Prayer to Obtain the Grace of All World's Masses

Eternal Father we humbly offer Thee our poor presence and that of the whole of humanity from the beginning to the end of the world at all the Masses that ever have or ever will be prayed. We offer Thee all the pains, sufferings, prayers, sacrifices, joys and relaxations of our lives, in union with those of our dear Lord Jesus here on earth. May the Most Precious Blood of Christ, all His blood and wounds and agony save us, though the sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen. This prayer should be prayed daily, and Made known.

Those Most in Need of God's Mercy

Our Lord loves Saint Faustina and revealed many truths through her spiritual writings. She is the Secretary of Divine Mercy. Her devotion to Mary Immaculate and the Infant Jesus should be imitated. Pray to Saint Faustina that she will guide you to the Holy Spirit in knowing and loving God's Divine Mercy.

Jesus said to Saint Faustina in September 1937:

My daughter, do you think you have written enough about My mercy? What you have written is but a drop compared to the ocean. I am Love and Mercy Itself. There is no misery that could be a match for My mercy, neither will misery exhaust it, because as it is being granted -- it increases. The soul that trusts in My mercy is most fortunate, because I Myself take care of it. (Diary entry 1273)

My Secretary, write that I am more generous toward sinners than toward the just. It was for their sake that I came down from heaven; it was for their sake that My Blood was spilled. Let them not fear to approach Me; they are most in need of My mercy. (Diary entry 1275)

Today's Responsorial Psalm

Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c

R. (5) The Lord will remember his covenant for ever.

or:

R. Alleluia.

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart

in the company and assembly of the just.

Great are the works of the LORD,

exquisite in all their delights.

R. The Lord will remember his covenant for ever.

or:

R. Alleluia.

He has won renown for his wondrous deeds;

gracious and merciful is the LORD.

He has given food to those who fear him;

he will forever be mindful of his covenant.

R. The Lord will remember his covenant for ever.

or:

R. Alleluia.

He has sent deliverance to his people;

he has ratified his covenant forever;

holy and awesome is his name.

His praise endures forever.

R. The Lord will remember his covenant for ever.

or:

R. Alleluia.

Let Us Confidently Approach the Throne of Grace

Hebrews 4:12-16

The word of God is living and effective,

sharper than any two-edged sword,

penetrating even between soul and spirit,

joints and marrow,

and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.

No creature is concealed from him,

but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him

to whom we must render an account.

Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens,

Jesus, the Son of God,

let us hold fast to our confession.

For we do not have a high priest

who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,

but one who has similarly been tested in every way,

yet without sin.

So let us confidently approach the throne of grace

to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

Prayer to Saint Philomena

Credited with countless miracles and intercessions since discovery of her tomb in the most ancient catacombs of Saint Priscilla in Rome in 1802, Saint Philomena is prayed to by people of diverse ages, culture and social standing around the world. The young virgin who was martyred at age 13, willingly traded her earthly life for heavenly salvation and continues her work today promoting the virtues of purity and sanctity among the world’s youth and bringing the faithful closer to our Blessed Mother and Jesus Christ. Her feast day is August 11. (Read about Saint Philomena, Patroness and Protrectress of the Living Rosary.)

Holy Martyr, Saint Philomena, pray for us.

O FAITHFUL VIRGIN and glorious martyr, Saint Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity on me. Thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity, O great Saint! Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favorable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before thee...(Here specify your petition.) I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and death of Jesus, thy Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee, and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His Saints. Amen.

Today's Meditation

Let us thank God continuously, for the smallest gifts, and especially when things appear to go wrong or fail. For great graces come from times we falter if we recognize God is there to hear us and pick us up. Give your failings to the Lord of Mercy, for Mercy is His greatest attribute.

Thank you, O Lord, my Master, that You have transformed me entirely into Yourself, and accompany me through life's toils and labors; I fear nothing when I have You in my heart. (Diary entry 1001)

Trust God at All Times

Psalm 62 A psalm of David.

My soul rests in God alone,
from whom comes my salvation.
God alone is my rock and salvation,
my fortress; I shall never fall.

How long will you set yourself against a man?
You shall all be destroyed,
Like a sagging wall
or a tumbled down fence!

Even highly placed people
plot to overthrow him.
They delight in lies;
they bless with their mouths,
but inwardly they curse.

My soul, be at rest in God alone,
from whom comes my hope.
God alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall not fall.

My deliverance and honor are with God,
my strong rock;
my refuge is with God.

Trust God at all times, my people!
Pour out your hearts to God our refuge!

Mortals are a mere breath,
the sons of man but an illusion;
On a balance they rise;
together they weigh nothing.

Do not trust in extortion;
in plunder put no empty hope.
On wealth that increases,
do not set your heart.

One thing God has said;
two things I have heard:
Strength belongs to God;
so too, my Lord, does mercy,
For you repay each man
according to his deeds.