Mercy of Christ and Guardian Angels – Jun 15 – Homily – Fr Joseph Michael

 

Fr. Joseph Michael McShane gives the homily on Jun 15, 2026, urging us to imitate Christ's mercy by forgiving others rather than seeking revenge, and to grow closer to our guardian angels through prayer and devotion.

In this homily, Father McShane explains that Jesus wants us to show mercy and forgive people who hurt us rather than getting even. He also reminds everyone to ask their guardian angel for help each day, especially on Mondays when the Church honors these angels. He shares stories of saints like St. Frances of Rome, St. Gemma Galgani, and St. Padre Pio who saw and spoke with their angels. These examples show how angels can guide us, deliver prayers, and keep us close to Jesus.

Sacraments – Sacred Heart counters Jansenism by inspiring love and trust in Jesus – https://airmaria.com/go/KZxmvr
Matthew 18:10 – Jesus affirms the protective care of guardian angels – https://airmaria.com/go/h8bzj6
Psalm 91:11 – God commands His angels to guard our ways – https://airmaria.com/go/GkDtqE
CCC 336 – Angels protect human life and intercede for us – https://airmaria.com/go/uj83ge
CCC 2843 – Christian forgiveness must flow from the heart – https://airmaria.com/go/mzbkMK

00:00 - Imitating the Mercy of Christ
00:54 - Votive Mass of the Guardian Angels
01:42 - The Saints and Their Guardian Angels
02:30 - St. Gemma Galgani's Angelic Companion
03:26 - St. Padre Pio and the Angels
03:53 - Staying Close to Our Guardian Angel

Ave Maria!

Mass: Monday 11th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/061526.cfm
1st: 1 Kings 21:1-16 - Ahab and Naboth's Vineyard
Resp: Psalms 5:2-3, 5-6, 7 - A Morning Prayer for Help
Gsp: Matthew 5:38-42 - Teaching About Retaliation

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1625

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iWMo_i7-Q0