September 28 – October 6 (Feast Day, October 7) This novena is to be said along with a daily rosary. My dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a proof of my tender love […]
1. Simeon’s prophecy that a sword will pierce Mary’s soul. (Luke 2:34-35) Hail Mary… 2. The flight into Egypt. (Matthew 2:13-21) Hail Mary… 3.The loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem. (Luke 2:41-50) Hail Mary… 4. The meeting of Jesus and Mary on the Way of the Cross. (John 19:17) Hail Mary… […]
SIGN OF THE CROSS: In the name of The Father, and The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen. INTRODUCTORY PRAYER: My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg you to give […]
St. John Chrysostom (349- 407) was the Archbishop of Constantinople and considered one of the greatest saints, early church fathers, and doctors of the Eastern and Western Churches. He was famous for his incredible insight and powerful preaching. It has been said that he memorized the Bible. After his death he was named Chrysostom, which […]
Novena Begins: August 31Feast Day: September 8 This prayer was written by St. Anselm of Canterbury during the 12th Century. Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin; give me strength against thine enemies, and against […]
The Baptism of Jesus VIRTUE: PREPARING OUR HEART FOR JESUS OUR FATHER… 1. John the Baptist made a gift of himself by helping people prepare their hearts for Jesus. HAIL MARY… 2. John baptized people in the Jordan River and encouraged them to be sorry for their sins. HAIL MARY… 3. Even though Jesus never […]
The Resurrection VIRTUE: FAITH OUR FATHER… 1. Three days after Jesus died, He rose from the dead and His body and soul were reunited. HAIL MARY… 2. Jesus’ Resurrection is the most important event in the history of the world. HAIL MARY… 3. Jesus appeared to many people after His Resurrection. HAIL MARY… 4. Jesus’ […]
The Agony in the Garden VIRTUE: OBEDIENCE Our Father… 1. After sharing His last meal with His apostles, Jesus went to the garden to pray. Hail Mary… 2. Jesus asked Peter, James, and John to stay awake and pray with Him, but they fell asleep. Hail Mary… 3. Jesus knew that He would suffer and […]
The Annunciation Virtue: Love of God OUR FATHER… 1. Long ago, in the tiny town of Nazareth, God sent an angel to a girl named Mary. HAIL MARY… 2. The angel Gabriel told Mary that God wanted her to be the mother of His Son. HAIL MARY… 3. Mary knew that God is a […]
“We need to return to the practice of family prayer and prayer for families, continuing to use the rosary.” – Pope St. John Paul II St. John Paul II was a great champion of the rosary. He and many other saints and popes have given compelling reasons to instill this devotion in every family. With […]
O Blessed Trinity, we thank you for having graced the Church with Saint Pope John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care, the glory of the Cross of Christ and the splendor of the Spirit of Love to shine through him. Trusting fully in your infinite mercy and in the maternal […]
by Fr. Barry Stechschulte One hundred and sixty years ago was a very different time in our country. In 1863, the Civil War was raging in bloody battles in the countryside of America. In the midst of this conflict, President Lincoln called on people of the United States to pray and fast for an end […]
By Laura Ercolino As I reflect on the presence of God and His working in my life I become aware of His ever-constant attributes; His personality. I am also gifted with a gradually deepening understanding of what I have begun to call “Incomprehensible Truths.” It’s as though my spiritual journey is a spiraling path. I began […]
It is true. I stand at the door of your heart, day and night. Even when you are not listening, even when you doubt it could be Me, I am there: waiting for even the smallest signal of your response, even the smallest suggestion of an invitation that will permit Me to enter. I want […]
“All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.” –Flannery O’Connor. Merriam Webster defines grace as being unmerited divine assistance given to us for our sanctification. When grace comes flooding through all one can do is repeatedly say thank you with a grateful, humble heart! When the Blessed Mother seeks […]
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1675, in a mystical vision to St. Margaret Mary Alocoque, Jesus revealed that He wanted the Feast of the Sacred Heart to be celebrated on the Friday after the Corpus Christi octave. In 1856, the Feast of the Sacred Heart became a universal […]
The Holy Spirit has placed a desire deep within my heart to pray the Rosary over the years. I can still remember the initial stirrings of that call to prayer over a decade ago – sitting on my Nana’s couch, when she gave me a wooden rosary that had been brought back from Fatima, Portugal. […]
“Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.”– Pope Paul V Since its release in August 2018, On a Mission to Love has inspired individuals and families throughout the world to answer Our Lady’s call to pray the rosary every […]
On a Mission to Love: Rosary Meditations for Children and Families is now available in Spanish! Order here. You asked for it and we’re delivering: thanks to a generous earmarked donation! Ruah Woods Press also offers bookstore reseller rates for any quantity of our rosary books, as well as, parish & school bulk rates as […]
O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, you deigned to come to Fatima to reveal to the three shepherd children the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary. Inspire our hearts with a sincere love of this devotion, so that by meditating on the mysteries of our redemption that are recalled in […]
Join Catholics around the world in praying the rosary with new website Map of Hope. About The Map of Hope is a passion project of three friends: Joe Kim, Joanna Hernandez, and Mike Del Ponte. Knowing the uncertainty and fear people are feeling right now, they wanted to build something to give people hope and […]