March – Intentions of the Holy Father

March – Intentions of the Holy Father Universal Intention: FOR THE MARTYRS OF OUR DAY, WITNESSES TO CHRIST Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive. Apostleship of Prayer

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Lent Challenging “our faith to do something new” Pope Francis, in his message to Lent, invites the Church to “live with joy and enjoy this time of grace”; and we must reflect on a verse from the Gospel of Matthew (24,12): “If evil is to grow, love in the majority will face” (24,12). The Pope […]

Joseph Freinademetz Novena day 9

Novena in Honor of St. Joseph Freinademetz Day 9. No greater love: Commitment to the People of China About the middle of 1907 a severe outbreak of typhus occurred. It affected especially the orphanage and the girls’ school. The schools had to be closed, and a number of SSpS Sisters who were taking care of […]

Joseph Freinademetz Novena day 8

Novena in Honor of St. Joseph Freinademetz Day 8. That all may be one: the Missionary Community When Joseph was appointed superior of the Divine Word Missionaries in China, among his many duties was the task of caring for the physical and spiritual wellbeing of the missionaries. During a retreat he said to them: “Our […]

Joseph Freinademetz Novena day 7

Novena in Honor of St. Joseph Freinademetz Day 7. Persecution: Setbacks in the Life of a Missionary In the spring of 1889 Joseph went to help a Christian who was also the magistrate in a town. He had been imprisoned, and severely punished for his commitment to Christianity. Finally he was able to have him […]

Christmas Novena – 9th day

Christmas Novena – December 24 We adore the FAITHFUL PRESENCE of God that accompanies the pilgrimage of his people Let us be guided by the Light of a Star. The night was the moment when God wanted to be born; Above all, the night is Silence, and in silence God is present in our lives […]

Christmas Novena – 8th day

Christmas Novena – December 23 We adore the COMPASSIONATE PRESENCE of God who wants to be born in our hearts Let us contemplate in silence Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem, and there in Bethlehem searching for shelter; a place for the owner of the world. There is a stable on the outskirts […]

Christmas Novena – 7th day

Christmas Novena – December 22 We adore the VOCATIONAL PRESENCE of God who calls and awaits an answer ‘Mary the blessed’, she is called by all. She is a Central character of Advent. We look to Mary to learn from her, how to listen, how to learn how she prepares for the coming of Emmanuel, […]

Christmas Novena – 6th day

Christmas Novena – December 21 We worship the LOVING PRESENCE of God who protects and cares for life The holiness and maturity of the faith do not magically solve the anguish and hesitation of the heart. It demands discernment in prayer and listening to the Word and the angel of the Lord will arrive to […]

Christmas Novena – 5th day

Christmas Novena – December 20 We adore the MISSIONARY PRESENCE of God who calls us and sends us on mission To worship is to learn to look at God and let God embrace us and at the same time allow us to contemplate the peoples and the world with the perspective of God’s eyes and […]