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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.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas
Sr. Florence Vales
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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
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.
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