April 27, 2026, Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter | Our Lady of Montserrat, Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries) | Prayer for the End of Political Violence and President Trump

About this episode

The episode discusses the feast of Our Lady of Montserrat and reflects on the Good Shepherd during the Fourth Week of Easter while including a prayer for the end of political violence.

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…

Topics covered

• Our Lady of Montserrat
• Easter
• Good Shepherd
• Political Violence
• Prayer
• Christianity

Keywords

• Holy Rosary
• Joyful Mysteries
• Easter
• Our Lady
• St. Ignatius
• Political Violence
• Prayer

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Barcelona, Spain, Our Lady of Montserrat

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