“They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Isaiah 2:4) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Lord Jesus Christ came so that we might have life and have it in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10). This gift of life lies at the very heart of our mission as disciples and of our shared…
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To Love is to Give – September
1. Practice love of neighbor by being amiable and in general doing good to others. In order to acquire this virtue, make a meditation about the love of neighbor, do a lot of reading on this topic, and make an examination of conscience; do this for a whole month. (III, 108) 2. I need not…
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary for the Care of Creation
Joyful Mysteries for Care of Creation We face many challenges in caring for our common home, yet we are called to hope and joy and so we offer these joyful mysteries to nourish our commitment to care for the earth. Guided my Mary, Mother of Jesus and mother of all, may we be open to…
Our Lady of Czestochowa
August 26 – Our Lady of Czestochowa Patroness of Poland Lord, may the prayers of the Virgin Mary bring us protection from danger and freedom from sin that we may come to the joy of your peace. Amen 26 sierpnia – Uroczystość Najświętszej Maryi Panny Częstochowskiej Patronki Polski Wszechmogący i miłosierny Boże, Ty dałeś narodowi…
the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary August 22nd
he Story of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Pope Pius XII established this feast in 1954. But the Blessed Virgin Mary’s queenship has roots in Scripture. At the Annunciation, Gabriel announced that Mary’s Son would receive the throne of David and rule forever. At the Visitation, Elizabeth calls Mary “mother of my Lord.” As…
World Humanitarian Day 2026
World Humanitarian Day 2026 will be observed on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, focusing on the campaign message “The time for concern is over. The time for consequence is now.” It honors aid workers and civilians harmed in crises. [1, 2] Key Focus and Background Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (18th annual observance) [1, 2] Significance:…