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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 61530 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2024-06-25 18:20:58 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-06-25 18:20:58 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">At Hallow, we believe in the power of prayer and that prayer can change the world. That’s why we’re proud to announce an exciting new feature available immediately on Hallow: Prayer Campaigns.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can now dedicate your prayer and meditation to a special request or share one of your own with the community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To access new prayer campaigns, please make sure your app is updated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P98.HTM">Catechism of the Catholic Church</a> tells us that praying for other people dates back to the time of Abraham, and that “In intercession, he who prays looks ‘not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.’"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We don’t need official Church teaching to recognize the power of praying for each other; if you’ve ever asked for someone else’s prayers or offered your prayers to someone else, you know firsthand it’s a powerful, intimate, and unifying experience.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With Prayer Campaigns, you can easily create and share campaigns to lift up powerful, and often extremely difficult, intentions to God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Right now, you can join Prayer Campaigns and pray for members of the Hallow community, including:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Praying the Novena for Healing for Victoria, a 3 year old battling Leukemia</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Offering prayers to the Holy Spirit for Christopher, 5, who has FOXG1 Syndrome</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Praying for Sammy, a husband and father with cancer</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can launch your own Prayer Campaign by tapping the “+” icon at the top right of the Prayer Campaigns section of the app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After ensuring you have the most current version of the Hallow app, you can find Prayer Campaigns by scrolling down on the home tab.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All Prayer Campaigns are free to create or join. For Prayer Campaigns you’ve joined, you can also choose to leave notes of support for the campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When it comes to praying for each other, the Catechism <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P98.HTM">teaches us that</a>, “The first Christian communities lived this form of fellowship intensely.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Support others in prayer by joining a Prayer Campaign today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/prayercampaigns">Get Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-resources-from-hallow">More Resources from Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/communities/schools/">Hallow for Schools</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/family-plans/">Hallow Family Plans</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/hallow-for-educators/">Hallow for Teachers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-healing/">Prayers for Healing</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Lift Up Others in Prayer with Hallow's Prayer Campaigns [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => prayer-campaigns [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-06-25 18:21:52 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-06-25 18:21:52 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=61530 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 41622 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2023-09-21 18:19:56 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-09-21 18:19:56 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Francis <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2015/march/documents/papa-francesco_20150314_uciim.html">once said</a> that “no teacher is ever alone: they always share their work with other colleagues and the entire educational community to which they belong.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is proud to support the vital work of Catholic educators with the launch of Kids’ Prayers, Curriculum and Daily Virtue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The full slate of resources are available to teachers immediately inside the Hallow teacher portal, while the Daily Virtue series, created in partnership with the Dominican Sisters of Mary and <a href="https://openlightmedia.com/education-in-virtue/">Education In Virtue</a>, is available to teachers and children in the Hallow app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sr. Mary Bethany, O.P.,&nbsp;serves as the voice for the Daily Virtue series, which helps children learn the importance of hope, charity, justice, patience and more. Daily prayer series on Hallow have been extremely popular with adults. Children will love the daily dose of goodness as well!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The goal of Kids’ Prayers, Curriculum and Daily Virtue is to help equip elementary school teachers with the tools to make faith accessible to the children they teach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The new array of prayer resources, lesson plans and catechesis targets children in the 2nd and 5th grade. Still, it is designed to allow teachers to easily extend the content or scaffold up to it depending on the particular grade they teach.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It features the introduction of characters Hallie and Harry, brother and sister sheep, who help make faith accessible to young people.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":41633,"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image.png" alt="" class="wp-image-41633"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Hallie and Harry</em></figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Hallow app offers sessions for all children across the spectrum of Littles, Middles and Teens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These uniquely developed resources for curriculum building are offered through <strong>Hallow for Schools</strong>, which already includes great resources for teachers of all grades, including:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Catholic Social Teaching</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Classroom Prayers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sacrament Prep</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallows-athlete-partners-prayers-and-bible-verses-for-sports/">Athletes</a> and Influencers&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In addition to supporting the professional efforts of teachers in educating the hearts and minds of young people, Hallow aids the personal prayer lives of educators themselves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“I’d been through Catholic School and gone to Mass every week, but didn’t spend that much time in individual prayer with God,” said one Catholic school teacher. “As soon as I downloaded the Hallow app, I noticed my individual prayer time increased exponentially.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Learn <a href="https://hallow.com/how-hallow-helps-teachers/">how Hallow helps teachers</a> and discover everything that <a href="https://hallow.com/communities/schools/">Hallow for Schools</a> offers for educators.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is a proud partner of the NCEA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>RELATED: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-kids/">How to Pray with Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-week-for-kids/">Holy Week for Kids</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/saints/maximilian-kolbe/">St. Maximilian Kolbe, Patron Saint of Athletes</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>For any help you need with your Hallow access, visit <a href="https://help.hallow.com/en/">Hallow support</a>.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Hallow Launches Brand New Kids Prayer, Curriculum and Daily Virtue to Assist Teachers  [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => hallow-launches-kids-prayer-curriculum-daily-virtue [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-08-02 11:43:09 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-08-02 11:43:09 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=41622 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 25036 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2023-05-23 19:58:22 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-05-23 19:58:22 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Memorial Day is a day of remembrance, mourning those who died while serving in the military. In 2024, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 27. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The United States observes Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. Other countries have similar holidays on different dates; the United Kingdom, Canada and more recognize “Remembrance Day” on Nov. 11.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We can feel united in faith with all of those who have come before us, knowing that the promise of God’s kingdom is available to everyone. On Memorial Day, we think especially of those who died during military service.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are some Memorial Day prayers and blessings to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-memorial-day-prayers-and-blessings">Memorial Day Prayers and Blessings</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heavenly Father, we lift up in prayer today our brothers and sisters who have gone before us, sacrificing their own lives for the protection and safety of others. We are grateful for their service. May they inspire us to live selflessly in our own lives, as Christ calls us to do. In Jesus’s name we pray. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On this Memorial Day, we pray for all members of the military, especially those who died in service to others. May we honor them by loving and caring for all those they have left behind. Give them strength and strengthen our commitment to caring for those who mourn their loss. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we pray for those who lost their lives in conflict throughout our history, we recognize the ongoing war and violence that continues to plague humanity in many places, many forms. Today, we pray for peace, which those we honor today fought valiantly to achieve. In Your name we pray. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We pray in gratitude today for all those who have worked selflessly to provide security and safety to others. Bless them, keep them safe and help them to make good decisions. May we emulate their courage and bravery. Amen.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-resources-for-teachers">More Resources for Teachers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pray these prayers with your students this week to help remind them of the sacrifices those in our military make. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With the arrival of Memorial Day Weekend, the end of the school year may be near, but the job of a teacher is a year-round vocation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Are you a Catholic educator? Hallow has prayers, materials and other resources to help empower those in Catholic education to continue the important work they do. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Learn more about how to bring prayer and meditation to the classroom by meeting with our Hallow School Partnership Team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://meetings.hubspot.com/emma-dodson/prosp-schools-demo">Meet with the Hallow Schools Team</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-prayers">More Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/thanksgiving-prayer/">Thanksgiving Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings/">Christmas Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/new-years-prayers/">New Years Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/easter-prayers/">Easter Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Memorial Day Prayers: Catholic Blessings and Prayers for Memorial Day Remembrance [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => memorial-day-prayers [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2021/11/24/thanksgiving-prayer/ [post_modified] => 2024-04-22 13:25:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-04-22 13:25:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=25036 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 11083 [post_author] => 16 [post_date] => 2023-01-25 01:45:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2023-01-25 01:45:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. (Pope) John Paul II said, <strong><em><strong>“</strong>Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others.<strong>”&nbsp;</strong></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As Hallow seeks to help our community live a Christ-like life and grow closer to God, we are excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week this year and support the faculty, staff, and administrators at Catholic Schools who do so much for their students.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2024, Hallow is thrilled to offer a special deal for Catholic Schools Week. Teachers and staff members at Catholic schools* (or religious education programs) can <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1VxeQMyXHRo-aA4NsMmkMvQ2wr3y">redeem 50% off Hallo</a><a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1e1bz2WsFST29MH8euLEFkQ2wr3y">w</a> through midnight on Saturday, February 3rd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Those that take advantage of the “first time” offer, as well as any existing partner educator that submit <a href="https://share.hsforms.com/1VxeQMyXHRo-aA4NsMmkMvQ2wr3y">this form</a>, will also be eligible for the 10% discount on school-wide partnerships during Catholic Schools Week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-is-catholic-schools-week"><strong>What is Catholic Schools Week</strong>?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Catholic Schools Week is an <a href="https://www.ncea.org/csw/About%20CSW/CSW/About_CSW/About_Catholic_Schools_Week.aspx?hkey=72c72a46-1c36-4711-8f18-5e1cbd87f9ff">annual initiative</a> led by the <a href="https://www.ncea.org/">National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)</a> to celebrate the excellence and impact of Catholic schools. Each year, Catholic schools observe the celebration through a variety of activities, emphasizing the importance of Catholic education.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>More Resources:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/back-to-school-prayers-for-teachers/">Back to School Prayers for Teachers</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-when-is-catholic-schools-week-202-5"><strong>When is Catholic Schools Week 202</strong>5?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">January 26 – February 1, 2024. Check out the <a href="https://www.ncea.org/csw/Daily_Themes/Celebrate_Catholic_Schools_Week/CSW/Daily_Themes/Celebrate_Catholic_Schools_Week/Celebrate_Catholic_Schools_Week_Themes.aspx?hkey=ef89780c-6485-4eb0-8f33-26496f4f2378">daily themes</a> from NCEA below:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Sunday: Celebrating Your Parish</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Monday: Celebrating Your Community</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tuesday: Celebrating Your Students</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wednesday: Celebrating the Nation</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Thursday: Celebrating Vocations</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Friday: Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Saturday: Celebrating Families</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-top-ideas-and-activities-for-catholic-schools-week"><strong>Top Ideas and Activities</strong> for Catholic Schools Week</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-faith">Faith</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pray with Saints like <a href="https://hallow.com/saints/elizabeth-ann-seton/">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton</a>, St. Thomas Aquinas, or your school’s patron saint.&nbsp;(Check the Hallow app to see if your school's patron saint has been featured in our Daily Saints section.)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Start your day with a different type of prayer throughout the week: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-examen/">Examen</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/pray-the-litany-for-life/">Litany</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">Saint Prayer</a>, etc.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Play “Guess That Saint” with your students</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Hallow <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19om5ezZzLmVSTaj4dA8iSKK1v7tTi5DJ/view?usp=sharing">Coloring Pages</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Make Rosaries with different colored beads and string</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-excellence">Excellence</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Play a game of Catholic trivia (available on Hallow!)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Create trivia questions about your school/your school’s history</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Create an acrostic of your school’s name with things students love most about your school</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Have students make a list of prayers they’d like to pray for their classmates, families, and school community</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Host a “Scavenger Hunt” throughout the week of activities students need to complete (e.g. find a particular image in your parish church’s decor, give a compliment to a classmate, etc.)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-service">Service</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Organize a sidewalk cleanup in your school’s neighborhood</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Buddy up with another classroom for lunchtime conversations</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Have students thank their parents for sending them to Catholic school by writing a letter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Set up a clothing or food drive for a local organization</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Write thank you notes for maintenance staff, cafeteria staff, bus drivers</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-catholic-schools-week-prayers"><strong>Catholic Schools Week Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-prayer-to-begin-the-day"><strong>Prayer to Begin the Day</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>(Sign of the Cross)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>As we begin class together, take a moment to thank God for the gift of learning.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Loving God,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>You shaped us in your image and likeness</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Giving us the gift of intelligence</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>And the ability to understand the world around us.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Be with us today as we use those gifts to learn and grow.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May all that we do in this classroom be an opportunity to praise You.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>St. Hildegard, patron of writers, pray for us.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>St. Albert the Great, patron of scientists, pray for us.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>St. Barbara, patron of mathematicians, pray for us.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>St. Thomas Aquinas, patron of students, pray for us.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>(Sign of the cross)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>SEE MORE:</strong> <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-kids/">How to Pray With Kids</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-prayer-to-end-the-day"><strong>Prayer to End the Day</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>As the school day comes to a close, let’s take a few moments to pray and reflect on our day together.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>(Sign of the Cross)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Close your eyes and take a couple deep breaths. Ask the Holy Spirit to be with us as we reflect.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Reflect now silently in your mind, what are 2 or 3 things you're grateful for today?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Where did you notice God during your day?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>What could you have done better? Where do you need God's help?</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Now look toward tomorrow. What are you excited about? What are you nervous about? Share with God what is on your mind.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>(Sign of the Cross)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-suggested-prayers-in-the-hallow-app"><strong>Suggested Prayers in the Hallow App:</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Classroom Prayer Praylist</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Minute Psalms</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Morning Offering</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-michael-chaplet/">St. Michael the Archangel</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-to-the-holy-spirit/">Come, Holy Spirit</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mental Health Content</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">—----</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Catholic Schools Week 2025 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => catholic-schools-week [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2020/01/09/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/ https://hallow.com/2021/01/25/pray-the-litany-for-life/ https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2021/04/06/how-to-pray-with-saints/ [post_modified] => 2025-01-13 16:33:34 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-01-13 16:33:34 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=11083 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 28087 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-10-28 17:25:05 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-10-28 17:25:05 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>CHICAGO – Oct. 28, 2022</strong> – Hallow is proud to announce it has successfully completed the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit in recognition of its commitment to information security.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">SOC 2 certification is a report on an organization’s internal controls and how it protects customer data and sensitive information. It is the standard for data security among digital companies in the U.S.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">An independent auditor, <a href="https://insightassurance.com">Insight Assurance</a>, conducted the detailed examination via <a href="https://www.vanta.com">Vanta</a>. Through this process, Hallow demonstrated its adherence to data security, availability and confidentiality standards developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With its SOC 2 recognition, Hallow not only protects the safety of its customers’ data today but demonstrates that it has set the right standards in place for the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":28088,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-full"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/10.27.22-aicpa.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-28088"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To earn SOC 2 certification, Hallow completed the following over a 3-month period:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Thorough examination of security of vendors and third parties</li><li>Risk assessment of systems</li><li>Tests of system controls</li><li>Defined policies to ensure continued protection for customers and employees</li><li>In-depth security training program for the entire organization</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With SOC 2 Type II certification, Hallow joins the likes of Google, Amazon Web Services and other leading technology companies in applying the most rigorous security measures to protect customer data. In February 2022, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallow-earns-ikeepsafe-coppa-safe-harbor/">Hallow earned</a> the iKeepSafe COPPA badge, which recognizes organizations compliant with federal laws that protect the privacy of student education records.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited to be taking this important step to further its data protection practices.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Why SOC 2 Certification is good news for Hallow users</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We know you want your data kept safe! As a Hallow user, nothing will change except that you can enjoy extra peace of mind knowing that your data is secure. Hallow has gone to great lengths to safeguard the information that is personal to you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About Hallow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is the #1 Catholic App and provides over 5,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations across a variety of prayer styles and techniques. The app is free to download and includes permanently free content available to anyone, anywhere.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow’s content spans from daily prayers, to community challenges for specific seasons, to podcast-style guest sessions, and more. A few types of content on the app are:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Dailies: Gospel, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, Saints;</li><li>Music: Instrumental, Chant, Contemporary;</li><li>Mental Health Content: Stress &amp; <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-anxiety/">Anxiety</a>, Addiction, Healthy Relationships, and more;</li><li>Sleep Content: Bible Stories, Meditations, Music;</li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/bible-in-a-year-with-father-mike-schmitz/">Bible in a Year</a> with Fr. Mike Schmitz;</li><li>Psalms and Sunday Sermons from Bishop Robert Barron;</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Hallow Achieves SOC 2 Type II Certification for User Data Security [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => hallow-achieves-soc-2-type-ii-certification [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2022-10-30 16:01:25 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-10-30 16:01:25 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=28087 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 26930 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-09-14 21:01:11 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-09-14 21:01:11 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Preach the Gospel at all times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Use widgets when necessary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited to announce the launch of our Daily Gospel Widget, which will allow Hallow partners to share the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-gospels/">Gospel</a> with their communities each day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The simple audio player embeds into most websites with a simple iframe embed. With a simple click, visitors to your website can experience a daily reflection on the Gospel from Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With the Daily Gospel Widget, parishes and schools can:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Provide a digital prayer resource that is updated daily</li><li>Give community members a reason to visit the site regularly&nbsp;</li><li>Introduce Hallow and engage the community with the reflections and meditations that Hallow offers</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’ve made the Gospel reflection easy to share from the widget, so visitors to your site can extend the Good News more broadly to those beyond your current community.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Daily Gospel Widget is free and available in several sizes. It is mobile responsive, so it functions well on both desktop and phone/tablet browsing experiences.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To add it to your website, simply select and insert one of the following codes into your CMS:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Large</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:preformatted --> <pre class="wp-block-preformatted">&lt;iframe class="hallowWidgetL" src="https://widget.hallow.com/<strong>en</strong>/l/index.html"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;style&gt;iframe.hallowWidgetL {border:0;width:100%;height:230px;max-width:800px;min-width:280px;}&lt;/style&gt;</pre> <!-- /wp:preformatted --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Medium</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:preformatted --> <pre class="wp-block-preformatted">&lt;iframe class="hallowWidgetM" src="https://widget.hallow.com/<strong>en</strong>/m/index.html"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;style&gt;iframe.hallowWidgetM {border:0;width:100%;height:190px;max-width:800px;min-width:280px;}&lt;/style&gt;</pre> <!-- /wp:preformatted --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Small</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:preformatted --> <pre class="wp-block-preformatted">&lt;iframe class="hallowWidgetS" src="https://widget.hallow.com/<strong>en</strong>/s/index.html"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;style&gt;iframe.hallowWidgetS {border:0;width:100%;height:130px;max-width:800px;min-width:280px;}&lt;/style&gt;</pre> <!-- /wp:preformatted --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">These codes will display the English widget with English reflections. Replace “en” with the following letters to use the widget in other languages:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>“es” - Spanish (Spain_</li><li>“es-419” - Spanish (Latin America)</li><li>“pt” - Portuguese&nbsp;</li><li>“pl” - Polish</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The widget is embedded below to give you an idea of how it could look on your site:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <iframe class="hallowWidgetL" src="https://widget.hallow.com/en/l/index.html"></iframe><style>iframe.hallowWidgetL {border:0;width:100%;height:230px;max-width:800px;min-width:280px;}</style> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/communities/">Learn more</a> about how your community can benefit from Hallow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Hallow Introduces Daily Gospel Widget [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => hallow-introduces-daily-gospel-widget [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2021/06/30/how-to-pray-the-gospels/ [post_modified] => 2022-11-10 18:51:54 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-11-10 18:51:54 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=26930 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24875 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2022-05-11 20:09:13 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-05-11 20:09:13 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Opportunity to have your miracle story featured on Hallow!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Given how many folks have found inspiration from the new Daily Miracle meditations on Hallow, we’d love to continue to add new stories after Easter and throughout the year, but <strong>we need your help!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Over the past few years, one of the most awe-inspiring parts of getting to work on the Hallow mission has been hearing from you all the stories of God’s miraculous power in your lives. We’ve heard stories of lives being saved through prayer, addictions overcome, mental or physical illnesses healed, and countless more. This is what we need your help with. As the continuation of the Daily Miracle series on Hallow we want to help you to <strong>share your stories.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>In this new series, for the first time ever, you’ll have the opportunity to send in recordings or written scripts for us to feature as a part of the Daily Miracle on Hallow. </strong>Your story will be shared with millions around the world to help inspire faith and hope in God in our lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>If you’d like to share a story of God intervening in your life, please submit a recording or written script of your story to us using this form here. </strong>Please see more details and instructions below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3XtdQ1l66lYuBmo5hY2mjJDAZMS1ZVu0kuwWdTio34Fw34w/viewform?usp=sf_link">Submit Your Miracle Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="">More Details on How to Craft Your Story</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Steps to record</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><strong>Please choose a story in your life about a miracle or about God’s intervention</strong> - it can be anything from God healing someone after prayer, a particularly powerful moment in prayer or a vision, a prayer that was answered, a moment of surrender, or anything that you think could inspire faith and hope in others</li><li><strong>Outline and craft the story</strong> - please try to structure it in a way with a clear beginning, middle and end. Start with a bit about the time and setting before the miracle, build to a climax that is the miracle or intervention, and then close with the effect that it had on your life and others. It should be about 3-8 minutes in length. See an example below.</li><li><strong>Record the script</strong> - record in a quiet place, ideally using wired headphones as the microphone or some other high-quality microphone. Please open by introducing yourself with your name, where you live, and how long you’ve been a Hallow member. If you’d rather keep it anonymous that’s completely okay, just share how long you’ve been a member. An easy way to record will be just with the voice memo app (<a href="https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/modernlove/how-to-record-a-voice-memo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">instructions here</a>) on your phone.&nbsp;</li><li><em><strong>[or] Write a script</strong></em> -&nbsp; recording is preferred, but if you’d rather write and have our guides record the story that is okay too. Just simply submit the text of the story in the form above.</li><li><strong>Submit</strong> - fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3XtdQ1l66lYuBmo5hY2mjJDAZMS1ZVu0kuwWdTio34Fw34w/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">form here</a>. Enter your name, email, and a brief description of yourself. You can keep anonymous if you’d like. Upload your file or written script directly to the form and click submit.</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class=""><strong>Example Stories:</strong></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Sample Story #1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hello, my name is Kyle and this is my miracle story.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After our first two children, it seemed like we wouldn’t be able to have any more. After over four years of waiting, God still had not given us a third child and we really wanted more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Around this time, we went on a pilgrimage to Rome. On October 22, we went to a Church called Sant’ Agostino at the Madonna del Parto which was a favorite prayer spot of John Paul II. It’s a common tradition for those who struggle to conceive to pray here and many people come back to give thanks. In fact, the walls are covered with pictures of babies from those whose prayers have been answered.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Shortly after our time at Sant’ Augustino, we found out that we were expecting. We were overjoyed. The even more incredible part is that my wife delivered the baby on October 22, the feast of John Paul II, exactly one year later from when we prayed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When we prayed at Sant’ Agostino, we promised to come back to give thanks if God answered our prayers and we did so on March 24. During our time in the Church, we asked for another child. It has been over three years since our last one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Later on, my wife sat me down and told me that she was pregnant. I looked at the date and couldn’t believe it – it was March 24th. She told me she was pregnant one year to the date that we prayed for another child at Sant’ Agostino.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God truly works in mysterious ways and sometimes really wants to make his providence known in our lives. God is so good. And our children have been such a clear reminder of this in our own lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Sample Story #2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hello, my name is Joe and this is my miracle story.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A few years ago my wife’s cousin was struggling with depression and drug abuse. He was in his 20s and had been struggling for a long time. And then, he went missing. His family was looking everywhere for him and couldn’t find him. They searched his house and his neighborhood but couldn’t find him anywhere. They tracked his credit cards to try to find out any sort of clue about his location, but nothing showed up.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">At this point, the only thing the family could do was prayed. My wife and I sat down and prayed the rosary for her cousin and for his safe return.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Ten minutes after we prayed, we heard they found him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the middle of rural Texas, a man was driving to work. During his drive, he felt a strong urge from the Lord to pull off the road and drive down a dirt road that he’d never driven on before. On this dirt road, he found my wife’s cousin who was about to end his life. The man talked him out of it and connected him with his family.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He’s now back home with his family and receiving rehab. It totally changed the way our family looked at pray and the power of God in our lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Sample Story #3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2009, Bonnie Engstrom was expecting her third child. As her due date approached, everything was going smoothly. Like she did with her other children, Bonnie decided to give birth at home with a midwife. On June 16, 2010 she went into labor. Everything went smoothly for several hours but as the baby began to pass through the birth canal, they realized the umbilical cord had developed into a knot. Oxygen was cut off to the child. Upon arrival, tragically, the baby didn’t move and didn’t cry. He had no pulse. He was stillborn.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Bonnie and her friend present at the birth immediately began to ask Fulton Sheen to pray for the baby. Archbishop Fulton Sheen lived from 1895 to 1979. He was ordained a priest in 1919, and was well known for his television show, <em>Life Is Worth Living</em>, for which he won an Emmy. Bonnie had long been a fan of Archbishop Sheen’s who had grown up in the same area of Illinois as her.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While Bonnie and her friend prayed, the midwife gave the baby CPR, and the family called 911.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When the paramedics came to the house, they confirmed that the baby had no sign of a heartbeat.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">They rushed him to the hospital. Upon arrival, the child still had no pulse.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Using a sonogram, the child’s heart still showed no movement.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The doctors asked that the baby receive five more minutes of care before declaring him dead.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">After this time, the team took their hands off of the child.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And it was then… at this moment… after 61 minutes without oxygen…that his heart started beating.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">No one can live without oxygen for 61 minutes, especially a newborn baby. The doctors expected severe organ failure. They didn’t know how long he would live, maybe a night or a weekend, but they believed he certainly wouldn’t make it a week. And yet, the child continued to progress. While promising, the Engstroms were told that the best-case scenario would be that their child would have an extreme form of cerebral palsy. He would be blind, and never be able to walk, talk, or feed himself.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The requests for Archbishop Sheen’s intercession continued. Bonnie, who kept a blog, wrote on the day of his birth that if the child lived it would be the sole result of the intercession of Archbishop Sheen. Soon hundreds of people from around the world began to pray for the child.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Defying all odds, the child continued to grow and improve. To this day, against all scientific explanation, the child has developed normally and shows no signs of his traumatic beginnings. His name is James Fulton Engstrom, named after his intercessor. In 2019, Pope Francis approved this occurrence as a miracle with attribution to the intercession of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Venerable Fulton Sheen is now on the path to sainthood.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3XtdQ1l66lYuBmo5hY2mjJDAZMS1ZVu0kuwWdTio34Fw34w/viewform?usp=sf_link">Submit Your Miracle Story</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Terms</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><li>Your submission is subject to our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://hallow.com/terms-of-service/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Terms of Service</a></li><li>If your story is selected, we'll contact you via email provided with an additional form to finalize the process.</li></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Your Story & Voice on Hallow! 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 24334 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2022-04-07 12:12:19 [post_date_gmt] => 2022-04-07 12:12:19 [post_content] => <!-- wp:video {"id":24329} --> <figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls poster="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FSTU_ROS_600x500_02_Tuesday.jpg" src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PHFS9031D024W_L1-FRSTU-YOUTUBE-TRAILER-1-SAFE-W-INTRO-YTEC-XL-WIDE_April15NoRating_P2P_H264-1.mp4"></video></figure> <!-- /wp:video --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is excited to launch a new series of prayer resources in conjunction with the release of “Fr. Stu,” starring Mark Wahlberg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The <a href="https://www.fatherstumovie.com/">movie</a> follows the life of Fr. Stuart Long, who spent time as a high school and college football player, professional boxer and Hollywood actor before following a call to the priesthood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Fr. Stu” hits theaters on April 13, and Hallow is pleased to partner exclusively with the film to bring some of Fr. Stu’s favorite prayers to the Hallow app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Beginning on April 7, Hallow will feature several “Fr. Stu”-related resources <a href="https://hallow.app.link/father-stu-blog">in the Hallow app</a>, including:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An introduction and commentary from Mark Wahlberg on the impact of Fr. Stu on both his own life and the entire world</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Three of Fr. Stu’s favorite prayers: <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">Rosary</a>, Anima Christi and Come, Holy Spirit</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Audio clips from the film</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All of these will be available for free <a href="https://hallow.app.link/father-stu-blog">inside of the Hallow app</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The “Fr. Stu”-inspired section of the app complements the bevy of other prayers, meditations and reflections Hallow offers this <a href="https://hallow.com/lent/">Lent</a> and <a href="https://hallow.com/easter/">Easter</a>, including the <a href="https://hallow.com/pray40/">#Pray40 Lent prayer challenge</a> and Holy Week prayers, with Jim Caviezel and Jonathan Roumie guiding meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Start praying today by downloading the Hallow app, and be sure to see “Fr. Stu” at a theater near you beginning on April 13. Purchase tickets for the film <a href="https://www.fatherstumovie.com/">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/father-stu-blog">Pray with Mark on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:image {"id":24364,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallow.app.link/father-stu-blog"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/FatherStu_600x500-1024x853.png" alt="" class="wp-image-24364"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">More Prayer Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-stations-of-the-cross/">How to Pray Stations of the Cross</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">How to Pray Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">How to Pray 7 Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/fall-asleep-with-7-new-bible-stories/">Bible Bedtime Stories</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/happy-easter-images/">Happy Easter Images</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Hallow Partners with Mark Wahlberg to Launch ‘Fr. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 9975 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2021-11-03 12:16:40 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-11-03 12:16:40 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’re thrilled to share a ton of great news for the Hallow mission! We just passed 1.5 million downloads, 25 million prayers completed, 35,000 five star reviews, raised additional funding from some phenomenal new partners, added some world-class folks to our advisory board, and are hiring for a bunch of great new roles!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is incredibly humbling to think of how far God has taken our mission of prayer in such a short time (for those who haven’t heard the Hallow story, it’s <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-hallow-story/">here</a>). Getting to journey alongside the Hallow community on the path to finding peace in God is the great privilege of our lives. And the stories that fellow community members have shared remind us each day of the amazing work that God is doing through this mission:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9988,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/a4fee390"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Double-Quote-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9988"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p><em>“Hallow, through God, has changed my life! I was on the brink of depression then I discovered meditation and your app and… I’m a different person. It’s such a beautiful feeling to feel happy, whole, abundant...free from chains of addiction, anger, resentment, sadness… I can’t even describe it!”</em></p></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Praise God. The last two and a half years have been an unbelievable ride. But the exciting news is that we’re just getting started: we’re growing as fast as we ever have with 700% more prayers started on the app this month than during the same time last year.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And that means we have a lot more work to do. We believe that the idea behind Hallow - re-introducing the world to the beauty, peace, and centuries-old traditions of the Church’s spirituality - has the opportunity to change the world.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">More than ever, our world is tired. We’re exhausted by the pandemic, tired of politics, depressed by the suffering and pain in the world, stressed with juggling child care and work, made anxious by our addictions, large and small. We are looking for rest, for peace, for a light amidst all of this darkness.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The good news is that we believe there is a place to find this light: in silence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p><em>“In the silence of the heart God speaks. If you face God in prayer and silence, God will speak to you… Souls of prayer are souls of great silence”</em></p><cite>Mother Teresa</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And it is in that silence and prayer, that God is reaching out to each of us - to those of us who are already praying each day but feel like we’re just going through the motions, to those of us who have fallen away from our faith, to those of us who might be interested in spirituality, but have never tried to pray, to those of us struggling with stress and anxiety or wading through grief and loss, God is there. He’s knocking on the door of our hearts - inviting us into a real and life-changing relationship with Him, inviting us into His peace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:media-text {"mediaId":9981,"mediaLink":"https://hallow.com/?attachment_id=9981","linkDestination":"custom","mediaType":"image","mediaWidth":47,"mediaSizeSlug":"full","imageFill":true} --> <div class="wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill" style="grid-template-columns:47% auto"><figure class="wp-block-media-text__media" style="background-image:url(https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Group-Mockup-1-1024x755.png);background-position:50% 50%"><a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/a4fee390"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Group-Mockup-1-1024x755.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9981 size-full"/></a></figure><div class="wp-block-media-text__content"><!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"left","placeholder":"Content…","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-left">I’m incredibly proud of the Hallow team for what they've been able to add to the app so quickly: meditations on the Daily Gospel, Daily Saint, Daily Rosary, Fr. Mike’s Bible in a Year, Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons, peaceful music &amp; Gregorian Chant, Mental Health content from Sister Miriam &amp; Dr. Bob Schuchts, an Audio Bible by Jonathan Roumie from <em>The Chosen</em>, Novenas by Dr. Scott Hahn &amp; Leah Darrow, community challenges &amp; prayer groups, and Bible Stories for Sleep from Bobby &amp; Jackie Angel, Chris Stefanick, Jason Evert, Emily Wilson, Fr. Mark-Mary, Matt Fradd, David Henrie, Dr. Sri, Fr. Josh Johnson, Lizzie Velasquez, Laura Fanucci, and so many more. But we still have so much to do.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></div></div> <!-- /wp:media-text --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Every day, we get an enormous number of requests from Hallow community members for more beautiful prayer and meditation content, more ways to connect as a community, more partnerships with amazing mission-driven creators, and especially for more languages and guide options.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Today, we’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with some amazing investors (Drive Capital, Peter Thiel, Susa Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures, Uncork Capital, Narya VC, Contrary Capital, General Catalyst, Jim Perry, and Scott Malpass - the only American appointed by Pope Francis to sit on the board of the Vatican Bank) in a new $40 million round of funding for Hallow. This Series B funding follows our $12 million <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/hallows-new-funding/">Series A</a> earlier this year led by General Catalyst, bringing the total raised this year to $52 million.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With this new funding, we’re thrilled to be able to invest more quickly in building out a world-class app, adding more Hallow content, and in making more of the content available for free. We continue to build out a world-class, mission-driven team (<a href="https://hallow.com/about/">we’re hiring!!</a>), and to invest in reaching out to a broader audience of folks, not just those who go to Mass every week, but to anyone who’s searching for God - especially those who may have fallen away from their faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Every decision we’ve made, from our<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/why-we-made-hallow-a-public-benefit-corp/"> structure as a public-benefit corporation</a> to our <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/why-do-we-charge-for-hallow-plus/">pricing model</a> to this new round of funding, has been the result of deep prayer and consultation with our spiritual advisors to further our mission of helping the world to grow closer to God.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the spirit of this prayerful discernment and guidance, we’re thrilled to also be able to share our new advisory board led by Bishop Kevin Rhoades and made up of amazing folks like Fr. Kevin Grove &amp; Dr. John Cavadini from the University of Notre Dame, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Fr. Steve Gunrow from Word on Fire, Scott Malpass, Dean Abela from the Catholic University of America, Laura Fanucci, Lisa Hendey, and Sr. Jaime Mitchell.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In building Hallow, our first goal is to act as a tool for the Church’s mission. We’ll continue to rely heavily on this board to make sure that Hallow always stays 100% authentically Catholic and aligned with the Church.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We believe there are a lot more people out there searching for a connection to something bigger, for a deeper sense of peace, or for a closer relationship with God. If we can help just one of them to start a conversation with God - to discover His love and His peace - it will have all been worth it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9984,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"custom","className":"mt-3 mb-3","marginTop":3,"marginBottom":3} --> <figure class="mt-3 mb-3 wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/a4fee390"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Morning-Prayer-v2-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9984"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"hallow-purple","textColor":"white"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-hallow-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/a4fee390" target="_blank" rel="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/d0e45d75 noopener">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">Pray with Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li><a href="https://hallow.com/how-to-pray/">How to Pray</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary Prayer</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength </a></li><li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/eucharist-holy-communion-adoration-prayer/">Eucharist Prayers</a></li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Series B, 1.5 Million Downloads, 25 Million Prayers, Advisory Board, & More! 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 9547 [post_author] => 3 [post_date] => 2021-09-21 03:33:53 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-09-21 03:33:53 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We're incredibly excited to launch, this year, our<strong>&nbsp;54 Day Rosary Novena Group Challenge</strong>: any in-app group that has the all of their group members&nbsp;complete the 54 Day Novena<strong>&nbsp;will be entered for a chance to receive a $10,000 donation to&nbsp;the&nbsp;parish or non-profit of their choice.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">What is the 54 Day Novena?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This novena originated in the late 19th century and is attributed to a girl in Naples, Italy who had been suffering from an illness that was thought to be incurable. After asking Mary for help, the Blessed Mother taught her this prayer and she was miraculously healed. To this day, Catholics around the world continue to pray this novena to seek help from our Mother. For more insight into what the 54 Day Novena is and how to pray it, visit <a href="http://hallow.com/54-day-novena">hallow.com/54-day-novena</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We know this is a long novena, and praying a Rosary every day is a big commitment.&nbsp;St. Thérèse of Lisieux (on whose feast day we begin this novena!) often struggled with the Rosary. But, she said: “I think that the Queen of heaven, since she is my mother, must see my good will and she is satisfied with it.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope you’ll join us. And together, we’ll pray as best we can, in the hope that through our prayers, we’ll grow closer to Jesus through Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>The 54 Day Rosary Novena&nbsp;begins Friday, October 1st.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">What is the challenge?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When this novena first came up last year, we heard countless stories of folks who had tried to complete it in the past, only to fall off after a week, or even a month into the challenge. Upon completing the challenge, one thing we heard&nbsp;consistently was that praying everyday with a group brought the additional accountability needed to pray the entire&nbsp;novena (which, for many of our users, was their first successful completion of any challenge this long). Because of this, we wanted to encourage as many of you as possible to journey through this challenge with a group.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The challenge is simple: any group that's created in the app (either through your parish, friends, family, or anything) that gets all of their group members&nbsp;to complete the 54 Day Novena<strong>&nbsp;will be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 donation to&nbsp;the&nbsp;parish or non-profit of their choice.&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While the goal would be to have as many people as possible complete each session on the day it is released, we understand that life can be unpredictable and we will not be strict in ensuring sessions are completed within the exact 24-hour period that a session is released. Nor will it count multiple times if one person completes each session two or three times. At the end of the day, any group with two or more members that has every member in its group complete all 54 Rosaries by November 15th will be entered into a chance to win a single $10,000 donation. The "leader" of the group (i.e., the user that created the group) will be the one to determine where the $10,000 is donated. The recipient of the donation can be any Catholic parish in the world, or a registered nonprofit that is aligned with Catholic values.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How do I join the challenge?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To participate in this challenge:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class=""><li><strong>Create a group</strong>&nbsp;in the app using the community (3 circles) icon in the top right of the Home tab</li><li><strong><strong>Invite</strong>&nbsp;friends &amp;&nbsp;family </strong>to your group (at least one other person so the group is two or more including yourself)</li><li>Encourage everyone in your group to&nbsp;<strong>pray every day of the 54 Day Novena</strong></li><li>Any group that has every group member complete every day of the 54 Day&nbsp;challenge will be entered for a chance to&nbsp;<strong>win a $10,000 donation</strong></li></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you already have a group in the app no need to create a new group, just encourage every member in your group to complete the 54 Day Novena!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9548,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hallow-Group-Tutorial.001-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9548"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9549,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hallow-Group-Tutorial.002-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9549"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How do I edit group settings?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can invite new members by either sharing your code or link by using the big black plus button at the bottom of the Group Details screen. If your group gets too large (more than ~10 members), you can turn off alerts by flipping the Mute Alerts setting in Group Details to on (set at off in screenshot below).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9550,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hallow-Group-Tutorial.003-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9550"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How do I join a group?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Click on the community icon (3 circles) in the top right of the Home tab, click Join Existing Group, and enter your group's code.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9551,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none","className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://hallow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Hallow-Group-Tutorial.004-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9551"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">What if I'm a free user?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You can still participate! Just join or create a group following the same steps above and have everyone in the group complete one of the free Rosaries on the app each day of the 54 Day Novena challenge. This will enter you into the chance to win in the same way that completing every day of the Novena will.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="">How do I share?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The best way to share is to invite your friends or family via email or text, to speak with your local priest about sharing with your local parish at mass or over email, or to share with your other faith communities (e.g., Facebook groups, bible studies). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Be sure to share the 6 digit code to join your group. Seen above on the last screen after creating a group. To look up your code, you can go into your group, click the Details screen as shown above, click the black plus button in the bottom right, and then see your code in your link. It will be the last 6 digits. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We've put some more details below for you to use if helpful!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class="">Sample email or text</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"I just created a group in an app called Hallow and would really love if you'd join. Hallow is a Catholic app that leads you through guided prayers and meditations like the Daily Gospel &amp; Rosary. It's helped me a ton to grow in my prayer life and I think you'd love it. They're launching a new 54 Day Rosary Novena challenge and whoever gets all the folks in their group to complete it gets a chance at a $10K donation to their parish or non-profit of their choice. All you&nbsp;need you to do is click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/b6ece607" rel="noreferrer noopener">this link</a>&nbsp;to download and then tap the community button on the top right of the Home tab and enter in our code: [YOUR SIX DIGIT CODE]"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"className":""} --> <h4 class=""><strong>FAQs</strong></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>How do I download the app and join a group?</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">First you have to download the app (<a target="_blank" href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/b6ece607" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>), then:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><li>Go to the Community section (3 circle icon on the top right of the Home tab)</li><li>Click "Join Group" and enter in the group code: [YOUR SIX DIGIT CODE]</li></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>What is Hallow?</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is a Catholic Meditation and Prayer app. It launched just over 2 years ago and is now the #1 Catholic App in the world with over 1 million downloads and an overall rating of 4.9 stars with 35,000 five star reviews. It leads you through Catholic meditation and contemplative prayer like meditations on the Daily Gospel, Saint, Rosary or&nbsp;Divine Mercy Chaplet, praylists on Calm, Humility or&nbsp;Letting Go,&nbsp;Fr. Mike's Bible in a Year Challenge, Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermons, challenges on the Saints or&nbsp;Works of Mercy, and minute meditations on Come&nbsp;Holy Spirit, or Jesus&nbsp;I trust in You. You can download it for free on the app store <a href="https://hallow.onelink.me/Q25Y/b6ece607">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>What is a Hallow Prayer Group?</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A Hallow Group&nbsp;is a tool in the app that we can use to create private groups with our parents, children, siblings, friends, bible studies, parishes, or all above the above :) We&nbsp;can share prayers we complete in the app, journal reflections, and prayer intentions. After you join the&nbsp;group, everything you do in the app can still remain completely private. You only share what you want.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>Do I have to pay for it?</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow is free to download,&nbsp;we offer many of our prayers for free, and&nbsp;the Hallow Group feature is free. There is the option of upgrading to Hallow Plus for $59.99 / year (or ~$5 / month) to unlock the rest of the 500+ prayers and meditations and it comes with a free 14 day trial that you can cancel any time and not get charged.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":5,"className":""} --> <h5 class=""><em>What are people saying about it?</em></h5> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"By far the best app on my phone."<br><br>"I hate quoting a old, over used cliche, but I've been very lost. And I think for the first time in a while I maybe found."<br><br>"A huge gift for Christians of all stripes craving a more meaningful prayer practice."<br><br>"I went from practically not praying at all to praying twice a day."<br><br>"I’ve felt closer to God than I ever have before"<br><br>"This is where my soul is finding peace for the very first time."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Download Hallow Today</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/challenge-terms-conditions/">Challenge Terms and Conditions</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => 54 Day Novena $10K Donation Challenge [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 54-day-novena-10k-donation-challenge [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/challenge-terms-conditions/ [post_modified] => 2022-11-10 18:53:11 [post_modified_gmt] => 2022-11-10 18:53:11 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=9547 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 5604 [post_author] => 18 [post_date] => 2021-01-25 18:00:43 [post_date_gmt] => 2021-01-25 18:00:43 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>“</strong><strong>Remember, o most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.”&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"right","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-right"><strong>&nbsp;[Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Life]</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A litany is a prayer of petition usually prayed over a series of days or weeks. Litanies encourage us to turn toward God and grow in virtue by intercession of the saints. In the Hallow App, you can find many litanies for different intentions, often in mind of those who are suffering or sick.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This week, we are praying the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Life, courtesy <a href="https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/litanies/the-litany-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary">of the USCCB</a>, as we approach the virtual <a href="https://marchforlife.org/">March for Life</a> on January 29th. You can find this prayer in the Litany Praylist in the Hallow App. We encourage you to pray the Litany with your Prayer Family for seven days. At the end of your prayer, please share any thoughts, reflections, or intentions from your heart to share with your Prayer Family. If you are unsure how to create a Prayer Family, we have a step-by-step <a href="https://intercom.help/hallow-inc/en/articles/3949390-overview-of-hallow-family-groups">guide</a> for you to create one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As we pray with our Prayer Families, let us ask for Mary’s intercession in protecting all human life. Let us pray for those who are suffering, those who need protection, those who need comfort, those who need healing, and those who need love. Let us pray that we may respect life from conception to natural death. Let us pray for heavenly grace on all of God’s children.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Mary, pray for us.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><br><em>“Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life” is used with permission. Copyright © 2009, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Pray the Litany for Life [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => pray-the-litany-for-life [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-03-26 17:37:43 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-03-26 17:37:43 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=5604 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )