Spirituality
The Women of St. Francis invite women to deepen their faith through shared spiritual opportunities. We regularly pray the Rosary as a group, honor Our Lady during the May Crowning, and gather for our Corporate Communion Mass.
To enrich our seasonal prayer, members received the books, Advent Companion and Lenten Companion by Magnificat. These resources help guide our hearts and minds as we prepare for the Birth of our Lord and reflect on His Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women
Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel
God of Heavenly Wisdom, You have given us Mary, Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor. Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.
Oh, Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women, intercede for us that we may be wise, courageous, and loving leaders of the Church. Help us, dear Mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your Son.
May the Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God’s creation and compassion for all God’s children. May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God. And may God’s gifts of faith and living hope prepare us for the fullness of the world to come.
Amen
Recommended Programming and Resources
Lord, Teach Me To Pray
Looking to deepen your prayer life? "Lord, Teach Me To Pray" is a guided, three-part series rooted in Ignatian spirituality. They must be taken in order as each phase builds on the previous one.
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Part 1 (12 weeks): Build a foundation in Ignatian prayer.
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Part 2 (30 weeks): Experience the complete Spiritual Exercises of
St. Ignatius, which are often called the "19th Annotation." -
Part 3 (14 weeks): Learn how to listen to the Holy Spirit and apply
St. Ignatius' Rules for Discernment.
The Spiritual Exercises have helped countess Christians and saints build a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Triune God for centuries.
The Counsel of Trent
Trent Horn is an American Catholic apologist, public speaker, and author. He converted to the Catholic faith and subsequently earned three master’s degrees in the fields of theology, philosophy, and bioethics.
Trent wrote or co-authored over a dozen books. He also hosts a weekly podcast titled, The Counsel of Trent, where he covers topics like faith, morality, and culture.
Aid to the Church in Need
For over 74 years, Aid to the Church
in Need has brought pastoral and humanitarian assistance to persecuted and impoverished faith communities across the globe.
Reaching more than 145 countries,
the organization backs over 5,000 annual projects designed to keep
the faith alive and uplift those in deep distress.
St. Michael Center
For Spiritual Renewal
St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal is a Catholic non-profit providing prayer, healing, and deliverance for those in spiritual distress. Founded by Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, a licensed psychologist and experienced exorcist, the Center has led hundreds of deliverance sessions.
Learn more at CatholicExorcism.org or click below for their YouTube channel.
Mary Visits Your Home
If you're looking for spiritual encouragement, Fr. Jose Palliyil VC, Administrator of the Divine Retreat Centre UK, offers a variety of video reflections on his YouTube channel.
Tune in for featured topics like Mary Visits Your Home – Morning Blessing, Apparitions of Our Lady, and Word of God.