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…
Season of Creation Prayer
That we as individuals, as well as our communities, nation, and Church, might respond to Pope Francis’ call to “transform our hearts, our lifestyles, and public policies to contribute to the mighty river of justice and peace in this Season of Creation,” we pray. Prayer of Commitment to Care for Creation (USCCB) We have come…
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
Deo Gratias Ministry
Areas of Service Café: Serve guests while offering a ministry of presence by listening to people, learning about the neighborhood and identifying additional needs. Food Pantry: Stock shelves, pick up donations, help guests make food selections. Literacy Program: Work one-on-one with adults or children to assess and help build their reading skills. Community Garden: Plant, harvest and share fresh…
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…
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…
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena
September 8th Nativity of Mary Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena – Day 1 Join in praying the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Novena In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus, I trust in You. Please grant through Your mother’s intercession that…
The Season of Creation Sept.1st – Oct 4th
The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is “Let Justice and Peace Flow”. Please visit the ecumenical Season of Creation website for resources and information of how you and your community can participate in the Season of Creation. Other Prayer and Worship Resources Related to Season of Creation: Pope Francis’ message for the 2023 Season of…