Week of April 27, 2025

1) Divine Mercy Sunday and the Divine Mercy Image

This weekend, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. This is a day instituted by Pope John Paul II.

The message of Divine Mercy is simple: God loves us—all of us. He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. In this way, all will come to share His joy.

The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:

A – Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.

B – Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.

C – Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that the graces of His mercy are dependent upon our trust. The more we trust in Jesus, the more we will receive.

About the Divine Mercy Image

From the website: thedivinemercy.org

In 1931, our Lord appeared to St. Faustina in a vision. She saw Jesus clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand was touching His garment in the area of the Heart, from where two large rays came forth, one red and the other pale. She gazed intently at the Lord in silence, her soul filled with awe, but also with great joy. Jesus said to her:

Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You. I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over [its] enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own glory (Diary, 47, 48). I am offering people a vessel with which they are to keep coming for graces to the fountain of mercy. That vessel is this image with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You (327). I desire that this image be venerated, first in your chapel, and [then] throughout the world (47).

At the request of her spiritual director, St. Faustina asked the Lord about the meaning of the rays in the image. She heard these words in reply:

The two rays denote Blood and Water. The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross. Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him (299). By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls. It is to be a reminder of the demands of My mercy, because even the strongest faith is of no avail without works (742).

These words indicate that the Image represents the graces of Divine Mercy poured out upon the world, especially through Baptism and the Eucharist.

Many different versions of this image have been painted, but our Lord made it clear that the painting itself is not what is important. When St. Faustina first saw the original image that was being painted under her direction, she wept in disappointment and complained to Jesus: "Who will paint You as beautiful as You are?" (313).

In answer, she heard these words: "Not in the beauty of the color, nor of the brush lies the greatness of this image, but in My grace" (313).

So, no matter which version of the image we prefer, we can be assured that it is a vehicle of God’s grace if it is revered with trust in His mercy.

2) How We Participate in Divine Mercy

Father Mark-Mary challenges us to not only be moved by God’s divine mercy, but also to participate in it by showing it to others. He offers three steps that can help us start doing that:

1. Pray, “God, come to my assistance. Lord, make haste to help me.”

2. Ask Mary to pray for you.



3. When you pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, instead of saying “us and on the whole world”, insert the name of someone you are struggling to forgive. 

For more on divine mercy from Ascension, sign up to watch Fr. Chris Alar’s series on the Essentials of Divine Mercy at ascensionpress.com/pages/divinemercyvideos

3) Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Faustina Church - Sunday, April 27, 2025

4) The Funeral of Pope Francis | Highlights and the FULL Funeral

Below are several videos produced by the Vatican that showcase highlights of the transfer of the Holy Father's body to St. Peter's Basilica, the sealing of his coffin, his funeral Mass, and his transfer to St. Mary Major's for his entombment. Each video is under 3 minutes.

Highlights of the Translation of the coffin of Pope Francis to St. Peter's Basilica

Highlights of the sealing of the Holy Father's coffin

Highlights of the Funeral for Pope Francis

Highlights of the transfer of Pope Francis' coffin to St. Mary Major's Basilica.

To watch the full funeral, click on the image below.

5) What happens Next? Quick Step-by-Step Guide to How a Pope Is Elected

From Ascension Press: When a pope passes away or steps down, the world turns its attention to the Vatican. In the event of a pope's passing, the Church enters a period of mourning before the process of choosing his successor begins. Cardinals from around the world gather in Rome to prayerfully discern and elect the next leader of the Catholic Church—a process rich in history, tradition, and faith. But how does this election take place? Who is involved in the decision, and what are the key steps in selecting the next pope?

This article provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the papal election process. We'll explore the Papal Conclave, the qualifications required to become a pope, and the customs and pivotal moments that define the selection of a new pontiff! 

Step 1: The Cardinals Gather

It all starts when the pope’s seat becomes vacant—either due to his passing or, in rare cases, resignation. The cardinals from all over the world meet in the Vatican for what’s called 'General Congregations.'

This is their prep time to pray, discuss, and get ready for the election, which is known as the conclave.

By Church law, the conclave must begin no sooner than 15 days and no later than 20 days after the pope passes away or resigns.

Step 2: Mass & Prayer for the Holy Spirit’s Guidance

Before anything official happens, the cardinals celebrate Mass together in St. Peter’s Basilica, asking the Holy Spirit to guide them. Only cardinals under 80 years old can actually vote—these are called 'cardinal electors.' They must be under 80 because the Church recognizes that, at this stage of life, physical and mental capacities may naturally change. This rule seeks to ensure that individuals can fully participate in such an important decision-making process with clarity and confidence.

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6) Fr. Mike Schmitz: How to Elect a Pope (Papal Conclave Explained)

New popes aren’t elected often, making each conclave a moment of intense excitement, anticipation, and deep spiritual significance. But how exactly does the Catholic Church choose the next pope? 

Fr. Mike Schmitz breaks down the entire papal election process, from the secretive conclave at the Vatican to the moment we see white smoke from the Sistine Chapel. Along the way, he explains the history, traditions, and spiritual meaning behind it all—and even gives you a little homework! Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most important events in the Catholic Church.

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12) This Sunday's Readings: April 27, 2025 - Divine Mercy Sunday

13) Sunday Reflections by Jeff Cavins

Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)

Jeff Cavins offers insights on the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday:

First Reading: Acts 5:12-16

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24

Second Reading: Revelation 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19

Gospel: John 20:19-31

14) Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon

Everything Has Changed

Friends, we enter now into the Easter season, and here is the thing I want you to know: We misunderstand Easter dramatically when we think primarily of spring festival time, the weather getting nicer, and Easter bunnies and bonnets. All of that is great; but if you don’t understand Easter as a revolution—as an earthquake that has changed the entire world—you have not understood it.

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17) TALLer Tales

Rest in Peace, Pope Francis: By the time you read this in print, the funeral for Pope Francis will have concluded, and attention will have shifted to the Conclave to elect the next Supreme Pontiff. These moments in Church history are both poignant and deeply personal. They’re personal in that each of us will experience our own emotions as we witness the beauty of the Church’s rites for the funeral of a Pope and the process of electing the next one. These moments become global events, not only because billions will be watching but also because many heads of state will be in attendance.

Pope Francis’ final note in the “symphony of his life” was especially poignant. Against his doctors’ advice, he made several surprise appearances to the faithful during the Triduum liturgies. People were ecstatic to see him. I know I was when I saw him appear in his Popemobile in the Square and on the balcony for the Urbi et Orbi Blessing. True to his life’s mission, he wanted to be with his people and his flock and made it happen.

The Vatican News Service reported that the Holy Father wanted to make one last significant surprise by riding through St. Peter’s Square in his Popemobile on Easter Sunday. At first, the Pope was unsure and asked his nurse, Massimiliano Strappetti, who had been by his side since 2022, “Do you think I can do it?” Strappetti, who had been at his bedside 24/7 during his stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and later at the Domus Sanctae Marthae, assured him that he could. And so, for 15 minutes, the Pope rode around St. Peter’s Square, surprising the more than 50,000 people gathered there.

One of the last things the Holy Father said before slipping into a coma was to thank Strappetti for helping him return to the Square. The Pope rested that Easter Sunday, enjoyed a relaxing dinner, and then went to bed. At 5:30 a.m. on Easter Monday, the Holy Father required immediate medical attention. About an hour later, he gestured a farewell wave to Strappetti and slipped into a coma. The Vatican reported that the Holy Father did not suffer, as everything happened quickly. The Pope passed away at 7:35 a.m. from a stroke, a coma, and heart failure.

These final days, not by accident but according to God’s plan, unfolded during Holy Week, allowing the final note of Pope Francis’ life to be seen and heard by the world. It ended in a visible, beautiful, and deeply meaningful way.

A symphony is a masterpiece that reveals its true beauty only when the final note fades into silence, connecting every movement into a cohesive whole. Its moments of triumphant and beautiful harmony and quiet dissonance are not meant to stand alone but to contribute to an extraordinary narrative that becomes clear upon its conclusion. 

And, so now, we can reflect on the words and actions of this 266th Bishop of Rome through a new lens. Each word and action takes on greater meaning when viewed as part of is life’s grand composition. Throughout his papacy, some moments inspired reverence and unity, while others sparked debate or deep reflection. It’s easy to judge individual moments in isolation, but only in the fullness of his life can we see how all those moments contributed to a larger vision of love, mercy, humility, and service to the Church and humanity. His unwavering dedication, his calls for mercy, and his commitment to the poor and marginalized may seem like isolated notes but are, in fact, integral movements in his life’s symphony. Now that we’ve heard and seen that final note, we can revisit his actions and words in the context of the symphony of his life. This perspective may foster a deeper appreciation for his life and legacy.

One of the most poignant aspects of the Holy Father’s ministry that set an example for me is how he ALWAYS met people where they were. He wasn’t afraid to meet people where they were. He took time to be with them and to listen. He didn’t chastise or judge; he listened with a pastor’s heart. The Holy Father would tenderly embrace people, even those with disabling or disfiguring ailments. He was never afraid to get his hands dirty!

Throughout his pontificate, the Holy Father often encouraged priests to get dirty with the sheep entrusted to their care. In a homily on June 3, 2016, for the Jubilee of Priests, the Holy Father said, “Christ loves and knows his sheep. He gives his life for them, and no one is a stranger to him (cf. Jn 10:11-14). His flock is his family and his life. He is not a boss to be feared by his flock, but a shepherd who walks alongside them and calls them by name (cf. Jn 10:3-4). He wants to gather the sheep that are not yet of his fold (cf. Jn 10:16). So it is also with the priest of Christ. He is anointed for his people, not to choose his own projects but to be close to the real men and women whom God has entrusted to him. No one is excluded from his heart, his prayers, or his smile. With a father’s loving gaze and heart, he welcomes and includes everyone, and if at times he has to correct, it is to draw people closer. He stands apart from no one, but is always ready to dirty his hands. The Good Shepherd does not wear gloves. As a minister of the communion that he celebrates and lives, he does not await greetings and compliments from others, but is the first to reach out, rejecting gossip, judgments, and malice. He listens patiently to the problems of his people and accompanies them, sowing God’s forgiveness with generous compassion. He does not scold those who wander off or lose their way, but is always ready to bring them back and to resolve difficulties and disagreements. He knows how to include.” The Holy Father certainly lived the very advice he gave to priests.

The Holy Father set an example for many to follow. He showed us how to reach out to the marginalized and the forgotten. He showed us how to follow Christ’s example, who had great concern for his sheep and was willing to do anything for them. Pope Francis’ life was about love, mercy, compassion, and service. Each of these qualities are great “notes” that made up the grand score of his symphony of life. And that great symphony ended on the morning of April 21, 2025, Easter Monday, when he went home to the Father.

We thank God for the ministry of the 266th Bishop of Rome, the Vicar of Christ, Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio. May Pope Francis enjoy eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

“O God, who in your wondrous providence chose your servant Pope Francis to preside over your Church, grant, we pray, that, having served as the Vicar of your Son on earth, he may be welcomed by him into eternal glory. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. AMEN.” (From The Roman Missal; Masses for the Dead, for a Pope).

Enjoy the week. Know of my prayers.

gmb@sjascs.org

18) Voiland's View

I was never much of a competitive athlete. As a little kid, I played some baseball. I was on a Little League team for a couple of years. Our team must have been made up of whatever kids they could scrape up off the bottom of the barrel. I felt like I and a couple other boys were at least somewhat competent at playing the game – but that’s not saying much. Basically, we stunk. I think it was then that I first learned about being “mercied.” The ‘mercy rule’ was invoked when a team was getting hammered so badly by their opponent that no one could take it anymore. It was just too painful to watch. So, after fifteen or twenty runs (or whatever it was), they would call the inning and give us a chance to strike out a few times ourselves, before getting pummeled again by the other guys. Oh, the joy of growing up!

There was truly a certain mercifulness in stopping the baseball bloodletting. It was like having someone say “uncle” for you, so you could stop having your arm twisted behind your back. But as mercy goes, it was actually pretty shallow. Interestingly, our common understanding of mercy similarly lacks depth.

Pope Francis, God rest his soul, was big on mercy. He said the Church should be a field hospital for those who are injured in any way. Pope John Paul II was a big mercy guy, too. He is why we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday today. In the year 2000, he designated the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday, in connection with the canonization of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. St. Faustina urged such a designation in her diary writings in the 1930s.

Mercy. At its best, it is much more than feeling sorry for someone. To feel someone’s pain, to sympathize with him or her, can spur us to do something to bring relief. Providing relief from distress can take a variety of forms. One way to help is to stop the source of the pain. We can “end the inning” and prevent the inflicting of more misery. By this, results come fairly quickly and at little cost. But the little personal investment that accompanies this kind of mercy, circumstances don’t really change much. The potential for more hurt is still likely. Mercy like this focuses as much on making the giver of mercy feel better as on the receiver getting some relief.

We can go a little further and try to offer mercy that seeks to be a better fix. We might see the homeless guy on the street – dirty, embarrassed, and disoriented – and decide to drop a 5, or a 10, or a 20(!) on him. “Maybe he can go grab a burger . . . or take the bus to his mother’s house, like he said.” Or go buy another bottle, or some ‘gummies’. “Whatever. There’s only so much you can do, right?” Right. . . . But, given the realities of our culture, was this truly the merciful thing to do, or not? It’s a tough question. The cash is given with good intentions, but with insufficient background information. We understandably feel better about trying to help. Yet, we end up driving off or walking away, uncertain about the results.

There’s another kind of mercy, let’s call it ‘divine mercy’, that is of an entirely different kind. It is not the drive-by mercy we see offered above. It is a mercy that comes out of the heart and soul of the merciful one. It is an odd kind of mercy, because the one to whom the mercy is extended may not even want it. This mercy is personal. It’s relational. It can make people squirm.

Divine mercy – it could even be called ‘Jesus mercy’ – is a very high-cost type of mercy. It involves the sacrifice of oneself to try and stop the pain and heal the injury of another person. It is a personal sacrifice that takes an often heavy toll on its giver. Because divine mercy is so demanding, it is far more rare than worldly mercy. The loving desire that motivates the soul of a deeply merciful person is like a vein of pure gold running far down into the earth. It is heavily Godlike.

Being merciful like God, especially as demonstrated by Jesus, is an expression of love that goes all out. When Jesus became a human being and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, he was expressing the height and depth of mercy. His sacrifice on the cross didn’t simply act as a temporary pause in our human waywardness. It’s not as if he threw a few miracles our way, then ran for the hills, leaving us to flail around on our own. Jesus’ mercy was so rich that he came and stayed with us. He gave himself to make right what we had made wrong. His is the mercy of all mercies. Christ’s mercy upon us is the gift that we should ceaselessly thank and praise him for. Christlike mercy is the mercy we are called to practice!

Christian mercy comes from the heart. It pours out of a soul that aches with love for the lost and the suffering. That ache arises from inside. Therefore, we cannot make someone else be merciful. We can only demonstrate it and encourage it. Yet, the witness of mercy is powerful. It is powerful because it is a dramatic expression of love – Godly love. God loves us at the highest possible cost to himself. He refuses to casually excuse our sin; he pays the price for it. Jesus Christ paid the price of our salvation. Jesus is Mercy itself. 

We owe him, bigtime.

Peace in our Risen Savior,

Fr. Bob

rvoiland@sjascs.org

19) Ascension Presents: Father Mike Schmitz

What the Death of Pope Francis Teaches Us

In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, Fr. Mike Schmitz shares a powerful reflection on loss, legacy, and the enduring mission of the Church.

He reminds us that while every soul is uniquely irreplaceable, the roles we hold can be entrusted to others because our identity is rooted not in what we do, but in who we are. May this truth bring you great hope as we look ahead to the future of the Church, and reflect on our own lives. 

20) Words on the Word: April 27, 2025 - Lights Out

When the power is out, our perception of time can be skewed.

On the one hand, time seems to slow down considerably. Hours that pass quickly while the television channel or streaming service automatically flips to yet another show or movie offering don’t pass as quickly in silence. One might check the clock, if it’s still working, only to notice that it’s only five minutes later than the last check.

On the other hand, time can fly, especially in the context of noting that, in a worst-case scenario, days have passed and there’s still no juice.

That was undoubtedly the case a few weeks ago for thousands of people in northern Michigan, who lost power as a result of a massive late winter/early spring ice storm and waited, in some cases, for more than a week for crews to work their way through the downed trees and lines to get things back in order.

At times like these, it might be normal to wonder if the power is ever going to come back on, if things are ever going to get back to normal.

Faced with such circumstances, one might, in a sense, lose faith in the power company.

Keeping the faith can, indeed, be touch.

Today’s gospel passage recounts the story of Thomas, who, notably and understandably, is struggling in the aftermath of Jesus’s crucifixion and death. Jesus of course had already appeared to the others, and Thomas was skeptical.

Until, of course Jesus again appeared. And Thomas no longer had doubts.

“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed,’” St. John writes.

On this Divine Mercy Sunday, may we be reminded of the importance of continuing to believe, even in the difficult times, when it feels like we have no power left.

© 2025 Words on the Word

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Remembering Pope Francis’ Papal Announcement

Twelve years ago, Spirit Juice Studios was filming a musical performance by the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist while the conclave was taking place to elect a new pope.

In the middle of our filming session, someone told them that there was white smoke at the Vatican—a sign that a new pope had been chosen. We kept the cameras rolling and captured this heartwarming video of the sisters reacting to the announcement of Pope Francis as the new successor to St. Peter.

Watch the video above to hear Spirit Juice CEO Rob Kaczmark’s memories of that moment as well his other experiences being up close and personal with Pope Francis while filming projects at the Vatican.

We join the worldwide Catholic Church in praying for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul and for the Holy Spirit to guide the cardinals in their selection of the next pope.

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24) Mass Intentions for the Week:

Monday, April 28, 2025, Easter Weekday; Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; Saint Louis Grignion de Monfort, Priest (White/Red) 

7:00 am: Hugo Calisi

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church (White)

7:00 am: Tina Calisi 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Easter Weekday; Saint Pius V, Pope (White) 

7:00 am: Leona Mecha, Howard & Lola Lefevre, James & Florence Gillette, Paul Lefevre

6:00 pm: Raymond Strussione

Thursday, May 1, 2025, Easter Weekday; Saint Joseph the Worker (White) 

7:00 am: In thanksgiving for Frank & Monica Fazi

Friday, May 2, 2025, Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church (White)

7:00 am: Dennis Fleming 

Saturday, May 3, 2025, THird Sunday of Easter (White)

4:00 pm: Bonnie Batche, George J. Bugarin, John Richardson, Maxine Uniewski, Magdalena Helen Winter, a Special Intention for the living and deceased members of the J. Champine Family, for the Thomas Family, Tom Sheppard, Marie Stahl and Sam Baur 

6:00 pm: Tina Calisi

Sunday, May 4, 2025, Third Sunday of Easter (White)

8:00 am: The Intentions of SJA Parishioners

10:00 am: Thomas Middleton

12:00 pm: For the living and deceased members of the DeFazio Family, Evelyn Soule-Novak, Rosemary Casaceli, Emily Kloenhamer, a Special Intention for Laurie Ruda, Tom Sheppard, Marie Stahl and Sam Baur

25) This Week on St. Joan of Arc LIVE:

This week's LIVE Stream

Schedule at St. Joan of Arc:

Monday (April 28)

7:00 AM - Mass

5:00 PM - Baptism of Gianna I. Bahr

Tuesday (April 29):

7:00 AM - Mass

Wednesday (April 30):

7:00 AM - Mass

6:00 PM - Mass

Thursday (May 1):

7:00 AM - Mass

7:00 PM - Holy Hour



Friday (May 2):

7:00 AM - Mass

8:30 PM - Grandparents' Day Mass

3:30 PM - Wedding of Elli Sekelsky and Paul DiTrapani

Saturday (May 3):

8:30 AM - Baptism of Rocky & Day L. LaBarge

1:00 PM - First Communion

4:00 PM - Mass

6:00 PM - Mass

Sunday (May 4):

8:00 AM - Mass

10:00 AM - Mass

12:00 PM - Mass

Please note that all of our masses and events can be accessed through the ARCHIVE section of our Live stream page if you cannot watch it live!

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