. This Order of Our Lady of Mercy was approved as a military order in 1235 by Pope Gregory IX. It liberated thousands of Christian prisoners. Later, it became dedicated to teaching and social work. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Padre Pio, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), or Padre Pio, a contemporary saint with the gift of the stigmata who bore the wounds of our Lord. Padre Pio, known for his suffering, humility, and miracles, received the stigmata while praying before a cross on September 20, 1918. He is the first priest to be so blessed. For fifty years at the monastery of San Giovanni Rotundo, the Italian Capuchin friar was a much sought-after spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor whose life was devoted to the Eucharist and prayer. Yet despite such notoriety, he often said, “I only want to be a poor friar who prays.” Padre Pio could read the souls and consciences of those who confessed with him. He could also bi-locate, levitate, and heal by touch. In 1956, he founded the House for the Relief of Suffering, a hospital that serves 60,000 a year. Today, there are over 400,000 members worldwide in prayer groups that Padre Pio began in the 1920s. He was a man of prayer and suffering. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Padre Pio, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today Sunday's reading (Mk 9:30-37), we see Christ in Galilee telling to the Twelve apostles about the mystery of the Cross and the Resurrection: "The Son of Man is to be handed over to menand they will kill him,and three days after his death the Son of Man will rise." They did not understand and were afraid to question him. Moreover, they expected that Christ, who was to them the promised Messiah, would establish a worldwide messianic kingdom for the people of God and overcome all enemies. Still worldly-minded, the Apostles could not understand the spiritual kingdom that Christ would establish. They needed Christ's death and resurrection to make them His faithful followers and loyal disciples. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Matthew, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. When Jesus summoned him, Matthew was a publican, a tax collector for the Romans, a hateful profession, and considered the typical sinner by the Pharisees. One day, while seated at his table of books and money, Jesus looked at Matthew and said two words: "Follow me." Matthew rose and left his pieces of silver to follow Christ. His original name, "Levi," in Hebrew, signifies "Adhesion," while his new name in Christ, Matthew, means "Gift of God.His Gospel was written to convince the Jews that their anticipated Messiah had come in the person of Jesus. Today is also Ember Saturday of the Autumn or September Embertide. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Matthew, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Accompanying Jesus and the Twelve Disciples were women like Mary Magdalene, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others. In this journey, these women provided for Jesus and the disciples out of their resources and were helping to proclaim the Kingdom of God, as we read today in the Gospel (Luke 8:1–3). Jesus, breaking the social conventions of that time, invited women to participate fully in the life of discipleship. Great women have followed Jesus over the centuries. Across history, we find role models like St. Monica, Clare of Assisi, Terese of Avila, Thérèse of Lisieux, Edith Stein, Mother Teresa of Kolkata, Faustina Kowalska, and many others. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today, in the Gospel (Lk 7:36-50), we hear the story of the Pharisee Simon, who invited Jesus to dine with him but didn’t give water for his feet. At the same house, a sinful woman showed great love by anointing Jesus with ointment. She was filled with love for Christ, self-offering, and full gratitude, in contrast to the poor hospitality shown by the Pharisee man. Jesus said, “So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence, she has shown great love.” In this passage, Jesus showed that love is a prerequisite for divine forgiveness. It is not that one’s moral life must be upright to win divine favor. It’s a life of love! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! • ⁠September 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The Pharisees criticized Jesus' eating habits and dining with sinners. In the Jewish society of that time, a righteous person would never associate with the unrighteous for fear of becoming unclean. As we read today in the Gospel (Luke 7:31-35), Christ Jesus said: "For John the Baptist came neither eating food nor drinking wine,and you said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’The Son of Man came eating and drinking and you said,‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard,a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’But wisdom is vindicated by all her children." Jesus scandalized everyone by breaking down these man-made barriers because God loves sinners and associates with them. He is the Incarnation of God who aggressively seeks out the lost. He comes running after us and never gives up. "The more we run, the more he runs after; the more we hide, the more he looks; the more we resist, the more he persists," Bishop Barron wrote. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As Christ Jesus was entering a city called Nain, near Nazareth, a large crowd was accompanied in a burial procession by a man who had died. His mother was a widow who had only this son. This death was a disaster for a widow since it eliminated any income for making a living. Jesus was moved with pity — as Luke tells us (Lk 7:11-1) in today's reading — and said to her: "Do not weep." Then, he touched the coffin and said, "Young man, I tell you, arise!" The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. The crowd recognized that Jesus was a prophet of God. This passage anticipates Christ’s Resurrection. Jesus is the God of the living who hates the ways of death, and his sacred heart is moved with pity. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, in the Gospel (Lk 7:1-10), Luke tells us about the faith of the Roman centurion, whose slave was cured of his illness. Jesus was amazed at him and said to the crowd following him: "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." The centurion said the words we recite in Mass before communion: "I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof." ("Therefore, I did not consider myself worthy to come to you;but say the word and let my servant be healed.") As Bishop Barron explains the meaning of faith: "Your life is not about you. You’re not in control. This is not your project. Rather, you are part of God’s great design." "When we operate out of this transformed vision, amazing things can happen, for we have surrendered to “him who can accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine." "Faith is an attitude of trust in the presence of God. Faith is openness to what God will reveal, do, and invite. It should be obvious that, in dealing with the infinite, all-powerful person who is God, we are never in control." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 15, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. This feast, which dates back to the 12th century, focuses on Mary's intense suffering during the passion and death of Christ. The Memorial Day is dedicated to the spiritual martyrdom of Mary, Mother of God, and her compassion with the sufferings of her Divine Son. In her suffering as co-redeemer, Mary reminds us of the evil of sin and shows us the way of true repentance. The feast was introduced by the Servites to intensify devotion to Our Lady's Sorrows. It has its roots in Sacred Scripture and Christian piety, which always associates the Blessed Mother with her suffering Son. In the 17th century, the feast was celebrated as the “Seven Sorrows of Mary,” which referred to the seven swords that pierced Mary's heart. These are the seven sorrows of Mary: The prophecy of Simeon, (Luke 2:25-35) The flight into Egypt, (Matthew 2:13-15) Loss of the Child Jesus for three days, (Luke 2:41-50)  Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary, (Luke 23:27-31; John 19:17) Crucifixion and Death of Jesus, (John 19:25-30) The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (deposition from the Cross), (Psalm 130; Luke 23:50-54; John 19:31-37) The burial of Jesus, (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47) Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 14, is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross feast day, also called the Triumph of the Cross or Holy Cross Day. The Catholic Church celebrates the discovery of the True Cross on Mount Calvary by St. Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, in 320. The Cross is the instrument of our redemption and the glorious sign of victory. We take up the Cross and follow Christ, identifying with Him and becoming co-redeemers. Before and after prayer, we make the Sign of the Cross to give ourselves—mind, soul, heart, body, will, and thoughts—to God and signify that we belong to Christ. Our strength and protection are the Sign of the Cross during trials and temptations. On this day, we reflect upon the salvific death on the Cross and the Resurrection of Christ Jesus when death was defeated and the doors to Heaven opened. The entrance antiphon for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is: "We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life, and our resurrection: through him, we are saved and made free." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York   • ⁠September 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, On September 13, 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared in Fatima for the fifth time. Over 30,000 people gathered in Cova da Iria, Portugal. “The crowd prays all the time… Suddenly, cries of surprise and joy are heard. Thousands of arms are raised towards a point in the sky… I raise my eyes, and to my surprise, I see clearly and distinctly a globe of light advancing from east to west, gliding slowly and majestically through the air. I was convinced it was the Blessed Virgin,” wrote Sor Lucia, one of the three shepherds. She asked to the Blessed Mother: – “What do you want of me?”You must pray! Continue the Rosary, my children. Say it every day that the war may end. In October, Our Lord will come, as will Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Saint Joseph will appear with the Child Jesus to bless the world. God is pleased with your sacrifices, but He does not want you to wear the cords to bed. Keep them on during the day. – “I have the petitions of many for your help. Will you assist a little girl who is deaf and dumb?” She will improve within the year.– “And what conversions have some asked to bring about? The cures of the sick ones?” Some I will cure, and some I will not. In October I will perform a miracle so that all may believe.With these last words to the three visionaries, Our Lady rose and disappeared into the heavens. Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 12, four days after the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Mother, we honor The Most Holy Name of Mary. The feast day encourages us to pray for her intercession to deepen our love of Christ. When we call Mary Our Lady and pronounce her name, we affirm her power, implore her aid, and place ourselves under her protection.The holy name of Mary bears such power because of the unique bond between Mother and Son. Benedict XVI wrote, “If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination.” The feast originated in Spain and was approved by the Holy See in 1513. Innocent XI extended its observance to the Church in thanksgiving to our Lady for the September 12, 1683 victory over the Turks besieging Vienna and threatening the West. St. Louis de Montfort wrote, “The salvation of each individual is bound up with the Hail Mary.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we pray and remember those lost on September 11, 2001, and support the families affected, focusing on hope and healing in the aftermath of tragedy. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Like the seed buried in the ground, you have produced the harvest of eternal life for us; make us always dead to sin and alive to God. We invoke the Holy Spirit to strengthen us and comfort those who mourn. May the Lord our God bless us and memorialize those who expired to preserve liberty and freedom in our nation and the world. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today's main reading in The New Testament (Lk 6:12-19) presents how Christ Jesus spent the night in prayer before choosing his Twelve apostles. "Jesus departed to the mountain to pray,and he spent the night in prayer to God.When day came, he called his disciples to himself,and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also named Apostles:Simon, whom he named Peter, and his brother Andrew,James, John, Philip, Bartholomew,Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus,Simon who was called a Zealot,and Judas the son of James,and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor." That's God's approach before taking a huge decision. The first Sorrowful Mystery is the mystery of prayer. We raise our minds and hearts to the Father, adoring Him, giving thanks, confessing our sins, and, yes, petitioning. The Almighty is delighted with our petitions. "The Lord takes delight in his people," states the Palm today. He calls us by our names and certainly knows about our needs. But we have to ask. Because what we ask, and it's good for our soul, will be granted... at the right time. He is the King of Kings and the One who powers our life. As we read today, "Everyone in the crowd sought to touch himbecause power came forth from him and healed them all." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Yesterday, we celebrated Mary's birthday. The Blessed Virgin assists us from heaven with her prayers and motherly care to bring us to God. It's Mary's maternal mediation. Christ Jesus is the mediator who, after the Fall, stands between God and fallen humanity to bring us back into communion with God. But the Son of God doesn't keep his role as mediator to himself. He wants Mary to share in his mediation. According to Vatican II in Lumen Gentium, Mary's uniquely important role is captured by "maternal mediation." "The Blessed Virgin was on this earth the virgin Mother of the Redeemer, and above all others and in a singular way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. She conceived, brought forth, and nourished Christ." "In this singular way, she cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope, and burning charity in the work of our Savior in giving back supernatural life to souls." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, nine months after the Immaculate Conception, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We rejoice in her birthday. In Mary, all human nature is exalted. This is one of the three birthdays in the Church Calendar—the Birth of Jesus (December 25), the Birth of John the Baptist (June 24), and the Birthday of Mary. Mary was born to be the mother of the Savior of the World, the spiritual mother of all men, and the holiest of God's creatures. The Holy Virgin was conceived and born immaculate and full of grace. Through her, Queen of heaven and earth, all grace is given to men. Saint Augustine described the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary as an event of cosmic and historic significance and an appropriate prelude to the birth of Jesus Christ. "She is the flower of the field from whom bloomed the precious lily of the valley," he said. The fourth-century bishop affirmed that "through her birth, the nature inherited from our first parents is changed." The Blessed Virgin occupies a unique place in the history of salvation, and she has the highest mission ever commended to any creature. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Yesterday, we read another passage in the New Testament (Luke 5:33–39) showing the hypocrisy of scribes and Pharisees. They asked Jesus why he didn’t encourage fasting among his followers. The Lord answered them, "Can you make the wedding guests fastwhile the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, and when the bridegroom is taken away from them, then they will fast in those days." Christ Jesus is the bridegroom and the Church is the bride. He is the marriage of divinity and humanity, the wedding of heaven and earth, In him, we discover the most intimate union is achieved between God and the world. As Bishop Barron wrote, "Could you imagine people fasting at a wedding banquet? Could you imagine going into an elegant room with your fellow guests and being served bread and water? It would be ridiculous! The mark of the Christian dispensation is joy. Exuberance. Delight. God and the world have come together. What could be better news?" Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Mother Teresa’s spiritual rapid-fire weapon was her “Flying Novena,” according to Monsignor Leo Maasburg, her friend and adviser, who wrote “Mother Teresa of Calcutta: A Personal Portrait.” She said this novena all the time. It consisted of 10 Memorares — not nine, as you might expect from the word ‘novena.’ St. Teresa of Calcutta’s founded Missionaries of Charity continue reciting this prayer. Here are the words of the centuries-old Memorare, that we pray at the Rosary Network every day: “Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do we come; before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful? O Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.” The Memorare is a confident pleading for heavenly assistance, as the apostles did for nine days in the upper room “with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the women” (Acts 1:14) while waiting for the promised help from the Holy Spirit.” Mother Teresa taught: “Get into that habit of calling on her [Mary]. She interceded — at the wedding feast, there was no wine. … She was so sure that he will do what she asks him. … She is mediatrix of all graces. … She is always there with us.” The Memorare prayer effectively expresses Mother Teresa’s trust in the power of Mary’s intercession as the mediatrix of all graces. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Teresa of Calcutta, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, September 5th, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta (Kolkata), affectionally known as Mother Teresa, a universal symbol of God's merciful, preferential love for the poor and forgotten and a living witness to the thirsting love of God. Nun, missionary, and teacher in Calcutta, India, St. Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997), left a testament to unshakable faith, invincible hope, and extraordinary charity. She was a soul filled with the light of Christ, on fire with love for Him. “By blood, I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus.” She received the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971, the Indian Padmashri Award in 1962, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She received those prizes “for the glory of God and in the name of the poor.” Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a saint of heroic virtues and miracles, was entrusted with proclaiming God’s thirsting love for humanity, especially for the poorest poor. “God still loves the world, and He sends you and me to be His love and compassion for the poor.” Jesus revealed to her His heart's desire for “victims of love” who would “radiate His love on souls.” “Come be My light,” He begged her. I cannot go alone.” He asked Mother Teresa to establish a religious community, the Missionaries of Charity, dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor. Today, the Congregation works in 30 countries. She started each day in communion with Jesus in the Eucharist and then went out, rosary in her hand, to find and serve Him in “the unwanted, the unloved, the uncared for.” After her death, another heroic side of Mother Teresa was revealed: her inner experience of darkness. Hidden from all eyes was her interior life marked by an experience of a deep, painful feeling of being separated from God, even rejected by Him. She called it the "painful night" of her soul, which began when she started working for the poor and continued until the end of her life. Through the darkness, she mystically participated in Jesus's thirst, His painful and burning longing for love, and shared in the poor's interior desolation. Mother Teresa expired on September 5, 1997, and was beatified only six years later, on October 19, 2003. She was a fierce defender of the unborn, saying: "If you hear of some woman who does not want to keep her child and wants to have an abortion, try to persuade her to bring him to me. I will love that child, seeing the sign of God's love in him." Also, Mother Teresa once said, "A sacrifice to be real must cost, must hurt, must empty ourselves. The fruit of silence is prayer, the fruit of prayer is faith, the fruit of faith is love, the fruit of love is service, the fruit of service is peace." She also said, "Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things if you believe much more in His love than in your own weakness."  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Teresa of Calcutta, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus came to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom of God, as we read today in The New Testament (Lk 4:38 – 4). “Because for this purpose, I have been sent.” The crowds looked for the Son of God, who had withdrawn to a deserted place. They recognized the miraculous growth that had taken place in their midst through healing, cures, and exorcism. Today, like at that time in Galilee, God causes the growth. Every human has been created by God and for God. God never ceases to draw man to himself, as the Catechism states. “Only in God we find the truth and happiness we never stop searching for.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's Gospel reading (Lk 4:31-37), we see Jesus' authority and power to cast out unclean spirits to the crowd's amazement. The Lord finds in the synagogue of Capernaum, in Galilee, "a man with the spirit of an unclean demon, who cried in a loud voice.": "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?Have you come to destroy us?I know who you are–the Holy One of God!"Jesus rebuked him and said, "Be quiet! Come out of him!"Then the demon threw the man down in front of themand came out of him without doing him any harm." Jesus Christ is sovereign over demons. Across his public ministry, the Lord met with people possessed by demons, spiritual beings at enmity with God and having a certain power over man. They are unclean spirits, fallen angels, and angels of the devil.  And they are the principalities and powers against who we must wrestle. However, on a number of occasions, we distinguish maladies like epilepsy, mental illnesses, and even lunacy from demon possession. In the case of demons, they know a lot and even acknowledge him to be the very Son of God. But they don’t follow Christ. They are a solemn reminder that it is possible to acknowledge Christ with your lips and not to recognize him with your heart.  It is possible to profess Christ without possessing Him in your heart.  It is possible to claim to be a follower of Christ and yet not be a follower of Christ. It is not knowledge but love that distinguishes saints and faithful from devils. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today's passage of the New Testament (LK 4:16-30) features Christ Jesus in Nazareth, where he had grown up, in the synagogue on the sabbath day, unrolling the scroll of the prophet Isaiah and revealing this Divine origin: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto bring glad tidings to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captivesand recovery of sight to the blind,to let the oppressed go free,and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord." And He said to the attendants, "Today, this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing."They were amazed at Christ's gracious words, but they rebuked Him. Moreover, they were all filled with fury and tried to throw Him off the hill. "Amen, I say to you, no prophet is accepted in his native place." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The Scribes and Pharisees—the religious leaders of the Jews—prided themselves on their strict observance of the Mosaic Law and human traditions. They performed many acts of virtue, developing a proud superiority complex and keeping themselves apart from ordinary people. Christ's mercy, kindness, and understanding for sinners made them oppose the Son of God. During his public life, he forgave the adultress, ate with sinners, and made a tax collector one of the apostles. He promised forgiveness to all who would repent of their past misdeeds. He objected to the Pharisees their lack of merciful love. To the Pharisees, all the lowly and uneducated in the law were sinners, while they had the worst sin of all — the original sin of mankind, the sin of pride. In today's encounter with the Pharisees, as we read in the Gospel of Mark (Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23), Jesus calls them hypocrites: "These people honor me with their lips,but their hearts are far from me;in vain do they worship me,teaching as doctrines and human precepts.You disregard God's commandment but cling to human tradition." Then, Jesus summoned the crowd again and said to them,"Hear me, all of you, and understand.Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person;but the things that come out from within are what defile. "From within people, from their hearts,come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder,adultery, greed, malice, deceit,licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly.All these evils come from within and they defile." Christ told the crowds that what matters is the heart before God. Eating with unwashed hands or using unwashed vessels for drinking does not defile a man. It is from our innermost self that defilement appears. Every severe sin against God and neighbor has its beginning within a man. Finally, full of pride, the Scribes and Pharisees nailed Christ to the cross. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠September 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We hear the "Parable of the Talents" in Matthew 25:14–30 today. It tells of a master who was leaving his house to travel and, before leaving, entrusted his property to his servants. According to each man's abilities, one servant received five talents, the second two, and the third only one. The first man trades with the five talents. The second does the same, and both receive a rich return on their investment. The third man cautiously buries his talent. When the owner returns, he praises the first two servants and gives them more significant responsibilities, but to the third man, the talent is taken away from him and given to the one with ten.Talents are everything that we’ve received from God—life, breath, being, powers. Because they come from God, they are meant to become gifts. They wither away if you cling to them like the third servant. As Jesus said, "For to everyone who has,more will be given and he will grow rich;but from the one who has not,even what he has will be taken away." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 31, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today's Gospel (Mt 25:1-13) features the parable of the Kingdom of Heaven and the ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were foolish, and five were wise. Through the parable, Christ Jesus invites us to "stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." At that time, following the Jewish customs, the bridesmaids would wait for the groom and, upon his appearance, accompany him. This is the Christian community of believers waiting for Christ the groom to arrive. During this long waiting period, we must be wise and pray, live a sacramental life, be people of love, and educate ourselves in the faith. If we neglect these requirements, we won't be admitted to the glory of Heaven. "The divine life, so cultivated, cannot simply be shared with another at the last minute. A saint can’t simply infuse his life into another; it just doesn’t work that way," explains Bishop Barron. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 29, is the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist, the greatest of the Old Testament prophets. On June 24, we celebrated the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and today, we honor the anniversary of his martyrdom. Besides Our Lord and Our Lady, St. John the Baptist is the only one whose birth and death are thus celebrated. Since the fourth century, the Church has commemorated Christ's precursor's martyrdom. The saint's venerable head is venerated at various places. Today's Gospel relates the circumstances of his execution. When John rebuked King Herod for his unlawful union with Herodias, his brother’s wife, Herod imprisoned John. Herodias took advantage of an unexpected opportunity to obtain the saint's beheading through her daughter Salome. St. John the Baptist was a cousin of Jesus. His mission was to preach repentance to Israel in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. He also preached the freedom of heavenly peace. By his suffering, John the Baptist showed that Christ also would suffer. The apostle Paul rightly explained: "You have been granted the privilege not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for his sake." He told us why it is Christ's gift that his chosen ones should suffer for him: "The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed in us." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John the Baptist, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 28, we honor St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (354-430). Born in 354 in Thagaste (now Souk-Ahras in modern-day Algeria), St. Augustine became one of the most significant and influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church. As a result of his mother's incessant prayer and tears, he converted from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions, to one of the leading saints and theologians of the Catholic Church. He received baptism, and soon after, his mother, Saint Monica, died with the knowledge that all she had hoped for in this world had been fulfilled. Returning to Tagaste, he distributed his goods to the poor and was ordained a priest. At the age of 41, against his will, he was made bishop of Hippo, becoming a great luminary of the African Church, one of the four great founders of religious orders, and a Doctor of the universal Church. There, he spent a lot of time refuting the writings of heretics. His autobiographical Confessions is a fascinating philosophical, theological, mystical, poetic, and literary work. He also wrote The City of God against the pagans. Augustine died at 76 on August 28, 430, as Hippo was under siege by the Vandals. His legacy continues to shape the face of the Church to this day deeply. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Augustine, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Monica (333-387), the mother of St. Augustine — whose feast is tomorrow. Through prayer and tears, St. Monica quietly gave the great Augustine to the Church. Born in Tagaste, northern Africa, Monica was given in marriage to a pagan named Patricius, a man of loose morals with a very irascible nature. It was in this school of suffering that Monica learned patience. Evil-minded servants prejudiced her mother-in-law against her, but Monica mastered the situation with kindness and sympathy. Monica persevered and prayed to convert her husband, who was baptized a year before his death. The Confessions of St. Augustine provide specific biographical details. When Augustine joined the Manichean sect and went astray in faith and morals, Monica's tears and prayers for her son were incessant. She followed him to Milan, where Augustine went to teach, and there continued to storm heaven with her prayers for her son. Finally, the moment came, and her tears of sorrow changed to tears of joy. She had the joy of witnessing St. Ambrose baptize Augustine in 387. Her lifework was completed. She died in Ostia, near Rome, in her fifty-sixth year. The description of her death is one of the most beautiful passages in her son's famous Confessions. Also, today is the feast of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin Mary or the Franciscan Crown. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Monica, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa, also known as the Black Madonna. The icon in Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland, is traditionally believed to have been painted by St. Luke the Evangelist on a cypress wood panel from a table used by the Holy Family in Nazareth. St. Helen, the mother of Emperor Constantine and collector of Christian relics in the Holy Land, discovered the icon. The icon was then enshrined in the imperial city of Constantinople, where it remained for the next 500 years. In the 14th century, it was brought to Poland and is still enshrined in Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland. The image of Our Lady of Częstochowa is associated with several historical miraculous events, as well as spontaneous healings occurring to those who made a pilgrimage to the portrait. After the liberation of Poland from Nazi occupation, 1.5 million people gathered at Jasna Góra in 1945 to rededicate the nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Pope John Paul II visited the image of Our Lady of Częstochowa four times during his pontificate. Our Lady’s intercession is credited with the liberation of Poland from Communist rule. It is known as the “Black Madonna” because of the soot residue that discolors the painting. The soot results from centuries of votive lights and candles burning before the painting. Today, the Shrine of Our Lady of Częstochowa attracts millions who love and honor Our Lady’s intercession. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Częstochowa, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, At that time in Galilee, many of the disciples returned to their former way of life, and no longstanding accompanied him when they heard about the divinity of Christ reflected in the invitation to eat his body and drink his blood — the doctrine of the Blessed Eucharist, well-known today. The passage—included in the Gospel of John that we read today (John 6:60-69)—continues: "Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?"Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go?You have the words of eternal life.We have come to believeand are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." Today, many people reject the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and even many lukewarm Catholics wrongly believe the Holy Communion is symbolic and not fit for our earthly journey. Two thousand years ago, the "disciples" who murmured saw nothing but a man in Christ. They refused to open their minds, and their minds were earth-bound. Faith is a gift of the Father, and He offers graciously despite many refusing to accept it. Christ left us himself in the Eucharist as a sacrifice and a sacrament for our spiritual nourishment. It was an act of divine power and, as such, beyond full human comprehension. He gave the Communion to his Apostles and their successors the power to repeat this act of divine love when he said: "Do this in memory of me" during Mass. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 24, we celebrate the feast of St. Bartholomew, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ. St. Bartholomew, also known as Nathaniel, was a doctor in Jewish law and a dear friend of St. Philip the Apostle. Because Bartholomew was a man "in whom there was no guile," his mind was open to the truth. He went willingly with Philip to see Christ and recognized the Savior immediately as the Son of God. Following the Ascension and after receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost, Bartholomew evangelized Asia Minor, northwestern India, and Greater Armenia. He was martyred there. While still alive, his skin was torn from his body. Today is also the day of Our Lady Health of the Sick, celebrated on the Saturday before the last Sunday of August. This is one of the titles in the Litany to Our Lady of Loretto. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Bartholomew, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 23, we celebrate the memorial of St. Rose of Lima (1586-1617), Virgin, the first canonized saint of the New World. She consecrated her life to God very young, vowing her innocence to the Divinity. She practiced intense prayer and penance daily, living a heroic life of virtue and penance. Inspired by St. Catherine of Siena’s example, Rose became a Dominican lay tertiary and devoted herself to works of active charity while living a life of extreme austerity. St. Rose of Lima suffered repeated attacks from the devil, painful bodily ailments, and from her family, scoldings and calumnies. She died at 31, praying, “Lord, increase my sufferings, and with them increase your love in my heart.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Rose of Lima, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • August 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the faithful celebrate the Memorial of the Queenship of Mary. On her Assumption to Heaven, our Blessed Mother was solemnly reunited with her Son, and Our Lord Jesus has crowned Our Lady as Queen of Heaven and Earth. The Church celebrates Mary’s, Mother of God’s, queenship as a share in Jesus’s kingship. This title of Queen is applied to the Mother of God since she was so closely associated with the redemptive work of her Son and is the Mediatrix of all graces. This Feast was established by Pope Pius XII in 1954. However, Mary’s Queenship is not only based on Sacred Tradition but anciently rooted in the Scripture. The Archangel Gabriel, at the Annunciation, proclaimed that Mary would “bear a son, Jesus,” who would be given “the throne of David, his father” and “of his kingdom there will be no end” (Luke 1:31-33). Saint Elizabeth, at the Visitation, ardently addressed Mary as “the mother of my Lord” (Luke 1:43). Both narratives point to how the mother of the King is herself a Queen. This Feast reminds us to venerate Mary with devotion and love and to enthrone the Queen of Heaven and Earth in our hearts and homes. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Pius X, Pope (1835-1914). He was a defender of the purity of Christian doctrine and worked for the restoration of the Church's worship. Today is also the anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Knock in Ireland. On August 21, 1879, Our Lady appeared with St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist in Knock in County Mayo. 15 people witnessed her. To the left of St. John, dressed as a mitered bishop, stood a simple altar with a young lamb before a cross. Angels encircled this area. The figures, all robed in white, were raised a couple of feet above. In the vision, which lasted about two hours, Mary stood in the middle, clothed in white garments. She wore a brilliant crown and a golden rose over her forehead, and her hands were raised as if in prayer. The silent apparition spoke louder than words with an eloquent message uniting earth and heaven. All knew it was Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Queen of Angels. People not at the apparition site reported seeing a bright light illuminate the area around the church. Many of the sick were healed upon visiting the church at Knock. A golden rose is often the symbol of this Marian apparition. Pope St. John Paul II presented a golden rose to the Shrine on his visit on September 30, 1979. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus reveals to us that anyone following him will receive a hundred times more in this life and eternal life. As we read today, he said to his disciples (Mt 19:23-30): "Amen, I say to youthat you who have followed me, in the new age,when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory,will yourselves sit on twelve thrones,judging the twelve tribes of Israel.And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sistersor father or mother or children or landsfor the sake of my name will receive a hundred times more,and will inherit eternal life.But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first." Today, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), the French abbot who perfected the Cistercian monastic rule. It would become the model for 163 monasteries of the Cistercian reform. He was a theologian, poet, orator, writer, and one of the last Church Fathers. St. Bernard of Clairvaux was an apostle of the Crusades, miracle worker, reconciler of kings, the leader of peoples, and the counselor of popes. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus revealed to us (John 6:51–58), as we read yesterday in the New Testament, "My flesh is true food,and my blood is true drink.Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him." When we eat this flesh and drink his blood in the Eucharist, we unite with Him and become his image on Earth. Or, at least, that is or should be our goal. We are what we eat. The Eucharist touches our souls, and by receiving Him, we declare that we want to grow in holiness and become saints. The Holy Host immortalizes those faithful who consume it. Christifies us, and not in a metaphorical way. The Doctrine of the Real Presence is a universal truth critical for our survival. The recipient of the Communion sees — or should see — how his life should be transformed in body, mind, emotions, and spirit. He becomes ordered to the realm of God. Bishop Barron wrote yesterday, "The Christified person knows that his life is not finally about him but about God; the Eucharistized person understands that her treasure is to be found above and not below." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus said to the crowds (Jn 6:51-58): "I am the living bread that came down from heaven;whoever eats this bread will live forever;and the bread that I will giveis my flesh for the life of the world.""Amen, amen, I say to you,unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood,you do not have life within you.Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my bloodhas eternal life,and I will raise him on the last day." "For my flesh is true food,and my blood is true drink.Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my bloodremains in me, and I in him.Just as the living Father sent meand I have life because of the Father,so also the one who feeds on mewill have life because of me.This is the bread that came down from heaven.Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died,whoever eats this bread will live forever." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET   

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus invites us today (Mt 19:13-15) to adopt a childlike behavior. "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like children. Bishop Barron writes: "Children are like stars or flowers or animals, things that are what they are, unambiguously, uncomplicatedly. They are in accord with God’s deepest intentions for them." "Childlikeness has to do with that rootedness in what God wants us to be." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, in the reading of the New Testament (Mt 19:3-12), Christ Jesus explains the mystery of marriage. "From the beginning, the Creator made them male and female and said,For this reason a man shall leave his father and motherand be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh?So they are no longer two, but one flesh.Therefore, what God has joined together, man must not separate." "I say to you, whoever divorces his wife(unless the marriage is unlawful)and marries another commits adultery." "Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so;some, because they were made so by others;some, because they have renounced marriagefor the sake of the Kingdom of heaven.Whoever can accept this ought to accept it." Marriage is God's invention, and his idea was the union between a man and a woman. Marriage has so many enemies who seek to pervert and destroy it. Divorce is rampant, adultery is common, and "same-sex marriage" is now socially accepted. However, marriage is not an artificial construct of a particular culture. It pre-dates cultures, civilizations, political parties, and ideologies. Pope John Paul II, in his "Theology of the Body," saw an integral connection between the mystery of creation and the sacrament of marriage. Readings:• Gen 2:18-24• Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6• Heb 2:9-11• Mk 10:2-16 Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation for Catholics. In 1950, Pius XII proclaimed the Assumption of Mary a dogma of the Catholic Church in these words: "The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heaven." Pius Parsch, in The Church's Year of Grace, wrote:  “Now, toward the end of summer, when fruits are ripe in the gardens and fields, the Church celebrates the most glorious "harvest festival" in the Communion of Saints. Mary, the supremely blessed one among women, Mary, the most precious fruit that has ripened in the fields of God's kingdom, is today taken into the granary of heaven." The celebration of the Assumption is the oldest feast day of Our Lady. It was the "Memory of Mary." Its origin is traced to when Jerusalem was restored as a sacred city during the reign of the Roman Emperor Constantine (c. 285-337). On a hill near Mount Zion in Palestine was the "Place of Dormition," the spot of Mary's "falling asleep." The belief in the Assumption dates back to the apostles themselves. Mary expired in the presence of the disciples of Christ, and her tomb, when opened later, was found empty. The apostles concluded that the body was taken into heaven and transferred to the glory of eternity. The location of that empty tomb is today the Benedictine Abbey of the Dormition of Mary, a place of pilgrimage on the edge of Jerusalem. In the seventh century, the feast was celebrated in Rome as the "Falling Asleep" ("Dormitio") of the Mother of God. Today, this solemnity day looks to eternity. It is not just the commemoration of a historical event. It also gives us hope to follow Our Lady when our lives are over. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), a martyr and priest. Born in Zdunska Wola, Poland, as Raymond Kolbe, he consecrated himself to the Lord in the Franciscan Order. Filled with love for the Virgin, he founded the Militia of the Immaculata movement of Marian consecration. To better "win the world for the Immaculata," with his preaching and writing, undertook an intense apostolic mission in Europe and Asia. Imprisoned in Auschwitz during the Second World War, he offered himself in exchange for the father of a large family who was to be executed. He was given a lethal injection on August 14, 1941. Pope John Paul II canonized Maximilian as a "martyr of charity" in 1982, proclaiming him the "Patron Saint of Our Difficult Century. Maximilian, patron of the pro-life movement, was a ground-breaking theologian. He developed the Church's understanding of Mary as a "Mediatrix" of all the graces of the Trinity and as an "Advocate" for God's people. "For Jesus Christ, I am prepared to suffer more still," he said. Also, today, on the evening of August 14, the Vigil Mass for the Assumption is celebrated. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Maximiliam Kolbe, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, The Catholic faith is a divine gift that surpasses our understanding. Just take a look at loved ones who are not faithful. Consider how much pain they endure in their darkness. We, too, feel pain because we love them. Vatican II explained the faith this way: "God, out of the abundance of his love, speaks to men as friends and lives among them so that he may invite and take them into fellowship with himself." The Father did not put us on earth and left us on our own with nowhere to go except to the grave. He sent his beloved Son on earth. He made us heirs to heaven, leaving all the instruction and aid we need to reach our inheritance in his Church. The unbelievers and free-thinkers may feel free to do what they will, but that is untrue. They are slaves of sin and darkness, while we are children of the light, and we are given freedom for eternity. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Clare, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, A friend of the Rosary Network, Chris W. from Ohio, recently shared a method for prayer. It’s “Pope Francis’ five-finger prayer.” This prayer assigns a specific group of people to each finger on your hand. It provides a structured way to focus your prayers on different groups of people, reminding you of the interconnectedness of your community and personal needs. This is how it works. • Thumb: Start by praying for those closest to you, as this finger is the nearest to your heart. • Index Finger: Pray for those who teach, instruct, and heal you, such as teachers, mentors, and healthcare providers. • Middle Finger: This finger represents leaders and those in authority, so take a moment to pray for governors and other leaders. • Ring Finger: Use this finger to pray for the weakest or those who are sick and facing challenges in their lives. • Pinkie: Finally, pray for yourself, acknowledging your own needs and desires. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we read today Sunday (Jn 6:41-51), Christ announced the doctrine of the Eucharist by stating that He gives his body as spiritual food to those who believe in Him and want eternal life. "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." The Jews of that time didn't acknowledge this teaching in the Eucharist. Nor did they accept Christ as divine, as the Son of God, and as the only One who had seen the Father. They saw nothing in him but a native of Nazareth, a humble Galilean like themselves. This unbelief is the same today. Man is proud of his intelligence and treats whatever he cannot grasp within the limited confines of that intellect as non-existent. The divine doesn’t fit in with man's preconceived ideas. And his finite mind remains the sole judge and arbiter of all truth. But we, the baptized in the true faith, have received the grace to believe in a loving God, and in his divine Son, Jesus Christ, who came on earth to bring us to heaven, and the Holy Spirit, who completes the work of sanctification in us. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank the Almighty for giving us the Christian faith. Today is the Memorial of St. Clare of Assisi, which is superseded by the Sunday liturgy. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Clare, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 10, is the Feast of St. Lawrence, the highly venerated Roman deacon and saint of the mid-third century who suffered a heroic martyrdom. This Christian hero's feast is next to St. Peter and St. Paul’s. He was arrested during the persecution of Emperor Valerian (253-260), laid upon a gridiron, and slowly roasted to death. At that time, Pope Sixtus II and his four deacons were martyred too. He expired, praying for the conversion of the city of Rome in the hope that the true faith might spread throughout the world. From that moment, idolatry began to decline in Rome. Before being tortured and while in prison, the Roman authorities asked him to surrender the treasures of the Church. Lawrence responded by bringing together the poor and sick he had supported. "Here are the treasures of the Church!" Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Lawrence, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Every August, we honor the two martyrs of Auschwitz: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and St. Maximilian Kolbe. We need to pray hard that we and our world don’t return to the inhumanity of violence and war. The social acceptance of euthanasia and abortion puts us on the wrong track. Today, August 9, we celebrate the memorial of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891-1942), Virgin and martyr, also known as St. Edith Stein. Born into a prominent Jewish family in Breslau (now Wroclaw, Poland), she became a brilliant philosopher, a PhD, a teacher and lecturer at major universities in Germany, and a prolific writer. Captivated by the autobiography and the writings of Teresa of Avila, she converted to Catholicism and entered the Discalced Carmelites in 1933 in Echt, Netherlands. She was arrested by the Nazis when they occupied this country, along with all Catholics of Jewish extraction. Teresa Benedicta and her sister Rosa, also a Catholic, were transported on a cattle train to the death camp of Auschwitz. She died in a gas chamber in Auschwitz on August 9, 1942.Pope John Paul II beatified her in 1987 and canonized in 1998. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 8, we celebrate the feast day of St. Dominic of Guzman, founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. This order, the most powerful in Medieval times, contributed immensely to maintaining the purity of the faith. Among the Dominicans were the most illustrious preachers and contemplatives, saints like Vincent Ferrer, Thomas Aquinas, and Pius V. St. Dominic was also the founder of the devotion of the Holy Rosary of Mary. Across history, saints, popes, and faithful scholars have attributed the origin and spread of the Holy Rosary to St. Dominic.  At the end of the twelfth century, the Church in France was ravaged by the Albigensian heresy, a social evil doctrine. St. Dominic's Rosary preaching, apostolic poverty, and burning zeal for souls would end with the heresy of the Albigensian. St. Dominic was born in Castile, Spain. His Mother, Juana de Aza, had dreamed during her pregnancy that she was carrying in her womb a little dog that held a burning torch between its teeth, and when she gave birth, it set the whole world on fire. St. Dominic would inflame the nations to practice Christian virtue through the Rosary, his example's brightness, and his preaching's fiery ardor. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Dominic, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, This Monday, on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows, we mediated upon the grace that the Mother of God distributes to the Church. "Just like a midsummer snowfall in Rome, grace arouses marvel and amazement. Let us not forget these two words. We cannot lose the ability to marvel and be amazed, as they are part of our faith experience," said Pope Francis during the mass celebration at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. This miraculous midsummer snowfall that occurred in the year 358 was represented by the traditional shower of white rose petals that fell from the ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. In his contemplation of the gem of the basilica—the ancient icon of Salus Populi Romani (Our Lady Savior of the People)—the pope said the miracle of the snow symbolizes Mary, the only woman created who is full of grace, conceived without original sin, and immaculate. Grace is essential in our faith journey. We are invited to keep a sense of wonder in the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, August 6, we celebrate the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the revelation of the eternal glory of the Second Person of the Trinity. Lord Jesus revealed his divinity to three of his closest disciples through a miraculous and supernatural light during his earthly life. Before his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, Christ climbed to a high point on Mount Tabor with his disciples Peter, James, and John. While Jesus prayed upon the mountain, a brilliant white light shone from him and his clothing, changing his appearance. During this event, the Old Testament figures of Moses and the prophet Elijah also appeared and spoke of how Christ would suffer and die before his resurrection. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record that the voice of God was heard, confirming Jesus as his son (Matthew 17:5, Mark 9:6, Luke 9:35). Peter and John make specific reference to the event in their writings as confirming Jesus' divinity and his status as the Messiah (2 Peter 1:17, John 1:14). Pope Benedict XVI described how the events of the transfiguration display Christ as the “full manifestation of God's light.” This light, which shines forth from Christ at the transfiguration and after his resurrection, is ultimately triumphant over “the power of the darkness of evil.” It's an opportunity to see Christ as the light of the world and experience conversion from darkness to light. "In our time, we urgently need to emerge from the darkness of evil to experience the joy of the children of light!" Pope Benedict said.Archbishop Raya wrote, "The Transfiguration is a way of life available to those who seek and accept Christ’s nearness." We are invited to see Christ's transfiguration as a form of enlightenment and spiritual illumination facilitated by ascetic disciplines such as prayer, fasting, and charitable almsgiving. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we commemorate the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of Rome's four most illustrious churches and Christendom's first Marian shrine for pilgrims. There are four great Roman basilicas, the mother churches, in Christendom: St. John Lateran, St. Peter, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred on the night of August 5, 358. The Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John, his wife, and Pope Liberius. She asked that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on August 5. The basilica, also known as Our Lady of Snows, was completed about a century later by Pope Sixtus III after the Council of Ephesus in 431, during which Mary was declared to be the Mother of God, the Theotokos Marian doctrine. Every year, during Mass, the traditional shower of flower petals descends from the basilica ceiling to commemorate the August snowfall in 358. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today’s reading in the Gospel (John 6:24-35) reveals us an eternal truth: "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst." In raining down bread from heaven upon the Israelites, the Lord wanted them to "know that I, the Lord, am your God". Similarly, Jesus reveals to the crowd that He is "the bread of God, which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." The truth is in Jesus, as St. Paul reminds us. We find Him in the Holy Eucharist, in the holy sacrifice of Mass. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Evil political and societal structures grow like weeds on Earth as an extension of dark power. We face them through non-stop prayer, avoiding obsessing about the works of the Evil One. Christ the Lord revealed that no entity or power can separate us from Him. We rest confident in His eternal Word. At that time, and as we read in the Gospel today (Matt 14:1-12), the wicked tetrarch Herod had John the Baptist beheaded, trying to disrupt the nascent Church of God. He made the prophet John the Baptist a protomartyr of Christ's followers, the first of many martyrs. Today, from atheistic and Islamic countries to Western secular nations, Christians continue to be persecuted. In too many places, they are risking their lives for their faith. Their courage is admirable, and even if we don't mention them in our daily prayer, we recognize them as our contemporary martyrs facing evil earthly powers. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, August is the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It’s also the month of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, when at the close of her earthly life, she was taken up, body and soul, into the glory of heaven. This solemnity falls on August 15th. In the upcoming weeks, we honor beloved saints, including St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Dominic, St. Bartholomew, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Clare, St. Rose of Lima, St. Pius X, and St. Lawrence. We add on August 5, Our Lady of Snow — la Virgen Blanca, and here will remember María Blanca, founder of the Rosary Network— and on August 22, Queenship of Mary. Feasts for August 1. Alphonsus Liguori2. Eusebius of Vercelli; Peter Julian Eymard4. EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME5. Dedication of St. Mary Major6. Transfiguration, Feast7. Sixtus II and companions; Cajetan8. Dominic9. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross10. St. Lawrence11. NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME12. Jane Frances de Chantal13. Pontian and Hippolytus14. Maximilian Kolbe15. ASSUMPTION OF MARY, Solemnity16. Stephen of Hungary18. TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME19. John Eudes20. Bernard21. Pius X, Memorial22. Queenship of Mary23. Rose of Lima24. Bartholomew, Apostle25. TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME27. Monica, Memorial28. Augustine, Memorial29. Passion of John the Baptist Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Alphonsus de Liguori (1696-1787), founder of the preaching order of the Redemptorists, bishop, priest, and doctor of the Church. He was known for contributing to moral theology — he wrote "Moral Theology." Alphonsus was a great preacher of the Gospel to the poor. Like our Lord did the Apostles, he sent his Redemptorists to announce the Kingdom of God and work among the country people of Italy, who often lacked the opportunity for missions, religious instruction, and spiritual retreats. At the age of sixteen, Alphonsus received his doctorate in both canon and civil law and, for nearly ten years, practiced at the bar. When he found that one of the legal cases he was defending was not based on justice but on political intrigue, he gave up law practice and dedicated his life to God. As bishop of Sant' Agata dei God, he corrected abuses, restored churches, reformed seminaries, and promoted missions throughout his diocese. His charity and generosity were boundless during the famine of 1763-64. He is the patron saint of confessors, moral theologians, and vocations. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Alphonsus de Liguori, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, July 31, 1556, is the Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), the founder of the Jesuits. Ignatius was born to a noble family at Loyola in the Kingdom of Navarre. After a cannonball fractured his left leg in 1521, while he was Captain Ignatius Loyola at the siege of Pampeluna, this soldier started to read about Christ and His saints, turning wholly to God. He would equip himself for Christ's service through a good classical and theological education. Later, he composed the admirable book Spiritual Exercises. The members of the Society of Jesus became the Church's shock troops in the battle against the spread of Protestantism in Europe. After his convalescence, he went to Montserrat in Barcelona and hung up his arms before the altar of the Blessed Virgin. Then, he entered upon his knighthood in the army of Christ. He had gotten a solid education in theology, grammar, and arts, while undergoing the hardest trials, even imprisonment and beatings, almost to death. He desired to suffer far more for the glory of his Lord. At Paris, he was joined by nine companions from that University, men of different nations, who had taken their degrees in Arts and Theology. At Montmartre, he laid the first foundation of the Society of Jesus. Ignatius sent St. Francis Xavier to preach the Gospel in the Indies. He dispersed others to spread the Christian faith in other nations, thus declaring war against paganism, superstition, and heresy, including Luther and the heretics of his time. He made the restoration of piety among Catholics his first care, increasing the beauty of the sacred buildings, the giving of catechetical instructions, the frequency of sermons, and the sacraments. He opened schools everywhere to educate the youth, women of evil lives, orphans, and other vulnerable people. He devoted himself to serving God and rescuing his neighbor, and his power over the demons was extraordinary. St. Philip Neri and others saw his countenance shining with heavenly light. Ignatius of Loyola was celebrated for miracles and his great services to the Church. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Ignatius of Loyola, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 31, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Catholic bishops and leaders around the world are urging the faithful to respond to the anti-Christian Paris Olympics opening ceremony with fasting and prayer. Last Friday's drag-queen and transgender-led parody of the Last Supper, along with the Golden Calf idol and even the Pale Horse from the Book of Revelation, are sparking a wave of denunciations. The spectacle was seen as a heinous mockery and public defamation of the Christian faith. The Last Supper scene was part of the 1.5 billion euro (about $1.62 billion) spectacle to kick off the Olympic Games. It featured drag queens portraying the apostles and an overweight DJ as Jesus. Several bishops encouraged Catholics to speak about this evil and act with love, charity, and firmness. "The love saves France and the entire world poured out through the Mass, which came to us through the Last Supper," said a Bishop. "Inspired by the many martyrs who shed their blood to witness to the truth of the Mass, we will not stand aside and quietly abide as the world mocks our greatest gift from the Lord Jesus." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus visited the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in Bethany, a small village two miles from Jerusalem. We read of three visits in Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-53, and John 12:1-9. The Gospel of John tells us that Jesus had a special relationship with this family. "Jesus loved Martha and Mary and Lazarus." (Jn 11:5) So when Jesus corrected Martha, it was with familiarity and gentleness. "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing" (Lk 10:41-42). In Martha, we see ourselves as being worried and distracted by all we have to do in the world and forgetting to spend time with Jesus. In another passage, Jesus wept with Martha and Mary outside the tomb of their brother Lazarus. And he performs the great miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. "Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?" (Jn 11:40)  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET     

Friends of the Rosary, In today’s Sunday reading of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves (John 6:1-15), feeding five thousand hungry people, Christ Jesus shows He is intimately interested in our daily needs on earth. At that time, he knew the crowd was hungry—they had been away from home all day and some for many days—and felt compassion and pity for them all. Today, it’s the same. Christ has a genuine interest in our progress through life. We need to turn to Him trustfully and sincerely. If we are true to Christ and the faith in our daily lives, he will find ways to free us from difficulties. He may not remove the cause of our adversities, but we can trust that his mercy and power will be with us in our hour of need. We will experience his unexpected intervention… in his time, not at our demand. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • July 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's reading (Mt 13:24-30), Christ Jesus gives us the parable of the wheat — the good seed planted by God — and the weeds sowed by the Enemy of life. Wheat and weed grow together until harvest time, when the angels of the Lord collect the good seed, bring it to eternal joy, and throw the weed into the fire of hell. The faithful do not need to fear the work of the Evil one. As the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains (CCC 412), in the genius of divine providence, God even permits evil to manifest his power by drawing forth some greater god. We remain in the Lord and refuse to put our trust in deceitful words. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. James, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, July 26th, is the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus.The couple's faith and perseverance brought them from the sorrow of childlessness to the joy of conceiving and raising the immaculate and sinless woman who would give birth to Christ. Joachim, a wealthy member of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and his wife Anne were deeply grieved by their childlessness. They regarded it as a surpassing misfortune and a sign of shame among the tribes of Israel. Joachim and Anne began to devote themselves to rigorous prayer and fasting in isolation from one another and society. An angel would later reveal this to Anne: “The Lord has heard your prayer, and you shall conceive and shall bring forth, and your seed shall be spoken of in all the world.” Joachim and Anne decided that Mary would be offered to God as a consecrated Virgin and enter a chaste marriage with the carpenter Joseph. The Catholic Church invokes this saintly couple as the patron of grandparents and a model of Christian marriage. Our devotion to Anne and Joachim reflects our affection toward the Blessed Mother. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. James, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, July 25th, we celebrate the feast of St. James, the Apostle, also known as James the Greater (to distinguish him from the other Apostle, St. James, who was chosen later.) James the Greater was St. John's brother and the son of Zebedee, the fisherman from Galilee. Christ Jesus called him Boanerges, "son of thunder.” Along with John and Peter, he witnessed the Transfiguration and accompanied later Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemani. He started evangelizing Spain, a country that is his patron saint today. In Saragossa, along with some followers, he received the visit of the Blessed Virgin — Our Lady of Pillar. Later, he would be beheaded in Jerusalem in the year 42 or 43 A.D. on the orders of Herod Agrippa. Since the ninth century, the faithful have been going on pilgrimage to St. James of Compostella in Galicia, Spain. There, they can visit a breathtaking shrine with the saint’s relics. The Camino de Santiago, "the Way of St. James," is one of the most frequented pilgrimages in Christendom along with Rome or the Holy Land. The pilgrim paths to Compostella form a network over Europe, dotted with pilgrims' hospices and chapels. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. James, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, Today, in Matthew 13:1-9, Christ Jesus delivers the parable of the sower to a large crowd:“A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear.” The parable of the sower is in all three of the synoptic Gospels. The seed is God's word, and the soils on which the seeds fell represent different ways humans receive and follow, or do not follow these teachings. The parable warns us of circumstances and attitudes that can prevent anyone who has received the divine message from bringing forth a godly harvest. Teachings falling upon a hardened or unprepared heart make that person sad and discouraged. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York ⁠• July 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Yesterday, we remembered St. Mary Magdalene, the first witness of Christ's Resurrection, along with her Easter declaration to the Apostles. Still today, this declaration of Christ bodily risen from death is shocking. The bodily Resurrection of Jesus is a powerful sign that heaven and earth come together. And when we say, "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven," in the Lord's Prayer, we faithfully express our desire that the two orders come together. Those scholars who think the Resurrection is a fantasy are missing the entire point of human existence. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the "Apostle to the Apostles." She had the honor of being the first recorded witness to the truth of Christ’s resurrection. Mary Magdalene was also the first to testify before the apostles and bring them the good news of the Lord's resurrection. "I have seen the Lord," she said. Jesus chose her to bring the news to them. Mary Magdalene, who stood with Mary at the foot of the Cross, was from Magdala, a small fishing town on the Sea of Galilee. She was known as a "great sinner," a woman of the streets who heard Jesus speak of God's mercy and changed her life completely. Mary Magdalene has always been an example of love and forgiveness, one of those close to Jesus who grasped the truth of God's love for human beings. No one knows where she is buried. Legend has her dying in Provence, France, in a cavern where she spent her last days. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today's reading in the Gospel of Mark (Mk 6:30-34) brings us the compassion and human understanding of Jesus for humanity. "When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd,his heart was moved with pity for them,for they were like sheep without a shepherd;and he began to teach them many things." The people of Galilee were anxious to hear about God and his mercy. They were simple, uneducated villagers, shepherds, and fishermen who knew little about the Law of Moses. They were ordinary, not overly religious people. They probably cheated on one another and were uncharitable to one another; they were not always chaste and pure. They prayed very little, perhaps only when they wanted some material benefit. Yet our Lord had compassion on them. The compassionate Christ has pity on us, too. He knows our infirmities and weaknesses and is ever-ready to have pity on us and pardon us. He wants us back on the high road to heaven. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,The love of God is inseparable from the love of human beings. We love our neighbor by loving Christ, as we learn in the second joyful mystery we pray today.If we love the Almighty God, we must love and forgive our neighbor. "He who does not love the brother whom he sees cannot love God whom he does not see." (1 Jn 4:20)We receive divine grace to put it into action. Divine grace is not for our exclusive gain; it's for the gain of others, as we belong to one another.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Lord Jesus wants us to be merciful and charitable rather than being caught in rituals. In the Gospel (Mt 12:1-8), today we hear His words: “I say to you, something greater than the temple is here.If you knew what this meant, I desire mercy, not sacrifice,you would not have condemned these innocent men.For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” Pharisees were portraying Jesus as violating the Jewish law by curing on the Sabbath and allowing the disciples to eat on this day after they were picking grain. They didn’t understand that Jesus is above all rituals, and the Jewish law must be subordinated to the Kingdom of God, as He is the Lord. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • July 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we read today (Matthew 11:28–30), Jesus said: "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." Christ Jesus offers us a view of the Trinity from the inside. He invites us to rest and achieve joy in Him. Most people wrongly think that joy will come from filling the ego with goods. But joy only comes by emptying ourselves, turning life to God's direction, and following the divine will.Jesus is yoked to the Father, doing only what he sees the Father doing. It means that in his innermost nature, he listens and obeys. And Just as Jesus is yoked to the Father, we should be yoked to him, obeying him as he obeys the Father. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's reading (Mt 11:25-27), the Son of God talks to His Father. We learn how the inner life of God takes place in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Pure love is the language. "I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,for although you have hidden these thingsfrom the wise and the learnedyou have revealed them to the childlike.Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will.All things have been handed over to me by my Father.No one knows the Son except the Father,and no one knows the Father except the Sonand anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him." Bishop Barron interprets: "From Adam and Eve to today, the fundamental human problem is that we seek something other than God. We seek to fill up the ego with stuff, such as sex, pleasure, power, and honor. But this will never work because we’ve been wired for God, and God is love." The Divinity reveals the eternal truths when we act with a childlike attitude and humble heart. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, July 16th, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, also known as the feast of the Brown Scapular. Mount Carmel is a mountain in Galilee where the prophet Elijah defended the purity of Israel's faith in the living God. In the 13th century, hermits and monks began living and praying on the mountain. They later founded the Carmelite order devoted to the contemplative life under the patronage of Mary, the holy Mother of God. They venerated the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Mount Carmel, from which the name Carmelite was derived. On July 16, 1251, the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock, an Englishman who was the order's superior. Mary gave him the brown scapular and promised her protection to all those who wore the brown habit. The scapular was the special mark of her maternal love. Pope Pius X decreed in the early 20th century that the Blessed Virgin's blessing would extend to all who wear the Our Lady of Mount Carmel scapular. The scapular is common to many religious Orders, but it is a special feature of the Carmelites. It's important to note that the Brown Scapular is a sacramental approved by the Church as a sign of one's decision to follow Jesus, as did Mary, the perfect model of all the disciples of Christ. It's not an automatic guarantee of salvation nor a magical charm. Sacramentals prepare us to receive grace if we are in the right disposition. Pope John Paul II has worn the scapular for a long time. He said: "Therefore two truths are evoked by the sign of the Scapular: on the one hand, the constant protection of the Blessed Virgin, not only on life's journey, but also at the moment of passing into the fullness of eternal glory; on the other, the awareness that devotion to her cannot be limited to prayers and tributes in her honor on certain occasions, but must become a "habit", that is, a permanent orientation of one's own Christian conduct, woven of prayer and interior life, through frequent reception of the sacraments and the concrete practice of the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. In this way the Scapular becomes a sign of the "covenant" and reciprocal communion between Mary and the faithful: indeed, it concretely translates the gift of his Mother, which Jesus gave on the Cross to John and, through him, to all of us, and the entrustment of the beloved Apostle and of us to her, who became our spiritual Mother." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! • ⁠July 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET   

Friends of the Rosary, We have to be united as a country and as a human family. The division is the hallmark of the Evil One, who is always messing with us to separate us from Christ and one another. We continue reflecting on our path after the providential failed attempt on the former president's life. That's an invitation to examine our conscience and recognize our reality. And what's the practical answer? Repentance. We must confess our sins and seek forgiveness from the Almighty. He is delighted when we humbly invoke Him. The Eternal Father will forgive us as we forgive others. We are all imperfect and sinners, but we are children of God, created by Him and for Him. We are created to be holy and perfect in the Spirit of Truth with the spouse, the Virgin Mary, all the angels, archangels, and saints. A final note: first and foremost, we must love the Lord Christ. The love toward our families, friends, and people we admire comes as a consequence. As we read today (MT 10:34-11:1), on the feast day of St. Bonaventure, Jesus said to His disciples: "Whoever does not take up his crossand follow after me is not worthy of me.Whoever finds his life will lose it,and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! • ⁠July 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Day of the Lord, we pray with humility and gratefulness for peace in the country, for the families of the victims in Butler, PA, and for the full health recovery of former president Trump. After the providentially failed assassination attempt on the life of Donald Trump, we all have to reflect on how we are contributing to the Kingdom of Heaven. Like the apostles sent to preach repentance, drive out many demons, and cure the sick — as we read today Sunday (Mk 6:7-13) — we understand that we belong to one another and our only real possession is Jesus Christ. Jesus exhorted the disciples—representing all of the faithful—to reject fear and stay on mission. "Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you,leave there and shake the dust off your feetin testimony against them." The Gospel brings life to everyone but also separates those who accept it from those who don't. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET    

Friends of the Rosary, On July 13th, 1917, the Immaculate Mother appeared to the three shepherd children – Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta at Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal. She showed them a vision of Hell and revealed that God wishes to be a great devotion to Mary’s Immaculate Heart to save souls from Hell. The three children were taught by Our Lady to pray the sacrifice prayer, especially when making sacrifices: “O Jesus, it is for the love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” While saying the last words of this prayer, Our Lady opened her hands and beheld the Vision of Hell, which, according to Lucia, they could have died in fright if not for Our Lady's splendor, radiance, and beauty. This vision assures us that hell does truly exist and that the souls of poor sinners go there. Our Lady then told the children: “You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. To save them, God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. If what I say to you is done, many souls will be saved and there will be peace.” The apparition of July 13th proved the Third Secret of Fatima: the vision of hell and the prophecy of Russia's future role and how to prevent it. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York •⁠ July 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, One of the saints we honor today is St. Veronica, featured in the Sixth Station of the Cross during the Sorrowful Mystery of Jesus carrying the Cross. The station is called “Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus.” It depicts a woman from Jerusalem named Veronica who, in an act of kindness and charity, offers Jesus her veil to wipe his face while he falls beneath the weight of the cross. According to tradition, when St. Veronica was so moved by pity, she pushed through the crowd past the Roman soldiers to reach Jesus. She used her veil (sometimes called the “sudarium”) to wipe the blood and sweat from His face. The veil was imprinted with an image of Christ’s face. St. Veronica is believed to be buried in the tomb in Soulac or the church of St. Seurin in Bordeaux, France. Her veil, also called the “Sudarium,” is kept at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican in Rome. The relic is displayed annually on the 5th Sunday of Lent, Passion Sunday. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Veronica, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Benedict (480-547), who founded the monastic life, rule, and wisdom in Christianity. St. Benedict's intercession can release our faith. His medal reminds us that we are protected by Christ's power. It's one of the oldest and most honored medals used by Christians. It's also a "devil-chasing medal," as it has power against evil. The reverse side of the medal carries the Vade retro Satana ("Begone, Satan!") formula, which Christians have used to ward off evil since the 15th century. The formula is sometimes carried as part of the rosary but is also found individually. Catholics are not permitted to perform exorcisms, but they can use the Saint Benedict Medal, holy water, the crucifix, and other sacramentals to ward off evil. The Saint Benedict Medal in the middle of a Celtic Cross is believed to be a powerful tool against evil influences. Like St. Benedict, we seek the kingdom of God first, while we praise the Lord and integrate Christian values as we journey together. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Benedict, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we learned in the Gospel (Mt 10:1-7), Jesus fulfills his invitation to the first disciples: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus gave his Twelve disciples authority over unclean spirits to drive them outand to cure every disease and every illness and sent them out after instructing them, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town.Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Note that Jesus is not offering a set of ideas or theological teachings. He is offering himself. “God is the one who makes us from nothing. To live in sin is to live outside of the creative power of God, to pretend that we can make ourselves,” Bishop Barron writes. “He makes us is always a reflection of himself: a fisher of men. He is a fisher of people and wants us to be.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • July 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus went around all of Galilee, curing every disease and illness and teaching about the Kingdom of Heaven. And as we read today (Mt 9:32-38), "At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for thembecause they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples,"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest." The Holy Trinity needs evangelists who proclaim Christ's victory over sin and death and demonstrate that divine love is greater than our enemies. It means that Christ must be the center of our life. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The Lord gave St. Paul a thorn in the flesh and the privilege of abundant special visions and revelations. He chose this so the disciple might not become too elated — as we read yesterday in the Second Letter to the Corinthians 12:7-10. Paul asked the Lord three times to remove this thorn (we never knew what this thorn was). And the Lord answered: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." The thirteenth apostle understood the message, and since then, he was glad in his weaknesses "so that the power of Christ may dwell with me." And he explained: "Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong." Paul proved he was a true Apostle who suffered much for Christ and the Church. We all should stop wishing and rather understand God’s plans for us. As Paul, we receive the necessary grace for our daily dwelling. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today's Sunday reading (Mk 6:1-6) tells how the people of Nazareth rejected Jesus. The Son of God came to speak the truth, and the crowd thought He was dangerous. Isn't it happening the same today? Explaining the Catholic social, moral, and spiritual teaching in our secular society is not making us popular. Darkness is dominant, and the word of the true God is uncomfortable. At that time, Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native placeand among his own kin and in his own house. So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there,apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them.He was amazed at their lack of faith." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902), Virgin and Martyr. She was the daughter of a poor peasant family in Italy, well known to her neighbors for her cheerfulness and piety. In 1902, when she was twelve, she was a victim of assault: she was stabbed to death, preferring to die rather than be raped and lose her virginity. She surrendered herself to God with splendid courage, achieving Christian moral perfection. Her mother was present at her canonization in 1950, the first time a parent was present for their child's canonization. In the life of Maria Goretti, we can see the worth of heaven. Parents can learn from Maria Goretti how to raise their God-given children in virtue, courage, and holiness. This young saint's feast day can be a launching point for teaching our children about purity, chastity, and modesty. Sex education should be taught by the parents with a Catholic approach. Young girls can use St. Maria as a model. When our children are tested, God's grace will support them. And a final note: Not all of us are expected to die a martyr's death, but we are all called to the pursuit of Christian virtue. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Maria Goretti, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus is telling us, "Follow me," exactly as he told Matthew two thousand years ago when the apostle was seated at a customs post collecting taxes — and we read in our Gospel today (Mt 9:9-13). The story of the conversion of Matthew is meant to get into our minds so we reorient ourselves to God, abandoning the world's preoccupations. Then, we hear what happened after Matthew’s conversion: “While he was at the table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" He heard this and said,"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.Go and learn the meaning of the words,I desire mercy, not sacrifice.I did not come to call the righteous but sinners." in other words, Jesus loves sinners, and He doesn’t require perfection when he approaches them. And as the psalm of today (Matthew 4:4) states, "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • July 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is Independence Day, the national celebration of U.S. independence. It marks the anniversary of adopting the Declaration of Independence from England on July 4, 1776. We pray for peace, justice, and truth and ask the Lord to strengthen and bless America and make it a haven of liberty and justice for all born and unborn. For families and friends, the Fourth of July holiday means fireworks, parades, flag-waving, picnics, and patriotic food. As Catholics, we can make the celebration much more spiritual and profound! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • July 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle who initially doubted but, after regaining the faith, became one of the first witnesses of the faith. Pope St. Gregory the Great reflected the following: “Indeed, the Lord permitted Thomas to doubt after the resurrection, but He did not abandon him in doubt. By his doubt and touching the sacred wounds, the apostle became a witness to the truth of the resurrection.  “Thomas touched and cried out: My Lord and my God! And Jesus told him: Because you have seen Me, Thomas, you have believed.” “Thomas saw the Man Christ and acknowledged His divinity with the words.” Pope Benedict XVI said: “The Apostle Thomas’ case is important to us for at least three reasons. First, because it comforts us in our insecurity; second, because it shows us that every doubt can lead to an outcome brighter than any uncertainty; and, lastly, because the words that Jesus addressed to him remind us of the true meaning of mature faith and encourage us to persevere, despite the difficulty, along our journey of adhesion to him.” St. Thomas converted numerous tribes in Asia to Christianity. He gave his life as a martyr, being pierced with lances at the king’s command. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Thomas, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • July 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today's reading in the Gospel (MT 8:23-27) presents again the marvelous story of how Christ rebukes supernaturally the winds at the sea while the apostles — meaning all of us — are dominated by fear. The boat — the Barque of Peter, the Catholic Church — is swamped by the waves and storms provoked by darkness across time and space while the Son of God gives the answer: have faith. “Lord, save us!  We are perishing!”He said to them, “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” And that's the root of our fear: the lack of faith in the providential Lord. Divine energy remains unaffected by storm-generated fear. To withstand storms, we are invited to be awakened to God's presence and learn to live at a deeper level. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Junípero Serra, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Junípero Serra (1713-1784), a Spaniard priest who founded 21 missions and converted thousands of Native Americans. This Franciscan missionary was largely responsible for spreading the Catholic Church on the West Coast of the United States. He baptized over six thousand people and confirmed five thousand. Junípero was the first Hispanic saint of the U.S. Pope Francis canonized Junípero Serra during his 2015 visit to the country. He brought the Native Americans the gift of faith and a decent standard of living, winning their love. He is represented with Franciscan habit, wearing a large crucifix or holding a crucifix accompanied by a young Native American boy. July is traditionally associated with the Precious Blood of Our Lord. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Junípero Serra, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠July 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's Gospel (Mark 5:21–43), Jesus insists on the salvific power of the faith. He gives us two proofs of the Lord's divine power and infinite mercy. These are only some of the many miracles Our Lord performed. "Daughter, your faith has saved you." He said to the hemorrhaging woman in pain who couldn't even participate in ordinary life because she was considered unclean.  The Lord proves once again his compassionate understanding and sympathy for suffering humanity. Unfortunately, many Christians continue ignoring the power of the faith. They do not have the humility and confidence of Jairus, the synagogue official whose daughter was healed. Jairus's faith is the only way to participate fully in life. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul (d. 64-67).We venerate the two great Apostles and Martyrs, the solid rock on which the Church of Christ is built. God's providential guidance led them to Rome, the capital of the Empire at that time, and today, the center of the Christian world from where the Gospel is radiated. St. Peter was buried on the hill of the Vatican, on the site of the Basilica of St. Peter's. St. Paul was beheaded in the Via Ostia, where now stands the basilica bearing his name.Millions of Christians have gone on pilgrimage to the tombs of these Apostles down the centuries. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Sts. Peter and Paul, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, In our weakness, sickness, and sin, we can feel like the leper of the Gospel healed by Jesus (MT 8:1-4). Essentially, we feel not worthy or deserving of God's love. One of the biggest lies ever told by darkness is precisely this: that God doesn't love us because of our sins. The Sacred Heart of Jesus prefers the most sinners. That's how Divine Mercy operates. The leper who came to Jesus and worshiped Him was an outsider, a despised figure — yet he came to Jesus. "Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean."He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it.  Be made clean."His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus said to his disciples (Matthew 7:21–29): "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven,but only the one who does the will of my Father in Heaven.""Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on themwill be like a wise man who built his house on rock."The rain fell, the floods came,and the winds blew and buffeted the house.But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock.And everyone who listens to these words of minebut does not act on themwill be like a fool who built his house on sand.The rain fell, the floods came,and the winds blew and buffeted the house.And it collapsed and was completely ruined." By following God's commands, we can withstand anything, regardless of the winds and floods — the trials and temptations — we face. Having our life linked with God means building a house solidly on rock. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Josemaría Escrivá, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of St. Josemaría Escrivá (1902-1975). He was a Spaniard priest who founded Opus Dei. He helped the faithful sanctify themselves amid the world by performing ordinary work and daily duties with a Christian spirit. "St. Josemaría was chosen by the Lord to proclaim the universal call to holiness and to indicate that everyday life, its customary activities, are a path towards holiness. It could be said that he was the saint of the ordinary," said Pope John Paul II. He died on June 26, 1975, and was canonized as a saint on October 6, 2002. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Josemaría Escrivá, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Our attention should be redirected to the treasures of Heaven and the eternity of our souls. When we examine our physical reality in the light of God and with the eyes of the faith, we love things with limited expectations. It’s the wise way to avoid much disappointment. At this point, Jesus said to his disciples (Mt 6:19-23), as we read last week: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” “The lamp of the body is the eye, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John the Baptist, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist, the Precursor or Forerunner of the Lord. John the Baptist is the prophet of hope. He was born, lived, and died to prepare the way for the Good News. The Catholic Church observes a saint's feast day on the day of his death because that day marks his entrance into heaven. However, there are two exceptions: the birthdays of Blessed Mary and St. John the Baptist. Mary, already in the first moment of her existence, was free from original sin, and John was cleansed of original sin in the womb of his mother. John the Baptist spent his adult life preparing the way for Jesus and proclaiming that "the Kingdom of Heaven is close at hand." John represented the Old Covenant and the Law.  The Lord willed to announce to men His own coming through the Baptist.  John was born to Zachary and Elizabeth, an elderly married couple. Elizabeth was Mary’s cousin, and Zachary was a priest of the Temple in Jerusalem. As a baby in the womb, John recognized Jesus’ presence in Mary’s womb when Mary visited Elizabeth soon after the Annunciation. Both women were pregnant at the same time. John was probably born in Ain-Karim, southwest of Jerusalem. As a young adult, he lived as a hermit in the desert of Judea until about A.D. 27. When he was 30, he began preaching for repentance and baptizing people in the river waters. When Jesus came to John to be baptized, John recognized Jesus as the Messiah and baptized Him. John continued to preach after Jesus was baptized but was imprisoned not long after by Herod Antipas after he denounced the king’s adulterous marriage with Herodias, wife of his half-brother Philip. John was beheaded at the request of Salome, daughter of Herodias. Many, namely the apostles Andrew and John, came to know Jesus through John. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John the Baptist, Pray for Us! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's Sunday reading of the Gospel of Mark (Mk 4:35-41), we see Lord Jesus' authority and dominion over nature when the disciples are terrified on the boat perishing under a storm. "A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat,so that it was already filling up.Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.They woke him and said to him,“Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”He woke up,rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet!  Be still!”The wind ceased and there was great calm.Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified?Do you not yet have faith?”Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, on the optional memorial days of Saint John Fisher, bishop and martyr, and Saint Thomas More, martyr, we learn through the Gospel of Matthew (Mt 6:24-34) to seek the Kingdom of Heaven and its treasures first. Jesus is saying to his disciples: "Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness,and all these things will be given you besides.Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.Sufficient for a day is its own evil." Through the gift of faith, we open ourselves to what God will reveal and invite. We entrust our lives completely to the all-powerful God,not worrying and depending on him. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The Lord’s Prayer (MT 6:7-15), given for our sake by Christ Jesus, is a perfect model for how, for what things, and in what order we should pray. Let’s not take it for granted as we recite it every day several times! It begins with a declaration of faith (Our Father who art in heaven). If God is our Father, everyone else is our brother and sister. This prayer tells us who God is and who we are. His Fatherhood eclipses the boundaries of nationality, economic status, and religion we tend to impose on the world. The petitions that follow summarize the Gospel, instructing us in what we need to desire from God: sanctification through the Lord (hallowed be Thy Name), hope (Thy Kingdom come), humble obedience (Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven), trust in providence (give us this day our daily bread; not me, as we belong to each other), contrition (and forgive us our trespasses), charity (as we forgive those who trespass against us), conversion (lead us not into temptation), and submission to His saving power (but deliver us from evil). Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • June 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Prayer is an integral part of our spiritual health. Being able to communicate with our Creator is one of humanity's gifts. However, we often don’t know what to say to Him. Even Jesus's disciples had this difficulty. “Teach us to pray,” they asked Him. Jesus replied with the prayer we call the “Lord’s Prayer” or the “Our Father.” In today's reading (MT 6:7-15), Christ Jesus gives the "Lord's Prayer." “In praying, do not babble like the pagans,who think that they will be heard because of their many words.Do not be like them.Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. “This is how you are to pray: ‘Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name,thy Kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.’ “If you forgive others their transgressions,your heavenly Father will forgive you.But if you do not forgive others,neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.” This is the perfect prayer, given for our sake — and we know these words by heart! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Our Father sees everything that is hidden and repays abundantly beyond our imagination. He has complete power over our souls, and He does everything necessary for our eternal joy — as long as we trust in Him and surrender. In today’s reading (Mt 6:1-6, 16-18), Christ Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds so that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” We do not blow trumpets when giving alms, praying, or fasting. We do not seek any praise from others. We only work to glorify the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and His spouse, our Blessed Mother in Heaven. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:43-48), Lord Jesus encourages us to "Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Our heavenly Father makes the sun rise on the bad and the good and loves all of his children. Can we love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us? That's a measure of perfection. And what's love? Willing the good of the other, including those who cannot or will not pay us back. Jews, Romans, Pharisees, Sadducees, his disciples — everyone — betrayed, denied him, and most actively arranged for his death. And yet these are the very people He loves, the very people he gives his life to. This is how the Divinity loves us. This is how we must love others. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Yesterday, we heard about the parable of the mustard seed (Mark 4:26–34). The parable shows that God's Word, though small in appearance, has incredible transformative power. Even a small amount of faith can lead to great things. Since birth, a seed of faith has been planted in us. It's our mission to nourish and fertilize this seed so we can grow in our relationship with Christ Jesus. We cultivate Christian virtues through prayer, acts of charity, and forgiveness until we become the best possible version of ourselves. Our good Lord works quietly and gradually with us to lead us to expand beyond our imagined limits.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Happy Father’s Day!We thank God for all the men who fulfill a fatherly role in someone’s life. All fathers are — or should be — a reflection of the love of God the Father.  All fathers — natural fathers, stepfathers, and priests — must grow the Kingdom of Heaven.  In today's Sunday gospel (Mark 4:26–34), Christ Jesus explains the parable of the mustard seed, which illustrates how God tends to work quietly, gradually, from the very small to the great. "When it is sown in the ground,is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plantsand puts forth large branches,so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, On June 13, 1917, on the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua, Mary appeared for a second time to the children at Fatima and asked Lucia to learn how to read and write. She told them, "Soon, I will take Jacinta and Francisco, but Lucia is to stay longer." To Lucia, she said, "Don't be discouraged; I will never abandon you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the road leading you to God”"Jesus wishes to use you to make me known and loved. He wishes to establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart in the world. I promise salvation to those who embrace it, and these souls will be beloved of God like flowers arranged by me to adorn His throne." Lucia writes, ”Upon saying these last words, she opened her hands, and for the second time, she communicated to us the reflection of that intense light. We could see ourselves in it as if immersed in God. Jacinta and Francisco seemed to be in the part of this light that went up toward heaven, and I in the part that was cast toward the ground. In front of Our Lady's right hand was a heart encircled by thorns that seemed to pierce it. We understood that it was the Immaculate Heart of Mary, insulted by the sins of humanity and which desires reparation." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • June 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we read today (Mt 5:27-32), Jesus said to his disciples: "Whoever divorces his wife (unless the marriage is unlawful)causes her to commit adultery,and whoever marries a divorced womancommits adultery." The Lord prohibited divorce. Christ Jesus didn't relativize teaching on divorce as our society would expect. His teaching was clear: "What God has joined together, no human being must separate." The husband and wife — male and female — become one flesh. They are brought together not just by their mutual attraction but by God. Their union is part of God’s purposes and cannot be undone. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231), a Doctor of the Church and one of the most popular saints. Born in Lisbon, he was an excellent theologian and a popular preacher, inspired by the love of God and souls. He vigorously opposed heresy with a deep knowledge of the Bible. Pope Gregory IX called him the Arca Testamenti, meaning “the living repository of the Holy Scriptures,” and Pope Pius XII. From the day of his death — very young, at 36, in Padua, Italy— the faithful invoke him, and innumerable miracles are attributed to his intercession. Women invoke St. Anthony in search of good husbands, so if you’re single and searching for a spouse, today is a good day to visit a church or shrine dedicated to St. Anthony and make your petition! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • June 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, During June, we highlight our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is a deep recognition of Jesus' love and willingness to suffer and sacrifice for the redemption of every one of us. It emphasizes the immense love and compassion that Jesus Christ has for humanity. The burning heart of Jesus is often encircled by a crown of thorns, representing the suffering and sacrifice He endured for the sins of the world. The flames signify His intense love and desire to draw all people to His heart, offering them His mercy and grace. In the 13th century, on the feast of St. John the Evangelist, St. Gertrude had a vision in which she was allowed to rest her head near the wound on the Savior’s side. She heard the beating of the Divine Heart and asked John if, on the night of the Last Supper, he, too, had felt this beating heart. If so, why had he never spoken of the fact? John replied that this revelation had been reserved for subsequent ages when the world, having grown cold, would have needed to rekindle its love. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • June 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET    

Friends of the Rosary, Today, June 11, we celebrate the memorial day of St. Barnabas. Though not one of the 12 apostles chosen by the Lord Jesus, he is traditionally regarded as one of the 72 disciples of Christ. He was responsible for welcoming St. Paul into the Church. St. Barnabas was born to wealthy Jewish parents on the Greek-speaking island of Cyprus, probably around Christ’s birth. He studied at the school of Gamaliel (who also taught St. Paul). Later on, when Christ’s public ministry began, Barnabas may have been among those who heard him preach in person. At some point, either during Christ’s ministry or after his death and resurrection, Barnabas decided to commit himself most radically to the teachings he had received. He sold the large estate he had inherited, contributed the proceeds entirely to the Church, and joined Christ’s other apostles in holding all of their possessions in common. Both Paul and Barnabas received a calling from God to become the “Apostles of the Gentiles,” preaching and suffering persecution and hardships for the sake of establishing Christianity among those of a non-Jewish background. The reference to the “laying-on of hands” in Acts, chapter 13, suggests that Paul and Barnabas may have been consecrated as bishops on this occasion. Barnabas was stoned to death by a mob in Cyprus around the year 62. St. Luke described Barnabas as “a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith (Acts 6:24).” He was known for his exceptional kindliness, personal sanctity, and openness to pagans. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today’s reading (Matthew 5:1–12), Christ Jesus ascends the mountain like Moses in the Old Testament when he receives the Commandments. The difference is that Jesus is giving a new law—or, better yet, explaining the fulfillment of the law of the prophets. Our Lord taught us the Beatitudes, from the Latin noun beātitūdō, meaning “happy” or “blessed.” For example, when He said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit," it means: “How lucky you are if you are not addicted to material things.” “Jesus is telling us how to realize our deepest desire, which is the desire for God and not for passing things that only bring temporary comfort," wrote Bishop Barron. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We are one family in Christ and share our desire to do God's will by keeping his commandments and sacraments. “For whoever does the will of Godis my brother and sister and mother,” said Lord Jesus when the crowd tried to trap him. (Mk 3:20-35) Along with the crowd, the Scribes and Pharisees, in their blind pride, were attempting to silence Jesus by inverting  absurdly the reality: "He is possessed by Beelzebul,"and "By the prince of demons, he drives out demons."Our Lord rightly reminded them: “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness,but is guilty of an everlasting sin." Scribes and Pharisees could not be forgiven as they refused, through pride, to ask for forgiveness. Today, with much evil in our world, proud men reject any divine power that regulates their lives and restricts them in their actions. They are the sole arbiters of their fate, refusing to ask for forgiveness. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today, on the Saturday following the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, we celebrate the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In 1944, during the Second World War, Pius XII instituted this feast to obtain, through Mary’s intercession, “peace among nations, freedom for the Church, the conversion of sinners, the love of purity and the practice of virtue.” At that time, Pius XII put the whole world under the special protection of Mary by consecrating it to her Immaculate Heart. However, this devotion is not new. Simeon’s prophecy, with its representation of Mary’s heart pierced with a sword, paved the way for this devotion. The Holy Virgin “cooperated through charity,” as St. Augustine says, “in the work of our redemption.” Today, the Immaculate Heart expresses Mary’s interior life, including her joys and sorrows, virtues, and hidden perfections. It’s a living reminder of her virginal love for God, maternal love for her Divine Son, and compassionate love for her sinful children below. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • June 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, on the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart, we honor the boundless and infinite love of Christ Jesus and glory in His Heart, pierced by our sins so that we may offer worthy reparation. "Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life, loving us all with a human heart," says the Catechism. The institution of this solemnity resulted from our Lord's revelations to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a cloistered nun of the Visitation Order, in 1675. Alacoque wrote a short devotional, "La Devotion au Sacré-Coeur de Jesus" (Devotion to the Sacred Heart). However, it was not until Pope Pius XI's 1928 encyclical "Miserentissimus Redemptor" that the Church validated the credibility of Alacoque’s visions of Jesus Christ by having "promised her [Alacoque] that all those who rendered this honor to His Heart would be endowed with an abundance of heavenly graces." In 1956, Pope Pius XII alluded to the abundance of the supernatural graces that flow from Christ's heart, calling the whole Church to recognize the Sacred Heart as an important dimension of Christian spirituality. Pius XII gave two reasons. First, believers recognize that Jesus’ Heart is hypostatically united to the Person of the Incarnate Son of God Himself. Second, the Heart is the natural sign and symbol of Jesus’ boundless love for humans. Today is also the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, There were hundreds of laws in the Jewish system. (Mk 12:28-34) "One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him,"Which is the first of all the commandments?"Jesus replied, "The first is this:Hear, O Israel!The Lord our God is Lord alone!You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,with all your soul, with all your mind,and with all your strength.The second is this:You shall love your neighbor as yourself.There is no other commandment greater than these." The Law is finally about love, and the love of God and neighbor are tightly connected. Christ Jesus, full God, and full man shows divinity and humanity coming together in him."Therefore, it’s impossible to love him as God without loving the humanity that he’s created and embraced," writes Bishop Barron. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • June 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we read yesterday, “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and God what belongs to God," said Jesus when the Pharisees inquired (Mark 12:13–17). The Holy Trinity is the source of everything, from politics and law to science and technology. Everything comes from God and returns to God. St. Thomas Aquinas said that law comes from the eternal law, which is identical to the mind of God. This eternal law is reflected in the human mind and heart. Politics are concrete applications. Politics is related to God, and therefore, we should expect judges, politicians, and those in public office to act according to moral principles. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As St. Peter instructs us in his second letter (2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18), we should "grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." "Wait for and hasten the coming of the day of God,because of which the heavens will be dissolved in flamesand the elements melted by fire.But according to his promise,we await new heavens and a new earthin which righteousness dwells." Our challenge is to await this tribulation at peace, considering "the patience of our Lord as salvation." We learn from St. Paul, who, in his second letter to Corinthians, stated, "I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, On Holy Thursday, right before starting His Sorrowful Passion, Christ Jesus, God, and perfect Man, gave us His own body and blood, as we observed yesterday in the Solemnity of the Corpus Christi. In a classic, timeless piece of liturgical work, St. Thomas Aquinas wrote in 1264: "Desirous that we be made partakers of His divinity, the only-begotten Son of God has taken to Himself our nature so that having become man, He would be enabled to make men gods. Whatever He assumed of our nature, He wrought unto our salvation. For on the altar of the Cross, He immolated to the Father His own Body as a victim for our reconciliation and shed His blood both for our ransom and for our regeneration. Moreover, so that a remembrance of such great benefits may always be with us, He has left us His Body as food and His Blood as drink under the appearances of bread and wine." "In this sacrament, sins are purged away, virtues are increased, and the soul is satiated with an abundance of every spiritual gift. No other sacrament is so beneficial. Since it was instituted unto the salvation of all, it is offered by Holy Church for the living and for the dead, that all may share in its treasures." • The History of Corpus Christi Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York — Please pray for the health recovery of Hanna, so her seizures will stop. Her parents are surrendering courageously her life to God's will. __ • June 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, on the Sunday after Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the Corpus Christi. In today’s Eucharistic solemnity, we focus on the spiritual power of the Eucharist and commemorate the institution of that sacrament. As we read today in (Mark 14:22-24): "While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many." This passage shows that Jesus Christ’s presence is not symbolic and evocative, but rather true and real. It’s the doctrine of the Real Presence, which is central to the Church of God. Christ is substantially present in the forms of bread and wine in the consecrated host. "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you," said the Son of God in John’s chapter sixth. Christ gives us His own body and we become what we receive. With the Eucharist, we are transformed into Him, sharing His divinity.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The month of June is full of riches, graces, and celebrations. It's the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose feast day we will celebrate this Friday, June 7. Through the Devotion to the Sacred Heart, given to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque, Christ Himself puts an immense amount of faith in us by calling us to venerate his most adorable Heart. On the day after, Saturday, June 8, we will honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Then, on June 24, we will celebrate the nativity day of John the Baptist, meaning that Christ's own birthday is six months away. Finally, at the end of the month, we will have the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠June 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth shortly after the Annunciation (Lk 1:39-56) In this scene, we also the cleansing of John the Baptist from original sin in the womb of his mother at the words of Our Lady's greeting; Elizabeth's proclaiming of Mary—under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit—as Mother of God and "blessed among women"; Mary's singing of the sublime hymn, Magnificat ("My soul doth magnify the Lord"). “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessed:the Almighty has done great things for me,and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear himin every generation.He has shown the strength of his arm,he has scattered the proud in their conceit.He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,and has lifted up the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent away empty.He has come to the help of his servant Israelfor he has remembered his promise of mercy,the promise he made to our fathers,to Abraham and his children for ever.” The Visitation is frequently depicted in art, and was the central mystery of St. Francis de Sales' devotions. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 31, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The gospel reading for today is the marvelous healing of blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10.46–52) a story included in all three Synoptic gospels. "Son of David, have pity on me," was crying with insistence the blind man. Christ Jesus responded his call: "What do you want me to do for you?"Bartimaeus: "Master, I want to see." Jesus told him, "Go your way; your faith has saved you." "Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way." The Lord is hearing our call and petition to see, like Bartimaeus. He heard the Lord say to him: "Come to me. Let yourself be built into a spiritual house. You are chosen. I have called you out of darkness." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is also the Optional Memorial of Pope St. Paul VI (1897-1978). Pope Paul VI (Giovanni Battista Montini), born in Concesio (Brescia), Italy, worked during the Second World War to find shelter for persecuted Jews and refugees. He initiated the Second Vatican Council and further exercised his Supreme Magisterium, favoring peace and the faith. By his authority, he promulgated the Calendar, the Missal, the Liturgy of the Hours, the Pontifical, and nearly all of the Ritual for the Roman Rite to promote the active participation of the faithful in the Liturgy. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,When Peter said to Jesus (Mk 10:28-31), "We have given up everything and followed you," the Lord, knowing our weak nature, responded that anyone who follows Him will receive "a hundred times more now in this present age" and "eternal life in the age to come.""Many that are first will be last, and the last will be first," He added. Surrender all to God, living a life of complete abandonment to God’s Will, results in the fruit of the Holy Spirit, namely, love, joy, peace, hope, righteousness, and kindness. That's true freedom!Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we celebrated yesterday, there is one God, and in this one God, there are three Divine Persons: the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God. The Father began the work of creation. The Son redeemed us, and The Holy Spirit sanctified us. Our God, one, eternal, and incomprehensible, sustains us despite our weak faith. In yesterday's reading from the book of Deuteronomy (4:32-34; 39-40), we saw how wonderful God was in dealing with the Chosen People of Israel, and how all he asked for in return was that they should keep his commandments, which were for their good. However, they quickly forgot all that God had done for them and turned to adore lifeless idols, pagan "gods" who could not help either themselves or anyone else. This was ingratitude and meanness. Let us remember that everything that God did for the Jews, he did for us, too. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, a feast to behold the truth of who God really is: a communion of Persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Introduced in the ninth century, the feast of the Blessed Trinity needs to be understood as the solemn expression of our faith in this triune life of the Divine Persons. The Father sent his all-obedient, all-loving Son and the Holy Spirit—the fruit of the love of Father and Son—who came to dwell in the Church, in order to fill our hearts with a true love of God and to share with the uncreated Persons of the Trinity and with one another a communion of divine life. Only in heaven we will properly understand what it means, in union with Christ, to share the very life of God through the Holy Trinity. Today is also the Memorial of the St. Philip Neri, superseded by the Sunday Liturgy. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We celebrated yesterday the feast of Mary Help of Christians. The month of May, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is a time to reflect on her virtues and her love for God. Mary and her Rosary have the power to transform the world. Throughout the centuries, Mary has come to the aid of individuals, families, communities, towns, kingdoms, and nations. By helping Christians, She has put closer to the Christ. To prove her maternal help, Our Lady has been appearing in hundreds of places mainly during the 20th century, Lourdes and Fatima being the most famous apparitions. She has brought help from Heaven, and has warned her children to do prayer and penance as a formula for peace. She has insisted that her children must pray the Holy Rosary daily. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, Christ Jesus talks to us in the Gospel of Mark (Mk 10:1-12) about marriage's mystery and sacramental union."But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female.For this reason a man shall leave his father and motherand be joined to his wife,and the two shall become one flesh.So they are no longer two but one flesh.Therefore, what God has joined together,no human being must separate." In the house, the disciples again questioned Jesus about this.He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries anothercommits adultery against her;and if she divorces her husband and marries another,she commits adultery." This is the word of God. It's how the Son of God defined the fundamental sacredness of marriage. As Bishop Barron wrote today, "The deep sacramental and religious meaning of marriage—even within the Church—has been, in recent years, dramatically compromised." "When I was doing parish work, I would invariably ask young couples, “Why do you want to get married in church?” Most would say something like, “Because we love each other.” But I would reply, “Well, that’s no reason to get married in church.”  "They usually looked stunned, but I meant it. You come to church to be married before God and his people when you are convinced that your marriage is not, finally, about you; that it is about God and about serving God’s purposes; that it is, as much as the priesthood of a priest, a vocation, a sacred calling." Marriage is sacred because it's the holy word of God. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Rita Cascia, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We are designed to seek God, but the enticements of this world distract and confuse us. Our Lord Jesus invites us to remove any component that causes sin, as we read today (Mk 9:41-50). “If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off.It is better for you to enter into life maimedthan with two hands to go into Gehenna,into the unquenchable fire.And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off.It is better for you to enter into life crippledthan with two feet to be thrown into Gehenna.And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out.Better for you to enter into the Kingdom of God with one eyethan with two eyes to be thrown into Gehenna,where their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.” Also, He warned us about sins committed against children: “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,it would be better for him if a great millstonewere put around his neckand he was thrown into the sea.” Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Rita Cascia, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today in the United States is the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea. This year the intention includes those impacted by Baltimore Key Bridge tragedy. Also, today is the Optional Memorial of the Augustinian nun of St. Rita Cascia (1386-1457), Patron saint of the impossible, difficult, and hopeless. After eighteen years of married life, St. Rita lost her husband and her two sons. Called afterwards to the religious state, she professed the Rule of St. Augustine at Cascia her native town, in central Italy. In a life-long and terrible malady her patience, cheerfulness, and union by prayer with almighty God, never failed her. Jesus imprinted on her brow the mark of a thorn from His crown, which is understood to indicate a partial stigmata. Known for the efficacy of her prayers, various miracles are attributed to her intercession. At her canonization ceremony, she was bestowed the title of "Patroness of Impossible Causes." In many Catholic countries, Rita came to be known as the patroness of abused wives and heartbroken women. She was canonized in 1900 by Pope Leo XIII. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Rita Cascia, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, This Pentecost Sunday, with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and disciples, the Jewish crowd of that time experienced the miracle of tongues. This supernatural event recalled the story about the tower of Babel, when men, enslaved by pride, attempted to build a tower that would touch the heavens. To punish their sin, God confused their speech. Sin causes confusion and division. On Pentecost, Lord Christ came to gather all men into His Church, uniting them to Himself. This should result in creating one family of nations again. The gift of love infused into us by the Holy Spirit unites us. Love is the common language, that should be spoken into all nations. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the feast of Mary Mother of the Church. We highlight the divine motherhood of Mary and her intimate union in the work of the Redeemer. This memorial is celebrated every year on the Monday after Pentecost, which is appropriate as Mary was also present in that room for the birthday of the Church. In 1964, St. Paul VI declared the Blessed Virgin Mary as "Mother of the Church." He established that "the Mother of God should be further honored and invoked by the entire Christian people by this tenderest of titles." Pope Francis encouraged "the growth of the maternal sense of the Church in the pastors, religious and faithful, as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety." St. Augustine wrote that "Mary is the mother of the members of Christ, because with charity she cooperated in the rebirth of the faithful into the Church." Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. With Christmas and Easter, Pentecost ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and disciples, the completion of the work of redemption, and the fullness of grace for the Church and gift of faith for all nations. Ten days after the resurrection, at nine o'clock in the morning, about a hundred and twenty people were assembled and praying together fervently, the Holy Spirit descended upon them through tongues of fire. All the great theophanies in Christ's life occurred during the course of prayer. After His baptism, for instance, when Jesus was praying the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove; likewise, it was during prayer at night that the transfiguration. Surely too, it was while Mary was praying during the Annunciation. Today, at Mass of the Solemnity of Pentecost, and through prayer, our souls are ready for the advent of the Spirit. "When the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompted them to speak." (Acts 2, 1-4). Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In the First Letter of John (3:18-24), that we recently read, the Beloved Disciple urged us to firmly believe in the name of Jesus Christ and love our neighbor with a practical love. However, we find that living a Christian life isn’t easy. We are lured by the attractions of this world, and we face the temptations by the agents of evil. Moreover, in our days these difficulties have dramatically increased. Science and technology have put within our reach increased comforts, pleasures, and self-indulgences. It’s nothing wrong with comforts and riches, as long as they are not the only purpose in life and become idols and prison. Lord Jesus warned his first followers about worldly allurements. Remaining closely united with Him — as he is the true life — is the only solution to live in peace and joy. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, St. Peter’s love for Jesus Christ surpasses his sins. Three times the apostle denied the Lord, and so three times Jesus asked him to reaffirm his faith, as we read today. (Jn 21:15-19): “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”He then said to Simon Peter a second time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?”Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”He said to him the third time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?”Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time,“Do you love me?” and he said to him,“Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.”Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” Our Lord tested Simon (Peter), asking what he would do. Jesus wants love in action. The message is clear for all of us: the test of love is action. We follow the Lord with real acts of charity and forgiveness. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, "The Immaculate Heart of Mary must be for us a refuge and the way that leads to God," wrote Sister Lucia of Fatima, the oldest of the three children to whom Our Lady of Fatima appeared in 1917.To attain the peace of Christ, the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary must be established in the world by means of a true consecration, through conversion and self-giving, Venerable Lucia said. "God enclosed His eternal Word in the Heart of Mary, and it from this Word that life comes to us." Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of St. Isidore the Farmer (1070-1130), a Spanish laborer who worked most of his life as a plowman for a wealthy landowner in Madrid, Spain. Although he worked many hours a day, he never failed to attend daily Mass and spend time praying before the Holy Eucharist. Isidore had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to church and spent many holidays devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid and surrounding areas. He married a young woman as simple and upright as himself, Maria de la Cabeza, who also became a saint. They had one son, who died as a child. They were always willing to help their neighbors and worked with the poor in the city slums. He was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore miraculously supplying them with food. He died May 15, 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622 along with Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, and Philip Neri. Together, they are known in Spain as "the five saints." In 1947, he was proclaimed the Patron of the Catholic Rural Life Conference in the United States. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the feast day of St. Matthias, Apostle and Martyr. After Jesus' ascension, St. Peter proposed to the assembled faithful that they choose the twelve disciples of Christ to fill the place left vacant by Judas the traitor's apostasy. Lots were drawn, with the result in favor of Matthias, ultimately chosen by the Holy Spirit. According to the tradition, St. Matthias labored in Ethiopia. He was martyred, receiving "the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him." Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is Our Lady of Fatima's feast day. In 1917, in the tiny village in the diocese of Leiria, Portugal, the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children — Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. One year before, in the summer of 1916, an Angel appeared to them several times and taught them a prayer to the Blessed Trinity. Then on Sunday, May 13, 1917, at noon, a flash of lightning drew the attention of the children, and they saw a brilliant figure appearing over the trees of the Cova da Iria. Our Lady asked them to pray for the conversion of sinners and an end to the war and to come back every month, on the 13th. The main message of Fatima was a call to repentance from sin, along with a request to pray daily the Rosary and venerate the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Today is also the traditional commemoration of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. This title was given to our Blessed Mother in May 1868 by Saint Peter Julian Eymard to honor her relationship to the Holy Eucharist. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Seventh Sunday of Easter, we celebrate, in most of the country, the Solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We also celebrate Mother's Day. The ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, and the State of Nebraska retained the celebration of the Ascension of the Lord on last Thursday, while all other provinces have transferred this solemnity to today. At the end of His earthly life, and forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended triumphantly into heaven. Thought the faith, we know that physical death is not the end. It is rather the real beginning. The Ascension of Lord Christ in his human nature to his Father's and our Father's home is the confirmation that we will all rise with new, glorified bodies, ascending into heaven, as Christ did. There we'll begin our true life of eternal joy. Even for good Christians the death of a beloved one is a cause of sorrow and tears. Death breaks that continuity but only for a little while. However, that break is necessary for the new life to begin, as death on earth is the door to that eternal life. We all want is to live on forever with our dear ones! Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the first Saturday after Ascension Thursday, is the Feast of Mary, Queen of Apostles, celebrated in some areas and by certain religious congregations, including the Pallotines, the Marianists, and the congregations founded by Bl. James Alberione (the Society of St. Paul, the Daughters of St. Paul, and others). The feast day commemorates Mary joining the first apostles and disciples of the Lord in the Cenacle to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church. Mary initiated her mission as Queen of Apostles in the upper room. She gathered the apostles together, comforted them, and assisted them in prayer. They all were filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Devotion to Mary is a treasure. On the Feast of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, Catholics may attend special Masses, light candles, pray the rosary, and visit places associated with Mary, such as Lourdes and Fatima. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Because of our struggle, we sadly question our Lord. Our lack of faith—or limited faith—confuses us and makes us live with anxiety. Lord Jesus knew all of this, and said to his disciples (Jn 16:20-23): "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn,while the world rejoices;you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived;but when she has given birth to a child,she no longer remembers the pain because of her joythat a child has been born into the world.So you also are now in anguish.But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice,and no one will take your joy away from you.On that day you will not question me about anything.Amen, amen, I say to you,whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you." Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, Today, Thursday of the sixth week of Easter and forty days after Easter Sunday, the Catholic Church commemorates the Ascension of Christ into Heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2. Tradition designates Mount Olivet near Bethany as the place where Christ left the earth. The Ascension is the solemnity feast of the Glorified Christ — the day when Christ’s triumph is complete. By ascending into His glory, Christ completed the work of our redemption. He is now in the dominion of heaven and rules all hearts and souls. During the forty days that followed the Resurrection, the apostles and disciples were filled with joy by the Holy Spirit while acquiring a firm faith. The Ascension was a cause of joy as well. “And if I shall go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself” (John 14:3 f.). Let us rejoice and delight in giving thanks. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus declared that when the Spirit comes, he will guide us into all truth — we read in the Gospel today (Jn 16:12-15). “He will not speak on his own,but he will speak what he hears,and will declare to you the things that are coming.He will glorify me,because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” Jesus also said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.” The divine mystery flows from the life in the Holy Spirit. Constant prayer will allow us increased immersion in the Spirit of Truth resulting in deeper knowledge of God. Come, Holy Spirit, come! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We joyfully honor the Immaculate Mary during May, not just a day but the entire month, with daily recitation of the Rosary and other devotions. The Ancient Greeks dedicated May to Artemis, the goddess of fecundity. The Christians improved this practice by honoring the truly Mother of God. The idea of a month dedicated specifically to Mary is traced back to Baroque times. The custom became widespread during the nineteenth century and remains in practice until today.Many faithful erect a special altar with a statue or picture of Mary as a reminder. It's a tribute to her beauty and virtue. It's also a standing tradition to crown the statue of Mary — a custom known as May Crowning. Mary, cause of our joy, is everyone's mother. She cares for all of us without fail, interceding in even the tiniest matters. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET   

Friends of the Rosary, This month we walk with the Blessed Virgin Mary and we renew our love and devotion to the Mother of Jesus. Everything Mary said led us to Christ. And she loves each and every human with the same affection and tenderness as Christ Jesus. Mary was conceived immaculately, without any stain of the original sin, and also by divine election was crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth. Mary, the most humble of all women and the first disciple of Jesus, is a model for everyone, Christian and non-Christian today. “There is only one model for you, Mary: the woman of fidelity, the one who did not understand what was happening to her but obeyed. The one who, as soon as she knew what her cousin needed took off (to help her), the Virgin of Promptness. The one who escaped as a refugee in a foreign country to save the life of her son,” Pope Francis said in 2014. The Virgin, through Jesus, has brought heaven closer to us. “She shows us that heaven is within reach, if we too do not give in to sin, we praise God with humility and serve others with generosity,” Pope Francis added in 2022. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The Lord, who is all love, has revealed to the nations His saving power, as we say in the Psalms today. "Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love," wrote Saint John in his first letter (4:7-10) We can be faithful, charitable, and even follow all the commandments, but if we lack love we fall really short. "Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God," St. John explained. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As disciples of Christ we have been chosen out of the world by Christ Jesus. When we act out that belonging, we can change the world. It won't be an easy. The battle has been won, but the war continues. The struggle is ongoing. As Jesus said to his disciples (Jn 15:18-21), "If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own;but because you do not belong to the world,and I have chosen you out of the world,the world hates you." "If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Feast of the Apostles Philip and James. Like Sts. Peter and Andrew, St. Philip was from Bethsaida, in Galilee. He was crucified at Hierapolis in Phyrgia, where he had preached the Gospel. He introduced St. Bartholomew (Nathaniel) to Christ, telling him that Jesus was the one whom Moses and the other prophets had foretold. Christ declared to St. Philip, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father…I am the Father and the Father is in me” (Jn 14:8, 11). James the Lesser is called “Lesser” because he was younger than the other Apostle by the same name, James the Great. James the less was related in some way to Jesus, and after Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, he became the bishop of the Church in Jerusalem. He was martyred in the year 62, by being thrown from the terrace of the Temple and then stoned to death. • The Apostles suffered and were persecuted, but they placed their confidence in God and now they rejoice in heaven. • Following their example, we too must have confidence in God and not be troubled in our adversities. • In our Father’s house there are many rooms, and if we follow the way indicated by Him, Christ will come at the end of our life and take us to Himself. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Sts. Philip and James, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary. The Easter season ends on Pentecost, May 19, represented by the liturgical color white — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity, and innocence. These are some of the most relevant feasts and solemnities: May 3: Philip and James, ApostlesMay 9 or 12: Ascension Sunday or the Seventh Sunday of EasterMay 13: Our Lady of FatimaMay 14: Matthias, ApostleMay 15: Isidore the FarmerMay 19: PentecostMay 20: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchMay 26: Trinity SundayMay 31: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Holy Father's Intentions for May 2024 are for the Formation of Religious and Seminarians. We pray that religious women, men, and seminarians grow in their vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual, and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gospel. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • May 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

• The Audio Podcast of this Rosary is Available Here Now! Friends of the Rosary, St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Saint Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. Today, the Holy Catholic Church presents us the example of Saint Joseph the Worker to all laborers. This is a feast day established by Pope Pius XII in 1955 to Christianize the concept of labor and give all workmen a model and a protector. The husband of the Blessed Mother Mary offered to God his daily labor as a carpenter with patience and joy. St. Joseph provided for the necessities of Mary and Jesus. Another Pope, Leo XIII, wrote wisely: "Workmen and all those laboring in conditions of poverty will have reasons to rejoice rather than grieve, since they have in common with the Holy Family daily preoccupations and cares" Pope John Paul II said, "Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is great in faith, not because he speaks his own words, but above all because he listens to the words of the Living God. He listens in silence. And his heart ceaselessly perseveres in the readiness to accept the Truth contained in the word of the Living God."  Joseph was a compassionate man, and obedient to the will of God. He is the patron of many things, including the universal Church, fathers, the dying, and social justice. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Joseph, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠May 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial of St. Pius V (1504-1572), a Pope known for his deep prayer, fasting, and love for the truth. As Pius V, he worked to implement the Tridentine reforms, promulgated the first Roman Catechism, and formalized the mysteries of the Rosary. He organized European monarchs to defend Christendom against the Ottoman Empire, culminating in the victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1572, which he credited to the Rosary. To Protestantism, which had proclaimed the Reformation, St. Pius replied by applying the decrees of the Council of Trent for the reform of the Church. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Pius V, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Memorial Day of St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380), virgin and Doctor of the Church and a leading saint in the fourteenth century who acquired great influence with her life of prayer, extraordinary mortifications, and the spread of her spiritual writings. She was a tertiary in the Dominican Order, favored with visions from age of seven. Her miracles and ecstasies were remarkable. A helper and a consoler in every need, her reputation of sanctity soon spread even to secular matters. Thousands came to see her, to be converted by her. The priests associated with her received extraordinary faculties of absolution. She journeyed to Avignon and persuaded Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome. Even though she barely reached the age of thirty-three, her accomplishments place her among the great women of the Middle Ages. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Catherine of Siena, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today's passage in the Gospel, Lord Jesus declares that He is the vine and we are the branches. In other words, He is the power and energy source we live in — the source of supernatural life on us. If we separate from the source, we die spiritually. If we are connected to it, we will live forever. Jesus said to his disciples (Jn 15:1-8): "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit,and everyone that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.Remain in me, as I remain in you.Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its ownunless it remains on the vine,so neither can you unless you remain in me.I am the vine, you are the branches.Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit,because without me you can do nothing.Anyone who does not remain in mewill be thrown out like a branch and wither;people will gather them and throw them into a fireand they will be burned.If you remain in me and my words remain in you,ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.By this is my Father glorified,that you bear much fruit and become my disciples." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In honor of Mary, the Immaculate Mother, we praise and thank the Lord through the Joyful Mysteries we pray today. And we continue reading John 14. In today's Gospel (Jn 14:7-14), Lord Jesus reveals the coinherence that obtains within the very existence of God. He says to his disciples: "The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,or else, believe because of the works themselves." "And whatever you ask in my name, I will do,so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York   • ⁠April 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube

Friends of the Rosary, At that time, Lord Jesus summarized in a few words the meaning of our human existence (Jn 14:1-6): “I am the way and the truth and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me.” He explained to the disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.You have faith in God; have faith also in me.In my Father’s house, there are many dwelling places.If there were not,would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?And if I go and prepare a place for you,I will come back again and take you to myself,so that where I am you also may be.Where I am going you know the way.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Feast of St. Mark, the Evangelist, the author of the second Gospel, a Jewish Christian baptized and instructed by St. Peter. The Gospel of Mark, written in 50 A.D. for Roman Gentile converts, records St. Peter’s preaching about Our Lord. It rarely quotes the Old Testament and carefully explains Jewish customs, rites, and words. It excels in portraying Christ’s and His hearers’ emotions and affections. St. Mark accompanied St. Paul and his cousin St. Barnabas in the evangelization of Cyprus before he became the companion and secretary of St. Peter in Rome about the year 42 A.D. St. Mark preached in Egypt, especially in Alexandria, and was martyred there. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! St. Mark, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus cried out and said, as we read today (Jn 12:44-50): "I came into the world as light,so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them,I do not condemn him,for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world." In this passage of the Gospel of John, Jesus made clear, once again, that he and the Father are one. God from God, Light from Light, as we say in the Creed. Christ is the Lord, the Holy One who governs the universe, with absolute dominion over nature — visible and invisible. And He came into the world as light to save our eternal souls. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, People who do not believe are not among the Lord Jesus’ flock. They refuse to be part of the Kingdom of God. These are truly blind and, sadly, do not manage well their free will.They might be dominant in our society. At that time, Jesus the Good Shepherd said to the Jews (Jn 10:22-30) in Jerusalem during the feast of the Dedication, as we read in the New Testament today: “You do not believe, because you are not among my sheep. My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. ” “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus said — as we read today (Jn 10:1-10): “I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved.” “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Lord Jesus is calling every one of us by our name. The Good Shepherd knows what’s hidden in our hearts, and He is leading us out to our salvation and communion with Him. We are invited to avoid following strangers, thieves, and robbers. They come to slaughter and destroy our souls. Only the Author of Life truly understands and forgives us, loving us unconditionally. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter is the Good Shepherd Sunday — Lord Jesus guarding, guiding, protecting, and watching over his flock.Jesus said (Jn 10:11-18): "I am the good shepherd.A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." "I am the good shepherd,and I know mine and mine know me,just as the Father knows me and I know the Father;and I will lay down my life for the sheep." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we see in the Gospel of John John (6:60–69), at the end of its sixth chapter, how many disciples of Lord Jesus abandoned Him and returned to their former way of life. "The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe," said Jesus. When He asked whether the Twelve would leave too, Peter answered, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”Jesus comes to us through the Flesh and Blood of the Eucharist and like Peter and the apostles we want to walk with the Holy One of God. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Easter is a time of rejoicing for every Christian. It’s a time for thanking and praising our Holy God. Christ's resurrection caused and guaranteed our own. Our eternal joy has been won for us by Christ. The enigma of human existence has troubled agnostic philosophers and scholars down through the ages and still today. But this mystery finds its explanation in the risen Jesus. Physical death is not the end for man, with all his intellect, talents, and God-given graces. We are meant to find our fulfillment in the true life to come, which lasts for eternity. But before entering the glory of Heaven, we must endure our own Gethsemanes and Calvaries, as Christ did. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christianity and the Catholic Church — the continuation of Christ’s work among us — has existed for almost two thousand years. It’s the longest institution that has ever existed on earth. Without the Holy Spirit and the certainty of the Resurrection — that we celebrate on Easter — our faith would be worthless. "If Christ has not risen," St. Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:17, "vain is your faith, for you are still in your sins." But "Christ has risen from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep." His resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection. We will all rise in glory if we have been faithful during our time in this valley of tears. The foundation of our faith is the Word of God. Today, we pray the Luminous Mysteries from San Diego, CA. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, And He will deliver us from the perils of eternal death, to enjoy the endless happiness of Heaven. We pray today’s Glorious Mysteries from San Diego, CA. By following the example of the risen Christ, we prepare ourselves to imitate His humility. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we might not at first recognize that Christ Jesus is alive and walking with us. But through constant prayer, especially the Rosary of Mary, we will open our minds to Jesus. He will restore the virtues of faith, hope, and joy in us for this earthly life. And He will deliver us from the perils of eternal death so that we may enjoy the endless happiness of Heaven. Today, we pray the Glorious Mysteries from San Diego, CA. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, People often complain when they experience injustice and wickedness. Also, James and John once wished that Jesus would call down fire from Heaven and destroy the sinful cities. However, this is the spirit of the world, not the spirit of Christ. “The Son of man came not to destroy souls, but to save" (Luke 9:55). In the proper time, God will impart divine justice, in His own way. For the present, He allows weeds to grow among the wheat. Our mission is to follow in the steps of Christ, the unjustly suffering servant. He didn’t come to right all the injustices and wrongs of the world. We pray today’s Sorrowful Mysteries from San Diego, CA. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, Our spiritual life is based — or it should be based — in one single premise: “Believe in the One sent by God the Father.” The risen Jesus gives us through his disciples another critical advice—as we read today (Jn 6:22-29) “Do not work for food that perishes but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” This way, when we start the third week of Easter, we are invited to seek what’s above, avoiding to think from an earthly perspective. Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example that you should follow his steps,” St. Peter says in one of his epistles. Jesus didn’t deserve to suffer for did no sin, and nevertheless was subject to persecution and injustice. We pray today's Joyful Mysteries from San Diego, CA. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, on the Third Sunday of Easter, while we celebrate the risen Jesus we pray hard for peace in the Middle East. Yesterday, Iran fired hundreds of exploding drones and missiles in its first direct attack on Israel after years of a shadow war. We invoke Our Lady of Peace, the Blessed Mother, so people open their minds to Jesus and understand the necessity of peace in the world. Jesus, the Prince of Life and Peace, is more alive than ever and is on our side. "Peace be with you," told the apostles when he stood in their midst, as we read in the Gospel today (Lk 24:35-48). Christ walked with his first followers when they had lost all hope and restored their faith and joy. Today, when war tensions escalate, we must humbly open ourselves to the Holy Spirit, allowing ourselves to be helped. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus, who demonstrates his authority over nature, comes to save us, encouraging us not to be afraid. As we read today (Jn 6:16-21), Jesus walks on the stirred sea heading into the boat with the terrified disciples, and says to them: "It is I. Do not be afraid."  In the Scriptures, the sea was something to be feared. Water was a symbol of danger and chaos. The boat, with Peter and the other followers, is evocative of the Church, which moves through all types of storms across history. So Jesus walking on water symbolizes God's control over the elements, including the chaotic sea and the powers of darkness and disorder. The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the surface of the waters.  The faithful should not fear the chaotic elements of nature or life. Instead, we should place our complete trust in our Holy God. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Jesus' multiplication of bread and fish, feeding a crowd of 5,000, is the only one of the miracles included in all four of the Gospel accounts. This miracle greatly influenced the understanding of the first Christians of the Lord's identity and mission. This passage — we read about it today in the Gospel — was followed by Christ's Bread of Life discourse, in which He explained his teaching on the Eucharist to the crowd. He drew the connection between the miraculous feeding and the institution of the sacrament of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Then and today Christ Jesus is giving us the Bread of Life. The Eucharist is the place where heaven and earth meet, with the Lord’s sacred Body offered up and his precious Blood poured out. The Sorrowful Mysteries that we pray today are the re-presentation of the sacrifice of the Cross. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, St. Paul wrote that God's love for us is an excess since it exceeds and surpasses what reason can comprehend and desire. He also calls the love of God "foolishness". This foolishness is reparation for that other foolishness which is sin. In today's Gospel reading, we learn: "The Father loves the Son and has given everything over to him.Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life,but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, (Jn 3:31-36).""The one who comes from above is above all.The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things.But the one who comes from heaven is above all.He testifies to what he has seen and heard,but no one accepts his testimony." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, God came into us purely out of love, out of his desire we flourish. The entire universe is moving restlessly toward the unity of the souls with God. And Christ Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s salvific intent. "Creation is nothing but the overflow from the intensity of Trinitarian love," wrote Bishop Barron. "All things flow from and are marked by the Spiritus Sanctus (Holy Spirit). He is their ground, their secret origin, their principle." Christ revealed to us the divine goal: the sharing of the love between the Father, who has given his only Son to the world, and the Son, who has offered himself back to the Father. Today, we read about it in John 3:16, one of the most well-known Bible verses (Jn 3:16-21): "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son,so that everyone who believes in him might not perishbut might have eternal life.For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,but that the world might be saved through him.Whoever believes in him will not be condemned,but whoever does not believe has already been condemned,because he has not believed in the name of the only-begotten Son of God.And this is the verdict,that the light came into the world,but people preferred darkness to light,because their works were evil.For everyone who does wicked things hates the lightand does not come toward the light,so that his works might not be exposed.But whoever lives the truth comes to the light,so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, We celebrated yesterday the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. Today, we possess the knowledge Mary didn’t have at the time of the Annunciation — the knowledge about the plans of her Son, the Incarnate Word, would unfold on earth. We are fortified by Mary’s trust in God at the Annunciation and encouraged to trust the Divine Mercy and the Divine Will to be open to God’s redirection of our lives. In choosing to follow God, we trust in Jesus. We surrender to Him to be molded and “changed into his likeness,” as it is necessary for one’s growth in holiness (2 Cor 3:18). Trusting God, as Mary did at the Annunciation, ultimately opens the gates of Heaven for us. God only desires the good of our souls. Learning to trust Him in all the situations of our lives is the answer to bringing the true peace and hope we long for. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the first Joyful Mystery. The Holy Spirit comes through the Archangel Gabriel to Mary and imparts to her the gift of all gifts, a divine Son. In humble acceptance, the Virgin Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be [done] to me according to your word" (Lk 1:38). Having been conceived immaculately, Mary's body became the Living Tabernacle of the Lord. Accordingly, she answered in nearly the same words her Divine Son used on many occasions — thy will be done. The Annunciation can be thought of as a precursor to Pentecost. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Sunday of Divine Mercy, the Octave Day of Easter, and we confidently say: Jesus, I trust in You, have mercy upon us and the whole world. The Divine Mercy Sunday origin is from a revelation to the Polish nun Saint Faustina Maria Kowalska, the mystic of the twentieth century who initiated the Divine Mercy devotion. Between 1930 and 1938 Jesus requested to her numerous times a Feast of Divine Mercy. On May 5, 2000, five days after the canonization of Saint Faustina, the Vatican decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter would be Divine Mercy Sunday. God the Father revealed his nature of pure love through the Scriptures and the life, Passion, death, and Resurrection of his Son. It’s the mystery of God’s divine mercy, a gift of humanity, described by Pope Saint John Paul II as “the greatest of the attributes and perfections of God” (Dives in misericordia, 13). The risen Jesus offers His love that pardons, reconciles, and gives peace. ----------Jesus to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska—Excerpted from Diary of Sr. M. Faustina Kowalska On one occasion, I heard these words: "My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy. "[Let] the greatest sinners place their trust in My mercy. They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My mercy. My daughter, write about My mercy towards tormented souls. Souls that make an appeal to My mercy delight Me. To such souls I grant even more graces than they ask. I cannot punish even the greatest sinner if he makes an appeal to My compassion, but on the contrary, I justify him in My unfathomable and inscrutable mercy. Write: before I come as a just Judge, I first open wide the door of My mercy. He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of My justice. "From all My wounds, like from streams, mercy flows for souls, but the wound in My Heart is the fountain of unfathomable mercy. From this fountain spring all graces for souls. The flames of compassion burn Me. I desire greatly to pour them out upon souls. Speak to the whole world about My mercy." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET   

Friends of the Rosary, On this Sunday of Divine Mercy, we will reflect upon the revelation of God's mercy. Christ didn't come to condemn but to forgive, to show mercy. We intend to be filled with the Holy Spirit, trying to learn from the early Church when the first Christians dedicated themselves to the good of the other, as we read this Easter in the Act of the Apostle. They were selfless and generous. They lived with the faith that conquers the world. And we recall the words of Saint Augustine, "Mercy is heartfelt sympathy for another's distress, impelling us to succor him if we can."Let's ask for the intercession of Mary Mother of Mercy.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, For a third time, the Risen Jesus revealed himself to a large group of Apostles after being raised from the dead (Jn 21:1-14). The passage occurred in the Sea of Tiberias (Sea of Galilee). It was before the arrival of the Holy Spirit in Pentecost. There were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons (James and John), and two others of his disciples. The Apostles had returned to their old fishing job. Having fished all night and caught nothing, they returned to shore early in the morning. Jesus was standing on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.Jesus said to them, "Children, have you caught anything to eat?" When they disappointedly replied, “No,” He told them, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some”. Without further comment, they threw their net out and caught 153 large fish, collectively far too many and too heavy a catch for them to haul onboard the boat. John, intuitively recalling Jesus’ previous miraculous catch of fish, recognized that it was Jesus standing on the shore and he said to Simon Peter, “It is the Lord”. When Jesus said, “Bring some of the fish you have just now caught,” Simon Peter went and dragged the remainder of the untorn net out of the water and retrieved some fish from it. Jesus then said, “Come have breakfast” and he “took the bread and gave it to them and did the same with the fish”. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Christ Jesus, the Holy One risen from the dead by the Father after completing his redemptive mission, appeared to His eleven apostles, as Luke tells in the reading of today (Lk 24:35-48). While they were still speaking about how two of the disciples recognized in the breaking of the bred, the Lord stood in their midst and showing his hands and feet said to them, "Peace be with you." He said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you,that everything written about me in the law of Mosesand in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.And he said to them, "Thus it is written that the Christ would sufferand rise from the dead on the third dayand that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins,would be preached in his nameto all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.You are witnesses of these things." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In today’s Gospel of Luke (Lk 24:13-35), we read the marvelous passage of the disciples being enlightened by Jesus on the road to Emmaus. He said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are!How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke!Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these thingsand enter into his glory?” The two disciples did not understand the explanation of Our Lord's act of self-emptying himself out of love, even unto death, taking upon himself the sins of the world to take them away — the mystery of redemption through suffering. Jesus explained this first to them, and then: "He took bread, said the blessing,broke it, and gave it to them.With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him,but he vanished from their sight." The Eucharist made present His love — more powerful than sin and death.Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the bread. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠April 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, In the Gospel today (Jn 20:11-18), Mary Magdalene stays outside the tomb weeping. She is asked first by the angels and then by the Lord himself by she is weeping.  Jesus calls Mary Magdalene by her name, and she recognizes Him. Her pessimism disappears. She goes from fear to joy! We all are consoled by the truth that Jesus is seeing, knowing, and loving us, even when we feel troubled, discouraged, and far away from Him. Also, Jesus said to her, “Stop holding on to me,for I have not yet ascended to the Father.But go to my brothers and tell them,‘I am going to my Father and your Father,to my God and your God.” Christ’s commands to “stop holding on” means He desires greater intimacy than merely standing externally. He wants us to receive the Holy who will transform us into other Christ. Jesus is Risen! Is risen indeed! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, Monday in the Octave of Easter, we read (Mt 28:8-15) the episode of the first apparition of the crucified and risen Jesus to Mary Magdalene and the other Mary. The two women embraced his feet and did him homage. Our Lord called them by their name and encouraged them not to be afraid. As long as we trust in Jesus, we shouldn’t be afraid. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead showed that God is up to something greater than we had imagined. As Bishop Barron wrote yesterday, “We can begin to see this world as a place of gestation toward something higher, more permanent, more splendid.” The path of salvation has been opened to everyone. In light of the Resurrection, we see that running away from the Father doesn’t make any sense. The stunning lesson of the Resurrection is that the smart way to conduct our lives is based on running into the arms of the Son. Jesus is Risen! Is risen indeed! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • April 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today is Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, the foundation upon which our faith rests. It’s the Solemnity of Solemnities and the climax of the Church year because all of the mysteries we have commemorated from Advent until now have pointed toward Easter. On this day, Christ Jesus conquered death and unlocked for us the path to the glory of eternity. The sadness of the Passion and Crucifixion of the Holy Week is vanished. Through a deep prayer of thanksgiving, we praise and glorify Our Lord, expressing the joy of the Resurrection. The true Lamb who took away the sins of the world by His Death destroyed our death and by His Resurrection restored our life. Easter means the Redemption obtained — sin destroyed, death overcome, divine life brought back to us. The resurrection of Christ is a pledge of the resurrection of our own body and our entrance into immortality. It guarantees our redemption and God's assurance that our sins are forgiven, we are called to eternal life, and His merciful love endures forever. Jesus is Risen! Is risen indeed! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 31, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, on Holy Saturday (from Sabbatum Sanctum, its official liturgical name), also known as Saturday of the Glory, the Church remembers and mourns Christ in the tomb. We pray and meditate on his Passion and Death and his Descent to the Dead to announce liberation from the shadow of darkness. It is not Easter yet, and the day is usually spent working on the final preparations for the biggest feast of the Church year. The entire body of the Church is represented in Mary, as she awaits, in faith, the victorious triumph of her Son over death and the celebration of his resurrection. Christ rests in peace, after the great battle against sin and evil. We see the mortal wounds and the scars of intense suffering upon Him. Jesus' enemies are still furious, attempting to obliterate the memory of the Lord by lies and slander. The Church abstains from the Sacrifice of the Mass, with the sacred table left bare, until after the solemn Vigil, the anticipation by night of the Resurrection. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, Today, the whole Church commemorates the commemorate the Passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ when He died for the sins of the world. It's a solemn day of mourning and also a legal holiday around much of the world. It's a day of sadness, spent in fasting, abstinence, and prayer. Practicing some mortifications today, such as eating less or standing up is appropriate. We find ways to slow down and have more quiet to contemplate this day, avoiding loud conversations and restricting ourselves from distractions, entertainment, and social media. We can pray for different devotions like the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, the Divine Mercy devotions, and do meditative readings of the passion of Christ. The title for this day varies in different parts of the world: "Holy Friday" for Latin nations, in Germany, it is "Friday of Mourning," in Norway, it is "Long Friday." Some view the term "Good Friday" (used in English and Dutch) as a corruption of the term "God's Friday." Liturgically, around three o'clock in the afternoon, we participate in the "Celebration of the Lord's Passion." The service — not a mass — is divided into three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Cross — when we joyfully venerate and kiss the wooden cross "on which hung the Savior of the world —, and Holy Communion. In the Liturgy of the Word, we hear the passages from Isaiah of famous of the Suffering Servant (52:13-53:12). Psalm 30 is the Responsorial Psalm "Father, I put my life in your hands." The Second Reading is from the letter to the Hebrews, 4:14-16; 5:7-9. The Gospel Reading is the Passion of St. John. The ten intercessions cover these areas: For the Church For the Pope For the clergy and laity of the Church For those preparing for baptism For the unity of Christians For the Jewish people For those who do not believe in Christ For those who do not believe in God For all in public office For those in special need The Father sent his Son to bring divine light to the darkest place. Christ Jesus offered his body in sacrifice to take away the sin of the world. St. Anselm said that the death of the Son reestablished the right relationship between divinity and humanity. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, Today is Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, and the first day of the Sacred Triduum. The word “triduum” comes from the Latin words tris (“three”) and dies (“day”). The Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper this Holy Thursday and ends after evening prayers at sunset on Easter Sunday. The three of the Triduum are: Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary, As we read today in the Gospel (Mt 26:14-25), during the Last Supper, Christ confirmed Judas Iscariot as His betrayer: “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” “Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for that man if he had never been born.” Then Judas, his betrayer, said in reply, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” He answered, “You have said so.” Judas Iscariot expresses the mystery of iniquity or mysterium iniquitatis. The betrayer apostle had spent years in intimacy with Jesus, enjoyed His grace and merciful love, and noticed Jesus was the Son of God. And yet he turned the Messiah over to his enemies. Theologians say that this anomalous tendency of human beings to evil sin has no rational ground for it. Bishop Barron states, "Those of us who regularly gather around the table of intimacy with Christ and yet engage consistently in the works of darkness are meant to see ourselves in the betrayer." Today, Wednesday of Holy Week is traditionally known as Spy Wednesday, to commemorate the treachery of Judas, who made a bargain with the high priest to betray Jesus for 30 silver pieces. This ends the official Lenten period; tomorrow we enter into the Holy Triduum, the three great liturgical days: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary, In the Holy Land, Christians participated in a stunning procession from Bethphage to Jerusalem this Palm Sunday, Catholic News Agency reported. The route followed the same path that Jesus took when He entered Jerusalem and was acclaimed by the crowd holding palms and olive branches. About 3,000 faithful ascended the Mount of Olives, passed by Gethsemane, where Jesus experienced the most painful hours of his passion. Due to the ongoing war, there were fewer pilgrims than usual. Those present responded with closeness in prayer, praise to the Lord, and a message of joy — the joy of being Christians. “We have many problems, but we are truly happy that Jesus is our Lord. He is our joy and our strength,” said the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who led the procession. “Let us renew our commitment to follow Jesus and let us not be afraid! Jesus on the cross is the victory over the world, not the victory of arms, but that of love.” The procession was preceded by the solemn Palm Sunday liturgy at the Holy Sepulcher, presided over by Pizzaballa. The faithful waved palm branches and chanted “Hosanna,” circling the edicule of the Holy Sepulcher —the small shrine that houses the tomb of Jesus Christ—three times to symbolize the three days Jesus spent in the tomb.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET    

Friends of the Rosary, Yesterday, speaking in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis invited the crowd to follow in Jesus’ footsteps as He entered Jerusalem "so that being made by his grace partakers of the cross, we may have a share also in his resurrection and his life." At the end of Palm Sunday Mass, the Pope said: "And now we turn in prayer to the Virgin Mary. Let us learn from her to stay close to Jesus during the days of Holy Week, to arrive at the joy of the Resurrection." With the whole Church of Christ we herald the celebration of the Holy Week of our Lord’s paschal mystery, that is, his passion and resurrection. We pray with confidence, never getting discouraged by looking for results. We trust in the Lord; He never fails. He is like that. God will answer your prayers! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary: Today, March 24th, is Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion and the beginning of Holy Week. It’s the completion of the Paschal Mystery of the Passion and Resurrection. For five weeks of Lent, we have been preparing to celebrate our Lord’s paschal mystery by prayer, works of charity, and self-sacrifice. Today we commemorate this solemn celebration in union with the whole Catholic Church. Christ entered in triumph into his own city of Jerusalem to complete his work as our Messiah: to suffer, to die, and to rise again. As the faithful, we remember and dramatize Christ’s triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey. A huge crowd assembled, put their cloaks or branches on the ground, and waved palm branches, acclaiming Christ as the King of Israel, the Son of David. We now joyfully acclaim by holding branches of palm trees Jesus our Messiah and King and sing as the priest enters the church. We cry, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord.” Jesus the Messiah was, and is, the sign of contradiction, acclaimed by some and reviled by others. He was sent by the Father into this world to wrest us from sin and the power of darkness. By the reading today in mass of the Passion at the Gospel, we remain united with him in his suffering on the cross, may we share his resurrection and new life. May we reach the happiness of the new and everlasting Jerusalem one day. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The Virgin Mary's role is to bring us face to face with the love in the Heart of Jesus crucified, wrote Mother Teresa."Be careful of all that can block that personal contact with the living Jesus. The Devil may try to use the hurts of life, and sometimes our own mistakes — to make you feel it is impossible that Jesus really loves you," wrote the saint.It's not only that Jesus loves us. He longs for us. Even when we don't feel worthy. "How can we last even one day without hearing Jesus say I love you — impossible. Our soul needs that as much as the body needs to breathe the air," Mother Teresa wrote in 1989.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, one week before Good Friday, we see in the Gospel (Jn 10:31-42) how hatred against Christ escalated in those final days of the Redeemer of the World. Fridays of Lent have a penitential quality. The Stations of the Cross, prayed in many parishes today, allow us to love and treasure the Holy Cross of Jesus. We have to be one in spirit with Him. In our crucifixion with Christ we find salvation. For Christ and with Christ, we suffer freely and willingly the unpleasant things that occurs to us. Fleeing from the Cross instead of holding it dear shouldn’t be our answer. We welcome the Cross as Our Savior did. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Christ Jesus' message is crystal clear, as we read today (Jn 8:51-59): "Amen, amen, I say to you,whoever keeps my word will never see death." But the prideful Jews of that time rejected His divinity and opted to offend the Lord. Even they picked up stones to throw at Him. "Now we are sure that you are possessed.Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say,‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died?Or the prophets, who died?Who do you make yourself out to be?" Jesus answered, "If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing;but it is my Father who glorifies me,of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’You do not know him, but I know him." "Amen, amen, I say to you,before Abraham came to be, I AM." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary:In today’s Gospel (Jn 8:31-42), we read:"Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him,"If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples,and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, 'You will become free'?"Jesus answered them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.”The Scribes and Pharisees of that time were trying to kill the Author of Life, as His word had no room among them. Their arrogance and lack of faith made them children of the Evil One.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Joseph, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. He is the patron and protector of the Universal Church. He is also invoked as the patron of the dying because Jesus and Mary were at his death-bed and the patron of fathers, among many other causes. And that’s why today is Father’s Day. St. Joseph was an ordinary manual laborer although descended from the royal house of David. In the designs of Providence, he was destined to become the spouse of the Mother of God. He faithfully fulfilled God’s high trust in protecting and guarding the greatest earthly treasures, Jesus and Mary. Joseph was the trustworthy witness of the Messiah’s virgin birth. After this, he modestly retires into the background of holy Scripture. His important mission in God’s plan of salvation was “to legally insert Jesus Christ into the line of David from whom, according to the prophets, the Messiah would be born, and to act as his father and guardian”, according to the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy. Most of our information about St. Joseph comes from the opening two chapters of St. Matthew’s Gospel. No words of his are recorded in the Gospels; he was the “silent” man. St. Joseph was probably born in Bethlehem and probably passed away in Nazareth, probably before the beginning of Christ’s public life. Today is the only Solemnity celebrated in the 2024 Lenten season since Easter is so early this year and the Solemnity of the Annunciation is transferred to the Second Week of Easter. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Joseph, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: This Monday, March 18th we begin the fifth and final full week of Lent. Day after day, the liturgical readings tell of the lowering storm clouds that will break open next week. And today’s main reading in the Gospel (John 8:1-11) features the woman caught in adultery. The scribes and Pharisees accuse and bring her to Jesus. Our Lord responds: "Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." And tells the woman: "Go, and from now on do not sin anymore." In this biblical passage, we see divine mercy in action. It’s the fruit of forgiveness offered and accepted. God loves sinners and rejects sin — because sin destroys and poisons our eternal souls. Every sin is adultery to God — and is pardonable by Christ. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Patrick, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Previously called "Passion Sunday," this Fifth Sunday of Lent marks the beginning of Passiontide — the last two weeks of Lent. It commemorates the suffering of Christ (Latin passio = “suffering”). It's the final Sunday of Lent before the beginning of Holy Week. The Catholic Church follows the practice of covering crosses and sacred images throughout the temples. Crosses remain covered until the beginning of the Easter Vigil. The Gospel's main reading (Jn 12:20-33) invites us to reflect upon what it means to follow Christ. The Lord said: "Whoever loves his life loses it,and whoever hates his life in this worldwill preserve it for eternal life.Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be.The Father will honor whoever serves me." Also, He comments on the type of death He would suffer: "Now is the time of judgment on this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” The Optional Memorial of St. Patrick, which is ordinarily celebrated today, is superseded by the Sunday liturgy. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Patrick, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York  

Friends of the Rosary: After she died, St. Teresa of Avila appeared to one of her nuns and said: "There should be no difference, as far as purity and love are concerned, between the blessed in Heaven and the faithful on earth, though we are perfectly happy and you are suffering. What the Divine Essence is to us in Heaven, the Blessed Sacrament should be to you on earth." St. Alphonsus Liguori explained: "Here, then, is our Heaven on earth—the Most Blessed Sacrament." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Friends of the Rosary: In today’s Gospel (Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30), we see how the Jews were trying to kill Our Lord as He moved in Galilee nearing the end of His public life. "But no one laid a hand upon him, because his hour had not yet come." So Christ Jesus continued to teach to large crowds who were coming to hear Him. The admiration of the people intensified the hatred of the priests, openly seeking the death of the Messiah. Our Lord was spending His days in teaching and His nights in prayer. Does our conduct resemble that of Christ? In difficult circumstances, when we are unjustly accused criticized, or condemned, let’s calmly continue our work and recourse to God in prayer. Let’s leave our reputation in the hands of Christ. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The mercy of God is infinite, beyond our comprehension. However, stating that everyone, no matter their deeds, will enter the glory of Heaven seems contrary to the words of Jesus. Yesterday, in the Gospel’s main reading (Jn 5:17-30), the Son of God said: "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life and will not come to condemnation, but has passed from death to life." The message seems to be clear: Those "who have done good deeds" will go to the "resurrection of life" and those "who have done wicked deeds" to the "resurrection of condemnation." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: God wants every believer to be transformed into the image and character of Jesus Christ. And on this season of Lent, we learn all the virtues necessary that, in St. Paul's words, "Christ may be formed in us" (Gal. 4:19). And as we prepare ourselves to participate in the Resurrection of the Lord, we conform our lives in imitation of the suffering and patient servant of Christ. He is the portrait of the loving crucified Savior. Padre Pio, one of the saints who understood Christ’s suffering the most, recommended attending Mass often. And he said: "If you want to assist at Mass with devotion and with fruit, think of the sorrowful Mother at the foot of Calvary.” “In your mind’s eye, transport yourself to Calvary," he added. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In his apostolic letter "Salvici Doloris", St. John Paul II wrote on the Christian meaning of human suffering: "It is through suffering that Jesus redeems us." Benedict XVI wrote in his book Jesus of Nazareth: "In Jesus’ Passion, the filth of the world is wiped out in the pain of infinite love." Great pain is God’s chosen way, because, as the Ratzinger-supervised Catechism clarifies: “The heart is converted by looking at him whom we have pierced. It is by discovering the greatness of God’s love that our heart is shaken by the horror and weight of sin and begins to fear offending God by sin (CCC 1432).” Benedict elaborated this idea by writing that the greatest way God gave himself was by showing his crazy desire for us through his pains. "The Cross of Jesus illumines his whole life: his swaddling clothes, his baptism, the paradoxes of the Beatitudes, the Kingdom of God, and other things difficult to decipher become understandable when Jesus’ Cross is at the center." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The faithful, who see their lives increasingly perfected by the grace of God, find it incomprehensible why many among us, especially friends and family members, prefer to stay attached to sin and darkness. The Holy Spirit explained yesterday’s Gospel reading (John 3:14-21).” “And this is the verdict,that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light,because their works were evil.For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed.But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” Our sinful nature, stemming from the original sin of our ancestors Adam and Eve, blinds us. Our fallen world seeks to keep us in darkness. The Lord knows this—He knows our souls—and because of His great love for us, He sends us light in abundance. God, who is rich in mercy, saves us by the grace of His faith, which is a gift from Him. As we live in Christ, we belong to the Light. We never engage with darkness. We only pray for those who, doing wicked things, hate the light. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • March 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The Fourth Sunday of Lent is traditionally called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means "rejoice." Today's Gospel (John 3:14-21) describes the reason for our joy: God's great love for us has been revealed in Jesus. Through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection, Christ has reconciled us with God and one another. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. And this is the verdict,that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light,because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the lightand does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: "I have come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it," Jesus said to the Pharisees, as we read this Wednesday (Matthew 5:17–19). The Son of God Jesus denounced the hypocrisy of the instructional religion of that time, but He didn’t call for its dismantling. "What He effected was a transfiguration of the best of that classical Israelite religion—temple, law, priesthood, sacrifice, covenant—into the institutions, sacraments, practices, and structures of his Mystical Body, the Church," explained Bishop Barron. Many evangelicals want Jesus without the Universal Church. Also, followers of the New Age spirituality reject any religion. The Catholic Church is holy and sinner at the same time. However, this universal institution with its lights and shadows is the continuation of the preaching and faithful love of Christ. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:Lent is a time for a new conversion. By the sacrifice of penance, the Lord sends us abundant grace to purify us. Benedict XVI said that Lent disciplines us, so we can be centered on the Paschal Mystery and change our daily lives. It’s a new beginning.Benedict focused on three practical solutions. First, he mentions faith in a Creator God, and then "the renewal of the faith in the reality of Jesus Christ given to us in the Blessed Sacrament.""And flowing from this, we must ask him to teach us all anew to understand the greatness of his suffering, his sacrifice."Lord, I love you. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠March 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Man's pride exceeds all bounds. We all too frequently boast of our spiritual and material accomplishments as if no one had ever equaled us, even seeking to place himself on a level with, and at times even above, Our Lord. Yet Christ, Who was true God, "emptied Himself, taking the nature of a slave and being made like unto men, and appearing in the form of man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the Cross." (Phil. 2:7). Every Crucifix tells us this: "Learn of Me, for I am meek and humble of heart. I have been obedient unto death. I am full of love and patience." The Son of God approached us in His deepest humiliation, summoning us to contemplate Him as the Man of Sorrows, asking we grow in humility and patience by studying His own resignation to the Will of His Heavenly Father.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET   

Friends of the Rosary: Building a culture that protects human and Christian vocations is critical. But this is at risk, due to the danger of gender ideology, said Pope Francis. "Today the ugliest danger is gender ideology, which seeks to blur differences between men and women through movements such as transgenderism," explained the Pope during an audience in Rome this month. "Erasing differences is erasing humanity. Man and woman, however, are in a fruitful tension. The life of the human being is a vocation. Man and woman are created by God and are the image of the Creator." We participate in a universal call "to embrace a specific and personal mission with joy and responsibility." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: At that time, the crowd was asking Jesus for a sign from Heaven to believe, despite the countless miracles He performed — as we recently read in the Gospel (Lk 11:29-32). The Son of God Jesus said to them: "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah." The sign of Jonah was the victory of his death and Resurrection. The monumental, timeless demonstration was His Resurrection, the central mystery in our lives. The crucified Jesus, who had died and been buried, was risen from the dead and would appear alive again to his disciples before ascending into Heaven. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:In his first letter to the Corinthians, which we read yesterday (1 Cor 1:22-25), St. Paul explains how Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom. “But we proclaim Christ crucified.” For the Jews, Greeks, and Gentiles, Christ did not fit their preconceived ideas of the Messiah. They all looked to philosophy or human wisdom for the solution of man’s problems. Our Lord’s message of faithfulness and merciful love was too radical for them. The crucified and the resurrected Jesus was a stumbling block to their foolishness, as St. Paul described. And St. Paul concluded: "For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The Catholic Church begins today the second phase of the Forty Days of Lent with the Gospel passage of the long dialogue of Jesus and the Samaritan woman from He asks for a drink of water (Jn 4:13-16). Jesus said to her, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be thirsty or have to keep coming here to draw water." Later in John 7: 37-39 Jesus once again speaks of living water, saying, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them." By this, he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Also, today Sunday, we honor St Katharine Drexel. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: We see a portrait of our Holy God in today's Gospel of Luke and the well-known parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:1–3, 11-32). This is the story: A son asks his father for his inheritance, then squanders it recklessly, as he lives a life of indulgence. With nothing left, he is forced to work as a hired hand for a pig farmer. He is so destitute that he longs to eat the food of the pigs. Realizing that his father’s servants have better working conditions, he resolves to return to his father, beg forgiveness, and ask to be his servant. Upon arriving at his father’s house, he is welcomed with loving arms. His father is overwhelmed with joy at his son’s return and holds a feast in his honor. The prodigal son’s older brother, who has remained serving in his father’s house, does not share his father’s joy. Instead, he is jealous that his father has not honored him. His father urges him not to resent his brother, but to instead be happy for him. The story of the Prodigal Son is the history of our own desertion. But we are given an urgent call to repentance and conversion. "Father, I have sinned." Our Father welcomes us with mercy. He receives us again as His children. Friends, the Father's nature is to give. God simply is love. And we, sinners, tend to misunderstand how to access the divine love. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:The Forty Days of Lent is also a period of education and formation for adults who have not yet been baptized. They are being prepared to receive Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist, the three sacraments of Christian initiation, at the Easter Vigil. But the baptismal character of Lent is not only for catechumens. All of the faithful are reminded that Baptism is for the forgiveness of sins.All the baptized require liberation from sin: from the bad habits that enslave us and impede our friendship with Christ. The Church is always in need of conversion. During Lent, all the baptized undergo a “second baptism,” to meet once again the mysteries of God’s mercy and love. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠March 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, we read in the Gospel the story told by Jesus to the Pharisees of a poor man named Lazarus covered with sores who sat outside the door of a rich man dressed finely and dining sumptuously each day. When Lazarus died, he was carried away by angels to "the bosom of Abraham" and comforted there. The rich man also died and was buried, and carried to the netherworld, where he was in torment. From the flames of Hell, the rich man asked Abraham to warn his earthly five brothers what would await them if they didn't repent. Abraham replied,"If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets,neither will they be persuadedif someone should rise from the dead." Jesus doesn’t say anything about who was the rich man. What matters is that he didn’t care. Lazarus wasn’t his problem to address. He lost salvation not because of anything he did, or his material richness, but because of what he omitted doing. Because of his indifference and unwillingness to take action. As Christians, we are — or should be — committed to caring and helping those who are poor and deserve our merciful love. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

Friends of the Rosary:In today’s reading (Mt 20:17-28), Christ Jesus anticipates to the Twelve disciples His Sorrowful Passion: "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and hand him over to the Gentilesto be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day." He also explains the meaning of His earthly dwelling: "Whoever wishes to be great among youshall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many." Still today, these words are shocking us: The Holy One serving the humanity that rejected Him and even giving His life in reparation of our sins. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: As we read in the Gospel today (Mt 23:1-12), Jesus said to his disciples and the crowd: "The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." The Son of God was talking about the spiritual pride shown by the scribes and Pharisees: "Do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice." Being themselves the authors of many precepts, the Pharisees believed themselves to be equally the authors of their own sanctity. In other words, they rejected the merciful love of Christ, putting themselves away from Him and His Salvation. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Christ Jesus asked us to stop judging, and be forgiving and merciful — as we read today in the Gospel of Luke (Lk 6:36-38). "For the measure with which you measurewill in return be measured out to you." For this behavior, we need to ask God's grace. "I say to you, love your enemies,and pray for those who persecute you,that you may be children of your heavenly Father,for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good,and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust." (Mt 5:43-48) "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:The Holy Trinity speaks to us in many ways, including through the Sunday Scripture readings.And today, on the second Sunday of Lent, we move from Jesus' retreat to the desert and the temptations by the devil to the splendor of the Transfiguration. This episode, when Christ was transformed into pure light, is told in the three Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.  The Transfiguration is a promise of Jesus’ glory, his Resurrection. On a mountain in today’s reading, a voice affirms that Jesus is God’s Son in words reminiscent of the voice at Jesus’ baptism. In addition, the appearance of Moses and Elijah connects this story with God’s relationship to the people of Israel. Moses and Elijah represent the Law and the Prophets, respectively. Together with Jesus, they represent God’s complete Word. The Transfiguration occurs in the presence of three of Jesus’ disciples — Peter, James, and John — who would accompany him to the Garden of Gethsemane just before his arrest in the first Sorrowful Mystery. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York ⁠• February 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: During Lent, we renew our baptismal vows and reaffirm our identity as Jesus’ disciples. The Lenten season — with its three main pillars of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — helps us strive to be better followers of Christ The Faithful rediscover the penitential season that precedes Easter. On Ash Wednesday we accepted the ashes placed upon each of one’s foreheads as an essential part of our commitment to be ambassadors for Christ, to live for something beyond one’s pleasure and self-satisfaction. We are soldiers and warriors in a dramatic war against sin. And the outcome of this spiritual battle is to establish the kingdom of heaven, holiness, and charity. It’s the struggle to be a saint that God wants us to be by the power of the grace of baptism. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! • ⁠February 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary: In Lent, from Ash Wednesday until the sundown in Holy Thursday, we engage in a 40-day battle to overcome sin. Through intense prayer, fasting and self-discipline, almsgiving and sharing our time and talents, and deep reflection, we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says, “During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting.” “We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ’s will more faithfully.”  Lent is an personal spiritual retreat. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. The feast commemorates the unity of the Church, founded upon the Apostle and continued in an unbroken line down to the present Pope. In today’s Gospel (Mt 16:13-19), we see how Peter is appointed to lead the Church of Christ on earth. Jesus said: “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Yesterday, the Catholic Church honored St. Jacinta Marto (1910-1920), the youngest visionary of Our Lady of Fatima. She and her brother Francisco — whose feast is April 4 — were officially declared saints on May 13, 2017, in Fatima, Portugal. St. Francisco's feast is on April 4. Both under 12 years old, they were the youngest non-martyrs to be beatified in the history of the Church. Along with her cousin Lucia, they witnessed the apparitions of Mary. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:Christ Jesus didn't promise us smooth discipleship, but one filled with suffering — even much suffering. In His three falls beneath the weight of the Cross, Jesus was tested in His faith. Freely and willingly, He emptied Himself and became obedient unto death for our sake. Christ's Via Crucis is a time of trial for us, too. A test of faith. Our earthly journey is filled with setbacks and even personal tragedies. The answer is to abandon ourselves to the will of the Father, in imitation of Our Lord. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In today's reading in the Gospel (Mt 25:31-46), Christ Jesus explains what is needed to inherit eternal life. "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." "Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." The Kingdom of Heaven is about our absolute love for God and the radical commitment to love our fellow human beings. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today's Gospel (Mk 1:12-15) shows Christ Jesus being tempted by Satan in the desert for forty days and consoled by angels of God. After the temptations, Jesus went into Galilee and began to preach. "The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert,and he remained in the desert for forty days,tempted by Satan.He was among wild beasts,and the angels ministered to him. After John had been arrested,Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God:"This is the time of fulfillment.The kingdom of God is at hand.Repent, and believe in the gospel." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today’s Gospel tells the episode (Lk 5:27-32) of the instant conversion of the tax collector Levi — St. Matthew. Jesus passed by, gazed at Matthew, and simply said, "Follow me." "And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him." Bishop Barron asks: "Was Jesus responding to a request from Matthew or some longing in the sinner’s heart? Certainly not. Grace, by definition, comes unbidden and without explanation." Grace and conversion are creations of the Lord. And, mind you, no matter how hard and accomplished we are, we don't convert. Only the Lord Jesus converts. God graciously calls us. Through prayer, we will notice this calling during this Lent. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Every Friday during Lent we abstain from eating meat. It's a Christian practice that helps us to discipline ourselves and dominate our superficial hunger for food and drink. And like we did on Ash Wednesday on Good Friday we will eat one full meal, or two smaller meals. "We fast because we have a hunger for God," as Bishop Barrons explains today. Our deepest hunger is for God. And to discover this inner desire, we have to fast. We are meant to feel how hungry we are for God, the true Living Bread.  In addition, the Fridays of Lent are a good practice for Good Friday as an opportunity to reflect on the Lord's Passion. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: "Lent is a time to look inward and share our deepest desires, worries, and weaknesses with the Lord in prayer," Pope Francis said in his Ash Wednesday homily. "The Lord is inviting us to remove the masks we so often wear and see ourselves as we truly are in the sight of God." In his homily, Pope Francis encouraged everyone to make more space for prayer in silence in Eucharistic adoration during the 40 days of Lent. He quoted advice from St. Anselm of Canterbury, an 11th-century Benedictine monk and doctor of the Church who wrote in 1078: "Escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your tasks and labors. Make a little time for God and rest a while in him." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today is the feast day of St. Valentine and most importantly, Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the penitential season of Lent — forty days of prayer, abstinence, and fasting in imitation of Our Lord in the desert. During today's Mass, the ashes are blessed and then priests or deacons impart this sacramental on the faithful as a sign of conversion, penance, fragility, and mortality. The ash on our forehead means that we are witness to our faith. It also reminds us that our time on earth is short. The ashes are made from the palms used at the previous Passion Sunday ceremonies. During Lent, we observe the central act of history, the redemption of the human race by Our Savior Jesus Christ. All the baptized are called to do some penance: • Abstinence from eating meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent. • Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. It means that a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In today's readings, we learn from the first letter of James the Apostle about the value of trials and temptation (Jas 1:12-18). "Blessed is he who perseveres in temptation,for when he has been proven he will receive the crown of lifethat he promised to those who love him." "Each person is tempted when lured and enticed by his desire. Then desire conceives and brings forth sin, and when sin reaches maturity it gives birth to death." All good giving and every perfect gift are from above, coming down from the Father of lights." Friends, we are encouraged to persevere through trials, even finding joy in our difficulties, for these challenges test our faith and develop perseverance. As the holy apostle teaches, we must avoid being double-minded and unstable in our faith, especially when seeking wisdom from God. Instead, we should ask for God's grace and wisdom with unwavering faith, for He gives generously to all who ask. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Yesterday, February 11, was the 32nd World Day of the Sick, a commemoration instituted by Pope St. John Paul II. The World Day of the Sick takes place each year on the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. On this day in 1858 in Lourdes, France, the 14-year-old peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous saw the Virgin Mary, wearing a white dress and holding a rosary. It would be the first of 18 appearances of Holy Virgin in Lourdes. In one apparition, on the feast day of the Annunciation, Mary said, “I am the Immaculate Conception.” Since then, Lourdes has been a popular travel destination. Thousands of people say their medical conditions have been cured through pilgrimage, prayer, and the water flowing from a spring to which Bernadette was directed by the Blessed Virgin. Experts have verified 69 cases of miraculous healing at Lourdes since 1862. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Christ Jesus is the healer of the human race, afflicted by original sin. We all, repentant sinners, know our Shepherd. At that time, during His public ministry, Jesus miraculously cured thousands of people. One of those souls was a leper abandoned by society. We see today in Mark's gospel (Mk 1:40-45) both the divine power and the divine compassion of Jesus in an act of healing. A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said,“If you wish, you can make me clean.”Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.”The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: On Feb. 10, the Catholic Church remembers St. Scholastica (480-547). She was the twin sister of St. Benedict, the "father of monasticism" in Western Europe. The twins' mother died at their birth. Under Benedict's direction, Scholastica founded a community of nuns near the great Benedictine monastery Monte Cassino. Inspired by Benedict's teaching, Scholastica devoted her life to seeking and serving God.When she passed away, Benedict saw in a vision the soul of his sister departed from her body, and in the likeness of a dove, ascend into heaven. He rejoiced with hymns and praise, giving thanks to God.  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Scholastica, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: What is the will of God? It is love, as love is His essence—to show love to others and/or will the good of others. That is the way God's goodness manifests itself to us. God is the supreme lover of our soul. His goodness means that He provides what we need for our perfection, not merely what we desire for our pleasure, which very often leads to our destruction. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen wrote: "As a sculptor, He sometimes applies the chisel to the marble of our imperfect selves and knocks off huge chunks of selfishness that His image may better stand revealed. Like a musician, whenever He finds the strings too loose on the violin of our personality, He tightens them even though it hurts, so that we may better reveal our hidden harmonies." What father does not want to be proud of his son? So long as there is love, there is necessarily a desire for the perfecting of the beloved. What parent does not want to be proud of their child? So long as there is love, there is necessarily a desire for the perfecting of the beloved. Because God loves us, like any father, He wants us to be happy. He made us for eternal joy. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Yesterday, we celebrated the memorial day of Blessed Pope Pius IX (1792-1878). Pius IX defined the dogma of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 8, 1854. It stated, "It has been revealed by God that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege of almighty God, and in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Saviour of the human race." Three years after the proclamation of the dogma, on March 25, 1858, the Blessed Virgin, during one of her apparitions to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, identified herself with the words: “I am the Immaculate Conception.” In 1996, Pope John Paul II said, "The freedom from every stain of original sin entails as a positive consequence the total freedom from all sin as well as the proclamation of Mary's perfect holiness, a doctrine to which the dogmatic definition makes a fundamental contribution." The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that Mary was "redeemed in a more exalted fashion, by reason of the merits of her Son." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Jesus teaches that evil comes from within, from our hearts. “But what comes out of the man, that is what defiles him.From within the man, from his heart,come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder,adultery, greed, malice, deceit,licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly.All these evils come from within and they defile.” Our Lord summoned the crowd: “Hear me, all of you, and understand.Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person;but the things that come out from within are what defile.” Through prayer and sacrifices, we combat the evils and dysfunctions that stem from original sin, the effects of which are evident everywhere. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • February 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on the memorial day of Saint Paul Miki and Companions Martyrs, we see Jesus calling the Pharisees hypocrites because they "disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition." (Mark 7:1–13) The Pharisees and scribes were questioning Jesus because His disciples were not following the tradition of the elders but instead were eating with unwashed, uncleaned hands. He responded,"Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites,as it is written:These people honor me with their lips,but their hearts are far from me;In vain do they worship me,teaching as doctrines human precepts." The hypocrisy of the Pharisees was 1) disregard of love — not willing the good of the other — and 2) a human creation of the Eternal Word. They were playing as little Gods, following an interpreted religion for their earthly purposes. Regarding what is real love, Bishop Barron writes, "It's a leaping outside of the narrow confines of my needs and desires, and an embrace of the other’s good for the other’s sake. It is an escape from the black hole of the ego, which tends to draw everything around it into itself." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The Catholic Church celebrates today the Memorial of St. Agatha (d. 250), a virgin and martyr who died in defense of her purity, in Catania, Sicily. After Quintanus, the governor of Sicily, tried in vain to force her to consent to sin, imprisoned for a month, and then had her breasts cut off, but that night Agatha was miraculously healed by the apostle St. Peter. When asked why she lived the servile life of a Christian, St. Agatha answered: "I am a handmaid of Christ, and that is why I bear the outward appearance of a slave; yet this is the highest nobility, to be a slave to Christ." The governor threatened her with the most dreadful tortures if she did not renounce Christ. Agatha countered: "If you threaten me with wild beasts, know that in the Name of Christ, they grow tame; if you use fire, from heaven angels will drop healing dew on me." She was then rolled over sharp stones and burning coals and finally taken to prison where she died while praying. "O Lord Jesus Christ, good Master, I give You thanks that You granted me victory over the executioners' tortures. Grant now that I may happily dwell in Your never-ending glory." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Agatha, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In today's Sunday reading (Mk 1:29-39), we see a day in the public life of Jesus: He heals people, drives out demons, prays, and preaches. As followers of Christ, we are invited to pray, serve the poor, and evangelize throughout Galilee. The Gospel of Mark presents as a healer. In him, divinity and humanity come together. "In him, the divine life and divine power are breaking through," writes Bishop Barron. "God’s deepest intentions appear—what God plans for us in the kingdom to come is now historically anticipated." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, February 3rd, we celebrate the memorial of St. Blaise (or Blase), a fourth-century saint and martyr who enjoys widespread veneration in the Eastern and Western Churches due to many cures attributed to him. On this day the Church gives a "Blessing of the Throats" in honor of St. Blaise, who was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. From the eighth century, St. Blaise has been invoked on behalf of the sick, especially those afflicted with illnesses of the throat. St. Blaise is included in the list of Fourteen Holy Helpers. Today, two candles are blessed with a prayer that God will free us from illness. St. Blaise lived in a cave on Mount Argeus and was a healer of men and animals. According to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own for help, but would never disturb him at prayer. While arrested, and in prison, Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners, including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the blessing of throats on Blaise's feast day. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Blaise, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, forty days after the birth of Jesus, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also popularly known as Candlemas Day — since it takes place the Procession and Blessing of Candles at Mass. Christ Child is revealed as the Messiah through the canticle and words of Simeon and the testimony of Anna the prophetess. The Presentation of the Lord concludes the celebration of the Nativity. And with the offerings of the Virgin Mother and the prophecy of Simeon, the events now point toward Easter. Overall, Jesus’ presentation signifies God made man’s entrance to His temple, presenting Himself to those who were searching for Him. It also reminds us that prayer, penance, and contemplation result in a solid interior life that brings true Christian charity. During the episode of the Presentation, we see Simeon’s prophecy of Mary’s sufferings. Pope John Paul II taught that ‘Simeon's words seem like a second Annunciation to Mary, for they tell her of the actual historical situation in which the Son is to accomplish his mission, namely, in misunderstanding and sorrow.’ (Redemptoris Mater, n16) Only those who pray and offer penance, like Simeon and Anna, are open to the breath of the Spirit. They knew how to recognize the Lord in the circumstances in which He manifested Himself because they possessed an ample interior vision. In addition, today, and given that consecrated men and women are to be the light in the world — imitating Jesus, the Light of the World — we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Pope St. John Paul II instituted this celebration in 1997. The Church demonstrates its gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves in a privileged way to prayer and have a particular religious vocation to the contemplative life. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Jesus is astonished by our lack of faith. As we read this week (MK 6:1-6), He cured many sick, drove out demons, and performed mighty deeds. Despite these miracles, people refuse to trust in Him. Though we, the faithful, possess an understanding of the Eternal Word, our faith remains lacking. Christ Jesus dwells among us, yet we fail to recognize Him. In the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, He abundantly bestows His grace, but we persist in disbelief and ingratitude. One day, the whole truth will be revealed to each of us. Unfortunately, for many, it will be too late. The majority will realize that they've wasted their time on Earth. It's time to fully convert and place our trust in Him. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John Bosco, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠February 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Every January 31, the Catholic Church honors St. John Bosco (or “Don Bosco”), a 19th-century Italian priest who reached out to young people to remedy their lack of education, opportunities, and faith. He was an enlightened educator and innovator. St. John Bosco was the founder of the Salesian Society, named in honor of St. Francis de Sales, and of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians. His lifework was the welfare of young boys and girls, hence his title, "Apostle of Youth." He had no formal system of education, but rather his methods centered on persuasion, authentic religiosity, and love for young people. At age nine, he had a prophetic dream in which unruly young boys were uttering words of blasphemy. Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary appeared to John in the dream, saying he would bring such youths to God through the virtues of humility and charity. Later on, this dream would help John to discern his calling as a priest.He'd become a spiritual guide and provider along with his fellow Salesian priests and brothers, giving boys religious instruction, lodging, education, and work opportunities.  This success did not come easily, as the priest struggled to find reliable accommodations and support for his ambitious apostolate. Italy’s nationalist movement made life difficult for religious orders, and its anti-clerical attitudes even led to assassination attempts against Don Bosco. However, such hostility did not stop the Salesians from expanding in Europe and beyond. They were helping 130,000 children in 250 houses by the end of Don Bosco’s life. “I have done nothing by myself,” he stated, saying it was “Our Lady who has done everything” through her intercession with God. St. John Bosco died on January 31, 1888, after conveying a message: “Tell the boys that I shall be waiting for them all in Paradise.” He was canonized on Easter Sunday of 1934 and is a patron saint of young people, apprentices, and Catholic publishers and editors. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John Bosco, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 31, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: This week we read in the Gospel how Jesus drives out demons and unclean spirits from possessed men. Reflecting upon it, there are powerful things we can do to win the battle against evil in our lives, according to Fr. David Rider, a Catholic priest in Monroe, New York. • Never engage in the occult or abstain from habitual mortal sin. It invites them in. • Cleanse our homes from anything that can invite demons — new age crystals, good luck charms, books about the occult. • Never leave your house without wearing some blessed object on your person: crucifix, miraculous medal, scapular. • Never wear an Italian horn or an eye against the evil eye. • Play Christian praise and worship music at all times. The devil can’t stand to be anywhere where Jesus is being praised. • Pray the Holy Rosary — each Hail Mary is a hit to Satan's head. • Go to confession frequently. One confession is more powerful than a hundred exorcisms • Cling to the Holy Eucharist and spend time in adoration. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 30, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Christ Jesus demonstrated His authority during His public ministry, notably exerting power over the spiritual realm. This included causing men with unclean spirits to convulse and expel their demons, as described in St. Mark 1:21-28 and St. Mark 5:1-20. Christ gave us the power to be like Him so that we are free from sin because sin makes us like the devil. Reflecting on this, Bishop Barron wrote, "and now we have to make a decision." "If he is who he says he is and who he demonstrates himself to be, then we have to give our lives to him." Are we with Christ or against Him? Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 29, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In today’s Gospel (St. Mark 1:21-28), Jesus finds in a synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, who cries out, "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?Have you come to destroy us?I know who you are—the Holy One of God!"Jesus rebuked him and said,"Quiet! Come out of him!"The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him. People possessed with demons were obeying him, to the amazement and astonishment of the people in Galilee. From the first days of His public ministry, Jesus’ messianic power began to be manifested to those who saw and heard Him. Still today, the mystery of the Incarnated Word is beyond human calculation and imagination. Why don’t we accept the infinite power and love of God, as it is described in the Scriptures? Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 28, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In today's reading (Mark 4:35–41), Jesus calms the storm that confronts our lives and threatens our peace. A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat,so that it was already filling up.Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.They woke him and said to him,"Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?"He woke up,rebuked the wind,and said to the sea, "Quiet! Be still!"The wind ceased and there was great calm.Then he asked them, "Why are you terrified?Do you not yet have faith? In this episode, the disciples stand symbolically for all of us journeying through life.When the trials and anxieties of life confront us, our first reaction is fear. But then Jesus successfully calms the waves. If we are awake in the presence of Christ within us, then we can withstand the most frightening storms. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 27, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary: St. Paul's soul-shaking conversion has a parallel in our life. Christ came to dwell in us during our baptism. It was our first conversion, although in most of us were unaware of the gift received as we were baptized as infants. If we are lukewarm or Christians merely from habit or tradition — unconscious Christians — we must be converted to a zealously faithful life. Our repentance must include gratitude to God and be exercised with a simple heart. Another "Damascus hour" is the Eucharist moment in holy Mass. Here, too, Christ meets us. Every Mass affects a conversion, a change in us. We bring our human wants and weaknesses to the altar, and in exchange receive grace and divine Bread in Holy Communion. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Paul, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 26, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: On January 25, the faithful celebrate the Conversion of Saint Paul, one of the great events of the early Church. This feast celebrates St. Paul's turning away from persecution of Christians to promoting Christianity. Saul was a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin, born in Tarsus, the capital of Cilicia, and a Roman citizen. He was a student of the Pharisee rabbi Gamaliel and surpassed all his peers in zeal for the Jewish law and their traditions, which he thought to be the cause of God. Saul of Tarsus became one of the most fierce enemies and persecutors of Christians. He was one of the conspirators in the martyrdom of the holy deacon Stephan. He was suddenly converted on the road to Damascus when our Lord appeared to him in His resurrected glory (Acts 9:1-9). In other words, Saul, a blasphemer and a persecutor was made an apostle, and chosen to be one of the principal instruments of God in the conversion of the world. From a fierce persecutor, he became the great Apostle of the Gentiles. He made three missionary journeys which brought him to Asia Minor and southern Europe, and made many converts. Fourteen of his Epistles are found in the New Testament. He was beheaded in Rome around 66 A.D., and his relics are in the Basilica of St. Paul. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Paul, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 25, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: In today’s Gospel (Mark 4:1–20), Christ Jesus tells the parable of the sower. A man goes out to sow and throws the seed on the path, on rocky soil, on thorny soil, and finally on good soil. There are different types of soil, which apply symbolically to ourselves. God is a farmer, sowing the seed of His word and His love on the path, the rocks, and the thorns, pouring out His love on those who are least likely to respond. As Bishop Barron writes, "God’s love is irrational, extravagant, embarrassing, unreasonable, completely over the top." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 24, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: This week we continue praying for the unity of the Christians and the legal protection of unborn children. All human beings are created in the image and likeness of God. All of us are called to His eternal and loving company in Heaven. No one is excluded. However, through their willingness and actions, many decide to reject the Truth and exclude themselves. God is the model on which all human beings are created. He looked upon himself and wished that other beings would share in His joy. We participate in the greatness of our Creator, His intelligence, and loving nature. This manner of creation brings us to understand the dignity of every human being. A person might be born with a disability or may suffer disability through injury or disease, but these deprivations do not affect his essential dignity. One day, all the human imperfections will be healed and they will enjoy forever the beatific vision that we all long for. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 23, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today is the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Parishes, schools, or religious formation programs may celebrate the Mass for the dignity of human life, giving thanks to God for the gift of human life. It's a simple truth: It is better to be alive than never have been in existence. As a result, we worship and love the Giver of this gift. This love is what moves us to protect the life of the unborn or any who might be unjustly treated. We are also led to protect women who might feel tempted or forced to commit abortion, as we know the devastating consequences that abortion will have in their lives. We have to do everything we can to convince the many perpetrators of abortion — medical personnel, pro-abortion activists, and politicians — of their errors, so they repent and change their ways, both for their benefit and for the benefit of society. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 22, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

Friends of the Rosary:When Jesus passes by, we have to respond. The first four apostles — Peter, Andrew, James, and John — immediately responded to the call of the Lord, as we read today in the Gospel (Mark 1:14–20).Jesus is passing by every day. He never ceases calling us by our names, because He wants our healing on Earth and our salvation for eternity. "Repent, and believe in the gospel."Now is "the time of fulfillment," as he proclaimed. We are meant to see ourselves in Peter and Andrew, in James and John."Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."  Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The message of salvation has been historically spread by the Holy Spirit working through the apostles, saints, and the faithful in the Church. This proves the power of God. Had the message of salvation been spread and promulgated by powerful men, the cry would soon go up on all sides and people would say: "This religion is the invention of the upper class; it is a clever plan of the upper classes to keep the poor and humble workers in subjection." Starting with the apostles and martyrs, it was the poor and working classes — many simple fishermen of Galilee — who spread Christ's message, and who suffered imprisonment and death at the hands of the educated and upper classes for so doing. It’s a historical fact, proven year after year, that Christ erected an institution, the Catholic Church, against which the gates of hell, the power of all the enemies of our salvation, have been incapable of prevailing, despite their countless attempts of destruction from outside and inside during twenty centuries. The divine guidance and help of Christ is with His Church, and it will be with it forever. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 20, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Thousands of Americans gathered today in Washington, DC for the 51st annual March for Life, the second in a post-Roe America. The faithful showed support for the right to life — a life-affirming culture that respects the inherent dignity of all human life. The theme this year ‘With every woman, for every child’ focused on the need to care for both mother and child during the nine months of pregnancy and in the years after. Pregnancy care centers and maternity homes across the country exist to provide support for women facing unexpected pregnancies so that no mother ever feels alone or without support on her journey. The annual March for Life is the world’s largest annual human rights demonstration. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • January 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: This week in the Gospel we see Christ Jesus curing many, including a man with a withered hand (Mark 3:1–6) as well those who had diseases and were pressing to touch him (Mk 3:7-12). The unclean spirits were falling before him shouting, "You are the Son of God." These healings signified the arrival of the kingdom of God. His person was an entirely new way of ordering things — based on unconditional love and kindness. This way of life made demons crazy and awakened the opposition of the powers of that time — the Pharisees and the religious establishment. Our Lord permitted all of that darkness to crush Him. But then, on the third day, He would rise again from the dead in the power of the Holy Spirit, swallowing up the darkness of the world. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York •⁠ January 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2024, is the National Prayer Vigil for Life. It is held on the eve of the March for Life each January at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Thousands of pilgrims and participants pray for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life. The 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. prayer events on January 18 and the 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. Mass on January 19 will be televised by EWTN and live-streamed on the Basilica’s webpage. “A prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer that will rise throughout the world,” Pope Saint John Paul II wrote. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • January 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: "Glorify God in your body," as the Holy Spirit tells us through St. Paul in his letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20), as we read yesterday. The first teaching emphasizes avoiding immorality, particularly sexual immorality. "Our body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within us," St. Paul wrote. Dark forces in our society have promoted evil ideologies that push the idea that our body is for pleasure. Moreover, according to this view, one's gender can be chosen. It’s all about going against the Divine and the Holy Spirit. We all know the destructive consequences of sin. "You are not your own. For you have been purchased at a price," Paul said. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary!Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will. + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: We pray for the end of racism and discrimination. Today in the U.S., on the third Monday in January, is the federal holiday of civil rights leader Luther King Jr Day. It honors the life and legacy of this iconic figure of the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. King’s fight against discrimination and segregation changed American history and gave hope to millions for a future of equality. His March on Washington, on August 28, 1963, and his “I Have a Dream” speech was an inspiring moment. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr stated, “I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” King’s call for racial equality is echoed in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. “Created in the image of the one God and equally endowed with rational souls, all men have the same nature and the same origin. Redeemed by the sacrifice of Christ, all are called to participate in the same divine beatitude: all therefore enjoy an equal dignity.”  (CCC 1934). As St. Augustine wrote, “An unjust law is no law at all,” while St. Thomas Aquinas stated, "An unjust law is a human law that is not rooted in eternal and natural law. Any law that degrades human personality is unjust." In U.S. tradition, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is honored along with another non-Catholic Abraham Lincoln, and two Catholics, Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today’s Gospel (St. John 1:35-42) gives an account of the vocation of the first four Apostles who found Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God, and decided to follow him. This event was the beginning of vocations, a movement of holiness that will last until the end of the world. The Church of Christ consists of men with a sinful human nature, yet it is assisted by divine aid. Another momentous fact is Christ's choice of the Apostles among "the lowly and the humble to confound the wise." (1 Corinthians 1:27). The first four Apostles were simple fishermen from Galilee, not men of education or any social standing in their communities. He could have converted and chosen some of the more highly educated scribes of Jerusalem, some of the many philosophers in Greece, or even Roman senators. But he did not. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET⁠

Friends of the Rosary: In today’s Gospel (Mark 2:13–17), Christ Jesus calls Matthew to become his disciple. "As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus,sitting at the customs post.Jesus said to him, “Follow me.”And he got up and followed Jesus.While he was at table in his house,many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples;for there were many who followed him." The Lord just simply said, "Follow me." It was an explosion of grace. As Bishop Barron said, "Grace, by definition, comes unbidden and without explanation." "Just as creation is ex nihilo, so conversion is a new creation." As Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis comments, "The deepest meaning of Christian discipleship is not to work for Jesus but to be with Jesus." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 13, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Evil or the devil camouflages well in its environment. We notice this in our secular society. In the Book of Genesis, it was the infamous figure of the serpent. That animal insidiousness was unnoticed by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Our progenitors thought the serpent was benign. Pope Francis warns that "the devil is a master tactician and shapeshifter able to instill doubt."In the biblical account, the prohibition imposed on Adam and Eve of eating from that tree "was God’s way of preserving them from the presumption of omnipotence, of making themselves masters of good and evil, which is temptation, a bad temptation even now. In the episode of The Fall, we learn that the most dangerous threat to the human heart is pride, which is the beginning of all evil. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 12, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET   

Friends of the Rosary:Soon, we will begin Lent, a season that commemorates the forty days Jesus spent in the desert, enduring temptations. There, Our Lord did not engage in dialogue with the Evil One.He responded using the words of Holy Scripture, the word of God.Christ never conversed with the devil; He chased him away."When temptation comes, never talk. Close the door, close the window, close your heart. In this way we defend ourselves from this seduction," Pope Francis said."The Bible explains to us that evil does not begin in man in a clamorous way when an act is already manifest, but much earlier when one begins to fantasize about it, to nurse it in the imagination and thoughts, and ends up being ensnared by its enticements," the pope cautioned.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 11, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:In today’s reading (Mk 1:29-39), we see Jesus curing many who were ill or possessed by demons.The Son of God went throughout Galilee preaching and driving out demons.As we read on Tuesday, these demons knew who was Jesus (Mk 1:21-28). But He was not permitting them to speak because they knew Him.“What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?Have you come to destroy us?I know who you are–the Holy One of God!”Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” Christ was able to cast out unclean spirits. But this is not our case. Moreover, we must never argue with the devil, as Pope Francis recently reminded us. "The devil is a deceiver. Never talk to him, because he is smarter than all of us and will make us pay," he said. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 10, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: The Holy Virgin said in one of her revelations that with prayer and fasting, we can detain wars and natural catastrophes. The Lord listens to our prayers. In the New Testament, several passages highlight this. “We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will.” (John 9:31) “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (Peter 3:12) “And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him.” (John 5:15) God listens and He is ready to answer, all you have to do is ask. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York ⁠• January 9, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: We always should have our eyes very open to see what God is up to. The three kings from the East — the magi — evoke us the importance of spiritual alertness as they watched the night sky for divine signs. Once they saw the star, they moved, teaching us to move. They showed us to expect opposition when we walk the divine path. They spoke to Herod about the birth of the new King, and the wicked monarch used that information to destroy the light of the world. The wise men gave baby Jesus their precious gifts: frankincense (divine worship), myrrh (suffering Christ), and gold (denoting kingship). In the same way, we offer the very best of ourselves to the Lord. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 8, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, January 7th, the Catholic Church traditionally celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord — the second epiphany, or manifestation, of the Lord when the entire Holy Trinity intervened. In some places, this solemnity is transferred to Monday, January 8th. The Baptism of the Lord marks the end of the Christmas season. Then, ordinary time starts, until Lent, which this year will begin earlier: on February 14th, Ash Wednesday, and Valentine’s Day. At Christ's baptism, the heavens were opened and He was proclaimed the "Beloved Son" of the Father. At our Baptism, heaven is opened to us and we became the adopted sons of God. At His Baptism Jesus prayed; after our Baptism, we must pray to avoid actual sin. Jesus, who was sinless, did not need the baptism of John. The lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, the Word made flesh took the baptism of repentance because He laid aside his glory and humbly joined us in our sinfulness, standing with us, assuming our burden. The Son of God freely humbled Himself at the hand of John the Baptist before commencing his earthly ministry. And by His baptism in the Jordan, Christ manifested His humility and dedicated Himself to the redemption of man. He took upon Himself the sins of the whole world and buried them in the waters of the Jordan. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 7, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET⁠

Friends of the Rosary: Today’s Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord commemorates the visit of the magi to worship the baby Jesus as narrated in the Gospel of Matthew: "Behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’" The word “epiphany” comes from the Greek epiphainen, which means "to manifest," or “make known.” The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus, the Son of God, to the world. "Jesus is the Savior of the world. He comes not just for one group of people but for all. The magi, or kings, or astrologers, or seekers from the East, stand in for all the peoples of the earth," says Bishop Robert Deeley. "They represent all the people, including ourselves, who have found their way to Christ, who have found in him the meaning of their lives, and the light which guides them.  They also represent the inner hope of the human spirit showing that it strives for the meaning that Jesus brings to life." The Catechism explains the Epiphany this way: "The Epiphany is the manifestation of Jesus as Messiah of Israel, Son of God and Savior of the world. The great feast of Epiphany celebrates the adoration of Jesus by the wise men (magi) from the East, together with his baptism in the Jordan and the wedding feast at Cana in Galilee. In the magi, representatives of the neighboring pagan religions, the Gospel sees the first-fruits of the nations, who welcome the good news of salvation through the Incarnation." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • January 6, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary:Most people do not know what they fundamentally want in life, or if they do, they lack the courage and determination to pursue a clear goal. Many spend their earthly existence looking for solutions and end up frustrated. Reflecting on this, Christ Jesus asked two of John the Baptist’s disciples (John 1:35–42), "What are you looking for?" This is an existential question for all of us. The correct answer should be to live united, in communion and friendship with the Creator of the Universe. In other words, holiness and eternal life. The pursuit of holiness and eternal life offers a simple and definitive response. It is an unambiguous approach to our challenging and temporary dwelling on earth. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 5, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on the eleventh day of Christmas, we celebrate the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born American to be canonized a saint. Born in New York in 1774, Elizabeth Ann Bayley married William Seton and they had five children. After her husband's death from tuberculosis, she converted from the Episcopal faith to Catholicism. She founded the American Sisters of Charity, a community of teaching sisters that began Catholic schools throughout the United States, especially helping with the education of underprivileged children. Elizabeth Ann Seton also laid the foundation of the American parochial school system and opened orphanages in Philadelphia and New York City. She died at Emmitsburg on January 4, 1821, was beatified by Pope St. John XXIII in 1963, and was canonized by Pope St. Paul VI in 1975. We meditate on these words of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, "What was the first rule of our dear Savior's life? You know it was to do His Father's will. Well, then, the first end I propose in our daily work is to do the will of God; secondly to do it in the manner He wills; and thirdly, to do it because it is His will. I know what is His will by those who direct me; whatever they bid me do, if it is ever so small in itself, is the will of God for me. Then, do it in the manner He wills it." Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 4, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on the tenth day of Christmas, we honor the Most Holy Name of Jesus, which means Savior. Moreover, the month of January has traditionally been dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. This devotion to the Holy Name is deeply rooted in the Sacred Scriptures, especially in the Acts of the Apostles. God Himself gave this name to express His mission and the purpose of His existence. We read in the New Testament how the angel Gabriel revealed that name to Mary: “You shall call His name Jesus.” “His name was called Jesus, which was called by the Angel before He was conceived in the womb.” Luke 2:21. To St. Joseph, the angel not merely revealed the name but explained its meaning: “You shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins.” The name of Jesus is a name of love, hope, and joy. Whenever we pronounce it, we ought to bow our heads, as the very name reminds us of the greatest favor we have ever received, salvation. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • January 3, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: When the fullness of time came, the Father sent Christ Jesus, so that we might receive adoption as sons, as St. Paul reminded us in this letter to the Galatians (Gal 4:4-7) yesterday. This way, the Lord saved us from the slavery of sin. "So you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then also an heir, through God." "As proof that you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, Abba, Father!" This January 8th, on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, we will renew our promises of the Baptism. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Blessed Virgin Mary, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 2, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on New Year's Day, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, our Lady's greatest title. The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century. The Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431. It became the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council of Ephesus, crowds of people marched through the streets shouting: “Praised be the Theotokos!” This Catholic doctrine is based on the doctrine of Incarnation, as expressed by St. Paul: “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4). The Catechism of the Catholic Church (721) explains this: "Mary, the all-holy ever-virgin Mother of God, is the masterwork of the mission of the Son and the Spirit in the fullness of time. For the first time in the plan of salvation and because his Spirit had prepared her, the Father found the dwelling place where his Son and his Spirit could dwell among men. In this sense, the Church's Tradition has often read the most beautiful texts on wisdom in relation to Mary. Mary is acclaimed and represented in the liturgy as the "Seat of Wisdom." On this day the Catholic Church also celebrates the World Day of Peace, a tradition established by Pope Paul VI and confirmed by Pope John Paul II. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Blessed Virgin Mary, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠January 1, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on the Seventh Day of Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus. The Church instituted this feast to present the Holy Family as the patron and model of all Christian families. Today is also the feast day of every family. The devotion to the Holy Family was born in Bethlehem. The shepherds went to adore the Child Jesus and, at the same time, they gave honor to His family. Later, similarly, the three wise men came from the East to adore and give honor to the newborn King with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh that would be safeguarded by His family. Christ Himself was the first devotee of His family. He showed His devotion to His mother and foster father by submitting Himself, with infinite humility, to the duty of filial obedience towards them. St Bernard of Clairvaux said in this regard, "God, to whom angels submit themselves and who principalities and powers obey, was subject to Mary; and not only to Mary but Joseph also for Mary’s sake. God obeyed a human creature; this is humility without precedent. A human creature commands God; it is sublime beyond measure." Marriage is a sacrament that establishes a family. The children must learn how to obey and love their parents in thought, word, and action, just as Christ was obedient to the Virgin Mary and Joseph — the guardian and administrator of the divine family of Nazareth. And every Christian family must do their best to live in harmony and prayer. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Holy Family, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠December 31, 2023, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: At Christmas, we learn to be witness to the truth. To be a witness is to be a martyr. As soon as Christ was liturgically born, the Church presented St. Stephen, St. John, and the Holy Innocents, as witnesses. We all are born in baptism to become Christ. At that moment, our eternity begins. We are compelled to be witnesses every hour and every day. Only in Heaven, we will comprehend this mystery. The Evil One whispers into man’s ear to abandon the truth and experience an earthly journey based on pleasures, honors, power, and money. The fallen angel knows how to destroy us. He applies his supernatural intelligence to lie and confuse us. But we the Christian people know that submission and humility are the answer. The merciful love of Christ is the answer! Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Holy Innocents, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • December 30, 2023, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Professing the Christian faith demands the heroism of the martyrs. On the day after the solemnity of Christmas, we celebrated today the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr who was stoned in Jerusalem during the first persecution against the nascent Church. St. Stephen was the first to follow in the steps of Christ with martyrdom. Like the divine Master, he died forgiving and praying for his executioners (cf. Acts 7:60). During the first four centuries of Christianity all the saints venerated by the Church were martyrs. There is "the white army of martyrs" (martyrum candidatus exercitus) whose death was not a reason for fear and sadness, but of spiritual enthusiasm. For believers, the day of death, and even more so, the day of martyrdom, is the "passage" to immortal life, it is the day of the final birth. If Jesus had not been born on earth, men would not have been able to be born for heaven. Because Christ was born, we can be "reborn." And if we analyze in depth the mystery of Christmas, we see how the Child Jesus would save humanity by dying on the cross. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Holy Innocents, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠December 29, 2023, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on the Fourth Day in the Octave of Christmas, the Church celebrates the Feast of Holy Innocents, Martyrs. We remember the mass murder of the small children in the neighborhood of Bethlehem put to death the by wicked monarch Herod. Precious in the sight of God, these innocent victims bear witness to Christ who was persecuted from the time of His birth by a world which would not receive Him. The Holy Innocents saved the Child Jesus from death by King Herod by the shedding of their blood. The Holy Innocents are the special patrons of small children, who can please the Christ Child by being obedient and helpful to parents. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Holy Innocents, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • December 28, 2023, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on the third day of Christmas, the universal Church honors the apostle and evangelist St. John (d. 101), the beloved disciple of Jesus and author of the fourth Gospel, three Epistles, and the Apocalypse. He is the evangelist of the divinity of Christ and His fraternal love. On Christmas Day, we read his passages on the pre-existence of the Word, who by His Incarnation became the light of the world and the life of our souls. Born in Bethsaida, son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother to St. James the Greater, both of whom were fishermen. The two were called by Jesus to be disciples as they were mending their nets by the Sea of Galilee. With James and Peter, he witnessed the Transfiguration. At the Last Supper, he leans on the Master's breast. At the foot of the cross, Jesus entrusts His Mother to his care. John's pure life kept him very close to Jesus and Mary for years to come. He was the only one of the Apostles who did not forsake the Savior in the hour of His Passion and Death. He was brought to Rome and, according to tradition, was cast into a caldron of boiling oil by order of Emperor Domitian, but he was miraculously preserved unhurt. John was then exiled to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Apocalypse or Revelation. Afterward returned to Ephesus where he founded many churches in Asia Minor and passed away in peace at about ninety-four years old. "My dear children, love one another," was his message. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!St. John, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠December 27, 2023, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET