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Friends of the Rosary,

Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. With Christmas and Easter, Pentecost ranks among the great feasts of Christianity. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and disciples, the completion of the work of redemption, and the fullness of grace for the Church and gift of faith for all nations.

Ten days after the resurrection, at nine o'clock in the morning, about a hundred and twenty people were assembled and praying together fervently, the Holy Spirit descended upon them through tongues of fire.

All the great theophanies in Christ's life occurred during the course of prayer. After His baptism, for instance, when Jesus was praying the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove; likewise, it was during prayer at night that the transfiguration. Surely too, it was while Mary was praying during the Annunciation.

Today, at Mass of the Solemnity of Pentecost, and through prayer, our souls are ready for the advent of the Spirit.

"When the days of Pentecost were drawing to a close, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a violent wind coming, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them parted tongues as of fire, which settled upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign tongues, even as the Holy Spirit prompted them to speak." (Acts 2, 1-4).

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York



• ⁠May 19, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,

In the First Letter of John (3:18-24), that we recently read, the Beloved Disciple urged us to firmly believe in the name of Jesus Christ and love our neighbor with a practical love.

However, we find that living a Christian life isn’t easy. We are lured by the attractions of this world, and we face the temptations by the agents of evil. Moreover, in our days these difficulties have dramatically increased.

Science and technology have put within our reach increased comforts, pleasures, and self-indulgences. It’s nothing wrong with comforts and riches, as long as they are not the only purpose in life and become idols and prison.

Lord Jesus warned his first followers about worldly allurements. Remaining closely united with Him — as he is the true life — is the only solution to live in peace and joy.

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York



• ⁠May 18, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,

St. Peter’s love for Jesus Christ surpasses his sins. Three times the apostle denied the Lord, and so three times Jesus asked him to reaffirm his faith, as we read today. (Jn 21:15-19):

“Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”He then said to Simon Peter a second time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?”Simon Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”He said to him, “Tend my sheep.”He said to him the third time,“Simon, son of John, do you love me?”Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time,“Do you love me?” and he said to him,“Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.”Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”

Our Lord tested Simon (Peter), asking what he would do. Jesus wants love in action.

The message is clear for all of us: the test of love is action. We follow the Lord with real acts of charity and forgiveness.

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York



• ⁠May 17, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,

"The Immaculate Heart of Mary must be for us a refuge and the way that leads to God," wrote Sister Lucia of Fatima, the oldest of the three children to whom Our Lady of Fatima appeared in 1917.To attain the peace of Christ, the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary must be established in the world by means of a true consecration, through conversion and self-giving, Venerable Lucia said. "God enclosed His eternal Word in the Heart of Mary, and it from this Word that life comes to us."

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York



• ⁠May 16, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,

Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of St. Isidore the Farmer (1070-1130), a Spanish laborer who worked most of his life as a plowman for a wealthy landowner in Madrid, Spain.

Although he worked many hours a day, he never failed to attend daily Mass and spend time praying before the Holy Eucharist.

Isidore had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to church and spent many holidays devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid and surrounding areas.

He married a young woman as simple and upright as himself, Maria de la Cabeza, who also became a saint. They had one son, who died as a child.

They were always willing to help their neighbors and worked with the poor in the city slums. He was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore miraculously supplying them with food.

He died May 15, 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622 along with Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila, and Philip Neri. Together, they are known in Spain as "the five saints."

In 1947, he was proclaimed the Patron of the Catholic Rural Life Conference in the United States.

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York



• ⁠May 15, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,

Today is the feast day of St. Matthias, Apostle and Martyr.

After Jesus' ascension, St. Peter proposed to the assembled faithful that they choose the twelve disciples of Christ to fill the place left vacant by Judas the traitor's apostasy.

Lots were drawn, with the result in favor of Matthias, ultimately chosen by the Holy Spirit.

According to the tradition, St. Matthias labored in Ethiopia. He was martyred, receiving "the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him."

Come, Holy Spirit, come!

Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!

To Jesus through Mary!

+ Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York



• ⁠May 14, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET