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Written by Edith Stein
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In 1942, only months before the Nazis arrested Edith Stein and sent her to her death in Auschwitz, she composed a novena for her sisters in the Echt Carmel. We are pleased to pray this novena this year, fully aware that our prayers may seem foolish to some, but never are foolish to God. Day 1: “The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.”
Let everyone who listens answer, “Come.”
Then let all who are thirsty come;
all who want it may have the water of life and have it free.
Revelation 22:17
Prayer: Come Lord Jesus!
We are bold to ask, and even bolder to believe!
Your promises to us will be fulfilled.
Strengthen us in faith, hope and love! Amen. |
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Written by Kristen West McGuire
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Acts 14:8-18 8 Now at Lystra there was a man sitting, who could not use his feet; he was a cripple from birth, who had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul speaking; and Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be made well, 10 said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” And he sprang up and walked. 11 And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” 12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermes.
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Written by Alicia Torres
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Sunday, April 13 is the 45th Annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. Click to read Pope Benedict XVI's Message for this occasion. We encourage you to pray with the Church for this important intention, and not just on this one day! |
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Written by Alicia Torres
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Religious sisters were the architects of some of my most joyful experiences, including canoeing at summer camp with Sr. Mary-Elizabeth, singing praise-and-worship with Sr. Elizabeth at Youth2000 or walking through the Bronx with the Sisters of Life.
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Written by Kristen West McGuire
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 (Sister Louise Hembrecht is the community director of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. She holds a masters degree in Franciscan Studies from St. Bonaventure University and has taught both junior and senior high school in several states.) |
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