Sunday, December 31, 2023

Today December 31 the Poor Clares of Chesterfield are Praying for Family Life the World Over and for Peace in Our World

The Poor Clares of Chesterfield prayed today before the Blessed Sacrament for Family Life throughout the World and for Peace because without peace in the World, our Country and in our own hearts we cannot have good family life.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas

Sr. Florence Vales @fjvalesosc · Now Today is the feast of our Lady of Guadalupe. When Mary appeared to Juan Diago, Mary called him the humblest of us. How different than this world's values. Juan was no great scientist, an overachiever just a simple man who worshipped God. He never found a cure for cancer, Humble

Friday, December 8, 2023

The Immacualte Conception of Mary, Our Patroness of the United States

Mary is the Patroness of the United State of America. The First Bishop of The USA was John Carroll SJ of Baltimore; Bhsiop Carroll was a cousin to Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1846, eight years before the dogma was solemnly defined by Pope Pius IX, the bishops of the United States declared the Immaculate Conception to be the Patroness of the United States of America. Since the earliest days of the Church, Catholics have believed that Mary was preserved from Original Sin from the moment of her conception. When Christopher Columbus came over, his flagship was named in honor of the Immaculate Conception. A few American bishops had devotions to the Immaculate Conception. And since that time, many cathedrals and parish churches, plus the massive shrine in Washington, DC, have been dedicated in honor of the Immaculate Conception. Here is a prayer that Bishop Carroll wrote a dedication to Mary as patroness of the United States Prayer: Most Holy Trinity, Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of Your daughters, Holy spirit,who chose Mary as Your spouse, God the Son, who chose Mary as Your Mother, we adore Your majesty and acknowledge Your eternal authority. Most Holy Trinity we place the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present our country to you. Through her, we thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom which has been its heitage. Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church of America. Give us peace. Bless our President and the officers of government. Grant us a fruitful economy born of justice and labor. Protect the family life of the Nation. Guard the precious gift of life. Through Mary, have mercy on the sick, on all who are in need. Mary, Patroness of our land, we give ourselves to you. Protect us from every harm. Pray for us and all we hold dear. We ask this in the name of Your son, Jesus and our Brother. Amen

Monday, December 4, 2023

Koolulam With Shlomi Shabbat | Al Kol Eleh - Naomi Shemer | 70th Indepen...

Join Us in our Christmas Novena- We pray along with You

Christmas Novena Eternal God , the hope of all Nations You gave us the greatest gift of all in Your son, Jesus Christ our Lord. You came as God's light to shine brightly in the darkness of minds and hearts. Word made flesh, who humbly chose the virgin's womb, make a way for the Good News of your Kingdom to reach every home, and heart,everywhere. Protect and preserve the laborers of the gospel who courageously declare your word throughout the World. Be the comfort of the poor, the helpless, the hungry, the victims of war, the sick, those who mourn t\the aged and the children. (Personal Intentions) Reveal yourself to those who do not know your immense love and bless those who rejoice at your coming.
glorious Lord,join our voices to the heavenly host and say: "Glory to God in heaven, and on earth Peace to those on whom His favor rests" Amen.