April 13, 2026, Monday of the Second Week of Easter, Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries) | Sixth Anniversary of the Rosary Network

Friends of the Rosary,Alleluia! Christ is Risen!Christ the Lord, in conversation with a faithful Pharisee who acknowledged Jesus was the Son of God and was seeking the truth, explained that to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, we have to be born of the Spirit.Today, Monday of the Second Week of Easter, on the memorial day of the seventh-century Pope and Martyr St. Martin I, a courageous defender of the faith against heresy, the Gospel of John (John 3:1-8) presents us with this passage. In it, Christ said:“Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. What is born of flesh is flesh, and what is born of spirit is spirit.”Spiritual rebirth means ongoing transformation by the Holy Spirit. It goes beyond baptism. It’s faithfulness to the teachings of Christ and His Church, resulting in a personal, living relationship with Jesus.Spiritual rebirth is not just intellectual assent. We cannot manufacture it on our own. The work of the Spirit is mysterious, powerful, and beyond our control. It’s God’s gift.So the question remains: Are we living as born-again people? Or are we lukewarm Catholics who practice faith only when convenient?Have we truly been born again in our hearts, or only in the baptismal register? That’s the living question for Easter.Happy Easter!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 YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play