The Story of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary This feast is a counterpart to the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus; both have the possibility of uniting people easily divided on other matters. The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary began in Spain in 1513 and in 1671…
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The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation
The 157th Anniversary of Approval of the Felician Congregation As we celebrate the Nativity of Our Lady let us pray for all expectant mothers and the infants they carry, as well as for those women who are unable to bear children. As Joachim and Ann rejoiced in the birth of their daughter Mary, may parents…
September 8th – The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/nativity-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary The Church has celebrated Mary’s birth since at least the sixth century. A September birth was chosen because the Eastern Church begins its Church year with September. The September 8 date helped determine the date for the feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. Scripture does not give an account of Mary’s birth….
PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER To pray for an end to wars and armed conflicts and for political immigrants. God, we call you “Father,” while there is so much rampant prejudice and hatred among people. We pray today for an end to wars and armed conflicts and for political migrants. Open the world and us to refugees persecuted in…
The 7 Sorrows of Mary
The Seven Sorrows of Mary First Sorrow: The Prophecy of Simeon “And you yourself a sword will pierce” (Lk 2:35). Second Sorrow: The Flight into Egypt “The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell…
International Day of Clean Air
Air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk of our time. It also exacerbates climate change, causes economic losses, and reduces agricultural productivity. It knows no borders – everyone has a responsibility to protect our atmosphere and ensure healthy air for all. By collaborating across borders, sectors, and silos, we can reduce air pollution through…
Ministries of Felician Sisters in North America
What We Do Ministries List Affordable Housing At-Risk Youth Programs Childcare Environmental Stewardship Felician Mission: Haiti Higher Education Justice & Peace Ministry to Individuals with Disabilities Ministry to the Marginalized Mission Ministry Pastoral Ministry Prayer Ministry Retreat Centers K-12 Education Senior Living & Health Care
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…
VIM – Volunteers in Mission
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September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for Creation
September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for Creation. The day was established by Pope Francis, in 2015, to encourage Catholics to pray for our common home. The World Day of Prayer for Creation begins the Season of Creation that runs from September 1st through October 4th, the Feast of St. Francis. This year’s…
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…