Significant Dates
Eastertide - There are 50 days of Easter from the first Sunday, April 21 to Pentecost Sunday, May 20. It is characterized, above all, by the joy of glorified life and the victory over death, expressed most fully in the great resounding cry of the Christian: Alleluia! All faith flows from faith in the resurrection:"If Christ has not been raised, then empty is our preaching; empty, too, is your faith." (1 Cor 15:14) May The Month of Mary 2 National Day of Prayer - www.nationaldayofprayer.org/ 5 Cinco de Mayo 12 Mother's Day 27 Memorial Day 30 Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation) 31 Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary June 9 Pentecost Sunday 10 Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 16 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity |
Prayer on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Father,
The image of the Virgin is found in your Church. Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that never knew sin, for you kept her sinless from the first moment of her conception. Trace in our actions the lines of her love, in our hearts her readiness of faith. Prepare once again a world for your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. --- from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers |