Though you will read of “spiritual motherhood” of priests in describing our charism of praying for them, it does not mean that men should not pray and sacrifice for our spiritual fathers. Consider praying this novena for them this Lent.
World Priest Global Rosary Relay for Priests on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 16 2023
Handmaids of the Precious Blood will be joining in the World Priest Global Rosary Relay for Priests on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday June 16th at 4:30pm praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Consider joining with thousands of other prayer warriors for priests during this live global Rosary that will span the globe. You …
Father Gregory Goes Home
It seemed perfectly fitting that it would be during the month dedicated to the Holy Souls that one of our dearest chaplains in our community’s history was finally called home. After a long lifetime of selfless sacrifice and cheerful service the Lord began to prepare Father Gregory McCormick, s.P. for his final journey. We received news of his passing on …
Mary Mother of Priests Garden – Blessing and Installation of First Set of Names
Before concluding her second term of office as our Mother Prioress, Mother Marietta enjoyed one of her last ‘official’ acts as Mother in late September 2019: Taking a powered screw driver in hand and attaching the very first name plate of a priest we intended to honor in our Mary Mother of Priests Tribute Garden. Naturally, the priest in question …
The Right Hand that Blesses has a Nail in it.
A reflection for priests: Father, you’ve got a nail in your hand. right there. Between the radius and the ulna bones below the wrist. That nail is capable of bearing the weight of a body hanging in crucifixion. Grab onto that nail, Father. Never quit. Never let go of it. That nail, painful as it is, conforms you to The …
Requiescat In Pace: Sacerdos In Aeternum
Rest in peace, Father Michał Łos, FDP Professed May 23rd, 2019 Ordained May 24th, 2019 Died June 17th, 2019 24 days a priest here on earth…but a priest forever! We share our reflection below on his inspiring ordination to the priesthood on his deathbed. Now that he has returned, like another Polish priest of note, “to the House of the Father” …
Bearing an Undeserved Burden
[Originally published September 2018] When we upgraded our website a few years ago, a photo was purchased for our use of a man with his head bowed and knuckles in his eyes and we added the caption: Our Priests Carry Not Only The Full Weight of Our Burdens But Their Own As Well. Today, in these days of renewed …
Litany for Healing in Times of Scandal and Abuse
During the Abuse Summit, as we prayed and fasted for all those gathered in Rome with the Holy Father from Feb 21st to 24th, we developed a short Litany for Healing. As our charism is to offer our lives to Christ for the sanctification of his priests, we understand that our prayers extend to all those impacted by the actions …
Why we pray for priests…even the worst of them
[Originally published August 22, 2018] Too often we neglect to see Christ in His Priests, blinded as we can be with righteous anger and rage as we react to the sins of some of our priests in whom it is hardest to identify Christ. Rightfully we demand accountability and justice and strive to have it carried out but too often …
Truth, Trust, and Prayer
[Originally published in August 2018] We don’t post much on what people would call current events or news. 1. We don’t follow it as others in the world do though we know what is necessary to know and 2. It can devolve into divisive viewpoints that deflect attention from the real problem. But we are hearing from people who have …
Prayers for Priests Resources
As the summit in Rome on the crisis of sexual abuse approaches, we have been asked about which prayers people should be praying. What matters most is that you pray, not just what you pray. Each person’s state in life should dictate what they are able to do without undue pressure to get any number of prayers or devotions said each day. That …
Driven to Help Priests By Drawing Near to the Blessed Sacrament
If the abuse scandals are driving you almost to despair, let them instead drive you to help sanctify priests. Allow yourself to be drawn to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.