Showing posts with label Rosary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rosary. Show all posts
Sunday, February 6, 2022
Children's Rosary at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception turns Nine!
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Children’s Rosary Unites Children in Prayer in Nigeria and the United States
On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Children's Rosary groups in Shendam, Nigeria united in prayer with children in Boone, Iowa, USA. This past week, schools across the US celebrated Catholic Schools week and one Children's Rosary group leader at Sacred Heart School in Boone, Iowa, had the idea to reach out to another Children's Rosary group in Nigeria to see if the two could pray together. In coordination with Fr. Paul Miapkwap, arrangements were made for the 97 students at Sacred Heart School in Boone Iowa to unite in prayer with 310 students at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Shendam.
In attendance for the Children's Rosary at Sacred Heart Cathedral was Bishop Davou Dung of Shendam as well as four priests, three Reverend Sisters, and 95 students of the Catechetical Training Institute.
Fr. Miapkwap also recounts, “Our children were so excited to pray with the children of Boone, lowa[; it was] an opportunity to see each other and pray together showing the Universality of the Church. They pray for more opportunities to be united with other children in different parts of the world.”
Deb Frazenburg also had an encouraging message. “This experience was impactful for our children here in the US. It was a joyful event that has invigorated us. One of my students even asked if we might increase the frequency of our Children’s Rosary meetings after seeing the children in Nigeria. When our students heard some of the schools in Shendam have a Children’s Rosary daily, it inspired us to want to meet more often.”
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Rosary Procession led by the Children's Rosary in Shendam Diocese, Nigeria
We received an email from Fr. Paul Miapkwap of Nigeria on October 1st. He wrote:
"Today is our Independence Day in Nigeria. The Catholic bishops conference asked all Dioceses in Nigeria to say the Rosary for peace and unity in our country." In Shendam Dicoese the Children's Rosary members led the Rosary procession and prayers".
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Mass Offered for all the Members of the Children's Rosary on February 25th 2021
A Mass was offered on February 25th for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. We continue to have a Mass said for the this intention on the 25th of the month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when I wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you I knew of no better way to express my gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass.
The picture above are members of the Children's Rosary from Front Royal, Virginia. They are siblings. Every day they pray the Rosary at home with our Children's Rosary video.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Join Bishop Keenan for the Rosary Each Evening
To join Bishop Keenan nightly for the Rosary visit his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BishopJohnKeenanPaisley/
To learn more about the Consecration to Jesus through Mary visit: https://childconsecration.com/
To obtain a copy of the Children's Rosary book Bishop Keenan will be using each night for the Rosary click HERE. The book is available through EWTN in the US and Great Britain.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
New Children's Rosary to Meet on October 30th at Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Maracay, Venezuela
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Learn How to Pray the Rosary in Less than 2 Minutes!
To order the Children's Rosary book featured in the video and to view our complete Children's Rosary collection visit this LINK. The Children's Rosary book is available individually and as a discounted 10 pack through EWTN Religious Catalogue. We also have a Children's Rosary DVD with all four mysteries of the Rosary.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
This is the Next Generation!
We thank those who send us handmade rosaries and have made donations that allow us to cover the shipping expenses to places such as Kenya. From the smiles you can see how excite the children are to receive their own Rosary. It is so hopeful to see the faith strengthening amongst the next generation.
Monday, September 23, 2019
New Video Released which Explains How to Run a Children's Rosary Group Meeting in a School
A meeting is demonstrated in three locations: within the classroom, in a chapel and outside. We hope you will find this helpful in starting a Children's Rosary in your local school.
Watch the Video HERE
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Don't forget to unify prayers with the children during their meetings. A schedule of meetings is present on our website. By clicking "Join in Prayer" you can add your gold flashing light to our View from Heaven map.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO:
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Pour plus d'informations sur le Rosaire des Enfants, visitez notre site Web:www.rosairedesenfants.org
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Invitation Video For Schools
Click HERE to watch the short 3 minute invitation video.
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Don't forget to unify prayers with the children during their meetings. A schedule of meetings is present on our website. By clicking "Join in Prayer" you can add your gold flashing light to our View from Heaven map.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO:
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Pour plus d'informations sur le Rosaire des Enfants, visitez notre site Web:www.rosairedesenfants.org
Monday, September 2, 2019
EWTN Interview Focuses on Implementation of the Children's Rosary in Schools
To watch show click HERE
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Don't forget to unify prayers with the children during their meetings. A schedule of meetings is present on our website. By clicking "Join in Prayer" you can add your gold flashing light to our View from Heaven map.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO:
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Pour plus d'informations sur le Rosaire des Enfants, visitez notre site Web:www.rosairedesenfants.org
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Preparing a Soul to Receive Jesus for the First Time
This month a photo was sent of two children who have been a part of the Children's Rosary for many years. They received First Holy Communion together but their mothers each lead Children's Rosary prayer groups at a different parishes. John's mom, Valerie, started one of our first Children's Rosary groups. It is located at St. Agnes Parish in Naples, Florida USA. Even though the family has moved to Ave Maria, Florida they have kept up their monthly Children's Rosary in Naples. When I asked Valerie how long John had participated in the Children's Rosary she said, "John's whole life!"
Sara's mother, Veronica, is the group leader at Ave Maria Parish in Ave Maria, Florida. Sara has been participating in the Children's Rosary over the past 4 years. As I looked at the picture they sent, it harkened to images we have seen of Jacinta and Francisco of Fatima. Little Sara has a scapular around her neck. The two children hold a picture of the Body and Blood of Christ surrounded by a Rosary. It is interesting that the Rosary is drawing all the attention to the Eucharist. A second picture was sent. It provided the wide shot of the children. They were not simply standing by a wall they were beneath Our Blessed Mother. I am reminded of my own son, a member of the Children's Rosary. At his First Holy Communion when we were walking to the car to leave he asked us to wait and he ran around the outside of the Church to a statue of Our Lady to see her.It is remarkable that the children who are part of the Children's Rosary seem to be drawn to be close to their Heavenly Mother on such a day as their First Holy Communion. They have spent time in prayer of the Rosary. Fifty three Hail Mary's are said in each Rosary. Each Hail Mary asks for the prayers and intercession of Mary. In faith we know Our Lady hears those prayers. Surely when these sweet children ask for Her prayers She does pray for them. For Sara and John, the majority of their life they have prayed the Rosary regularly in their Children's Rosary prayer group. Surely this time helps in the preparation for a soul to receive Our Lord. It is a great comfort, as a parent, to see Our Lady watching over the preparation of our children to receive Our Lord for the first time. Our Lady, known also by the title Seat Of Wisdom, knows the best way to prepare a tender soul. We are so grateful Blessed Mother for your assistance for such an important task as preparing a young soul to receive Jesus for the first time. Thank you.
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Don't forget to unify prayers with the children during their meetings. A schedule of meetings is present on our website. By clicking "Join in Prayer" you can add your gold flashing light to our View from Heaven map.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO:
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Pour plus d'informations sur le Rosaire des Enfants, visitez notre site Web:www.rosairedesenfants.org
Saturday, October 13, 2018
A School Principal's Experience with the Children's Rosary
Recently, I was able to speak
to Principal Wright about his experiences with the Children's Rosary at his
school: St. Francis Xavier in Birmingham, Alabama USA. They held their first
Children's Rosary in May of 2017. The school has chosen to hold their
Children's Rosary each Friday at 2:30 PM. The children all meet in their
respective classrooms at 2:30. Over the intercom a group of children lead and
then all the children respond. They rotate who leads each week. The children
taking turns at the end of each decade, placing paper flowers they have made
before an image of Our Lady as a teacher asks for the fruit of that mystery. In
October and May the children often come together outside for a Children's
Rosary before a statue of Our Lady.
Principal Wright was able to
share some of the benefits he has seen since beginning a Children's Rosary in
his school.
"Our school's participation in the Children's Rosary has had a significant influence on the direction and culture of our school. Our school has become more peaceful and focused on Jesus, as the Blessed Mother changes hearts and gently directs our desires towards greater devotion to her Son."
Principal Wright liked having the children of his school all meet at the same time to pray each week. He explained, "I feel it is very important to have the children all praying at the same time in the classrooms. They are little prayer groups and yet one unified voice together."
When asked if he thought there is a benefit to participating in an international prayer group movement compared to an individual school implementing the Rosary?
Principal Wright responded, "The Children's Rosary is unique for three reasons: the Children's Rosary's promotes children praying the rosary for themselves, it's a prayer movement that unites children together all over the world in prayer together, and it models praying the rosary with reverence, devotion, and beauty."
Twice a month a Children's Rosary in Fairbanks, Alaska USA holds their Children's Rosary at the same time as the school in Birmingham, Alabama. This has been a special experience for the children. Both groups know they are unifying prayers.
Principal Wright also mentioned,
"One of the things I very much like about the Children’s Rosary is that it is child led. This is important because the children take the leadership role. When they go home they are comfortable leading a Rosary and can lead their family in prayer."
We are very grateful to Principal Wright for sharing his experiences. While St. Francis Xavier has their Children's Rosary weekly during the school day there is flexibility in implementing the Children's Rosary on a monthly or even daily schedule. Some schools have chosen to meet together monthly prior to a first Friday Mass for example. Some groups may not be able to meet during the school day and for them meetings before or after school are an option. We did want to share the experiences of St. Francis Xavier school as it seems to be an implementation that has worked very well. The addition of using an intercom may also not be possible in some schools but for others they may like to use it.
More and more we are trying to reach schools and introduce the Children's Rosary. To this end, we just completed a new Welcome Letter to educators. If you would like a copy to share with a school please let us know by emailing Blythe at blythe@childrensrosary.org
"When you commit to a weekly Children's Rosary during the school day, you are inviting the Blessed Mother into the life of your school. She will not fail to gently and powerfully move your school towards a greater devotion to her Son." ~Principal Wright
"Cuando te comprometes con un Rosario de Niños seminal durante el día escolar, estás invitando a la Santísima Madre a la vida de tu escuela. Ella no dejará de mover tu escuela de manera suave y poderosa hacia una mayor devoción hacia su Hijo". ~ Señor Wright (Director de Santo Xavier Escuela)
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Pour plus d'informations sur le Rosaire des Enfants, visitez notre site Web:www.rosairedesenfants.org
"Our school's participation in the Children's Rosary has had a significant influence on the direction and culture of our school. Our school has become more peaceful and focused on Jesus, as the Blessed Mother changes hearts and gently directs our desires towards greater devotion to her Son."
Principal Wright liked having the children of his school all meet at the same time to pray each week. He explained, "I feel it is very important to have the children all praying at the same time in the classrooms. They are little prayer groups and yet one unified voice together."
When asked if he thought there is a benefit to participating in an international prayer group movement compared to an individual school implementing the Rosary?
Principal Wright responded, "The Children's Rosary is unique for three reasons: the Children's Rosary's promotes children praying the rosary for themselves, it's a prayer movement that unites children together all over the world in prayer together, and it models praying the rosary with reverence, devotion, and beauty."
Twice a month a Children's Rosary in Fairbanks, Alaska USA holds their Children's Rosary at the same time as the school in Birmingham, Alabama. This has been a special experience for the children. Both groups know they are unifying prayers.
Principal Wright also mentioned,
"One of the things I very much like about the Children’s Rosary is that it is child led. This is important because the children take the leadership role. When they go home they are comfortable leading a Rosary and can lead their family in prayer."
We are very grateful to Principal Wright for sharing his experiences. While St. Francis Xavier has their Children's Rosary weekly during the school day there is flexibility in implementing the Children's Rosary on a monthly or even daily schedule. Some schools have chosen to meet together monthly prior to a first Friday Mass for example. Some groups may not be able to meet during the school day and for them meetings before or after school are an option. We did want to share the experiences of St. Francis Xavier school as it seems to be an implementation that has worked very well. The addition of using an intercom may also not be possible in some schools but for others they may like to use it.
More and more we are trying to reach schools and introduce the Children's Rosary. To this end, we just completed a new Welcome Letter to educators. If you would like a copy to share with a school please let us know by emailing Blythe at blythe@childrensrosary.org
"When you commit to a weekly Children's Rosary during the school day, you are inviting the Blessed Mother into the life of your school. She will not fail to gently and powerfully move your school towards a greater devotion to her Son." ~Principal Wright
"Cuando te comprometes con un Rosario de Niños seminal durante el día escolar, estás invitando a la Santísima Madre a la vida de tu escuela. Ella no dejará de mover tu escuela de manera suave y poderosa hacia una mayor devoción hacia su Hijo". ~ Señor Wright (Director de Santo Xavier Escuela)
Other Posts You May Enjoy:
Don't forget to unify prayers with the children during their meetings. A schedule of meetings is present on our website. By clicking "Join in Prayer" you can add your gold flashing light to our View from Heaven map.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO:
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Children Reaching Out to Other Children
The groups leader shares:
"The children brought the Fatima icon to the Monobo tribe children evacuees and taught them how to pray the Rosary". Several other organizations contributed food to feed some 300 children and their parents.
After the feeding had taken place the Children's Rosary group leader shared, "the Manobo children put Mama Mary on the sidewalk, lighted candles and pray the Rosary. The Rosary prayer was led by the 3 Manobo older children"
It is special to see the children from the Children's Rosary at the Malaybalay Parish Cathedral reaching out to the Manobo children. Recently Pope Francis in a document entitled the Missionary Pastoral Care with Children invites children to have an active role in evangelization. He writes, "This missionary service is carried out through the protagonist role of the children themselves. Jesus himself is the one who has given them a very important mission in the Church and the World."
Please keep these children in your prayers. They hope to be able to form a Children's Rosary at San Fernando Parish as soon as peace is attained in their area and they are able to return home.
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How to Start a Children's Rosary
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Don't forget to unify prayers with the children during their meetings. A schedule of meetings is present on our website. By clicking "Join in Prayer" you can add your gold flashing light to our View from Heaven map.
For more information about the Children's Rosary visit our website: www.childrensrosary.org
Visite nuestro sitio web en español para obtener más información: www.rosariodeninos.org
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Celebrating Music and Dance on the Feast of St. Cecilia!
The children meet each Sunday. We humbly invite you to join the children in prayer. The children pray for all those unifying prayers with them. Visit our new Children's Rosary website www.childrensrosary.org to see a schedule of meetings. When a group is meeting a blue light will blink on the View from Heaven map. If you choose to unify prayers with the children you can simply click the "Join in Prayer" button and you can become a gold light on the map. If you come to the site and the map is dark may we humbly invite you to begin praying with the desire to unify prayers with members of the Children's Rosary and click the "Join in Prayer" button. In this way you become a light in the night sky and the next person seeing your light may choose to unify prayers with you.
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
New Children's Rosary at St. Anne School
This week we received a picture from our new Children's Rosary group at St. Anne Catholic School in Beaumont, Texas USA. They held their first meeting on October 7th 2016. The group was Consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary at the first meeting. In this way the group is under the protection and guidance of Christ and His Mother. The group has chosen to meet weekly on Fridays before school from 7:15-7:45 AM CT. In the picture above you can see the roses placed before the feet of Our Lady during their Children's Rosary. In addition to the prayers and roses the children give to Our Lady each week they make the added sacrifice to get up a bit early on Fridays to join her in prayer. What joy must exist in Heaven to see these little ones coming together each week to kneel in prayer of the Rosary.
A special thank you and welcome to the children of this new group!
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Monday, October 24, 2016
First Children's Rosary in Uganda!
We are so excited to welcome this new Children's Rosary group from Uganda!
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Sunday, October 9, 2016
The Children Reach Out To a Leper Community
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| St. Francis of Assisi Chapel |
Because this place is quit far away all the children could not come for such a visit. But the children stayed at home and prayed for me. In the evening before the trip the children from all three Children's Rosary groups donated food. They asked me to share with the poor lepers this. All children gave me everything they had such as milk, biscuits, noodles...I am very happy with that.
Tran also shared that this leper community is very poor and abandoned by society. Tran and his team gave them a little food and prayed a Rosary with them at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel. Tran brought his guitar to provide music and helped lead the Rosary. He also brought two relics one of St. Teresa of Calcutta and St. Maria Baouardy.The children also shared the rosaries we had sent them. Tran writes:
In the morning I gave the lepers rosaries. They loved them and promised daily Rosary. They also asked me to send thank you from their hearts.
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Thursday, October 6, 2016
A Window to the World Through Prayer
Tran wrote, "the children there are happy and the kids are free to choose a rosary that they love." He included some pictures, one of two children looking very carefully at pictures of some of the other Children's Rosary groups around the world. As children are known to do, they seem to be studying every detail of each picture, flipping from one picture to the next. One picture that the children settled on shows one of the children from the United States with rosaries all around him as he gathers them together to send out in the mail.
I began to wonder what was going through the minds and hearts of these little ones as they looked at the pictures. In prayer I began to imagine these little ones who may wonder what is outside their orphanage in other parts of the world. This orphanage has no Internet so there would be no looking at computers. Instead, these pictures are their window to know what is out in the world. Might Our Lady smile, to see the window to the world was one that showed them prayer.
Tran explained that as he was leaving with the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, the children asked to say goodbye to Mary.
The children also asked if they could kiss her. Tran writes, "the children have embraced Mary with all [their] hearts."
Indeed, I hope these pictures are a window for other children looking at them of the love and prayer that is growing in children around the world.
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