W Jej ramionach znajdziesz spokój i uchronisz się od zła, bo dla wszystkich swoich dzieci Ona serce czułe ma. I opieką Cię otoczy, gdy Jej serce oddasz swe, gdy powtórzysz Jej z radością słowa te: Madonno Czarna Madonno, jak dobrze Twym dzieckiem być, o pozwól Czarna Madonno w ramiona Twoje się skryć. Życze wielu łask…
Mary, Mother and Lady
Mary, Mother and Lady Bound with our love of Christ is a genuine devotion to his Mother. As daughters of Mary united to Jesus through the grace of the Holy Spirit, we honor her by our personal and communal devotion. We strive to acquire Mary’s spirit and reflect the virtues of her Immaculate Heart(Response to Love, Constitutions…
May 1st – St. Joseph the Worker
The Story of Saint Joseph the Worker To foster deep devotion to Saint Joseph among Catholics, and in response to the “May Day” celebrations for workers sponsored by Communists, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in 1955. This feast extends the long relationship between Joseph and the cause of workers in…
Justice and Peace News
The following is a joint statement issued by The National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in response to the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. (more)
April 25th World Day of Prayer for Vocations
2021 marks the 58th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations The Gospels tell us of four dreams (cf. Mt 1:20; 2:13.19.22). They were calls from God, but they were not easy to accept. After each dream, Joseph had to change his plans and take a risk, sacrificing his own plans in order to follow the mysterious…
Living Fratelli Tutti
Living Fratelli Tutti Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti calls for a way of life marked by the “flavor of the Gospel.” The pope’s latest encyclical focuses on contemporary social and economic problems, promoting a solidarity of sisterhood and brotherhood where none are excluded. Franciscan Action Network is excited to bring…