One day, while speaking of an exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Gemma wrote: “Yesterday, in the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament I felt myself burning so fiercely that I had to go away. I felt stunned that so many could stay so near to Jesus and not be reduced to ashes. I felt I should be consumed. Jesus is such a sweet irresistible Lover; how can one fail to love Him with one’s whole heart and soul? How can one not wish to be wholly absorbed in Him, and consumed in the flames of His holy love ?

During one of her ecstasies she said: “Oh Lord, You have not given me earthly and perishing riches, but the true riches, the nourishment of the Eucharistic Word. What should I be had I not dedicated to the Sacred Host all my affections? Come, come Jesus, for I long for You day and night. Yes, I want You every hour and every moment, I want none but You. You alone Jesus can satisfy me. Jesus, when I find myself in Your presence all my sufferings vanish at once.”

Here is a prayer composed by St. Gemma Galgani to obtain a desired grace:
Behold me at Your most holy feet, O dear Jesus, to manifest to you my gratitude for the continual favors which You have bestowed upon me, and still wish to bestow upon me. As many times as I have invoked You, O Jesus, You have made me content; I have often had recourse to You and You have always consoled me. How shall I express myself to You, dear Jesus? I thank you! Yet one more grace I desire of you, O my God, if it would be pleasing to You (here mention your request). If you were not omnipotent, I would not make this request. O Jesus, have pity on me. May your most holy will be done in all things”

(St. Gemma’s Feast Day is April 11th)

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Fr Joseph Michael gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Sep 01, 2025, where he emphasizes Jesus’ fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy and the role of guardian angels in guiding and protecting us to live faithfully for Christ.

Father reflects on the Gospel where Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy by proclaiming salvation and liberty for all, extending His mission beyond the Jewish people to all humanity, as seen in the examples of Elijah and Elisha. He notes the initial amazement and later anger of the synagogue crowd due to their lack of faith. Father urges us to cherish God’s grace through Jesus, to conform our lives to Him, and to guard our hearts against anything that separates us from Christ. He also highlights the importance of guardian angels, sharing stories of saints like St. Gemma Galgani and St. Teresa of Ávila, who experienced their angels’ guidance and protection, encouraging us to be attentive to our guardian angels’ inspirations as we grow closer to God.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Monday 22nd Week of Ordinary Time – Wkdy
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/090125.cfm
1st: 1th 4:13-18
Resp: psa 96:1-5, 11-13
Gsp: luk 4:16-30

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