Immaculate Awori

[Bishop J. Strickland @BishStrickland]

I will make my first pilgrimage to Medjugoria tomorrow. Please be assured of my prayers for all of the needs of those who read this and take it to heart.

I can’t pretend to be specifically aware of your needs & prayers, but Our Lord and Our Lady know.

Let us pray.

[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

Amazing!

The young Catholic crowd who have arrived to worship Jesus at the SEEK conference in Missouri.

[First Doctor @FirstDoctor]

1. Stop microwaving food in all plastic containers.
2. Microwaving food in many plastic containers can release certain chemicals contained in plastics such as bisphenol-A and phthalates into your food.
3. These chemicals can disrupt your hormones or endocrine system and mess up with your metabolism, sexual development and fertility.
4. Unless your plastic container has "microwave-safe" label on it, don't use it to microwave food.
5. Glass-ceramic and heatproof glass ware are safer for microwaving your food.
Repost for others.

[Jamil kigenyi @jamil_kigenyi]

It is everyone's duty to create a society free from child marriage
#ReturnMyFuture
#endchildmarriages
#GGAG23

[Alex at Hallow @alexathallow]

From my spiritual director: ‘You have to do 3 things every day:

20 minutes in silence

Daily Mass

And a Rosary

Everything else flows from that. Make them non-negotiable.’

Changed my life

[Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch @FrUgochukwu]

Prayer to St. Anthony to Recover Lost Things

O blessed St. Anthony,
the grace of God has made you a powerful advocate
in all our needs and the patron
for the restoring of things lost or stolen.
I turn to you today with childlike love and deep confidence.
You have helped countless children of God
to find the things they have lost,
material things, and, more importantly,
the things of the spirit: faith, hope, and love.
I come to you with confidence;
help me in my present need.
I recommend what I have lost to your care,
in the hope that God will restore it to me,
if it is His holy Will.
Amen.

[Jim Spire Ssentongo @SpireJim]

A candid piece on CORRUPTION by @ckaheru

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

Day 12 of #16DaysofBlack
Mental disorders are on the rise in Uganda. Gender Based Violence is certainly a big contributor to this. Join us tomorrow on our Twitter space as this experienced panel discusses the topic, Fostering Wellness in GBV Advocacy (Mental Health).
#EndGBV

[General’s Mommy❤️ @olusola__]

Dear Catholics, when you lack words to pray, spend one hour with the blessed sacrament. Just sitting there with him.
Trust me, that’s enough❤️

[IGG @IGGUganda]

@IGGUganda joined the other Anti-Corruption Agencies in Kapchorwa this morning to participate in the Anti-Corruption Marathon as part of the activities to commemorate the International Anti-Corruption Day 2023
#UnitedAgainstCorruption

[ActionAid International Uganda @actionaiduganda]

We are guided by the fundamental principles of human rights and the constitution of Uganda, every girl has the right to be a girl and not a bride, every girl has the right to choose whether to have children or not-Laura, UNFPA
#EndTeenagePregnancy
#EndChildMarriage

[Kevin @muxoke]

Fatuma, 20, from Nakapiripirit, is one of the beneficiaries from @actionaiduganda and a child mother. She lost her parents to COVID-19 and was left to take care of her 4 younger siblings. Resorted to washing clothes for a living and unfortunately got pregnant by her then-boyfriend who ran away from responsibility. She wants to go back to school and fulfill her dream of being a midwife. There are many others like her and they need to be supported.
#EndChildMarriage
#EndTeenagePregnancy

[Ugochukwu Ugwoke, ISch @FrUgochukwu]

As children, most of us had this same experience😂

[Fr. Victor Blazovich @BlazovichFr]

It can be difficult to forgive, but forgive as best as possible. It all begins with an act of the will. Even though we might not "feel" the forgiveness that we express through our lips, our hearts will eventually catch up.
We have the power to forgive and be set free.

[Catholic News Agency @cnalive]

The experience of walking with her grandfather in his last days led Amanda Achtman to launch the Dying to Meet You project, which seeks to “humanize our conversations and experiences around suffering, death, meaning, and hope.” https://t.co/dfgNEMRKqx

[Sarah Biryomumaisho @BiryomumaishoB]

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

[ChurchPOP @Church_POP]

"The Best Weapon": A Priest's 7 Personal Stories About the Power of Praying the Rosary

The Rosary has been a very central part of my life and it will always be.

Here are some of my life stories involving the Rosary:

1. When I was five, I wanted to run from home (I don’t remember why).

My mother helped me pack (I don’t know why). The first thing she gave me was a rosary. I told her I didn’t know how to pray. She then taught me and I think that after the second decade, I decided to stay.

I still have that OLD rosary. (Pictured below)

2. I learned to pray the Rosary with my Mom.

(She used to trick me and my friends with chocolate 😂 ).

But I remember most praying the Rosary with my father while we walked through my quiet small town at night, even when he was tired. Fathers, pray with your kids. They will never forget.

3. When I came back to the Church, I called my Mom.

After five minutes on the phone, she asked, “Do you remember how to pray the Rosary?”

I said, “I forgot.”

She said, “Okay, let’s pray it now.”

And we both prayed over the phone. It was the beginning of my "Prodigal Son" story.

4. On the streets, hands behind my back with rosary, I hear someone.

“I don’t pray now, but when I was young I used to pray with my father like that. Pray for me?”

Me: “Wanna walk with me and pray?” And we did.

5. During Quarantine.

After Mass, I walked around the streets praying the Rosary for neighbors and parishioners. (I did this with my dad when I was little.) A woman smiled from her window and showed me her rosary too.

It feels amazing to be united in prayer. We are not alone. Be not afraid. Mary always walks with us.

6. Every day, I see a couple holding a rosary and praying together in the parking lot.

I love praying the Rosary every day, but some days are so crazy that my time goes fast and I almost forget. Watching this couple helps me stop and pray.

Be a reminder for others of what prayer looks like.

7. As I was walking and praying my Rosary in our parking lot, a homeless guy screamed at me.

I kept on walking. On my way back home, he ran towards me and said, “I am so sorry. I didn’t see you were praying the Rosary. Pray for me.”

Yup. The Rosary is the best weapon.

Written by @FrGoyo

https://t.co/hs4LCOwoit

[Fredo @FredosRippleEF]

𝟗𝟓% 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬.

My son right now is only 3, and my daughter is 1. As they grow older and decide to play sports. I'm determined to rewrite this narrative.

Here’s how:

Have you ever experienced those tense rides home after a tough game or practice?

Those post-game conversations can either build our young athletes or break their spirits.

What memories do we want to leave in those short car rides?

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Instead of fixating on a missed shot, I'll remind them of their determination.

“Remember when you chased down that ball rebound righter after you missed a shot?” That's hustle and heart right there!”

Shift the focus from mistakes to effort.

The benefits will be unshakable confidence in their abilities.

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭:

“Were there any lessons you learned today?”

That'll be my go-to over “Did you win?”

Valuing hard work and preparation fosters resilience.

They'll not only be better athletes but also more adaptable humans off the field.

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲:

I plan to skip the relentless results chat. Instead, “I loved watching you play today!”

This approach reduces performance pressure, letting them truly enjoy the game and grow.

Now, this isn’t a “As long as you had fun” speech. Even though I won’t put the focus on the result, I am going to highlight their efforts.

As the saying goes, “How you do one thing is how you do everything.”

This will just put an emphasis on not half-assing anything.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞:

On the next ride home, pick out 3 positives from the game.

Highlight them. Watch as those small moments turn into a lifelong love for the sport.

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Sports mold character.

As parents, our words shape their perspectives.

Our children are soaking up every comment, and every gesture.

Knowing that, let’s ensure they're absorbing positivity, passion, and perseverance.

[Fr. James A (Faith-Chat Platform) @frjamesa]

Happy Sunday from me and my mum 🎉🎉🤩

Who danced better 🤩

[Marie Philomena @MarieePhilomena]

OCTOBER 7 + October is the Month of the Holy Rosary and today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary + Pray for us O Holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.