First Saturday Devotion
February 1, 2025
A meditation of faith, trust, and Our Lady's intercession


The Gift of Faith

Today's reading from Hebrews speaks profoundly to the essence of our First Saturday devotion: "Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen." Like Abraham, who stepped out in faith without knowing where he was going, we too come before Our Lord and Our Lady today with hearts full of trust.

The Storm at Sea

In Mark's Gospel, we witness Jesus calming the storm – a powerful reminder of His authority over all creation. The apostles' fear in the storm mirrors our own moments of doubt and anxiety. "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" they cry out. How often do we feel the same in our own storms of life?

Our Lady's Presence

On this First Saturday, we remember Mary's special role in our journey of faith. Just as she stood by Jesus through His life, death, and resurrection, she stands with us now. Through the Rosary, we contemplate the mysteries of Christ's life through her eyes, learning to trust as she trusted.

The Grace of Confession

In approaching the Sacrament of Reconciliation today, we mirror Abraham's journey of faith. We step forward, trusting in God's mercy, believing in what we cannot see – the complete cleansing of our souls through Christ's redemptive power.

Adoration: Being Still with Our Lord

As we kneel before the Blessed Sacrament, we hear echoes of Jesus' words to the storm: "Quiet! Be still!" In adoration, we too become still, allowing His peace to calm the storms within our hearts. The benediction reminds us that Christ's blessing goes with us as we return to our daily lives.

Living Our First Saturday Devotion

This devotion, requested by Our Lady of Fatima, is more than a series of practices – it's a school of faith. Like Abraham "who thought that God was able to raise even from the dead," we are called to radical trust. Through Mary's intercession, we learn to see with eyes of faith, finding God's presence even in life's storms.

1st Saturday Prayer

Dear Mother Mary, help us to imitate your perfect faith. Guide us as we seek to console your Immaculate Heart through this devotion. Teach us to trust as you trusted, to believe as you believed, and to love as you loved. May our participation in today's First Saturday devotions draw us closer to your Son, Jesus, and strengthen our faith in His unfailing love. Amen.


©2025 James Dacey Jr.

Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA

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