God was preparing Lucia before the visions took place. Father Joe notes that Lucia's mother urged her to ask God to make her a saint, and Lucia made a self-offering.

Fr. Jason Lewis reminds us that joy is born from gratitude, and gratitude flows from knowing the faithfulness of God. The very word “Eucharist” means thanksgiving. Each time we come to Mass, we are invited to rediscover the joy that springs from a heart that thanks and trusts the Lord. Gratitude is not merely polite—it is transformative. It lifts us out of self-focus and immerses us in the mercy of God, who remains ever faithful, even when we are not.

Fr. Allen Alexander explains what Catholics need to consider when receiving the Eucharist on either the hand or the tongue.