Day 9, January 22nd Pope Francis: in Evangelii gaudium writes on ‘The new evangelization for the transmission of the faith’ and focuses on three principal settings: Attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit who helps us together to Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 9
Wishing you a very happy and blessed feast day of St Vincent Pallotti. Attached is an excerpt from his spiritual diary of 1816 in which he expresses his desire for the Infinite and to do infinitely more in the apostolate. United Continue reading Feast of St. Vincent Pallotti 2020
Day 8, January 21st. Pope Francis: In communion with others “There indeed we find true healing, since the way to relate to others which truly heals instead of debilitating us, is a mystical fraternity, a contemplative fraternity. It is a fraternal Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 8
Day 7, January 20th. Pope Francis: “Today’s Gospel Reading reminds us that the whole of Divine Law can be summed up in our love for God and neighbour: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 7
Day 6, January 19th. Pope Francis: “There is a Marian “style” to the Church’s work of evangelization. Whenever we look to Mary, we come to believe once again in the revolutionary nature of love and tenderness. In her we see Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 6
Day 5, January 18th. Pope Francis said: Prayer and the sacraments water the roots and our life blossoms. Never cut off Jesus’ roots.The celebration of Mass is organized around Communion, that is, in being united to Jesus; the Sacramental Communion: Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 5
Day 4, January 17th. Pope Francis on prayer of intercession: “Prayer of supplication is an expression of a heart that trusts in God and realizes that of itself it can do nothing. The life of God’s faithful people is marked Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 4
Rev. Kevin O’Neill 1921-2003Although he was Son, he learnt to obey through suffering; but having been made perfect, he became for all who obey him the source of eternal salvation and was acclaimed by God with the title of high priest of the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:10)
Day 3, January 16th. Pope Francis on holiness: “There can be any number of theories about what constitutes holiness, with various explanations and distinctions. Such reflection may be useful, but nothing is more enlightening than turning to Jesus’ words and Continue reading Novena to St. Vincent Pallotti Day 3