“Do not let your hearts be troubled,
and do not let them be afraid”

Jesus does not want us to be worried and afraid. He promises to be with us always. His victory over death and sin confirms His words of encouragement. As His disciples, we are called to trust in the Lord and then His peace will be granted to our hearts.

On Friday, May 31st, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast recalls to us the following great truths and events: The visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth shortly after the Annunciation; 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 proclaims the greatness of the Lord”) which has become a part of the daily official evening prayer of the Church. The Visitation is frequently depicted in art, and was the central mystery of St. Francis de Sales’ devotions.

This Saturday, June 1st, we observe the first Saturday of the month with a Mass dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at 10 am. Let us participate in this Marian devotion!

The month of June is dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Pope Francis asks the faithful throughout the world to pray during June for the following intention: “That priests, through the modesty and humility of their lives, commit themselves actively to a solidarity with those who are most poor”.

God bless,
Fr. Peter