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.

Join Bishop Donal McKeown in Making a 33 Day Consecration Journey

Join the Upcoming Consecration Journey Led by Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry Ireland

Bishop Donal McKeown and the priests of the Diocese of Derry are commencing a 33-day Consecration to Jesus through Mary of the Derry Diocese, beginning this Thursday, January 9, until the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.  
In this Year of Jubilee, when we are being called to be Pilgrims of Hope, Bishop Donal is focusing this Consecration journey on encouraging family prayer. He invites individuals and families from the Diocese to join him on this Consecration journey. He has also kindly extended the invitation to anyone outside the Diocese of Derry who may wish to accompany him.
Bishop McKeown will be live on Diocese of Derry Facebook and YouTube each evening at 7pm local time in Ireland (2PM Eastern Time). 
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 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.  Must watch video  below featuring Bishop Keenan sitting down with Bishop McKeown to discuss the upcoming Consecration Journey. Bishop Keenan led his Diocese using the Child Consecration book in 2021. In this interview he sits down to discuss his experiences and the fruits that he saw first hand. Bishop McKeown discusses all his hopes for this journey. Click HERE.

Premiere of International Children's Rosary Video on EWTN

We excited to share on the Feast of the Epiphany the premiere of the International Children's Rosary video filmed in the Diocese of Mityana, Uganda. The children featured are part of the Children's Rosary from St. Denis school in the Mityana Diocese. They meet daily to hold their Children's Rosary. The pictures below are all taken from the new International Children's Rosary video.

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Ideas for the New Year 2025: Epiphany Saints

 Epiphany Saints (a Franciscan Tradition)

• Wrap a box and put a hole big enough to allow a hand to enter
• Place slips of paper with a Saint, Feast Day, any additional information you desire
• Bring this to your Children’s Rosary meeting in January
• Say a Prayer to the Holy Spirit
• Allow each child to pick a saint
• Explain to each child that this is their special saint for the year. They should research the saint and ask for the saints help and intercession

If you need help thinking of saints to put on your slips of paper, we have a long list of saints on our Children's Rosary blog.