September 14, 2025 • 15 mins
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SPEAKER_00 (00:00):
Starting the morning off with God is the key to
strength and success in yourday.
Good morning! Today is Monday,September 15, 2025, the Memorial
of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrowsbecame widespread in the Church
around the 14th century.
It was revealed to St.
(00:21):
Bridget of Sweden, who livedbetween 1303 and 1373, that
devotion to Our Lady's sevensorrows would bring great
graces— Mary, in a unique way,willingly suffered alongside her
divine son as he gave his lifeto save the world, and she felt
the bitterness of his passion asonly a mother can.
This devotion is especiallyremembered during September, the
(00:45):
month of Our Lady of Sorrows,and during the season of Lent.
The seven sorrows of Mary arethe prophecy of Simeon, the
flight into Egypt, the loss ofJesus for three days, the
carrying of the cross, thecrucifixion Please join me in
(01:07):
praying the morning offeringprayer and prayers for our Holy
Father.
In the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
(01:42):
Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.
(02:10):
Thy kingdom come, thy will bedone, On earth as it is in
heaven, give us this day ourdaily bread, and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive thosewho trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
(02:33):
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
Amen.
Quote from St.
(03:01):
John Bosco, Patience smoothsaway lots of difficulties.
Meditation of the Day, anexcerpt from A Year with Mary by
St.
Alphonsus Liguori, page 222.
In this valley of tears, everyman is born to weep, and all
(03:21):
must suffer, by enduring theevils that take place every day.
But how much greater would bethe misery of life if we also
knew the future evils that awaitus?
Unfortunate indeed would be thesituation of someone who knows
the future, says the pagan Romanphilosopher Seneca.
He would have to suffereverything by anticipation.
(03:42):
Our Lord shows us this mercy.
He conceals the trials thatawait us, so that, whatever they
may be, we may endure them onlyonce.
But he didn't show Mary thiscompassion.
God willed her to be the queenof sorrows, and in all things
like his Son.
So she always had to see beforeher eyes and continually to
(04:04):
suffer all the torments thatawaited her.
And these were the sufferings ofthe passion and death of her
beloved Jesus.
For in the temple, Saint Simeon,having received the divine child
in his arms, Jesus, our King andHis Most Holy Mother, didn't
(04:26):
refuse, for love of us, tosuffer such cruel pains
throughout their lives.
So, it's reasonable that we, atleast, should not complain if we
have to suffer something.
Scripture verse of the day.
Isaiah 52, verse 7.
(04:58):
Saint of the Day The Saint ofthe Day for September 15th is
Saint Catherine of Genoa.
Saint Catherine of Genoa livedbetween 1447 and 1510.
She was born into anaristocratic family in Genoa,
Italy.
She was a quiet, obedient,physically beautiful, and holy
child who devoted herself toprayer and penance.
(05:20):
At the age of 13, she made anattempt to enter a convent, but
was rejected.
At the age of 16, she consentedto a marriage arranged by her
family for political andfinancial gain.
Her husband was faithless andviolent, and their marriage was
miserable.
Catherine did not bear anychildren and for the first five
(05:40):
years lived as a hermit in herfine home.
After this time, upon herfamily's rebuke of her solitude,
she began to engage in the kindof social activity expected for
her state in life.
This only increased herweariness and depression and led
to the loss of her religiousfervor.
Catherine's Catherine prayedearnestly for assistance in her
(06:00):
trouble.
Taking the advice of her sister,who was a nun, Catherine went to
confession, and through thesacrament had a profound
mystical experience in which sheclearly saw the depth of her
sinfulness contrasted with thedepth of God's love.
From that point on, she renewedher commitment to rigorous
prayer, penance, and works ofmercy, and God continued to
(06:22):
favor her with mystical visions.
Catherine later won theconversion of her husband, and
they were received into theThird Order of St.
Francis.
Together, they cared for thepoor and sick in the Genoa
Hospital, over which Catherinebecame administrator.
St.
Catherine's mystical visionswere recorded by her confessor
toward the end of her life, themost famous being her Treatise
(06:45):
of Purgatory.
Her feast day is celebrated onSeptember 15th.
Readings for Holy Mass for theMemorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
A reading from the First Letterof St.
Paul to Timothy, chapter 2,verses 1-8 Beloved, first of
all, I ask that supplications,prayers, petitions, and
(07:07):
thanksgivings be offered foreveryone, for kings and for all
in authority, that we may lead aquiet and tranquil life in all
devotion and dignity.
This is good and pleasing to Godour Savior, who wills everyone
to be saved and to come toknowledge of the truth.
For there is one God.
There is also one mediatorbetween God and men, the man
(07:30):
Christ Jesus, who gave himselfas ransom for all.
This was the testimony at theproper time.
For this I was appointedpreacher and apostle.
I am speaking the truth.
I am not lying.
Teacher of the Gentiles in faithand truth.
It is my wish then that in everyplace the men should pray,
(07:51):
lifting up The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 28.
(08:26):
Blessed be the Lord, for he hasheard my prayer.
The Lord is the strength of hispeople, the saving refuge of his
anointed.
Save your people and bless yourinheritance.
Feed them and carry themforever.
Blessed be the Lord, for he hasheard my prayer.
(08:46):
A reading from the Holy Gospelaccording to John, chapter 19,
verses 25-27.
Standing by the cross of Jesuswere his mother and his mother's
sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother andthe disciple there whom he
loved, he said to his mother,Woman, behold your son.
(09:08):
Then he said to the disciple,Behold your mother.
And from that hour the discipletook her into his The Gospel of
the Lord In the name of theFather and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit.
Amen.
My Jesus, I believe that you arepresent in the most blessed
(09:32):
sacrament.
I love you above all things andI desire to receive you into my
soul.
Since I cannot now receive yousacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you werealready there and unite myself
wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separatedfrom you.
Amen.
Amen.
(09:54):
Prayer to Saint Joseph Oglorious Saint Joseph, chosen by
(10:22):
God to be the guardian of theHoly Family, whose protection is
so great, so strong, in unionwith the Blessed Virgin Mary and
our Savior Jesus Christ, senddown from heaven a blessing from
God to protect us from any harm,strengthen us in body, soul, and
spirit.
We ask this through thy powerfulintercession.
(10:43):
Holy Family, pray for us.
Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer O angel ofGod, my guardian dear, to whom
God's love commits me here, everthis day be at my side, to light
and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael theArchangel Saint Michael the
(11:04):
Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against thewickedness and snares of the
devil.
May God rebuke him, we humblypray.
And do thou, O Prince of theHeavenly Host, by the power of
God, cast into hell Satan andall the evil spirits who prowl
throughout the world seeking theruin of souls.
Amen.
(11:25):
The Three Hail Marys DevotionHoly Mary, Mother of God, pray
(11:58):
for us sinners, now and at thehour of our death.
Amen.
The third Hail Mary, in honor ofGod the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
(12:19):
Amen.
O my mother, preserve my soulfrom mortal sin during this day.
Amen.
Memorare to the Blessed VirginMary Remember, O Most Gracious
Virgin Mary, that never was itknown that anyone who fled to
thy protection, implored thyhelp, or sought thy
intercession, was left unaided.
(12:41):
Inspired by this confidence, Ifly unto thee, O Virgin of
Virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come, before thee Istand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in
thy mercy Hear and answer me.
Amen.
(13:03):
O my God, I firmly believe thatyou are one God in three divine
persons, Father, Son, and HolySpirit.
I believe that your divine Sonbecame man, died for our sins,
and that he will come to judgethe living and the dead.
I believe these and all thetruths which the Holy Catholic
Church teaches, because you haverevealed them, who can neither
(13:25):
deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to liveand die.
Amen.
Act of Hope Oh my God, relyingon your almighty power, infinite
mercy and promises, I hope toobtain pardon for my sins, the
help of your grace, and a lifeeverlasting.
(13:45):
Through the merits of JesusChrist, my Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.
Act of Love Oh my God, I loveyou above all things with my
whole heart and soul because youare all good and worthy of all
love.
I love my neighbor as myself forthe love I forgive all who have
(14:05):
injured me and ask pardon of allwhom I have injured.
Prayer for the Poor Souls inPurgatory O gentle heart of
Jesus, ever present in theblessed sacrament, ever consumed
with burning love for the poorcaptive souls in purgatory, have
mercy on them.
Be not severe in thy judgment,but let some drops of thy
(14:27):
precious blood fall upon thedevouring flames.
Merciful Savior, send thy angelsto conduct them to a place of
refreshment, light, and peace.
Amen.
Act of Resignation to the DivineWill In the name of the Father,
(15:00):
and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit.
Amen.
Starting the morning off withGod is the key to strength and
success in your day.
Starting the morning off with God is the key to
strength and success in yourday.
Good morning! Today is Monday,September 15, 2025, the Memorial
of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrowsbecame widespread in the Church
around the 14th century.
It was revealed to St.
(00:21):
Bridget of Sweden, who livedbetween 1303 and 1373, that
devotion to Our Lady's sevensorrows would bring great
graces— Mary, in a unique way,willingly suffered alongside her
divine son as he gave his lifeto save the world, and she felt
the bitterness of his passion asonly a mother can.
This devotion is especiallyremembered during September, the
(00:45):
month of Our Lady of Sorrows,and during the season of Lent.
The seven sorrows of Mary arethe prophecy of Simeon, the
flight into Egypt, the loss ofJesus for three days, the
carrying of the cross, thecrucifixion Please join me in
(01:07):
praying the morning offeringprayer and prayers for our Holy
Father.
In the name of the Father, andof the Son, and of the Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
(01:42):
Our Father who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.
(02:10):
Thy kingdom come, thy will bedone, On earth as it is in
heaven, give us this day ourdaily bread, and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive thosewho trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
(02:33):
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
Amen.
Quote from St.
(03:01):
John Bosco, Patience smoothsaway lots of difficulties.
Meditation of the Day, anexcerpt from A Year with Mary by
St.
Alphonsus Liguori, page 222.
In this valley of tears, everyman is born to weep, and all
(03:21):
must suffer, by enduring theevils that take place every day.
But how much greater would bethe misery of life if we also
knew the future evils that awaitus?
Unfortunate indeed would be thesituation of someone who knows
the future, says the pagan Romanphilosopher Seneca.
He would have to suffereverything by anticipation.
(03:42):
Our Lord shows us this mercy.
He conceals the trials thatawait us, so that, whatever they
may be, we may endure them onlyonce.
But he didn't show Mary thiscompassion.
God willed her to be the queenof sorrows, and in all things
like his Son.
So she always had to see beforeher eyes and continually to
(04:04):
suffer all the torments thatawaited her.
And these were the sufferings ofthe passion and death of her
beloved Jesus.
For in the temple, Saint Simeon,having received the divine child
in his arms, Jesus, our King andHis Most Holy Mother, didn't
(04:26):
refuse, for love of us, tosuffer such cruel pains
throughout their lives.
So, it's reasonable that we, atleast, should not complain if we
have to suffer something.
Scripture verse of the day.
Isaiah 52, verse 7.
(04:58):
Saint of the Day The Saint ofthe Day for September 15th is
Saint Catherine of Genoa.
Saint Catherine of Genoa livedbetween 1447 and 1510.
She was born into anaristocratic family in Genoa,
Italy.
She was a quiet, obedient,physically beautiful, and holy
child who devoted herself toprayer and penance.
(05:20):
At the age of 13, she made anattempt to enter a convent, but
was rejected.
At the age of 16, she consentedto a marriage arranged by her
family for political andfinancial gain.
Her husband was faithless andviolent, and their marriage was
miserable.
Catherine did not bear anychildren and for the first five
(05:40):
years lived as a hermit in herfine home.
After this time, upon herfamily's rebuke of her solitude,
she began to engage in the kindof social activity expected for
her state in life.
This only increased herweariness and depression and led
to the loss of her religiousfervor.
Catherine's Catherine prayedearnestly for assistance in her
(06:00):
trouble.
Taking the advice of her sister,who was a nun, Catherine went to
confession, and through thesacrament had a profound
mystical experience in which sheclearly saw the depth of her
sinfulness contrasted with thedepth of God's love.
From that point on, she renewedher commitment to rigorous
prayer, penance, and works ofmercy, and God continued to
(06:22):
favor her with mystical visions.
Catherine later won theconversion of her husband, and
they were received into theThird Order of St.
Francis.
Together, they cared for thepoor and sick in the Genoa
Hospital, over which Catherinebecame administrator.
St.
Catherine's mystical visionswere recorded by her confessor
toward the end of her life, themost famous being her Treatise
(06:45):
of Purgatory.
Her feast day is celebrated onSeptember 15th.
Readings for Holy Mass for theMemorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
A reading from the First Letterof St.
Paul to Timothy, chapter 2,verses 1-8 Beloved, first of
all, I ask that supplications,prayers, petitions, and
(07:07):
thanksgivings be offered foreveryone, for kings and for all
in authority, that we may lead aquiet and tranquil life in all
devotion and dignity.
This is good and pleasing to Godour Savior, who wills everyone
to be saved and to come toknowledge of the truth.
For there is one God.
There is also one mediatorbetween God and men, the man
(07:30):
Christ Jesus, who gave himselfas ransom for all.
This was the testimony at theproper time.
For this I was appointedpreacher and apostle.
I am speaking the truth.
I am not lying.
Teacher of the Gentiles in faithand truth.
It is my wish then that in everyplace the men should pray,
(07:51):
lifting up The Word of the Lord.
Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 28.
(08:26):
Blessed be the Lord, for he hasheard my prayer.
The Lord is the strength of hispeople, the saving refuge of his
anointed.
Save your people and bless yourinheritance.
Feed them and carry themforever.
Blessed be the Lord, for he hasheard my prayer.
(08:46):
A reading from the Holy Gospelaccording to John, chapter 19,
verses 25-27.
Standing by the cross of Jesuswere his mother and his mother's
sister, Mary the wife of Clopas,and Mary Magdalene.
When Jesus saw his mother andthe disciple there whom he
loved, he said to his mother,Woman, behold your son.
(09:08):
Then he said to the disciple,Behold your mother.
And from that hour the discipletook her into his The Gospel of
the Lord In the name of theFather and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit.
Amen.
My Jesus, I believe that you arepresent in the most blessed
(09:32):
sacrament.
I love you above all things andI desire to receive you into my
soul.
Since I cannot now receive yousacramentally, come at least
spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you werealready there and unite myself
wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separatedfrom you.
Amen.
Amen.
(09:54):
Prayer to Saint Joseph Oglorious Saint Joseph, chosen by
(10:22):
God to be the guardian of theHoly Family, whose protection is
so great, so strong, in unionwith the Blessed Virgin Mary and
our Savior Jesus Christ, senddown from heaven a blessing from
God to protect us from any harm,strengthen us in body, soul, and
spirit.
We ask this through thy powerfulintercession.
(10:43):
Holy Family, pray for us.
Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer O angel ofGod, my guardian dear, to whom
God's love commits me here, everthis day be at my side, to light
and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael theArchangel Saint Michael the
(11:04):
Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our protection against thewickedness and snares of the
devil.
May God rebuke him, we humblypray.
And do thou, O Prince of theHeavenly Host, by the power of
God, cast into hell Satan andall the evil spirits who prowl
throughout the world seeking theruin of souls.
Amen.
(11:25):
The Three Hail Marys DevotionHoly Mary, Mother of God, pray
(11:58):
for us sinners, now and at thehour of our death.
Amen.
The third Hail Mary, in honor ofGod the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, theLord is with thee.
Blessed art thou amongst women,and blessed is the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, prayfor us sinners, now and at the
hour of our death.
(12:19):
Amen.
O my mother, preserve my soulfrom mortal sin during this day.
Amen.
Memorare to the Blessed VirginMary Remember, O Most Gracious
Virgin Mary, that never was itknown that anyone who fled to
thy protection, implored thyhelp, or sought thy
intercession, was left unaided.
(12:41):
Inspired by this confidence, Ifly unto thee, O Virgin of
Virgins, my Mother.
To thee do I come, before thee Istand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petitions, but in
thy mercy Hear and answer me.
Amen.
(13:03):
O my God, I firmly believe thatyou are one God in three divine
persons, Father, Son, and HolySpirit.
I believe that your divine Sonbecame man, died for our sins,
and that he will come to judgethe living and the dead.
I believe these and all thetruths which the Holy Catholic
Church teaches, because you haverevealed them, who can neither
(13:25):
deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to liveand die.
Amen.
Act of Hope Oh my God, relyingon your almighty power, infinite
mercy and promises, I hope toobtain pardon for my sins, the
help of your grace, and a lifeeverlasting.
(13:45):
Through the merits of JesusChrist, my Lord and Redeemer.
Amen.
Act of Love Oh my God, I loveyou above all things with my
whole heart and soul because youare all good and worthy of all
love.
I love my neighbor as myself forthe love I forgive all who have
(14:05):
injured me and ask pardon of allwhom I have injured.
Prayer for the Poor Souls inPurgatory O gentle heart of
Jesus, ever present in theblessed sacrament, ever consumed
with burning love for the poorcaptive souls in purgatory, have
mercy on them.
Be not severe in thy judgment,but let some drops of thy
(14:27):
precious blood fall upon thedevouring flames.
Merciful Savior, send thy angelsto conduct them to a place of
refreshment, light, and peace.
Amen.
Act of Resignation to the DivineWill In the name of the Father,
(15:00):
and of the Son, and of the HolySpirit.
Amen.
Starting the morning off withGod is the key to strength and
success in your day.
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