"Therefore, Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine."
In its present form the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Jesus Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crรจche or manger for Christmas Eve of 1223.
โThe image of Our Lady of Guadalupe โ Patroness of the Americas, Star of the New Evangelization, and the Protector of the Unborn โ is a presence of hope, a light in the darkness, calling us to build a civilization of love and freedom here in the America.โ โ Archbishop Josรฉ Gรณmez
When we think about vocations, we generally think about priesthood. Catholic priests take vows and devote themselves to serving God and the people by administering the Sacraments, working in parishes, and doing service work. #vocationsweek
Women who are called to the religious life can become nuns, and such women also take specific vows to offer and devote themselves fully to God and their religious community. #vocationsweek
Marriage is the most popular vocation. Marriage is hard work. It's about putting anotherโs needs, hopes and dreams above your own. When love flourishes, it is a reflection of God's love for us. #vocationsweek
National Vocations Awareness Week is November 7-13! We pray for all those discerning their vocations as holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women.