Our Lady’s Message – July 25, 2025 + Reflection by Fr. James
- Ljubica Soldo
- Jul 27
- 3 min read
We bring you the latest message from Our Lady, Queen of Peace, given through Marija Pavlović-Lunetti on July 25, 2025. In this time of grace, Our Lady once again reminds us to stay vigilant, to fight for the holiness of every life, and not to let evil steal our peace.
Alongside the message, we share a heartfelt reflection by Fr. Jim Williams. May these words inspire us to renew our commitment to prayer, spiritual perseverance, and daily holiness.
Message of Our Lady – July 25, 2025
Dear children! In this time of grace, when the Most High permits me to love you and lead you on the way of holiness, Satan wants to entangle you with the cord of peacelessness and hatred. Do not permit him to prevail, but, little children, fight for the holiness of every life. Thank you for having responded to my call.
(With Ecclesiastical approval)
Reflection by Fr. James Williams
Each month as we approach the twenty-fifth of the month there is always a sense of anticipation in my heart. Especially in the month of July because it’s the Solemnity of my patron, Saint James. Not only is he my Patron Saint, but he’s the patron Saint of pilgrims to every Catholic shrine in the world.
Medjugorje is a site where Saint James Church was named prior to reports of apparitions and subsequent pilgrimages. There has been debate over why messages attributed to Our Lady are given on the twenty-fifth of each month, a date linked with various religious occasions. The reason for this significance remains unknown.
Our Lady’s message on July 25 highlights the need for ongoing spiritual warfare. Catholics are encouraged to memorize a Spiritual Warfare prayer. Job 7:1 reminds us that life involves continual struggle against evil and striving for virtue.
As Christians, we understand our struggles stem from original sin and human imperfection. Romans 7:19-23 discusses the struggle between wanting to do good and being influenced by sin, describing an internal battle where one's intentions conflict with actions due to sin at work within.
Pride, greed, lust, envy, anger, gluttony, and sloth can lead to vice if not kept in check, often arising from desires for status and power and resulting in unrest.
Unfortunately, even when we may succeed in bringing these things into control, we must keep watch over them, or they will flare up again. Only by God’s grace can we bring them under control, and Our Lady says that we are living in a time of grace.
It is possible for individuals who have attained a significant level of virtue to become complacent, as they may feel secure and therefore might not remain vigilant or continue their efforts consistently. Like a farmer who must continually work his field to ensure a good harvest, we must also persistently cultivate virtue if we hope to gain lasting rewards.
Facing challenges is rarely simple, but persistence and consistent effort can lead to success in overcoming obstacles. It may be necessary to eliminate habits or influences that contribute to unproductive behavior, even if this means giving up certain pleasures or preferences. This process often requires reevaluating what we are drawn to or tend to avoid and making choices that support personal growth.
Jesus’ example, set from Bethlehem to Calvary, involved self-denial and persistence in the face of hardship. The Gospel of Luke (9:23) refers to taking up one's cross daily as a sign of true discipleship. Historical accounts describe that while many people accompanied Jesus during his entry into Jerusalem, fewer remained with him during the events leading to Calvary.
This month's message encourages individuals to demonstrate courage and perseverance by addressing the absence of peace in the world through a commitment to holiness in daily life. The Saints of the Church serve as enduring examples, illustrating that such dedication is attainable through steadfast faithfulness to God.
— Fr. James Williams
O Mary, Queen of Peace, help us choose holiness daily and remain steadfast in love, even when the battle is great. 🙏
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