Novena to Bl Edmund Ignatius Rice

Novena to Bl Edmund Ignatius Rice

(Feast May 5th)

Tragedy took your wife of two years leaving you the father of an infant daughter with disabilities.  Please pray Bl Edmund for all parents who face the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Ask our dear Blessed Mother to cover us with her mantle of love.  Intercede before Jesus that we may possess patience and gentleness with our children even in the most difficult of circumstances.  Pray that we may possess the virtue of charity, that we may make a difference in the life of at least one individual or child as you so beautifully witnessed here on earth. May our soul find peace and tranquility by unifying our Will with that of the Lords.  May we find joy in complete obedience to Our Heavenly Father. Amen

(Mention intention) 1 Our Father

Bl Edmund Ignatius Rice: Irish, farmer, widower, founder of the Christian Brothers and the Presentation Brothers, d. 1844.  Bl Edmund used all his financial means to care for his daughter and open schools for the poor children in Ireland. His first school was in a converted stable.  As it was difficult to find teachers to stay and teach the children, whom many were brought from the streets, Bl Edmund took on the work of educating new teachers.  He devoted himself to finding individuals grounded in prayer and who were willing to volunteer their time.    Edmund was beatified by Pope John Paul II on Oct 6 1996.

Bl Edmund Ignatius Rice we ask you today to join our children's rosary and pray with us and for us. Amen

Favorite Quotes by Bl Edmund Ignatius Rice:

• "The will of God be done in this and every thing we undertake."
• "Give to the poor in handfuls."
• "Pray that God's Will may be fulfilled in me."
• "Cast all your cares into the arms of divine Providence."
• "Have courage; the good seed will grow up in the children's hearts later on."
• "Never allow vain notions of your own sense, abilities, or other natural or acquired qualifications to take root in your mind, but always beseech God to make known to you, your sins and imperfections."