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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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When you plan an appointment with someone, you prepare for it. This depends on the matter of discussion, the weight, urgency, and the required outcome. If something is of great importance, like a job interview or career decision, one needs to prepare thoroughly. That is why you select what to put on, what kind of make up if you use any, and even some may change the walking style, seating posture and how you are going to speak. You can imagine all these matters greatly even if they are for a short time until the meeting is finished.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary | rosary novena
Father Peyton believed in the power of families praying together, knowing that daily prayer, especially the Rosary, strengthens our relationship with our Blessed Mother and her Son, Jesus—forming us as His disciples. In the Luminous Mysteries, we reflect on Jesus’ public ministry and learn that true discipleship, though marked by the Cross, always leads to the glory of the Resurrection. We need not fear the cost, because Jesus walks before us and Mary, His Mother and ours, accompanies us every step of the way. Join us in praying a Family Rosary Novena through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton, asking for a miracle for your family and trusting in God’s unfailing love. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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One of my new favorite commercials involves a young woman talking to her friend, pouring out her concerns about her relationship with her boyfriend. Her friend, who sits across the table from her, is engrossed with her cell phone and whatever’s on the screen. She’s barely listening and gives the occasional uh-huh type of reply. That’s when the narrator calls for Tedy Bridgewater, a professional athlete, to take the friend’s place. Tedy immediately sits down and locks in, maintaining eye contact and using the type of affirmation that shows he’s really listening and cares.
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Blessed Basil Moreau | Catholic
The celebrations of Holy Cross Heritage Month are punctuated by the feast days and birthdays of Holy Cross heroes, men and women alike, whose lives testified to the good and holy work that Holy Cross was established to do. From the feasts of St. André Bessette and Blessed Basil Moreau to the birthday of Venerable Patrick Peyton — Holy Cross Heritage Month in many ways revolves around these saints and saints-in-the-making. But who exactly are the holy heroes of Holy Cross? Let’s take a look at two extraordinary men: Father Basil Moreau, C.S.C. and Brother Flavian Laplante, C.S.C.
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Venerable Patrick Peyton | how to pray the rosary | rosary novena
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary celebrate the triumph of God’s love over sin and death. Jesus endured great suffering so that we could share eternal life with Him, and He gives us Mary to guide us on that path. Mary, the Mother of our souls, will form Jesus in us and give us the grace we need to live for eternity. Please join with us as we continue to pray this Family Rosary Novena for a family miracle through the intercession of Venerable Patrick Peyton and the Blessed Mother. This is where miracles begin! Read on for today's reflection and Rosary prayers.
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Pope Francis in one of his writings tells us; "The Holy Spirit makes us look to the horizon and drive us to the very outskirts of existence in order to proclaim life in Jesus Christ” What Pope Francis is portraying here is a belief in the transformative power or authority of Jesus in the world. In today’s gospel we have Jesus who teaches with authority unlike the scribes who simply relied on previous interpretations and traditions. He taught with divine authority. And as he is preaching, there is a sporadic outburst of a person disturbed by the evil Spirit. “What do you want with us Jesus of Nazareth....” This was an aggressive reaction directed at Jesus.
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