First Reading: (Isaiah 61:9–11)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 45)
Response: Listen to me, daughter; see and bend your ear.
Gospel: (Luke 11:27–28)
Reflection
At Mass today, the Church celebrated the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima, recalling the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, in 1917: Francisco and Jacinta Marto, and their cousin Lucia dos Santos.
Mary’s message was simple and direct: pray the Rosary, seek peace, repent from sin, and return to God.
At a time when the world was suffering through war and unrest, Mary called humanity to prayer, conversion, and trust in God. Her message remains relevant today in a world still marked by violence, division, fear, and spiritual confusion.
The Gospel reminds us that Mary is blessed not only because she carried Christ physically, but because she heard the Word of God and obeyed it completely. Her entire life was a “yes” to God.
Mary teaches us humility, trust, and surrender to God’s will, even during uncertainty and suffering. True devotion to Mary always leads us closer to Jesus and deeper into the life of the Church.
As Christians, we are called to imitate her faith and openness to God’s plan. Like Mary, we are invited to say:
“May it be done to me according to your word.”
May the example of Our Lady of Fatima inspire us to pray faithfully, trust God more deeply, and become instruments of peace in the world.
Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us.
Amen!
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