Children's Rosary Informational Meeting for Ireland and UK

 

Children's Rosary Meeting December 29, 2024 in Dormitz, Germany

 

We recently received pictures from the Children's Rosary group in Dormitz, Germany. They meet on the last Sunday of each month. The pictures included in this post are from the meeting on December 29. The group leaders were very excited with the turnout from their past meeting. Often there are children that come from a distance to attend the Children's Rosary. Their presence is a joy. The group leaders always remained hopeful children from their local village would attend as well. Two local families had come 12 months earlier. The group leaders had hoped to see them again. The December meeting marked their return. It was a great grace to have them. Praise God for these gifts which are so precious.

Novena for Christian Unity January 18-26, 2025

Novena for Christian Unity through the Intercession of Bl. Maria Gabriella  

God please hear our supplication through the intercession of Bl. Maria Gabriella for Christian unity. May each of us and the Children's Rosary be an instrument in Your hands to knit all that has been pulled apart into one tapestry of prayer, love and peace doing all according to Your holy Will. 

Remembering the words from Scripture when Our Lord prayed, "May all be one; even as You Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me". (John 17:21) Amen.

For 9 days, please say 3 Glory Be prayers each day accompanied by the prayer above.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on January 18th 2025. It has been a tradition for the Children's Rosary to pray in a special way for Christian Unity in a Novena.  As Bl. Gabriella dedicated her life for the intention of Christian Unity it seemed particularly special to pray through her intercession. 

A Rosary will be prayed each day of the novena before a first class relic of Bl. Gabriella for the intention above and for those individuals joining us in this novena. 

Bl. Gabriella was born in 1914 and died at the age of 25 in 1939.  She was beatified on January 25th by Pope John Paul II 1983.

Children's Rosary at Heroldsbach Shrine in Germany Celebrates Its Second Birthday!

 

The Children's Rosary at Heroldsbach Shrine in Germany has been meeting for two years on the first Saturday of each month. In honor of their anniversary, the children met for the Rosary, and there was also a Mass.  During the Mass they prayed in a special way for the Children's Rosary. 

There was time for fellowship and refreshments after the Children's Rosary. It is beautiful to see this group reaching the milestone of two years. May God bless these children and families as well as all those who help to coordinate these efforts. 

For more information about the Children's Rosary in Germany, visit: kinderrosenkranz.com

Christmas Day at the Children's Rosary in Trowbridge, England

 

The Children's Rosary in Trowbridge, England, shared this note from their Christmas and Epiphany meetings:
The little basket contains spiritual gifts given to baby Jesus for Christmas (we did this from Christmas Day until Epiphany). Instead of making New Year's resolutions for ourselves, both the children and adults were encouraged to offer a gift to Jesus when the roses were offered to Our Lady, "Mama Mary we offer these roses as a sign of love and humility (or whichever fruit), please help us to bring our gifts to Jesus to fruition". We suggested things like kneeling for our prayers, bowing our head at the name of Jesus, a daily act of kindness, refraining from distracting others in prayer, honouring Jesus by receiving him on the tongue. If people weren't sure what gift to offer we told them to pray during the rosary and ask Jesus what he would like.

Children's Rosary January 2025 Newsletter

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Consecration Journey Led by Bishop Donal McKeown Off to Great Start

It is not too late to join the journey. The response to this Consecration Journey led by Bishop Donal McKeown has been tremendous. There is something special about being led by a Shepherd on a spiritual journey. Entering the Jubilee year grants extra graces and a plenary indulgence for participating in a diocesan spiritual exercise, mission, or formation activity, as long as the other requirements for receiving the plenary indulgence are fulfilled as well.

It is not too late to start. The first three days are included below. 

Day 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYIM82IGhVY&t=22s

Day 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq89jDlv8Ks&t=311s

Day 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8laINfCcAFM&t=131s

There are two ways to participate, either on YouTube or Facebook. Each day is led at 7:00 p.m. local time in Ireland (2:00 p.m. Eastern Time). If you cannot join at that time, watch as soon as you are able. While there averages around 500 people LIVE over the two mediums, we are seeing that over 3,000 people are tuning in over the 24-hour period. Given that each person joining often represents a household, we happily recognize that the number of people actually participating may be closer to 10,000.

This journey can be done by adults, and young people can also participate. Parents and grandparents can also make the journey on behalf of a child or grandchild. We have worked closely on the development of a Consecration certificate for parents and grandparents to use to Consecrate those under their authority. 

All information and links detailing this Consecration journey can be accessed at https://derrydiocese.org/consecration.

Tune in Each Day at 7PM local time in Ireland Streaming on Youtube

A Second Option is to Unite in this Journey on Facebook

Daily on Facebook

Everyone is Welcome to Join!

For those outside the Derry diocese who wish to use the accompanying book (Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower), it can be purchased from Silverstream Priory, Co. Meath, Ireland, EWTN Great Britain, or other locations on the link below. Having the book is not essential as prayers and daily readings will be available online. For those not in Ireland, view our website to find the closest place to obtain the book.