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Friends of the Rosary,

Today, April 27, is the traditional feast of Our Lady of Montserrat. The Shrine of Montserrat is located near Barcelona, Spain.

Legend relates that the original sculpture was carved by St. Luke and came from Jerusalem.

At the end of the ninth century, an image of Our Lady was miraculously found on the mountain of Montserrat.

The wooden statue is 38 inches tall and is known as “La Morenata”—The Little Black Madonna.

One of its most striking features is the dignified expression of Our Lady. In her right hand, she holds a majestic orb.

St. Ignatius of Loyola decided to become a missionary after having prayed before this image of Mary.

Also today, Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter, we meditate, following the Gospel on Jesus as the Good Shepherd

Easter, the season of the Lord’s victory over sin and hell, the day of our resurrection to new life through baptism, today takes on new meaning as the risen Jesus lays down His life for His sheep.

“I am the Good Shepherd; and I know Mine, and Mine know Me, as the Father knoweth Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for My sheep.”

He is willing to sacrifice his life for his sheep. He guides each one of them, cares for them, and loves them with an intimate love, as though each sheep were His only care.

He is so concerned for our salvation that He descended from heaven, subjected Himself to suffering, and became obedient unto death for our sake.

Alleluia! Christ is Risen!

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 York

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