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40 Days of Prayer – Communities Praying for You!

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40 Days of Prayer
Help us to “Wake Up the World!”

From October 30th – December 8th, more than 40+ IRL communities will be praying for you!  Each day, a different community will praying intentionally  for the needs of the IRL, our friends and benefactors, and for the Church and the Nation, in this hour of need!!

We ask you in return to pray for religious life, especially for religious vocations! 

Please send us your prayer petitions so we can unite together in prayer!

Communities joined in prayer……

 

Oct. 30         Benedictine Monks of Conception Abbey
                                       Conception, Missouri

Oct. 31         Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Eucharist
                                       Independence, Missouri

Nov. 1           Daughters of St. Mary of Providence
                                       Lake Zurich, Illinois

Nov. 2          Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church
                                      Baltic, Connecticut

Nov. 3         Carmel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
                                      Salt Lake City, Utah

Nov. 4        Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn
                                     Brooklyn, New York

Nov. 5       The Poor Clares of St. Clare’s Monastery
                                     Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

                     Sons of Our Mother of Peace
                                     High Ridge, Missouri

Nov. 6       Cistercian Nuns of Valley of Our Lady Monastery
                                    Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin

Nov. 7       Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary
                                    Snellville, Georgia

Nov. 8       Carmelite Nuns of the Ancient Observance
                                    Wahpeton, North Dakota

Nov. 9       Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
                                    Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Nov. 10     St. Procopius Benedictine Abbey
                                   Lisle, Illinois

Nov. 11     Sisters of the Most Holy Soul of Christ the Lord
                                   Stuart, Florida

Nov. 12     Discalced Carmelites Nuns  of Rochester
                                    Pittsford, New York

                      Carmelite Monastery of Mary, Mother of Grace
                                     Lafayette, Louisiana

Nov. 13     Our Lady of Mt. Thabor Dominican Monastery                                    Ortonville, Michigan

Nov. 14     Carmelite Hermits of St. Mary of Carmel
                                   Houston Minnesota      All Carmelites Saints Day

Nov. 15     Dominican Friars – Most Holy Name of Jesus Province
                                  Oakland, California

                       Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters
                                   Saint Louis, Missouri

Nov. 16     Sisters of the Holy Cross
                                 Carrollton, Ohio

                       Abbey of the Genesee
                                 Piffard, New York

Nov. 17     Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker
                                Walton, Kentucky

Nov. 18     Sisters of the Visitation
                                Toledo, Ohio

Nov. 19     Poor Clare Colettine Nuns
                                Palos Park, Illinois      Feast of St. Agnes

Nov 19      Poor Clare Colettine Nuns
                                Cleveland, Ohio

Nov. 20      Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy
                                Belleville, Illinois

Nov. 21     Father Kolbe Missionaries
                                Peoria, Illinois

                        Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe
                                 Ada, Michigan

Nov. 22     Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady and Saint Therese
                               Carmel, California

                       Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
                              Hanceville, Alabama

Nov. 23     Servants of Mary, Ministers to the Sick
                               Kansas City, Kansas

                      Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus
                                Kirkwood, Missouri

Nov. 24     Discalced Carmelite Monastery
                                Santa Fe, New Mexico

Nov. 25     Olivetan Benedictine Sisters
                               Jonesboro, Arkansas

Nov. 26     Conventual Franciscan Friars
                               Ellicott City, Maryland

Nov. 27     Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ
                              Boys Ranch, Texas

Nov. 28     Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa
                             Santa Rosa,  California

Nov. 29     Maronite Monks of Adoration
                            Petersham, Massachusetts

Nov. 30     Discalced Carmelites Nuns
                             Dallas, Texas

                      Maronite Monks of Adoration/Fr Raphael Magee
                             Petersham, Massachusetts

Dec. 1         Little Sisters of the Poor
                            San Pedro, California & Palatine, Illinois

                      Maronite Monks of Adoration/Fr  Maron Henricks
                            Petersham, Massachusetts

Dec. 2        Carmelite Monastery of the Infant Jesus of Prague
                              Traverse City, Michigan

Dec. 3        Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy
                              Cleveland, Ohio

                      Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus
                               Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dec. 4        Carmel of the Assumption
                              Latrobe, Pennsylvania

                      St. Bonaventure Province/Conventual Franciscans
                              Chicago, Illinois

                     St. Clare’s Monastery
                              Mission, British Columbia

Dec. 5        Passionist Nuns of St. Joseph Monastery
                             Whitesville, Kentucky

Dec. 6        Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood
                             Manchester, New Hampshire             

Dec. 7        Congregation of Norbertine Sisters
                             Wilmington, California

                       Dominican Monastery of the Infant Jesus                                              Lufkin, Texas

Dec. 8        Knights of the Holy Eucharist
                           Waverly, Nebraska

                       Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate
                            Monroe, New York

May God bless us all!

 

Liturgical Year, Men's communities, News

Mercedarians Issue Purgatory Video Series

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Purgatory Video Series Is First of its Kind

A unique series of video prayers has been produced to help the faithful in praying for the holy souls in Purgatory.

The video series consists of 30 video prayers, one for each day of the month. The series was made in preparation for November, the month traditionally dedicated to pray for the souls in Purgatory. The YouTube series premieres November 1 and is the brainchild of Fr. Daniel Bowen of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.

“Many Catholics have forgotten about the souls in Purgatory. But they still need our prayers,” Father Daniel said. “Videos have become so widespread today that we have to use this new medium to help others pray.”

“This series breaks new ground; it seems to be the first series of 30 days of video prayers for the holy souls in Purgatory,” said Father Daniel said.

Father Daniel, who narrates the 30 days of prayers, took each day’s reflection and prayers from an old prayer book issued by his order, “Daily Thoughts and Prayers for Our Beloved Dead.”

The video meditations begin with this:

“When we love, we remember; and this memory, the effect of love, is not a barren thought. It resolves itself into DEEDS for the loved one…. Most pitiful Jesus, let thy Precious Blood flow down into Purgatory and refresh and revive the captive souls suffering there.”

Readers can sign up for email reminders of the 30 Days of Prayer at https://forms.gle/hN9xQnBXMBqmCLvv5. The reminders begin November 1st.

A new promotional video explaining the need for prayers for the dead is at https://youtu.be/hKnOxcz90go

Friars of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy are present in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida and New York. Their charism is Redemptive ministry—setting Christian captives free.  Visit the Mercedarians’ website at www.OrderofMercy.org for more information.

Contact: Fr. Daniel Bowen, O. de M., 727-348-4060 frdanielbowen@gmail.com
Vocation Director, Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy

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“Pray,” a Movie about the Life of Ven. Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC, Premieres Today!

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HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 1, 2020​ – ​A documentary film about Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., the famous Hollywood Rosary priest who was dedicated to inspiring millions of families to pray together and coined the famous phrase, “The family that prays together stays together,” will be released in select theaters nationwide Friday, October 9th. ​PRAY​ is produced by ​Family Theater Productions​, the same Hollywood organization founded by Father Patrick Peyton.

“We now have the opportunity to bring ​PRAY​ to theaters where families will be able to experience the powerful and hopeful message of family prayer,”  said Father David Guffey, C.S.C., national director of Family Theater Productions and executive producer of ​PRAY​. ​”PRAY​ is more than a movie, it’s a prayer movement. We want to encourage families to watch this remarkable movie that focuses on the transformative power of prayer. Father Patrick Peyton inspired millions with his message of family prayer. Our goal in the film’s accompanying ​”Pray Together Now​ movement” is 10 million globally pledging to pray daily with those they love.”

PRAY​ is an inspiring documentary about Venerable Patrick Peyton, a poor, uneducated Irish immigrant who set sail for America in 1928 with nothing but his faith and dreams of becoming a millionaire. Arriving in Pennsylvania and unable to find work, he accepted a job as janitor at the Catholic cathedral, which rekindled his long-lost desire to become a priest and changed the course of his life. Nearing ordination, his life took a radical turn when he was stricken with tuberculosis. Facing certain death, he sank into despair. A visit from his mentor, who delivered a simple message to pray, lifted the darkness. Taking his advice to heart, Peyton prayed fervently to Mary, the Mother of Christ, for her intercession and he experienced a miraculous recovery. Feeling a deep gratitude to God, Father Peyton dedicated his life to telling all the world about the power of prayer and encouraged families worldwide to bring prayer into their homes. He enlisted the aid of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities in radio, film and TV, and traveled the world sharing the message of family prayer and its healing and hope with millions.

“‘​PRAY​’ is an exceptional movie about an exceptional man, produced at an exceptional time in our history as a nation and Church,” said Julia M. Dezelski, S.T.D., Assistant Director, Marriage & Family Life, Laity, ​Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, ​USCCB. “It is absolutely vital for families to experience the ‘glue’ that is family prayer, especially the Rosary. As a child, my family was glued together by the Rosary. Still today, even with a toddler and baby, the Rosary has a daily place in our lives as a family. I recommend this movie to families everywhere: watch it and let it transform you into a family that prays together; it will make a lasting difference!”

For more information about ​PRAY​, or to schedule an interview, please contact Kevin Wandra(404-788-1276 or kwandra@carmelcommunications.com) or Alexis Walkenstein (561-445-5409or Walkensteina@gmail.com).

 

Cloistered life, News, Women's Communities

Dominican Nuns Launch First International Website

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Today, October 7th, the Nuns of the Order of Preachers, commonly known as the Dominican Nuns, launched their first international website: www.monialesop.org, in order to make their mission of prayer within the heart of the Order of Preachers better known.

St. Dominic de Guzman founded the Nuns of the Order in 1206, ten years before the friars were founded in 1216,  when nine women who were Catholic converts from the Cathar sect, gathered together at the Monastery of Notre Dame de Prouilhe in southern France. From the very beginning St. Dominic associated the contemplative nuns with the mission of the Order to preach the Gospel for the salvation of souls through their lives of prayer and penance.

Although each Dominican monastery is autonomous, the Dominican nuns are bound together by a common Rule and Constitutions and their profession of obedience to the Master of the Order of Preachers, which is unique among the contemplative orders of nuns.

The new website www.monialesop.org is in the three official languages of the Order of Preachers: English, French and Spanish. Readers can learn about the different elements that make up the contemplative life of the Nuns and the particular way the contemplative nuns participate in the preaching mission of the Order.

There is an interactive map where one can locate any monastery in the world. Links to individual monastery websites as well as contact information can easily be found.

There is a resource page featuring various articles about the nuns’ charism as well as back issues of Monialibus, the international bulletin of the nuns.

Although the Nuns of the Order were always listed on the main website of the Order of Preachers, the information was very difficult to find. Sr. Lioba Hill, OP, of the Monastery of Our Lady of Prouilhe, France, representative of the French monasteries on the International Commission of Nuns, proposed the idea of a website totally dedicated to the nuns.

Sr. Mary Magdalene, OP, Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary, Summit, NJ, was commissioned to create the website. Despite the challenges of language, nuns from all over the world collaborated with Sr. Mary Magdalene making the website a fruit of sisterly communion on an international level.

There are approximately 2500 nuns in 190 monasteries in five continents of the world.

Contact: Sr. Mary Catharine Perry, OP
smc@summitdominicans.org