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Friends of the Rosary,The Kingdom of God is among us, as we say every Thursday in the third Luminous mystery.Today, on the Memorial Day of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr, the main Gospel reading (Luke 17:20–25) shows the Pharisees questioning Christ the Lord about the arrival of God’s Kingdom.Jesus said in reply,"The coming of the Kingdom of God cannot be observed,and no one will announce, ‘Look, here it is,’ or, ‘There it is.’For behold, the Kingdom of God is among you."Christ's words reveal that God’s reign begins wherever His truth, grace, and love transform human lives. God’s Kingdom is not merely a future promise; it begins wherever people welcome Christ. The Kingdom is already present because Christ Himself stands among us.This contrasts with seeking extraordinary manifestations of God’s presence while overlooking His action in ordinary circumstances.We may search for dramatic signs, spiritual experiences, or future events, forgetting that Christ encounters us through prayer,Scripture, the sacraments, and acts of charity. The Kingdom develops quietly wherever hearts surrender to God’s will.Jesus also reminded His disciples that His mission will pass through suffering and rejection:"For just as lightning flashesand lights up the sky from one side to the other,so will the Son of Man be in his day.But first he must suffer greatly and be rejected by this generation."The glory of God’s Kingdom cannot be separated from the mystery of the Cross.St. Josaphat—the saint of the day—dedicated his life to Christian unity and ultimately suffered martyrdom. His witness reminds us that fidelity to Christ requires courage and sacrificial love.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayNew Website: holyrosaryuniversity.com• ⁠November 12, 2026, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,Today, the Church celebrates the memorial of fourth-century saint Martin of Tours, who was the first bishop and confessor honored by the Church in the West. In the USA, it is also Veterans Day (formerly Armistice Day).This federal holiday honors the sacrifices of those who served in the armed forces during the war, ensuring lasting peace.Today, while we remember our veterans in prayer, we reflect upon the transforming power of gratitude.In today’s Gospel (Luke 17:11–1), Jesus heals ten men with leprosy, but only one—the grateful Samaritan—returns to give thanks.His response shows that genuine faith comes from a heart that recognizes and responds to God’s mercy, not from religious or social background. Moreover, the Samaritan receives something greater than physical healing: Jesus declares that his faith has saved him.The nine lepers who fail to return remind us how ungrateful we are. We often receive health, family, economic opportunities, and even another day, and we respond with insufficient gratitude. Christ invites us to recognize that everything good in our lives ultimately flows from the Father's generosity.Gratitude is the doorway to a deeper relationship with God because it acknowledges our dependence upon His love. A thankful heart gradually discovers God’s presence even amid suffering and learns to transform every blessing into an opportunity for praise and service.• St. Augustine teaches that gratitude is inseparable from humility. Recognizing God’s gifts protects the soul from pride.• St. John Chrysostom emphasized that gratitude demonstrates confidence in divine providence.• St. Martin of Tours' famous act of sharing his cloak with a beggar demonstrates how gratitude becomes charity.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayNew Website: holyrosaryuniversity.com• ⁠November 11, 2026, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,Today, on the Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church, the Gospel (Luke 17:7–10) presents the theme of humble service. St. Benedict of Nursia presented obedience and humility as foundations of spiritual maturity.Through the image of a servant performing his duties, Christ reveals that obedience should flow from our relationship with the Father.Fulfilling God’s commandments should never become a source of personal pride or a claim for divine rewards.Measuring spiritual achievement through personal recognition is a huge mistake. We may serve others and fulfill religious obligations, yet still seek admiration or reassurance of our superiority.Why is that? Because every good action ultimately depends on the gifts we have first received and His grace.Christ invites us to embrace a deeper humility. It is not about being praised for serving God but being permitted to participate in His divine work.We do not love God because He owes us something, but because He has already loved us beyond measure.Trusting the joy of communion with Him is infinitely greater than any earthly recognition!St. Leo the Great — the Saint of today — emphasized the dignity and responsibility of Christian life. Those redeemed by Christ must express their new identity through humility, holiness, and faithful service.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayNew Website: holyrosaryuniversity.com• November 10, 2026, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,Today, November 9, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome—not St. Peter's Basilica, as so many mistakenly believe. The Basilica is also called the Church of Holy Savior or the Church of St. John the Baptist. It is the oldest church in the West.Today’s feast celebrates a mystery that remains relevant: God’s desire to build a spiritual temple in the world, a community that worships him in spirit and truth (cf. John 4:23-24).The Church of living stones is built up in truth and charity and is formed internally by the Holy Spirit.The temple of stones symbolizes the Living Church, the Christian community, which the Apostles Peter and Paul understood as a “spiritual edifice,” built by God with “living stones,” namely, Christians, on the one foundation of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone.“Brothers, you are God’s building,” St. Paul wrote, and added: “Holy is God’s temple, which you are” (1 Corinthians 3:9c, 17).The beauty and harmony of the churches, destined to give praise to God, also draw us human beings, limited and sinful,Benedict XVI, Angelus Address, November 9, 2008:"This observance also reminds us of the importance of the material buildings in which the community gathers to celebrate the praises of God. Every community therefore has a duty to take special care of its sacred buildings, a precious religious and historical patrimony. For this, we call upon the intercession of Mary Most Holy, that she help us become, like her, the “house of God,” a living temple of his love."Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayNew Website: holyrosaryuniversity.com• ⁠November 9, 2026, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends of the Rosary,Today, November 8, in the liturgical celebration of the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel (Matthew 25:1–13) highlights that the light of faith must be nourished daily through a life of love, prayer, and fidelity to Christ. It's all about keeping the light of faith alive, burning through love and obedience!Jesus presents the parable of the ten virgins awaiting the bridegroom. Five are wise and bring sufficient oil for their lamps, while five are foolish and find themselves unprepared when the bridegroom arrives.The oil symbolizes the spiritual preparation that cannot be borrowed or improvised at the last moment. St. John Chrysostom emphasized that the oil represents the good works and mercy necessary for authentic Christian discipleship.Christ the Lord reminds us that spiritual readiness requires more than good intentions; it demands a living faith sustained through prayer, charity, and perseverance.We must cultivate our relationship with God personally through the countless choices that shape our lives. While others can guide, encourage, and pray for us, each person must ultimately respond to God’s grace with personal faithfulness.Jesus concludes with a call to vigilance because we do not know the day or hour of our final encounter with Him, as the parable about the ten virgins in today’s Gospel speaks about waiting for the Lord’s second coming and the arrival of his kingdom. Christian watchfulness is not anxious speculation about the future but faithful attention to the present.Religious appearances cannot replace the inner love that prepares the soul to encounter Christ.Bishop Barron writes, "In a certain sense, Christianity is a religion of fulfillment. The Lord has come; the incarnation and the redemption have taken place. It’s happened. But, in another sense, Christianity is permanently a religion of waiting, because we wait in joyful hope for the second coming of the Lord. We wait until this salvation has been fulfilled."Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do Your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google PlayNew Website: holyrosaryuniversity.com• ⁠November 8, 2026, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET