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Month of the Rosary
October is traditionally remembered as the Month of the Most Holy Rosary. It is also Respect Life Month. Therefore, one of our special Rosary intentions should be the petition to renew a Culture of Life in the world. Every day, if possible, pray the Rosary with your family. One reason why the Rosary is such a powerful family prayer is because it’s all about the life of a family who should be our model, our standard of holiness: the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. In the Holy Family Prayer Book, for example, there is a section on praying the Family Life Rosary.
Give to Caesar
15 The Pharisees went and took counsel on how to entangle Jesus in his speech.16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God truthfully, and care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men. 17 Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
October 13
The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will broadcast two historical events for the 100th Anniversary of Fatima on October 13: the Candlelight Rosary Procession and the Worldwide Children's Eucharistic Holy Hour at the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
Rosary Renewal
Saint Wenceslaus Church in Saint Louis, Missouri is hosting a Rosary Renewal, an October Parish Mission in commemoration of the Centennial Year of the Marian Apparitions at Fatima, Portugal. The mission is free and all families are invited: Sunday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. each evening.
Children of the Eucharist
The Worldwide Children's Eucharistic Holy Hour is Friday, October 13, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Central Time, on the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, Portugal. It will be broadcast live to over 140 nations by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
What is Marriage?
What exactly is true marriage? Ask this question today, and you’ll most likely get a variety of answers. Most people will probably say that marriage is a civil contract. This contract establishes a partnership between two people, usually involving the right to mutual sexual relations and the procreating and raising of children. It is presumed that the marriage will bring a significant measure of happiness.
Ruler of Israel
2 But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 3 Therefore, he shall give them up until the time when she who is to give birth has borne; then the remnant of his kindred shall return to the house of Israel.
Living Sacrifice
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God — what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Angels and Me
King David: 1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the presence of angels, I sing your praise; 2 I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.
Transfiguration
Gospel of Matthew 17: 1 Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him.