Invoking the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, we pray that the Lord will bless all who travel upon the path of adoption. Each day of the novena includes:Intention for the dayScripture readingPrayerPetition to St. JosephConcluding prayers Read More …

Walking with Moms in Need is a time of service in which Catholic parishes and communities "walk in the shoes" of local pregnant and parenting women in need.Everyone should know how to help moms in difficult circumstances.While not trying to turn Catholic parishes into pregnancy centers, we can support local pregnancy centers where they exist, and we can also find and share other resources with pregnant and parenting women. And where there are few local resources, we can create our own, based on the gifts of the parish community! We hope you and your parish will join us in Walking with Moms in Need.  Read More …

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Read More …

My dear friends in Christ,This year the Church celebrates the 25th anniversary of the landmark pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life). Written by Pope St. John Paul II, this prophetic document passionately reaffirmed the Church’s constant teaching on the value and sacredness of every human life. It remains a foundational text for all our efforts to ensure that the life of every human person is protected and cherished.This special anniversary is the inspiration behind this year’s Respect Life theme, “Live the Gospel of Life,” as well as many of the new materials. Thank you for responding to the call to actively live out the Gospel of Christ, which necessarily includes cherishing, serving, defending, and protecting human life. May we always strive to “see in every human face the face of Christ” (EV 81) and treat each person as we would treat Christ Himself.Sincerely yours in Jesus, the Lord of Life,Most Reverend Joseph F. NaumannChairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities Read More …

EVANGELIUM VITAE - To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and Women religious, lay Faithful and all People of Good Will on the Value and Inviolability of Human LifeThe Gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received day after day by the Church, it is to be preached with dauntless fidelity as "good news" to the people of every age and culture. Read More …

This is the week 6 video of the Book Study - Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes led by Sue Brinkmann. Read More …

Evening Sessions "Man of Sorrows, Lord of Joy"Join us for this meditative retreat day, as we journey with Jesus in His Passion.   As we prepare for the crucifixion of Christ Jesus, it is important to look at our own sufferings and the crosses we bear and unite them with His, seeking self-knowledge and healing so that we can find true joy in Christ Jesus.  Our Blessed Mother will not abandon us on the path to salvation! We have prayerfully developed this Lenten Online Retreat to be a beautiful, engaging, and prayerful event, with presentations, Lenten reflections following the Sorrowful Mysteries, live music, reflection time, Adoration, and a beautiful healing rosary to close the day!   Saturday, March 27, 2021 (Saturday Evening Session)6:20pm “Do Not Weep for Me:” Suffering and Salvation, with Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S.7:25pm “It is Finished:” The New Beginning, with Dr. Paul Thigpen8:40pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament9:50pm Closing with Johnnette Williams Read More …

Morning Sessions "Man of Sorrows, Lord of Joy"Join us for this meditative retreat day, as we journey with Jesus in His Passion.   As we prepare for the crucifixion of Christ Jesus, it is important to look at our own sufferings and the crosses we bear and unite them with His, seeking self-knowledge and healing so that we can find true joy in Christ Jesus.  Our Blessed Mother will not abandon us on the path to salvation! We have prayerfully developed this Lenten Online Retreat to be a beautiful, engaging, and prayerful event, with presentations, Lenten reflections following the Sorrowful Mysteries, live music, reflection time, Adoration, and a beautiful healing rosary to close the day!   Saturday, March 27, 2021 (Saturday Morning Session)9:50am “Take This Cup:” In the Garden With Jesus, with Thomas K. Sullivan11:00am “He Handed Him Over:” Embracing the Will of God, with Father Peter John Cameron, O.P.12:10pm Witness with Carole Zupicich12:20pm “Hail, King of the Jews:” Self-Knowledge and Conversion, with Johnnette Williams1:20pm Women of Grace Mission Update1:35pm Questions and Answers with Johnnette Williams, Father Peter John Cameron, O.P., and Thomas Sullivan Read More …

This is the Special Quote for the 2021 Women of Grace Lenten Online Retreat, "Man of Sorrows, Lord of Joy". Read More …

This is theSong Sheet for the 2021 Women of Grace Lenten Online Retreat, "Man of Sorrows, Lord of Joy". Read More …

This is the Program Book for the 2021 Women of Grace Lenten Online Retreat, "Man of Sorrows, Lord of Joy". Read More …

This is the Journal to use for the 2021 Women of Grace Lenten Online Retreat, "Man of Sorrows, Lord of Joy". Read More …

This is the week 5 video of the Book Study - Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes led by Sue Brinkmann. Read More …

This is the week 4 video of the Book Study - Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes led by Sue Brinkmann. Read More …

Mission Partner Growing Together meeting March 12, 2021.Guest: Joanne Kane Read More …

This is the week 3 video of the Book Study - Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes led by Sue Brinkmann. Read More …

This is the week 2 video of the Book Study - Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes led by Sue Brinkmann. Read More …

This is the week 1 video of the Book Study - Overcoming the Evil Within by Fr. Wade Menezes led by Sue Brinkmann. Read More …

Mission Partner Growing Together meeting February 12, 2021.Guest: Thomas K SullivanExciting Technology and Infrastructure Updates from Director of Operations, Thomas K. Sullivan Read More …

Overcoming the Evil Within Book Study QuestionsWeek SixAssignment: Chapter 5 (pgs. 109-133) Read More …

Overcoming the Evil Within Book Study QuestionsWeek FiveAssignment: Chapter 4 (pgs. 85-107) Read More …

Overcoming the Evil Within Book Study QuestionsWeek FourAssignment: Chapter 3 (pgs. 61-83) Read More …

Overcoming the Evil Within Book Study QuestionsWeek ThreeAssignment: Chapter 2 (pgs. 37-60) Read More …

Overcoming the Evil Within Book Study QuestionsWeek TwoAssignment: Introduction (pgs. 5-12) Read More …

Overcoming the Evil Within Book Study QuestionsWeek OneAssignment: Introduction (pgs. 5-12) Read More …

Morning Sessions Women of Grace is hosting an Advent Online Retreat on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Patroness, "Rejoice in the Lord Always!"As we lead up to the birth of Christ, it is important to prepare our hearts, minds, and soul for Him. Our Blessed Mother will help lead us closer to her Son. We have designed this Advent Online Retreat to be a beautiful, engaging, and prayerful event, with presentations, Advent reflections, music, Adoration, and a beautiful meditative rosary to close the day! We pray this retreat, with the help of Our Lady, will be a bright star leading you closer to Jesus as we journey towards His birth! Read More …

Morning Sessions Women of Grace is hosting an Advent Online Retreat on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Patroness, "Rejoice in the Lord Always!"As we lead up to the birth of Christ, it is important to prepare our hearts, minds, and soul for Him. Our Blessed Mother will help lead us closer to her Son. We have designed this Advent Online Retreat to be a beautiful, engaging, and prayerful event, with presentations, Advent reflections, music, Adoration, and a beautiful meditative rosary to close the day! We pray this retreat, with the help of Our Lady, will be a bright star leading you closer to Jesus as we journey towards His birth! Read More …

We are sinners, striving to do God's will. But even when our sins are washed away in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we are plagued with shame, one of Satan's most insidious means of separating us from God's love and forgiveness. During this event, world-renowned speaker, author, and retreat leader, Fr. Wade Menezes, C.P.M., shows you how to overcome your shame of sin and surrender to God's mercy. You will learn: The consequences of evil and viceThe greater goodness of GodGods' desire to embrace and heal you with all your sins and all your shame. Read More …

St. Louis DeMontford's Prayer of Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Read More …

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. Read More …

Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a glorious way to enter into the abundant Mercy of God. It only takes a few minutes and can easily be prayed almost anywhere. Using a rosary, follow along with this wonderful prayer. It is especially good to pray it at the three o’clock hour. Read More …

This beautiful Rosary meditation has inspired thousands of people. Each poignantly dramatized mystery contains a reflection that relates to our everyday lives. Journey into the heart of Jesus through His Blessed Mother Mary in this profound prayer experience.Feel the joy of His birth, the sorrow and pain of His death, and the glory of His resurrection. Be inspired as the Rosary comes to life for you as never before. Also included is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and these other popular prayers recorded by Johnnette Benkovic and Fr. Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C.: Litany of Divine Mercy, St. Michael Prayer, Act of Consecration to Jesus through Mary (according to St. Louis De Montfort), Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Read More …

This beautiful Rosary meditation has inspired thousands of people. Each poignantly dramatized mystery contains a reflection that relates to our everyday lives. Journey into the heart of Jesus through His Blessed Mother Mary in this profound prayer experience.Feel the joy of His birth, the sorrow and pain of His death, and the glory of His resurrection. Be inspired as the Rosary comes to life for you as never before. Also included is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and these other popular prayers recorded by Johnnette Benkovic and Fr. Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C.: Litany of Divine Mercy, St. Michael Prayer, Act of Consecration to Jesus through Mary (according to St. Louis De Montfort), Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Read More …

This beautiful Rosary meditation has inspired thousands of people. Each poignantly dramatized mystery contains a reflection that relates to our everyday lives. Journey into the heart of Jesus through His Blessed Mother Mary in this profound prayer experience.Feel the joy of His birth, the sorrow and pain of His death, and the glory of His resurrection. Be inspired as the Rosary comes to life for you as never before. Also included is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and these other popular prayers recorded by Johnnette Benkovic and Fr. Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C.: Litany of Divine Mercy, St. Michael Prayer, Act of Consecration to Jesus through Mary (according to St. Louis De Montfort), Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Read More …

This beautiful Rosary meditation has inspired thousands of people. Each poignantly dramatized mystery contains a reflection that relates to our everyday lives. Journey into the heart of Jesus through His Blessed Mother Mary in this profound prayer experience.Feel the joy of His birth, the sorrow and pain of His death, and the glory of His resurrection. Be inspired as the Rosary comes to life for you as never before. Also included is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and these other popular prayers recorded by Johnnette Benkovic and Fr. Edmund Sylvia, C.S.C.: Litany of Divine Mercy, St. Michael Prayer, Act of Consecration to Jesus through Mary (according to St. Louis De Montfort), Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Read More …

As we lead up to the birth of Christ, it is important to prepare our hearts, minds, and soul for Him.We have designed this Advent Online Retreat to be a beautiful, engaging, and prayerful event, with presentations, Advent reflections, music, Adoration, and a beautiful meditative rosary to close the day! We pray this retreat, with the help of Our Lady, will be a bright star leading you closer to Jesus as we journey towards His birth! Read More …

As we lead up to the birth of Christ, it is important to prepare our hearts, minds, and soul for Him.We have designed this Advent Online Retreat to be a beautiful, engaging, and prayerful event, with presentations, Advent reflections, music, Adoration, and a beautiful meditative rosary to close the day! We pray this retreat, with the help of Our Lady, will be a bright star leading you closer to Jesus as we journey towards His birth! Read More …

To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood." -Venerable Fulton SheenGenerations of women have been misled by radical feminists and their anti-life, anti-marriage, anti-family, anti-mary movement. This toxic femininity has destroyed the lives of countless men, women, and children.Our two-part Benedicta Enrichment Seminar "Conquering Toxic Femininity with Mary, Mother of God" features world-renowned author and speaker, Dr. Carrie Gress. She provides the antidote to toxic femininity through an in-depth look at the influence, power, and leadership of Mary, the most powerful woman on earth and in heaven. You will leave with a renewed hope in the future of the Church and the world.Part 1: Understanding Toxic Femininity and the Anti-Mary CultureWhat are its roots?How does the anti-Marian spirit pervade and influence every aspect of our culture?Part 2: Living the Marian Option: The Cure to Toxic FemininityHow has Mary historically helped mankind?What is the Age of Mary and how is it the key to restoring civilization to ChristHow do we live the Marian Option in our families and daily lives? Read More …

To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood." -Venerable Fulton SheenGenerations of women have been misled by radical feminists and their anti-life, anti-marriage, anti-family, anti-mary movement. This toxic femininity has destroyed the lives of countless men, women, and children.Our two-part Benedicta Enrichment Seminar "Conquering Toxic Femininity with Mary, Mother of God" features world-renowned author and speaker, Dr. Carrie Gress. She provides the antidote to toxic femininity through an in-depth look at the influence, power, and leadership of Mary, the most powerful woman on earth and in heaven. You will leave with a renewed hope in the future of the Church and the world.Part 1: Understanding Toxic Femininity and the Anti-Mary CultureWhat are its roots?How does the anti-Marian spirit pervade and influence every aspect of our culture?Part 2: Living the Marian Option: The Cure to Toxic FemininityHow has Mary historically helped mankind?What is the Age of Mary and how is it the key to restoring civilization to ChristHow do we live the Marian Option in our families and daily lives? Read More …

Mission Partner Growing Together meeting January 22, 2021.Guest: Thea ParsonsKicking Off 2021 with Event Coordinator Thea Parsons Read More …

Morning of Grace - December 2020 Format Read More …

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"Moreover, Christians are born for combat, whereof the greater the vehemence, the more assured, God willing, the triumph: ‘Have confidence; I have overcome the world’"Pope Leo XIIINo one's life is easy. For many of us, trials seem to be more abundant than victories. What are we to do? For most of us, the uneasiness, the uncertainties, and the obstacles in our way can make us want to give up. However, for the saints and even for our Lord, the trials became the opportunities to glorify God in a deeper way. How can we gain a mind set that will allow us not to just suffer through the difficulties, but instead lead through the difficulties? At this informative two part webinar, Father Nathan will take us from a perspective of fear into the bold courage as demonstrated by Saints Peter and Paul and all the saints.   ﾿ Father. Nathan Cromly is a priest with the Community of St. John. The Community of St. John seeks to live a spirit rooted in the Gospel of St. John through the gift of themselves to God without reserve for the salvation of souls. They accomplish this firstly through a contemplative priesthood that constantly seeks the Face of Christ, striving to glorify the Father with Christ and help today’s world rediscover a sense of adoration and fraternal charity. Secondly, through an apostolic priesthood that answers the call of the New Evangelization by following the Lamb wherever He goes. Father Nathan has founded three missions in his apostolic work:Eagle Eye Ministries, The Marian Faith Network, and The Saint John Institute. Read More …

"Moreover, Christians are born for combat, whereof the greater the vehemence, the more assured, God willing, the triumph: ‘Have confidence; I have overcome the world’"Pope Leo XIIINo one's life is easy. For many of us, trials seem to be more abundant than victories. What are we to do? For most of us, the uneasiness, the uncertainties, and the obstacles in our way can make us want to give up. However, for the saints and even for our Lord, the trials became the opportunities to glorify God in a deeper way. How can we gain a mind set that will allow us not to just suffer through the difficulties, but instead lead through the difficulties? At this informative two part webinar, Father Nathan will take us from a perspective of fear into the bold courage as demonstrated by Saints Peter and Paul and all the saints.   ﾿ Father. Nathan Cromly is a priest with the Community of St. John. The Community of St. John seeks to live a spirit rooted in the Gospel of St. John through the gift of themselves to God without reserve for the salvation of souls. They accomplish this firstly through a contemplative priesthood that constantly seeks the Face of Christ, striving to glorify the Father with Christ and help today’s world rediscover a sense of adoration and fraternal charity. Secondly, through an apostolic priesthood that answers the call of the New Evangelization by following the Lamb wherever He goes. Father Nathan has founded three missions in his apostolic work:Eagle Eye Ministries, The Marian Faith Network, and The Saint John Institute. Read More …

Mission Partner Growing Together Annual Meeting Report with JohnnetteGuest: Johnnette WilliamsAnnual Meeting Report with Johnnette Read More …

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