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Let us pray the Rosary this Friday with our Blessed Mother for
1. the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, that She may guide the faithful flock through Her prayers and teachings towards eternal salvation
2. the universal Gospel to be spread to all nations around the world, bringing the Good News of Christ and uniting hearts together under 1 God
3. that traditional marriages and family may always be supported and that the unborn may be protected by government authorities, regardless of race, religion, and politics.
4. all priests, sisters, brothers, deacons, and other religious who take part in the formation of the faithful, may they continue to perform their good works with strength, patience, and charity received from the Holy Spirit
5. all our lay brothers and sisters who spread the Gospel of Christ or are witnesses of God's love to all the corners of the earth. May their good works of mercy and charity reach where the religious do not.
6. the first church of the family, may the good mothers and fathers raise their children in the faith, be models of our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, and become a holy family guided by Christ within their sanctuary of the home.
7. all people to come to know and praise the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which has poured out peace, mercy and love upon the sinners of the world
8. the poor, who do not have food, shelter, or clothing, We pray that the hearts of many people open to the cries and sufferings of the malnourished in the world.
9. the persecuted Church, especially in Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, Egypt, Libya, North Korea, and China.
10. unity in prayer to guide us towards true freedom in Christ, our Savior & King
11. for the dying, may they be comforted by family and friends, and have the strength to persevere in their final hour with prayer
12. that this month of the Rosary (October) brings more people closer to the devotion of the Rosary, Our Blessed Mother, and the Life of our Lord in meditation.

We pray in our homes the Rosary daily at our leisure, but we pray together as a global family in unison every Friday during the Hour of Divine Mercy in Jerusalem 15:00-16:00 (3-4PM). Please check your timezone below. All who are able to attend at this time are invited. We will also pray for your personal intentions, those posted and those which are kept silent in your heart. May the Lord hear our prayers.

http://24timezones.com/world_directory/time_in_jerusalem.php
15:00 (3PM) Jerusalem, Israel
22:00 (10PM) Sydney, Australia
21:00 (9PM) Tokyo, Japan
20:00 (8PM)Manila,Philippines; KualaLumpur,Malaysia
19:00 (7PM) Jakarta, Indonesia
17:30 (5:30PM) Mumbai, India
16:00 (4PM) Moscow, Russia
15:00 Beirut,Lebanon;Istanbul,Turkey;Nairobi,Kenya
14:00 (2PM) Warsaw, Poland; Rome, Italy
13:00 (1PM) Lagos, Nigeria; London, UK
12:00 (12PM) Reykjavik, Iceland
09:00 (9AM) Rio de Janiero, Brazil
08:00 (8AM) New York, USA
07:00 (7AM) Chicago, USA
06:00 (6AM) Edmonton, Canada
05:00 (5AM) Los Angeles, USA

Todays' feast of Saints Simon and Jude reminds us that the Church is made up of many different individuals and ministries.

https://wau.org/meditations

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**October: The Month of the Holy Rosary**

October is a special month in the Catholic tradition, as it is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. This devotion highlights the importance of prayer and reflection on the life of Jesus and the Virgin Mary. The Holy Rosary, a beautiful meditative practice, allows the faithful to enter into a deeper relationship with God while contemplating the mysteries of Christ's life, death, and resurrection.

The month of October encourages us to take time out of our busy lives to pray the Rosary, whether individually or as a community. Many parishes hold special gatherings, and families are invited to come together to honor this sacred tradition. The simple yet profound repetition of prayers fosters peace, joy, and unity among believers.

As we embark on this month, let us embrace the power of the Rosary in our spiritual journey, seeking strength and guidance from our Blessed Mother.

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!

Let us pray this Friday with our Blessed Mother for
1. The Pope and his monthly intentions for October: For collaboration between different religious traditions
Let us pray that believers in different religious traditions might work together to defend and promote peace, justice, and human fraternity.
2. We pray for the Church; ever faithful to, and courageous in preaching the Gospel, may the Church be a community of solidarity, fraternity and welcome, always living in an atmosphere of synodality.
3. We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.
4. We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.
5. We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
6. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.
7. we pray for all missionaries around the world, may they find continually find strength in the Lord and be led by our Virgin Mother
8. that developed nations return to the Lord, and move away from materialism & the culture of death. May prayer, sacrifice, mercy, & charity renew the Church from within
9. we pray for our families, especially those who have struggled with faith, may our prayers open their hearts, so they may be drawn closer to the Lord and His Most Holy Bride, the Church.
10. political leaders to not buckle under pressure but remain faithful to the Lord
11. your personal intentions, written & unwritten, as we pray for every week.
12. a greater devotion to the Rosary with our Blessed Mother, who always leads us closer to our Lord & Savior

We pray in our homes the Rosary daily at our leisure, but we pray together as a global family in unison every Friday during the Hour of Divine Mercy in Jerusalem 15:00-16:00 (3-4PM). Please check your timezone below. All who are able to attend at this time are invited. We will also pray for your personal intentions, those posted and those which are kept silent in your heart. May the Lord hear our prayers. http://24timezones.com/world_directory/time_in_jerusalem.php
15:00 (3PM) Jerusalem, Israel
22:00 (10PM) Sydney, Australia
21:00 (9PM) Tokyo, Japan
20:00 (8PM)Manila,Philippines; Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
19:00 (7PM) Jakarta, Indonesia
17:30 (5:30PM) Mumbai, India
16:00 (4PM) Moscow, Russia
15:00 Beirut,Lebanon;Istanbul,Turkey;Nairobi,Kenya
14:00 (2PM) Warsaw, Poland; Rome, Italy
13:00 (1PM) Lagos, Nigeria; London, UK
12:00 (12PM) Reykjavik, Iceland
09:00 (9AM) Rio de Janiero, Brazil
08:00 (8AM) New York, USA
07:00 (7AM) Chicago, USA
06:00 (6AM) Edmonton, Canada
05:00 (5AM) Los Angeles, USA

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Celebrate seven years of the Word on Fire Institute by praying the Rosary with Bishop Barron!

A place to gather, learn, and pray, the Institute equips and empowers evangelists, changing the lives of nearly 30,000 members in the process.

Pray at wordonfire.org/rosary.

Happy Feast Day to our Guardian Angels! ❤️

Today we celebrate the feast of our Guardian Angels. They are God's messengers who are always by our side to protect us. Angels delivered messages from God, protected people from dangers and rescued them.

They are mentioned in many places in the Bible. " The New Testament Acts of the Apostles tells in chapter 12 how St. Peter was led out of prison by an angel. " Psalm 91:10-12 also beautifully tells us how God's Angels care for us.

The belief that we each have a guardian angel has been common to Christians for hundreds of years. It is very comforting to know and believe that we each have an angel guarding and protecting us.

Our guardian angel is a gift from our loving God. They are given to us to guide our thoughts, words and actions and keep us from all harm and evil.

The picture of a guardian angel that we often see is an angel protecting a little child as he or she walks over a small bridge.

We can say this brief prayer as often as we would like to throughout the day:

Angel of God, my guardian dear
to whom God's love, entrusts me here.
Ever this day, be at my side
to light and guard, to rule and guide.
Amen.

Let us pray this Friday with our Blessed Mother for
1. We pray that every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization, available to the mission, by being witnesses of a life that has the flavor of the Gospel.
2. We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.
3. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.
4. we pray for all missionaries around the world, may they find continually find strength in the Lord and be led by our Virgin Mother
5. political leaders to not buckle under pressure but remain faithful to the Lord
6. nations and regions that have seen much violence, especially persecution against religion, may the mercy and love of Jesus unite the hearts of men
7. that developed nations return to the Lord, and move away from materialism & the culture of death. May prayer, sacrifice, mercy, & charity renew the Church from within
8. That those who feel weary from the heaviness of life, and even long for its end, may sense the closeness of God’s love.
9. we pray for our families, especially those who have struggled with faith, may our prayers open their hearts, so they may be drawn closer to the Lord and His Most Holy Bride, the Church.
10. your personal intentions, written & unwritten, as we pray for every week.
11. a greater devotion to the Rosary with our Blessed Mother, who always leads us closer to our Lord & Savior

We pray in our homes the Rosary daily at our leisure, but we pray together as a global family in unison every Friday during the Hour of Divine Mercy in Jerusalem 15:00-16:00 (3-4PM). Please check your timezone below. All who are able to attend at this time are invited. We will also pray for your personal intentions, those posted and those which are kept silent in your heart. May the Lord hear our prayers. http://24timezones.com/world_directory/time_in_jerusalem.php
15:00 (3PM) Jerusalem, Israel
22:00 (10PM) Sydney, Australia
21:00 (9PM) Tokyo, Japan
20:00 (8PM)Manila,Philippines; Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia
19:00 (7PM) Jakarta, Indonesia
17:30 (5:30PM) Mumbai, India
16:00 (4PM) Moscow, Russia
15:00 Beirut,Lebanon;Istanbul,Turkey;Nairobi,Kenya
14:00 (2PM) Warsaw, Poland; Rome, Italy
13:00 (1PM) Lagos, Nigeria; London, UK
12:00 (12PM) Reykjavik, Iceland
09:00 (9AM) Rio de Janiero, Brazil
08:00 (8AM) New York, USA
07:00 (7AM) Chicago, USA
06:00 (6AM) Edmonton, Canada
05:00 (5AM) Los Angeles, USA

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, pray for us!

A Rosary a Day Keeps the Devil Away

The rosary is one of the most powerful spiritual weapons entrusted to the faithful by the Church. For centuries, Catholics have turned to the beads of the rosary not only as a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary but also as a shield against the attacks of evil. The simple act of praying the rosary daily carries within it a profound truth: through prayer, meditation, and intercession, the forces of darkness are kept at bay, and the soul is strengthened to walk in holiness.

The Power of Prayer

The rosary is more than a repetition of prayers. It is a contemplative journey into the mysteries of Christ’s life, from His incarnation to His resurrection and glory. Each Hail Mary is like a spiritual heartbeat, drawing us closer to Christ through His Mother. This prayer engages the mind, heart, and soul, reminding us of God’s saving work and inviting us to align our lives with His divine plan. In this way, the rosary strengthens us against temptations and instills peace in our hearts.

Mary’s Maternal Protection

The Blessed Virgin Mary is often called the “terror of demons,” not by her own power but by the grace of God who chose her to be the Mother of His Son. When we hold the rosary, we call upon her intercession, seeking the same maternal protection she gave Jesus. History testifies to her powerful intercession—from the victory at the Battle of Lepanto to countless personal miracles experienced by ordinary believers. To pray the rosary is to place oneself under her mantle, safe from the snares of the enemy.

A Daily Spiritual Shield

Just as one eats daily to nourish the body, the rosary nourishes the soul when prayed consistently. The devil seeks to weaken us through distraction, sin, and despair, but a life rooted in prayer builds resistance to his influence. The rosary is a daily habit that forms a shield of grace. By meditating on the mysteries, we draw strength from Christ’s example and find courage to resist evil in all its forms.

Living the Message

Praying the rosary should not end with words; it must inspire action. Each decade invites us to imitate Christ’s humility, charity, and obedience. It challenges us to live with love, serve others, and grow in faith. The rosary is not only a weapon of defense but also a tool of transformation. It makes us peacemakers in a world torn by conflict, hopeful in the face of suffering, and faithful in times of trial.

Conclusion

“A rosary a day keeps the devil away” is not just a slogan; it is a profound spiritual truth. In a world filled with temptation, confusion, and moral struggles, the rosary remains a lifeline to God’s grace. It is a chain that binds us to Christ and a shield that wards off the powers of darkness. By embracing this daily devotion, we walk under the light of Mary’s guidance and the strength of Christ’s victory, ensuring that the devil has no hold over our lives.