Day 5 After more than four decades of legalized abortion, many children’s lives have been ended, and many parents and family members suffer that loss—often in silence. Yet God’s greatest desire is to forgive. No matter how far we have each strayed from His side, He says to us, “Don’t be afraid. Draw close to…
Day 4
Day 4 Fatherhood has its origins in God, who chose to reveal Himself to us as Our Father, sending his only Son for the sake of our salvation. Fathers therefore have a special role “in revealing and in reliving on earth the very fatherhood of God” (Familiaris consortio 25). Fathers are called to exhibit “generous responsibility…
Day 3
Day 3 When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, she opened her heart to receive his message that she would conceive the Son of God in her womb. As a young, betrothed, but unmarried, woman, Mary knew that her pregnancy presented many challenges. Despite this knowledge, she faithfully responded, “Behold, I am the handmaid of…
Day 2
Day 2 Today, on this 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we mourn the many children’s lives ended by abortion and remember in prayer those who suffer the aftermath. The Church comes together today to pray for the protection of all unborn children and to make reparation for abortion, trusting that the Lord hears our…
From Russia with Love
Sister Mary Wirginia Nowak, CSSF and Sister Mary Hiacynta Bogucka CSSF Felician Sisters from the Warsaw Province and volunteers shared Christmas with the homeless in Russia. This took place in Niżnego, Nowogrodu, Russia. This meal was given on Christmas Eve and gifts were prepared by the parishioners.
54th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Christians invited to join virtually in prayer for 54th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The theme for this year 2021, “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit,” is inspired by John 15: 5-9. It was chosen to express the Christian community’s vocation to pray and work for reconciliation and unity within…