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.