Hello family, and welcome to Day 45 of our 54-Day Rosary Novena. I'm your host Maritza Mendez. Thank you so much for joining us today and a very warm welcome to anyone who is joining for the first time.
Today is Good Friday, one of the most solemn and sacred days in our Catholic faith. We remember the Passion and crucifixion of our Lord—the ultimate act of love. Jesus embraced the Cross not out of obligation, but out of love for you and me. He gave everything so that we could be free.
Today’s theme is Embracing the Cross—not just remembering Christ’s suffering, but asking ourselves: How am I being called to take up my cross and follow Him? Whether your cross is physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are not carrying it alone. Jesus walks with you.
Let’s enter into this Good Friday with reverence. Let’s honor Jesus’ sacrifice not just with our words—but with our hearts.
Day 45 - Joyful Mysteries in Thanksgiving
Today, on day 45, we are praying the Joyful Mysteries in Thanksgiving.
Blessed Mother, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, we ask for your intercession as we reflect on the Passion of your Son. We pray for unity in our families, strength in our faith, wisdom in discernment, and the right use of technology to deepen our human connections.
We pray for the intentions of our family here on the podcast, intentions received by email, Instagram and YouTube.
We pray for the intentions of Carla, Dario, Goldy, Carlos, Maria, Venita, Joey, Davida, Joseph, Maggie, Rocio, Sam, the Fitzsimmons family, Judith, Vineeta, Jala, Arthur, Gina, Michealine, Judith, Diana, Alex, Rick, Sam and the baby, Joelle, Nicholas, Venessa, Anna, George, Anthony, Amanda, Thomas, Lisa, Stef, Shar, Gabby Lisa L, Nikhita, Uchechukwu, Viola, Avner, Jezzreel, and Araceli.
Blessed Mother, pray for us.
With love,
Maritza Mendez.
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