Tuesday of the 4th week of Eastertide
Our Lady of Fátima
First reading – Acts 11:19-26
On this Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Eastertide, as we honor Our Lady of Fátima, we are reminded through the Acts of the Apostles that true joy arises from recognizing the grace of God at work in the lives of others. Just as Barnabas rejoiced upon witnessing the fruits of divine grace in Antioch and encouraged the faithful to remain steadfast in heartfelt devotion, so too are we called to cultivate this inner fidelity—a personal, living relationship with the Risen Christ. Heartfelt devotion is not mere sentiment; it is the soul’s response to the presence of the Lord, a steadfast gaze fixed on Him through prayer, trust, and love. As Mary at Fátima invited the world to conversion and deeper union with God, may we, like Barnabas, become encouragers of faith, rejoicing in grace wherever it blooms and urging hearts to cling to the Lord with all their might. Let’s reflect: Easter is the joyful recognition of God’s grace at work in our lives, calling us to a heartfelt devotion that deepens our personal relationship with the Risen Lord and inspires us to encourage faith in others.
Don Giorgio