Dear Brothers and Sisters,
As we begin the Season of Lent, I thought it would be good for us to share in a common practice, for the intentions of our Church.
Fr. Augustine suggested the following prayer composed by St. Catherine:
“Love immeasurable, in yourself you show us the world’s need, and even more the Church’s need because She is founded in your Son’s blood, and in Her that blood is preserved.
You show us, too, the love you have for your vicar – Pope Francis – because you have made him the minister of this blood. So I shall contemplate myself in you so that I may become pure, and thus purified, I shall cry out in the presence of your mercy so that you may turn the eye of your compassion toward the need of your bride, and enlighten and strengthen your vicar.
Enlighten also, most perfectly, your servants, so that they may counsel him rightly and sincerely. And make him willing to follow the light you pour into them”.
Let’s pray this prayer daily as one body through the intercession of Our Lady, St. Joseph, St. Dominic and St. Catherine.
Please forward this to your chapter members.
Also, as a gift to us, Fr. Augustine will be celebrating a monthly Mass – throughout the year – for our chapters. Below is the schedule of dates. If your chapter has any special intentions during a particular month, please send them to me.
March 25th The Annunciation
April 29th St. Catherine of Siena
May 24th Translation of the relics of St. Dominic
June 18th Bl. Hosanna of Mantua
July 4th Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
August 2nd Bl. Jane of Aza
September 28th St. Lorenzo Ruiz
October 30th Bl. Benvenuta Bojani
November 8th for all OPL Holy Souls. (You can send the names of your deceased chapter members)
December 8th Immaculate Conception
May God grant our Holy Mother Church, our Order, Province – and all of us – an abundance of grace this Lent.
May we experience the joy of renewal at Easter.
God bless you,
Denise Harvey
Lay Provincial Council President
To Contact Denise, Send email to Calvin @ rosary-center.org, and I will forward it to her.