10th anniversary commemoration of LAUDATO SI’ WEEK begins on 24th May. Share and pray the attached prayer daily.

May 23.  They shared, “Is there anything a parent will not do for his kids?” Jabu didn’t hesitate at all when it was discovered that their daughter was in need of a kidney transplant. “Of course, I’m open to donating mine. And while I’m about it I want to make a pledge that any body parts of mine can be donated should that be possible at any stage, before or after my death. I wish I could help someone in that way even before I die.”  “I’m intrigued what some pet-lovers are prepared to do for an old or sick pet? There certainly is great love there too.” 

Reflect, share, act.  Scripture. Greater love has no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-17.    Pope Francis:   Our body establishes us in a direct relationship with the environment and with other living beings. The acceptance of our bodies as God’s gift is vital for welcoming and accepting the entire world as a gift from the Father and our common home. LS 155. In families everyone contributes to the common purpose: everyone works for the common good, not denying each person’s individuality but encouraging and supporting it. The joys and sorrows of each member are felt by all. FT230.   JUBILEE.  Before the heart of Jesus, living and present, our mind, enlightened by the Spirit, grows in the understanding of his words and our will is moved to put them into practice. This could easily remain on the level of a kind of self-reliant moralism. Hearing and tasting the Lord, and paying him due honour, however, is a matter of the heart. Only the heart is capable of setting our other powers and passions, and our entire person, in a stance of reverence and loving obedience before the Lord. DN27. Pray. Mary, mother of the sick pray for us.