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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 62536 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2024-07-11 20:23:01 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-07-11 20:23:01 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bible-study-guide">Bible Study Guide</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">(Click to jump to any section)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Bible History and Overview</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-is">What is the Bible?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#books">How the Bible was constructed + Bible books</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#languages">Languages and St. Jerome</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#popes">Pope Leo XII and Pope Pius XII</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#chapters-verses">Books, Chapters and Verses</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#literal">Is the Bible literal?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#what-bible-isnt">What the Bible is *not*</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Bible Study Tools</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#getting-started">Getting started</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#taking-notes">Taking notes</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#exegesis">Exegesis and Bible study tools</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#daily-bible-study">Bible in a Year / Daily Bible study</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#lectio-divina">Lectio Divina </a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#prayers">Bible study prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible is inspiring, motivational, life-changing and world-changing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For many of us, it can also be just a bit intimidating. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">That’s partially because, while we can know Jesus, it can be intimidating to consider many of the books and passages of the Bible or how it might reference people or places we’re unfamiliar with.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Yet studying the Bible and letting God’s word soften our hearts can be one of the most enriching aspects of our faith lives. It can bring us closer to God and help us to understand Him better.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Learning about the Bible, where it came from, what it means, and how to learn it better can make it more inviting.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow’s goal is to help the world pray more. While entire books are written on topics like how the Bible came about, the importance of Bible study and how to spend time with Scripture, Hallow offers this brief overview of the Bible as a resource to help beginners knock down any barriers to the Bible and start studying and praying with it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>But the Bible is not a beautiful collection of sacred books to study – it is the Word of Life to be sown, the gift that the Risen Christ asks to be gathered and distributed so that there may be life in His name. - </em><a href="https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2019/04/26/190426f.html#:~:text=But%20the%20Bible%20is%20not,an%20indispensable%20injection%20of%20life."><em>Pope Francis</em></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></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/biblestudy">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bible-history-and-overview">Bible: History and Overview</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-is">What Is the Bible?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible sits at the center of the Christian faith.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It is a divinely inspired text that tells the story of God’s relationship with humanity and how salvation unfolds over the course of history, culminating with Jesus’s death and Resurrection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible was physically written by a number of authors, but it was written by God in the sense that it was inspired by the Holy Spirit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s not that God took physical command of the authors’ hands and penned the words Himself. Rather, the Holy Spirit animated different people in different communities over the course of centuries to produce&nbsp; the Canon of Scripture we hold sacred today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The books of the Old Testament were written across hundreds of years before the birth of Christ. The Gospels were written roughly 50 years after Jesus died.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="books">How the Bible Was Constructed + Books of the Bible</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible is hardly a singular work but rather a book containing numerous smaller books.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">John W. Miller, author of How the Bible Came to Be: Exploring the Narrative and Message, <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=MmKLDwAAQBAJ&amp;">tells us that</a> “the Bible contains words and writings of numerous prophets, apostles, poets, sages and historians who lived over many centuries.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <iframe title="When Old Testmanent Books Likely Were Written" aria-label="Range Plot" id="datawrapper-chart-fozVk" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/fozVk/1/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="999" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); </script> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The USCCB <a href="https://www.usccb.org/bible/understanding-the-bible">describes the Bible</a> as a “library” rather than a book.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible is divided into the Old Testament (including the Torah/Pentateuch–the first five books of the Bible) and New Testament. Each of these contains different books. But they are united in one main story of God communicating to us, and much of what is foretold in the Old Testament is fulfilled in the New.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Catholic Bible has 73 books, 46 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. Some may have learned that the Catholic Bible has 72 books. The difference lies in whether the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations are considered one book or two distinct works. As Father Kenneth Doyle of Catholic News Services <a href="https://catholicphilly.com/2012/08/catholic-spirituality/how-many-books-are-there-in-the-bible/">points out</a>, the most commonly used translations by Catholics count them as two separate works, thus the 73 number.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Different councils and synods determined the books and the “canon” of books is slightly different for Catholic and Protestant Bibles. For example, the Catholic Bible contains the books Baruch, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Sirach and Tobit, which do not appear in Protestant Bibles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you attend church, each reading is from a different book of the Bible (e.g., “A Reading from the Book of Exodus..”)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="languages">Languages of the Bible and St. Jerome</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The various books of the Bible were written in one of three languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Many graduate programs in Biblical studies offer (or require!) students to learn one of these languages to enrich their academic studies of Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The average person does not need to know any language other than their own in order to study the Bible, deepen their understanding of scripture, and strengthen their relationship with God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <div class="flourish-embed flourish-hierarchy" data-src="visualisation/18692547"><script src="https://public.flourish.studio/resources/embed.js"></script></div> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Bible translations are always being revised and improved. The Vatican <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/bible/index.htm">recommends</a> relying on your local conference of bishops for the best translations for different languages and countries (there are multiple approved translations.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/saints/jerome/">St. Jerome</a>, with his Latin translation (known as the “Vulgate”), is often credited with being the first to translate the Bible from its original texts. <a href="https://www.stjeromeonline.org/history-of-st-jerome.html">It inspired</a> the King James Version, which has been used a thousand years later.&nbsp;</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/biblestudy">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="popes">Pope Leo XII and Pope Pius XII: Encyclicals on Scripture Studies</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 1893, Pope Leo XII’s <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_18111893_providentissimus-deus.html">Providentissimus Deus</a> quotes Psalm 119, regarding the virtue of studying Scripture, “Blessed are they who examine His testimonies; they shall seek Him with their whole heart.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Fifty years later, Pope Pius XII released the encyclical <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/pius-xii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xii_enc_30091943_divino-afflante-spiritu.html">Divino Afflante Spiritu</a>, another critical document in support of studying Scripture.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“For what is more sublime than to scrutinize, explain, propose to the faithful and defend from unbelievers the very word of God, communicated to men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit?” wrote Pope Pius XII.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.americamagazine.org/issue/100/biblical-scholarship-50-years-after-divino-afflante-spiritu">The document</a> “provided the stimulus for a development of genuine biblical scholarship within Catholicism, especially in the United States.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Decades later, at the Second Vatican Council, document Verbum Dei “moved the Bible to the center of the Catholic life,” <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/news/dei-verbum-moved-the-bible-to-the-center-of-catholic-life">as one Biblical scholar put it</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="chapters-verses">Reading the Bible: Books, Chapters and Verses</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When you see references to Scripture, they usually contain words and numbers. If you’re new to the Bible, it may not be clear what these refer to.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The word refers to the book within the Bible that contains the text. “Books” is a term that also includes portions of the Bible that we also refer to as “Letters” or “Gospel” (e.g., “a reading from the Gospel of Mark”; “a reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Galatians.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The first number after the name of the book refers to that book’s chapter. The following numbers refer to the specific verse or verses in that chapter. They are usually separated by a colon (“ : “). When referring to a passage longer than one verse, a dash (“ – ”) is used to indicate the range of verses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The graphic below shows a portion of the Gospel of Matthew inside the Hallow app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As an example of how books, chapters and verses identify very specific lines of the Bible, Mark 2: 1–2 would refer to the following text:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcNeb62aux4hKwhqjGwwBoP6_GWcnt8lIEGmw_nBUw0UuN579JCVJteVt5d0JZio8-EGBkAYyJggW5MZ_61JGe3Wh87x8umdzuwEXjYS2SW-Wy4F-ZFhJQlnJloKDrVDr_lzrc8pDKZU7Iw0zdfoDM2CcpD?key=-PlH2bkGFTIodBvPq-9i8g" alt=""/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="literal">The Bible is Literal..and Allegorical (and more)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Is the Bible meant to be taken literally?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible is indeed literal in many ways. Jesus literally died and was literally resurrected. These are not metaphors or symbols</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">However, the catechism outlines two senses of scripture- or means of interpretation. : In addition to the obvious literal sense, there is also the spiritual sense, which is divided into allegorical, moral and analogical senses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/34/">The catechism</a> illustrates these four senses through the story of Moses parting the Red Sea.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In addition to the literal understanding of the text, there’s also the allegorical understanding of Moses parting the Red Sea as a "sign or type of Christ's victory and also of Christian Baptism.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/how-to-literally-read-scripture-literally">Catholic Answers</a> points out that the passage also has a moral sense, giving us lessons for how to live (or not to live today.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Finally, the anagogical (or mystical) sense offers up an interpretation that points the reader towards the eternal: God leading us from sin toward our heavenly home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each of these is different, and each is correct, though not every understanding is a literal one.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="what-bible-isnt">What the Bible Is Not</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible is the most important book ever, but there are many things that it <em>is not</em>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Bible is not a history book, or a journalistic work by reporters covering an event, the way we think of reporters’ work today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Nor is it a science book, offering scientifically focused explanations for our world in the way we think of science books in our modern world.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Catechism, which references two “senses” of Scripture (literal and spiritual), teaches that the Bible is accurate in matters of faith, and <a href="https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651118_dei-verbum_en.html">Verbum Dei</a>, a document from Vatican II, teaches that:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Since everything asserted by the inspired authors or sacred writers must be held to be asserted by the Holy Spirit, it follows that the books of Scripture must be acknowledged as teaching solidly, faithfully and without error that truth which God wanted put into sacred writings for the sake of salvation.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="p.lent-embed" class="">This refers to truths that the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit, seeks to teach us, not to every single reference or reality mentioned in the Bible.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For example, slavery is mentioned in the Bible and was present in the time and place in which much of the Bible was written. This does not mean that the Church endorses slavery today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Finally, the Bible is not merely individual books thrown together. As the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/bible/understanding-the-bible">USCCB puts it</a>, the sum is greater than the parts. The books in the Bible make the most sense when considered together. The Bible as a whole tells the story of God’s great love for His people, and the story of humanity’s salvation unfolds and reaches a climax in Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The word “Testament," as in Old and New Testaments, <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/56030/the-word-testament">means “covenant.”</a> The promises God made in the books of the Old Testament are fulfilled through Jesus.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To quote Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins in the introduction to Bible in a Year, “There are a lot of stories in the Bible, but what about <em>The Story</em>?”</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/biblestudy">Pray on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="getting-started">Bible Study - Getting Started</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Getting started with basic Bible study is simple, easy, and doesn’t have to cost a thing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You don’t even need a physical version of the Bible–you can download Hallow and enjoy the Bible within the Hallow app.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Not all books of the Bible serve the same purpose. Similarly, not all books are as easily accessible for new readers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We’d recommend starting with one of the Gospels–Matthew, Mark, Luke and John–and read a chapter at a time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The stories and passages may be familiar to you, but read slowly and see how a new word may stick out to you or how a line may grab your attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="taking-notes">Don’t Be Afraid of Taking Notes</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you are studying a physical copy of the Bible, don’t be afraid to underline passages that stick out to you or make notes that might help you remember certain things.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If your&nbsp; intent is to deepen your faith and understanding, it’s not a problem to write in the Bible. It might be a good idea to have one Bible reserved for this purpose specifically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This is different than writing in or on the Bible with the purpose of defacing it or otherwise being disrespectful toward it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As Teresa Coda of U.S. Catholic <a href="https://uscatholic.org/articles/202001/is-it-ok-to-write-in-the-bible/">puts it</a>, “Although we ought to treat the Bible with reverence—we shouldn’t be writing expletives between the lines—it’s meant to be held, examined closely, dog-eared even.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="exegesis">Exegesis and Bible Study Tools</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One way to enhance your study of the Bible is through a practice called exegesis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The book Elements of Biblical Exegesis by Michael J. Gorman defines exegesis as “the careful historical, literary, and theological analysis of a text."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Studying the history surrounding Scripture can help us better understand the important context in which a particular book was written, who wrote it, and for whom it was written.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <iframe title="When New Testmanent Books Likely Were Written" aria-label="Range Plot" id="datawrapper-chart-ByjnH" src="https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/ByjnH/4/" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;" height="633" data-external="1"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}(); </script> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Biblical scholar Jeff Cavins has a bevy of resources to help place different periods of the Bible in their proper historical context. His YouTube series titled <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0QzUlsjD3k2H3o8TjHHSLrEJKg3ZPAM7">The Bible Timeline Show</a> is a good resource for this.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Scott Hahn’s <a href="https://stpaulcenter.com/studies-tools/online-studies/how-to-use-our-online-studies/#b">St. Paul Center</a> offers excellent, free Bible study tools that are also worth exploring.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Exegesis also seeks to understand the words in Scripture, what they mean and why they were used.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">often, these two lenses complement each other.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For example, consider a line from the centurion who observed Jesus’s death.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” (Mark 15:39).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The phrase “Son of God” does not appear in Luke’s version and it helps us place Mark’s Gospel in a historical context.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Biblical scholar <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/commentaries/year-of-mark">John Bergsma explains</a> that Mark sought to evangelize Roman culture, and therefore, this line and phrase helps show to his audience that “Jesus’ message and identity have been embraced by a respected member of Roman society.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Exegesis can help us gain a new appreciation for Scripture. Hallow offers Daily Exegesis, which explores the meaning of the Gospel passage each day.</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/biblestudy">Explore the Daily Exegesis on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="daily-bible-study">Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz / Daily Bible Study</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One way to study the Bible is to spend time reading, reflecting, and praying with it each day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But you don’t need to read the Bible cover to cover in order to read the entire thing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year reading plan breaks down the Bible into 12 distinct time periods based on the timeline by Jeff Cavins:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Early World</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Patriarchs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Egypt and Exodus</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Desert Wanderings</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Conquest and Judges</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Royal Kingdom</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Divided Kingdom</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Exile</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Return</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Maccabean Revolt</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Messianic Fulfillment</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The Church</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He’s also identified the 14 “narrative” books of the Bible <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1125/2740/files/the-official-365-day-reading-plan-for-the-bible-in-a-year_2.pdf?v=1611238365">that</a> “tell the story of Scripture from beginning to end.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The USCCB also offers a categorization of books in the Bible:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:html --> <div class="flourish-embed flourish-hierarchy" data-src="visualisation/18689394"><script src="https://public.flourish.studio/resources/embed.js"></script></div> <!-- /wp:html --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Most days of the Bible in a Year program feature a portion of Scripture from one of these 14 books of the Bible, along with segments from the other books of the Bible, placed into their proper context.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Each day also includes a selection from Psalms and Proverbs to help reflect on God’s Word in a prayerful way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This allows someone to read the entire Bible over 365 days, but in a way that perhaps makes it easier to understand the story of salvation that unfolds across the Old and New Testaments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Bible in a Year is available on Hallow.</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/biblestudy">Try Bible in a Year on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lectio-divina">Lectio Divina</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">When beginning to explore the Bible, you don’t need to set out to read it cover-to-cover. A great way to get started spending time with the Bible is through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-lectio-divina/">Lectio Divina</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lectio Divina literally means “divine reading,” and it’s different from a group Bible study, because it’s a way of praying, and a much more personal encounter with Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this form of prayer, you meditate on certain Bible passages and listen to which words stand out and what God might be trying to communicate to you through Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You don’t need anything to try Lectio Divina save for some Scripture and some time with God. Choose a short portion of Scripture, only a few verses. Read it slowly once, hold it in your mind, and listen for what God might be trying to tell you. What word stands out? What might that mean? Read the passage once or twice more and just be present with God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lectio Divina is actually <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/the-hallow-story/">responsible for Hallow’s name</a>. Our CEO tried Lectio Divina for the first time and the word “hallow” stood out to him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="prayers">Prayers to Begin and Conclude Bible Study</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Focus the time you spend with Scripture on deepening your relationship with God by beginning and closing your Bible study in prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Consider the following short prayers to begin your Bible study session:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Heavenly Father, help me hear Your voice today. May Your Word soften my heart so I may better follow You. In Jesus’s name I pray. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“God of all creation, your Holy Spirit inspired this divine Word. As I read the Bible today, may Your Spirit inspire me, setting my heart ablaze with a desire to build Your kingdom here on earth.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To close, you can simply pray the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">Lord’s Prayer</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-most-important-part-of-bible-study-is-getting-started">The Most Important Part of Bible Study Is Getting Started</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">No one is going to become a Biblical scholar overnight, and it’s unlikely (though certainly not impossible) that you'll gain some life-changing wisdom or insight the first time you crack open your Bible.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">You may not think you’re doing Bible study “the right way”--whatever that means.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The reality is that simply having a desire to spend time with God’s Word, and acting on that desire, is a wonderful starting point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Trust in God’s ability to reach you through His Word and enjoy the journey of opening up your mind and heart to Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-bible-study-resources">More Bible Study Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-hope/">Bible Verses for Hope</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-peace/">Bible Verses for Peace</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-love/">Bible Verses for Love</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/parables-of-jesus/">Guide to Jesus’s Parables</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-gospels/">How to Pray with the Gospels</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Bible Study: How to Study the Bible (for Beginners) [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => bible-study-guide-for-beginners [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-11 19:26:12 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-11 19:26:12 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=62536 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 25539 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2024-07-06 19:00:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-07-06 19:00:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Parables of Jesus</strong>: <strong>Table of Contents</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction to Parables</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#definition">What Is a Parable?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#how-many">How Many Parables Are There?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#purpose">Why Did Jesus Use Parables?</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#common-themes">Common Themes in Parables</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#popular">Popular Parables</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#praying-with-parables">Praying with Parables</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#faqs">Frequently Asked Questions about Parables</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="intro" class="">In His birth, Jesus changed the world with the incarnation: God became man. His death and Resurrection changed eternity, conquering death and securing a path for salvation for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In His short public ministry, Jesus’s words also transformed humanity, challenging conventional wisdom, demonstrating servant leadership and calling on his followers to demonstrate a radical love to build God’s kingdom on earth.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He often did this through parables.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Parables compose a large share of Jesus’s words captured in the Gospels. He delivered some of his most memorable lessons through parables. Terms like “Good Samaritan” and “Prodigal Son” have transcended religion and become terms people of all faiths recognize.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For Catholics and other Christians, parables are not simply a collection of Bible verses or stories we learn in school. They are dynamic lessons that continue to take on new significance and meaning in an ever-changing world.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In <strong>July with Jesus</strong>, Hallow invites you to meditate on the parables of Jesus, deepen your relationship with God and consider how God calls us to live and act.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Let Hallow guide you through parables so that parables can guide you in your faith.</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/Parables">Pray the Parables with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="definition">What Is a Parable?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">According to <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/browse/parable">the dictionary</a>, parables are short allegorical stories designed to teach a&nbsp; truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">They are often engaging stories that contain few details but are ripe with meaning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Parables have a place in the tradition of <a href="https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/family/catholic-teens/scripture-background-for-teens/parables-and-how-jesus-taught-with-them/">Jewish storytelling</a>. Jesus's parables used&nbsp;elements of everyday life to illustrate a more profound message. In modern times, parables are almost always associated with Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-many">The Number of Parables</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The precise number of parables in the Bible varies based on different definitions of what a parable is.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">By some counts, Jesus gave us more than 30 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Others suggest the total number of parables by Jesus totals more than 50.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The number of distinct parables Jesus offers us is less important than the message they bear.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="purpose">The Purpose of Parables–Why did Jesus Use Them?</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus encountered so many different groups of people during his public ministry.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He spent time with his disciples, with Pharisees, with large crowds of strangers who were listening to him for the first time.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus needed to engage wildly different groups of people, so he told stories that were able to draw in diverse crowds with different points of view.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With parables, Jesus told stories that revealed the truth about God’s kingdom while simultaneously challenging the commonly held world views of many of those to whom He spoke.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Just as Jesus addressed crowds years ago, he speaks to all of us today, challenging us to open our hearts to his message.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="common-themes">Common Themes in Parables</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus made references to the ordinary that would resonate with his followers, using everyday concepts to draw in his audiences.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He taught lessons to followers through images of plants, vines, seeds and sowers. He shared parables about family dynamics, dinner parties and weddings.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Many of the parables Jesus shared touched on familiar themes, including:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Love</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Forgiveness</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>God’s Kingdom</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Prayer</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Redemption</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>End times</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke contain the most parables; no parables are found in John’s Gospel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One other commonality with parables is that they often challenge the way we view the world.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“By shattering the structures of our accepted world, parables remove our defenses and make us vulnerable to God,” Catholic theologian Barbara E. Reid <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=nVV1KiFKmmkC&amp;pg=PA3#v=onepage&amp;q&amp;f=false">writes</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="popular">Popular Parables</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Parables resonate differently with each of us, and we all may have our favorites. Here are some that stand out as well-known and oft-cited parables of Jesus:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013&amp;version=NABRE">Parable of the Sower</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke.19.12-Luke.19.27&amp;version=NABRE">Parable of the Talents</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A11-32&amp;version=NABRE">Parable of the Prodigal Son</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2010%3A25-37&amp;version=NABRE">Parable of the Good Samaritan</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A31-32&amp;version=NABRE">Parable of the Mustard Seed</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="praying-with-parables">Why We Should Pray with Parables</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus does not always explain in-depth the parables He shares. He often omits many details, rarely mentioning people by name.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The lack of explicit explanation and detail prompts us to prayerfully consider the meaning of parables for us in our time and circumstance.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"Over the ages each community of Christians has had to work out their responses to the challenges of Jesus' teaching,” according to <a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=nVV1KiFKmmkC&amp;pg=PA3#v=onepage&amp;q=change&amp;f=false">Barbara E. Reid</a>. “This task is no less incumbent upon believers today."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Parables are as important now as they were when the followers of Jesus heard them. When we spend time in prayer with the parables, we open our hearts to God’s message and what it means for us in our lives.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Since the parables rarely celebrate the status quo, praying with the parables can help us consider how might better help to build God’s kingdom here on earth.</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/Parables">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="faqs">Common Questions About Parables</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How many parables of Jesus are there?</strong> There is no official number of exact parables from Jesus. Sometimes, Jesus explicitly called something a parable; other times, he shares parables without explicitly saying so. In other instances, he shares a single line or two that feels like a parable. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Why did Jesus speak in parables?</strong> Parables allowed Jesus to challenge conventional wisdom and encourage His audience to consider a deeper meaning to His words.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Why did Jesus not interpret all of His parables?</strong> The parables call us to consider how God wants us to live and act. They call people across time periods, cultures and geographies to reflect on their meaning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How do parables and fables differ?</strong> Parables feature people in everyday situations. Fables often center around animals or other non-humans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What did Jesus say about parables?</strong> In Matthew 13:13, Jesus says, "This is why I speak to them in parables: 'Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.'"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">More Prayer Resources from Hallow</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- 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/prayers-for-strength/">Prayers for Strength</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">How to Pray a Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/how-to-pray/">How to Start Praying</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 --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/bible-study-guide-for-beginners/">Bible Study Guide</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Parables of Jesus: A Guide to Parables in the Bible, What They Are and Why Jesus Used Them [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => parables-of-jesus [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2019/09/23/how-to-pray-the-rosary/ https://hallow.com/2020/05/01/how-to-pray-novenas/ [post_modified] => 2025-01-09 16:48:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2025-01-09 16:48:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=25539 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 27985 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2024-07-01 21:22:37 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-07-01 21:22:37 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All Saints’ Day is a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-days-of-obligation/">Holy Day of Obligation</a> celebrated by the liturgical Church on November 1. We turn to the saints, those known and unknown by the Church, as guides and models of holiness on this day.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents&nbsp;</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#All-Saints-Day-FAQ">All Saints’ Day FAQ</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#All-Saints-Day-Mass">Holy Day of Obligation — All Saints’ Day Mass</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#All-Saints-Beatitudes">All Saints’ Day &amp; the Beatitudes</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Celebrate-All-Saints-Day">How to Celebrate All Saints’ Day</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#All-Saints-Day-Prayers">All Saints’ Day Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Related-Prayers">Related Prayers and Guides</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="All-Saints-Day-FAQ">All Saints<strong>’</strong> Day FAQ</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is All Saints’ Day?</strong> All Saints' Day celebrates the feast or solemnity of all the saints in Heaven, both saints recognized by the Church as holy men and women <em>and</em> those who remain unknown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>When is All Saints<strong>’</strong> Day in 2024? </strong>All Saints’ Day is celebrated on November 1 every year. In 2024, All Saints’ Day falls on a Friday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Is All Saints<strong>’</strong> Day a holy day of obligation?</strong> Yes, All Saints’ Day is a holy day of obligation. Catholics are expected to attend Mass on All Saints’ Day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is the difference between All Saints’</strong> <strong>Day and All Souls<strong>’</strong> Day?</strong> All Saints’ Day celebrates the holy men and women in Heaven, those known and unknown by the Church, on November 1, whereas <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/all-souls-day-prayers-for-2022/">All Souls’ Day</a> honors all of the faithful departed on November 2. In some countries, such as Mexico, people know All Souls’ Day as the second day of “Día de Los Muertos.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is the liturgical color for All Saints’ Day?</strong> The Church recognizes white as the liturgical color for All Saints’ Day. The color white symbolizes the holiness and purity of the saints in Heaven. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>When did All Saints’ Day start?</strong> Pope Boniface IV instituted All Saints’ Day in the Church in 609 when the Roman temple of the Pantheon in Rome became a Church named the Basilica di Santa Maria ad Martyres (the Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs). Initially instituted in May, Pope Gregory IV moved the holy day to November two centuries later, in 837. Since then, Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on the first day of November.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></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/AllSaintsDay">Pray with the Saints</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="All-Saints-Day-Mass">Holy Day of Obligation – All Saints<strong>’</strong> Day Mass</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All Saints’ Day is one of the Holy Days of Obligation in the Catholic Church; Mass attendance is expected on November 1 for all who are able. For this All Saints' Day on November 1, 2023, the <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110123.cfm">Mass readings</a> for the Solemnity of All Saints are from Revelation, the First Letter of John, and the Gospel of Matthew, in which we will hear the Beatitudes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>He began to teach them, saying:</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Blessed are the poor in spirit,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Blessed are they who mourn,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for they will be comforted.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Blessed are the meek,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; for they will inherit the land …</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Matthew 5:1-5</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Often, in All Saints’ Day Masses, priests speak of the saints we look to as guides and teachers, reminding us that we, too, can pursue sainthood amidst all our human imperfections.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As St. Francis de Sales encourages us, “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working; in just the same way you learn to love by loving.” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="All-Saints-Beatitudes">All Saints’ Day &amp; the Beatitudes</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">With this reading of the Beatitudes on All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis and St. (Pope) John Paul II have offered beautiful homilies exploring this connection between the saints and the beatitudes.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In his <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/2000/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_20001101_ognissanti.html">homily</a> on the Solemnity of All Saints in 2000, St. John Paul II reflected,&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“The saints took these words of Jesus seriously. They believed that they would find "happiness" by putting them into practice in their lives. And they realized their truth in everyday experience: despite their trials, moments of darkness and failures, they already tasted here below the deep joy of communion with Christ. In him they discovered the initial seed, already present in time, of the future glory of God's kingdom.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Twenty years later, on the same day, Pope Francis likewise <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/angelus/2020/documents/papa-francesco_angelus_20201101.html">encouraged</a> us to draw inspiration from the saints as guides for living out the Beatitudes:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“On this solemn Feast of All Saints, the Church invites us to reflect on the great hope, that is based on Christ’s Resurrection: Christ is risen and we will also be with him. The Saints and Blesseds are the most authoritative witnesses of Christian hope, because they lived it fully in their lives, amidst joys and sufferings, putting into practice the Beatitudes that Jesus preached and which resound in the Liturgy today. The evangelical Beatitudes, in fact, are the path to holiness.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Celebrate-All-Saints-Day">How to Celebrate All Saints’ Day</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Go to Mass; most parishes offer morning and evening Mass times on Holy Days of Obligation; check your local parish website for more information.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Take some time to explore some religious art of the saints! You might be able to find a parish near you with stained glass windows of the saints. Or, you could even take a virtual tour of Raphael’s Rooms or the Sistine Chapel on the <a href="https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/collezioni/musei/tour-virtuali-elenco.html">Vatican Museums website</a>.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pray with a saint; check out our guide on praying with saints <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">here</a>.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Read about a saint’s life or read a book by one of the saints. On Hallow, you can listen to St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s spiritual classic <em>The Story of a Soul</em>, narrated by Sr. Orianne, FSP, or St. Francis de Sales’ <em>Intro to Devout Life</em>, narrated by Fr. Simon Esshaki.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- 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/AllSaintsDay">Celebrate All Saints’ Day</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="All-Saints-Day-Prayers">All Saints’ Day Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Collect Prayer for All Saints’ Day</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2022-11-01">prayer</a> is said in churches all over the world on All Saints’ Day.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate in one celebration the merits of all the Saints, bestow on us, we pray, through the prayers of so many intercessors, an abundance of the reconciliation with you for which we earnestly long. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Merton Prayer - Discernment</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In reflecting on the lives of the saints, I sometimes feel lost when discerning my journey. This <a href="https://reflections.yale.edu/article/seize-day-vocation-calling-work/merton-prayer">prayer</a> of discernment from Thomas Merton has been helpful to me, and I hope you will find it comforting.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:pullquote --> <figure class="wp-block-pullquote"><blockquote><p><em>My Lord God,</em><br><em>I have no idea where I am going.</em><br><em>I do not see the road ahead of me.</em><br><em>I cannot know for certain where it will end.</em><br><em>nor do I really know myself,</em><br><em>and the fact that I think I am following your will</em><br><em>does not mean that I am actually doing so.</em><br><em>But I believe that the desire to please you</em><br><em>does in fact please you.</em><br><em>And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.</em><br><em>I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.</em><br><em>And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road,</em><br><em>though I may know nothing about it.</em><br><em>Therefore will I trust you always though</em><br><em>I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death.</em><br><em>I will not fear, for you are ever with me,</em><br><em>and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.</em><br><em>Amen.</em></p><cite>Thomas Merton</cite></blockquote></figure> <!-- /wp:pullquote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Related-Prayers">Related Prayers and Guides</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-with-saints/">How to Pray With Saints</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/padre-pio-prayers-feast-day/">Padre Pio Feast Day&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-teresa-of-avila-prayers-quotes-feast-day/">St. Teresa of Ávila&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">St. Thérèse of Lisieux Novena&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We hope you found this guide helpful in understanding All Saints’ Day's origin, meaning, and celebrations! 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 30091 [post_author] => 43 [post_date] => 2024-06-22 16:02:00 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-06-22 16:02:00 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">New Year’s is a day of new beginnings, goals, celebrations, and reflections. And it’s also one of the most special days in the Church – the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. One week after we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give thanks to His mother. This solemnity is also the final day in the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/schedule-catholic-christmas-season-octave/">Octave of Christmas</a> and the <a href="https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/war-and-peace/world-day-of-peace#:~:text=January%201%20is%20the%20World,important%20work%20of%20building%20peace.">World Day of Peace</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus is a way that can be travelled, open to everyone. He is the path of peace. Today the Virgin Mary points him out to us, she shows us the Way: let us walk in it! And you, Holy Mother of God, accompany us with your protection. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2012</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Table of Contents</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#History-Church-Teaching">History &amp; Church Teaching</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Mass-Holy-Day-of-Obligation">Mass Readings - Holy Day of Obligation&nbsp;</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Solemnity-of-Mary-Prayers">Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Commonly-Asked-Questions">Commonly-Asked Questions</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#Related-Guides">Related Guides</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="History-Church-Teaching"><br>History &amp; Church Teaching</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Throughout history, there have been many <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/solemnity-of-mary-mother-of-god-5826">movements</a> to establish a feast honoring Mary as the Mother of God and Mother of the Church. However, this solemnity only became an official one in the 20th century.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On February 2, 1974, Pope Paul VI <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19740202_marialis-cultus.html">encouraged</a> the restoration of the Solemnity of Mary, the holy Mother of God, in his apostolic exhortation <a href="http://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19740202_marialis-cultus.html">Marialis Cultus</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“In the revised ordering of the Christmas period it seems to us that the attention of all should be directed towards the restored Solemnity of Mary the holy Mother of God. This celebration, placed on January 1 in conformity with the ancient indication of the liturgy of the City of Rome, is meant to commemorate the part played by Mary in this mystery of salvation.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He stated the complementary nature of the three solemnities which celebrate Mary:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:table {"hasFixedLayout":false,"className":""} --> <figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-church-teaching-prayers/"><em>Immaculate Conception</em></a></td><td><em>“Recognize the beginning of the Church, the spotless Bride of Christ”</em><br></td></tr><tr><td><em>Assumption</em></td><td><em>“Recognize the beginning that has already been made and the image of what, for the whole Church, must still come to pass”</em><br></td></tr><tr><td><em>Mary, Mother of God</em></td><td><em>“She is the Mother of the Head and of the members - the holy Mother of God and therefore the provident Mother of the Church”</em><br></td></tr></tbody></table></figure> <!-- /wp:table --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Source: <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19740202_marialis-cultus.html">Marialis Cultus</a>, Pope Paul VI</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">All three solemnities are essential to the Church’s understanding and admiration of Mary. The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, presents us with a unique way of starting the new year. Just after the birth of Christ, we enter the new year accompanied by Mary, the Queen of Heaven, Mother of the Prince of Peace.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Mass-Holy-Day-of-Obligation">Mass Readings 2025 - Holy Day of Obligation </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">First reading from the Book of Numbers</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the Israelites: You shall say to them,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>The Lord bless you and keep you;</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>So they shall put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them. </em><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nm+6%3A22-27&amp;version=NRSVCE">(Numbers 6:22-27)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Second reading from Paul’s Letter to the Galatians&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,</em></strong><em> to redeem those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. </em><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Gal+4%3A4-7&amp;version=NRSVCE">(Galatians 4:4-7)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Gospel according to Luke&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. </em><strong><em>But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.</em></strong><em> The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.</em> <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010123.cfm">(Luke 2:16-21)</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Francis offered a beautiful reflection on this Gospel reading in 2022,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">I ask, brothers and sisters, how do we make this passage, how do we surmount this clash between the ideal and the real? By doing exactly what Mary did: by keeping and by pondering. First, Mary “keeps”, that is she holds on to what happens; she does not forget or reject it. She keeps in her heart everything that she saw and heard.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The beautiful things, like those spoken to her by the angel and the shepherds, but also the troubling things: the danger of being found pregnant before marriage and, now, the lowly stable where she has had to give birth. <strong>That is what Mary does. She does not pick and choose; she keeps. She accepts life as it comes, without trying to camouflage or embellish it; she keeps those things in her heart.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Pope Francis</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This reflection from Pope Francis reminds me of a particular quote from St. Thomas Aquinas: <em>“As mariners are guided into port by the shining of a star, so Christians are guided to heaven by Mary.”&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">By keeping Mary in our hearts, we might be guided by Her love of Christ as we navigate the sea of life, whether turbulent or calm. As we pray in the Ave Maris Stella prayer, <em>“Hail, O Star of the ocean, God’s own Mother blest, ever sinless Virgin, gate of heav’nly rest.”</em></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/marymotherofgod">Reflect with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Solemnity-of-Mary-Prayers">Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Prayers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-collect-prayer-for-the-solemnity-of-mary-2023">Collect Prayer for the Solemnity of Mary 2023</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her, through whom we were found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.”&nbsp;</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Source: <a href="https://www.catholicculture.org/culture//liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2023-01-01">Catholic Culture</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Prayer from Pope Francis, Holy Mass on the Solemnity in 2022</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“At the beginning of the New Year, then, let us place ourselves under the protection of this woman, the Mother of God, who is also our mother. May she help us to keep and ponder all things, unafraid of trials and with the joyful certainty that the Lord is faithful and can transform every cross into a resurrection. Today too, let us call upon her as did the People of God at Ephesus. Let us stand and, facing Our Lady as did the people of God in Ephesus, let us together repeat three times her title of Mother of God: 'Holy Mother of God, Holy Mother of God, Holy Mother of God!' Amen.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Source: <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022/documents/20220101_omelia-madredidio-pace.html#:~:text=Holy%20Mass%20on%20the%20Solemnity,(1st%20January%202022)%20%7C%20Francis&amp;text=The%20shepherds%20found%20%E2%80%9CMary%20and,v.">Vatican Archives</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Short prayers for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">The Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dear Lord, help me look to Mary as my guide in navigating this life's many ups and downs. Help me seek her peace such that I may rest with You.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Mary, please accompany me in my journey to your Son, Jesus. Wrap me in your <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-prayers-celebrations/">mantle</a> and give me the strength to seek Him in all I do.&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- 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/marymotherofgod">Pray with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="Commonly-Asked-Questions">Commonly Asked Questions about the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>What is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God?</strong> The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, falls on New Year’s Day; it celebrates Mary as the Mother of Jesus and the Mother of the Church.&nbsp;<br><br>Though there are many other solemnities in the Church (read the next question), this holy day is often shortened to “the Solemnity,” even though there are five other solemnities in the Church. As Pope Francis <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2022/documents/20220101_omelia-madredidio-pace.html#:~:text=Holy%20Mass%20on%20the%20Solemnity,(1st%20January%202022)%20%7C%20Francis&amp;text=The%20shepherds%20found%20%E2%80%9CMary%20and,v.">said</a> in his 2022 homily on this day, “The New Year begins under the sign of the Holy Mother of God, under the sign of the Mother. A mother’s gaze is the path to rebirth and growth.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Is a solemnity the same as a feast?</strong> Yes, and no. Solemnities are special feasts – those greatly important to the Church and theology. All Sundays and holy days of obligation are <a href="https://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-solemnity-a-feast-and-a-memorial/">solemnities</a>, though not all solemnities are holy days of obligation.&nbsp;<br><br>Other holy days of obligation include the Nativity of Jesus (December 25), the Immaculate Conception of Mary (December 8), the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-ascension-of-the-lord/">Solemnity of the Ascension of Christ</a> (Thursday of the sixth week of Easter), the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary (August 15), and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/all-saints-day-faq-origin-celebrations-and-prayers/">All Saints’ Day</a> (November 1).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>When is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God?</strong> The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is celebrated on January 1 (<a href="https://hallow.com/blog/new-years-prayers/">New Year’s Day</a>) every year. In 2025, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, falls on a Wednesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, a holy day of obligation?</strong> Yes, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-days-of-obligation/">holy day of obligation</a>. The Church encourages all Catholics, who are able, to attend Mass on the Solemnity. The <a href="https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/canon-law/complementary-norms/canon-1246">USCCB</a> allows two exceptions, however: when the Solemnity falls on a Saturday or Monday, “the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.” Most likely, in years when the Solemnity falls on one of these days, your parish will celebrate the Solemnity the Sunday before; that day is New Year’s Eve this year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, celebrated?</strong> A holy day of obligation, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, is most commonly celebrated with Mass. On this day, we celebrate Mary as the Mother of Jesus.&nbsp;</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/marymotherofgod">Download Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="Related-Guides" class=""><strong>Related Guides</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-church-teaching-prayers/">Immaculate Conception of Mary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-prayers-celebrations/">Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-marian-consecration/">Marian Consecration</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">7 Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/immaculate-heart-of-mary/">Immaculate Heart of Mary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2025 - Church Teaching, Mass Readings, Prayers [post_excerpt] => One week after we celebrate the birth of Christ, we give thanks to His mother on the Solemnity. 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 60595 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2024-06-13 19:38:14 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-06-13 19:38:14 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>No. 1 prayer app teams up with world’s premier lay Catholic men’s organization for new guided meditation</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>New Haven, Conn.</strong>, <strong>June 13, 2024</strong> — The Knights of Columbus announced today a novena — nine days of prayer — to St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of Fathers, Cornerstone of Families, and Guardian of the Universal Church, to coincide with Father’s Day. The novena is narrated by Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and is available exclusively on the <a href="https://hallow.com/"><em>Hallow</em> app</a>. The novena will launch on Sunday, June 16, and conclude on Monday, June 24. It will then be permanently available on the <em>Hallow</em> app so the faithful may prayerfully reflect on St. Joseph and ask for his intercession in our lives throughout the year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“On the day I was installed as Supreme Knight, I dedicated my leadership of the Knights of Columbus to St. Joseph.&nbsp;I turn to him every day, because his life embodied prayer, obedience and courage,” said Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly. “St. Joseph was a man of faith who listened carefully to the Lord, and never backed away from difficulty. He is often considered the silent, humble witness of the Bible. That’s why the Knights are excited to partner with Hallow to develop this novena, so even more people can build a prayerful devotion to St. Joseph.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“The Knights of Columbus has been supporting families and nourishing the faith lives of millions for more than a century,” said Alessandro DiSanto, Hallow co-founder. “As a husband, father, and fellow Knight myself, collaborating with the Knights of Columbus on this novena to St. Joseph, the patron saint of families, is a tremendous privilege.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Knights of Columbus has also produced a documentary titled <em>St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father</em>, as well as numerous resources on St. Joseph, all of which can be accessed <a href="https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/stjoseph-media.html">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About Hallow</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow helps people deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided prayers, sleep meditations, Bible readings, meditations, and music. The app has more than 10,000 sessions including a Daily Rosary, Daily Gospel, Daily Saint, Novenas, Examens, Father Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year, The Chosen’s Jonathan Roumie’s audio Bible, Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons, peaceful Christian music, Gregorian chant, and so much more. Launched in December 2018, Hallow is now the #1 Catholic app in the world and has been downloaded 19 million times and used to pray more than 500 million times across 150-plus countries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>About the Knights of Columbus</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 1882, Blessed Michael McGivney, a young parish priest in New Haven, Connecticut, founded the Knights of Columbus to serve the needs of a largely immigrant Catholic community. What began as a small fraternal benefit society has since grown into the world’s premier lay Catholic men’s organization, with more than 2.1 million members in over 16,800 local councils. As members of one of the world’s leading international charitable organizations, Knights around the world donated approximately 50 million service hours and nearly $185 million for worthy causes in their communities in 2022. The Knights of Columbus also offers a range of life insurance products to members and their families and was named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Insurance Companies 2024 in the permanent life insurance category. Knights of Columbus Insurance currently has more than $123 billion* of life insurance in force. In addition, the organization offers investment services in accord with Catholic social teaching through its wholly owned subsidiary, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, which holds more than $27 billion** in assets under management. Based on the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus is committed to strengthening Catholic families and parishes, and to practicing faith in action through service to all in need. To learn more or to join the Knights of Columbus, please visit <a href="https://kofc.org/join">kofc.org/join</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">*As of December 31, 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">**As of December 31, 2023</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">###<strong></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> [post_title] => Knights of Columbus Announces Novena to St. Joseph, Available Exclusively on the Hallow App and Narrated by Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => knights-of-columbus-announces-novena-to-st-joseph-on-hallow [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-06-13 19:38:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-06-13 19:38:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=60595 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 60351 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2024-06-07 21:32:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-06-07 21:32:55 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-immaculate-heart-of-mary-table-of-contents">Immaculate Heart of Mary: Table of Contents</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Click any link below to jump to any particular section:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#bible">Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Bible</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#john-eudes">Immaculate Heart and St. John Eudes</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#sacred-heart-of-jesus">Immaculate Heart of Mary and Jesus’s Sacred Heart</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#sorroful">Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#fatima">Mary’s Heart and Fatima</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#today">Immaculate Heart of Mary Today</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#litany">Litany to Immaculate Heart of Mary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Immaculate Heart of Mary refers to Mary’s interior heart, which remained sinless and devoted to God despite the challenges and sorrows she encountered on earth.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Paul VI <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_p-vi_exh_19670513_signum-magnum.html">called it</a> “the model of perfect love toward God and toward our fellow beings.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is not even technically a feast but rather a <a href="https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/0620-memorial-immaculate-heart.cfm">memorial</a> that takes place immediately following the Feast of the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-sacred-heart-novena/">Sacred Heart</a>, a devotion to which the Immaculate Heart is closely associated.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Devotion to the Immaculate Heart is a very old tradition inside the Church, and is intertwined with other key moments in the Church’s history, such as the appearances of Mary at Fatima.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Learn all about the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the prayers associated with it and why it’s such an important part of the faith lives of so many. It all begins with references, both overt and more subtle, to Mary’s heart in Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bible">Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Bible</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">No explicit references to the concept of the Immaculate Heart of Mary exist in the Old Testament, though popes and early church fathers point to Song of Songs (sometimes called “Canticle of Canticles”) as clear references to Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One alone is my dove, my perfect one, her mother’s special one, favorite of the one who bore her. Daughters see her and call her happy, queens and concubines, and they praise her: “Who is this that comes forth like the dawn, beautiful as the white moon, pure as the blazing sun, fearsome as celestial visions?” </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Song of Songs 6:9-10</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/Beholding_Beauty.html?id=QjbcEAAAQBAJ&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;source=kp_read_button&amp;hl=en&amp;newbks=1&amp;newbks_redir=0#v=onepage&amp;q=immaculate%20heart&amp;f=false">According to the book</a> <em>Beholding Beauty: Mary and the Song of Songs</em>, "Medieval commentators regarded Mary as the fulfillment of the figure of the bridge throughout the entire Song of Songs."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The New Testament, specifically the second chapter of Luke’s Gospel, mentions Mary’s heart specifically.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. 19 And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” (Luke 2: 18-19)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart." (Luke 2:51)</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/immaculateheartofmary">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="john-eudes">St. John Eudes and the Immaculate Heart</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">While devotional practices existed in the centuries before him, from the likes of <a href="https://hallow.com/saints/francis-de-sales/">St. Francis de Sales</a> and others, a 17th century French priest St. John Eudes was a major proponent of the devotion to Mary’s Immaculate Heart who helped make it the recognizable feast it is today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">John F. Murphy <a href="https://archive.org/details/marysimmaculateh013481mbp/page/n43/mode/2up?q=Eudes">calls Eudes</a> “the most ardent advocate” of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He worked to locally to gain recognition for the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and later, Pope Clement X issued papal bulls expressing approval for devotion to the “Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 1805, Pope Pius VII gave approval for a “Feast to the Most Pure Heart of Mary” to dioceses that requested it.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the 200+ years that have followed, Catholic dioceses and schools have taken up the Immaculate Heart of Mary as their patron.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Pope Pius XII instituted the Immaculate Heart of Mary feast <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/devotion-to-the-hearts-of-jesus-and-mary-its-origin-and-history-13690">in 1945</a>. In <em>Calendarium Romanum </em>(1969), Pope Pius VI moved the observation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to “Sabbato post dominicam secundam post Pentecosten,” Latin for “the Saturday after the second Sunday after Pentecost.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This allows the memorial to immediately follow the feast of the Sacred Heart, to which the Immaculate Heart of Mary is closely linked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sacred-heart-of-jesus">Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Just as apparitions of Jesus prompted St. Margaret Mary’s work to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, they stirred a desire in Belgian nun Berthe Petit to promote a devotion to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary in the late 19th century.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s just one parallel between Jesus’s heart and Mary’s heart that links these two popular devotions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55427/the-immaculate-heart-of-mary">As Catholic News Agency explains</a>, the devotion to Jesus’s heart emphasizes His heart full of love for mankind, while Mary’s heart, immaculate and sinless, is the perfect model for loving Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“That is, although the act of consecration is ultimately addressed to God, it is an act that is made through Mary.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Therefore, consecrating oneself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a complete devotion of oneself to God. Mary’s Immaculate Heart relies on Jesus's Sacred Heart and is <a href="https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55427/the-immaculate-heart-of-mary">“subordinate</a>” to it.&nbsp;</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/immaculateheartofmary">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sorrowful">Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary and Consecration</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Petit worked with a priest, Fr. Louis Decorsant, to share and communicate her visions to Rome and to grow the devotion to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The devotion is similar, though separate. Whereas the Immaculate Heart of Mary depicts Mary’s heart radiant and with a ring of roses, the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary is often depicted with seven swords, similar to the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">7 Sorrows</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">According to <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Art_of_Divine_Love_Or_Berthe_Petit/P8V0V8m0dbYC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;bsq=margaret%20mary">this book</a> dedicated to Petit’s life, Jesus told Petit in one of his apparitions to her, "The world must be consecrated to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of My Mother as it is to Mine. Fear nothing, no matter what obstacle or suffering you may encounter; your only object must be the accomplishment of My Will."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In one of these apparitions, she reportedly saw the hearts of Mary and Jesus entwined.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A consecration to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary was offered in 1919, following the end of World War I, <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Sorrowful_and_Immaculate_Heart_of_Ma/XO9i9331UyoC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;bsq=lord%20jesus">with the following text</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Lord Jesus, King of kings, many of us never ceased to place full confidence in Your Divine Heart during the long trial of war. Many, likewise, have implored the help of Your Mother, and we wish to show our gratitude by consecrating ourselves to Her Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>It is fitting that we should honor this Sorrowful Heart by special veneration. For Your Mother, O Lord, acquired this title when She shared Your Passion and thus co-operated in the work of our Redemption; a just title which we believe to be dear to Your Heart, and to Her Heart pierced with the wound of Yours.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>We, therefore, O Blessed Mother, consecrate to Your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, our persons, our families and our country. We beseech You to come to our help as a Mother.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Behold the trials that oppress us, the menace of evil and the dangers that surround us. We beseech You to obtain for us from Your Divine Son, solace in suffering, social unity between classes and the preservation of peace.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May the reign of the Sacred Heart, a reign of justice and love, be extended throughout our dear country, and may Your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, loved and invoked, reign over us also, O Blessed Mother, and ever obtain for us the mercy and blessing of God.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="fatima">Immaculate Heart of Mary and Fatima</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Immaculate Heart of Mary has also been made known through <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/our-lady-of-fatima/">Our Lady of Fatima</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the second apparition of Mary in 1916, <a href="https://americaneedsfatima.org/articles/the-immaculate-heart-of-mary-core-of-the-fatima-message">she told</a> Lucia, “Jesus wants to use you to make me known and loved. He wants to establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart in the world. To those who accept it, I promise salvation and those souls will be loved by God as flowers I have placed to embellish His Throne.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lucia later became a nun who was devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, even taking on the name Maria Lúcia of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">She beautifully explained the connection between the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, likening Mary’s heart to a tabernacle inside of which the Father placed Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“It was in this Heart that the Father placed His Son, as if in the first Tabernacle,” <a href="https://www.ncregister.com/blog/sister-lucia-explains-devotion-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary-is-a-must">she said</a>. “It was the Blood of Her Immaculate Heart which communicated to the Son of God His Life and His human nature, from which we all, in turn receive ‘grace upon grace’ (John 1:16).”</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/immaculateheartofmary">Pray Novenas with Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="today">Immaculate Heart of Mary Today</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Immaculate Heart of Mary remains an important devotion to many, as it leads us to God through Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the spring of 2022, at the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine, Pope Francis called for an Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“This Act of Consecration is meant to be a gesture of the universal Church, which in this dramatic moment lifts up to God, through his Mother and ours, the cry of pain of all those who suffer and implore an end to the violence, and to entrust the future of our human family to the Queen of Peace,” <a href="https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/03/23/220323a.html">he said</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Consecration prayer <a href="https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/03/23/220323b.html">closes</a> with beautiful words entrusting the troubles of today to Our Lady.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“Through your intercession, may God’s mercy be poured out on the earth and the gentle rhythm of peace return to mark our days. Our Lady of the ‘Fiat’, on whom the Holy Spirit descended, restore among us the harmony that comes from God. May you, our ‘living fountain of hope’, water the dryness of our hearts. In your womb Jesus took flesh; help us to foster the growth of communion. You once trod the streets of our world; lead us now on the paths of peace. Amen.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="litany">Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Draw closer to God through Mary by praying a Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This version comes from St. John Henry Newman, <a href="https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/l/litany-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary.php">via the University of Dayton</a>:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lord, have mercy,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Lord, have mercy.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christ, have mercy,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Christ, have mercy.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lord, have mercy,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Lord, have mercy.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christ, hear us,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Christ, graciously hear us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God the Father of Heaven,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Have mercy on us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God the Son, redeemer of the world,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Have mercy on us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God the Holy Spirit,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Have mercy on us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Holy Trinity, one God,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Have mercy on us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Response to the following: <strong>Pray for us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, after God's own Heart</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, in union with the Heart of Jesus</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, the vessel of the Holy Spirit</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, shrine of the Trinity</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, home of the Word</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, immaculate in your creation</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, flooded with grace</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, blessed of all hearts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, Throne of glory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, Abyss of humbleness,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, Victim of love</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, nailed to the cross</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, comfort of the sad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, refuge of the sinner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, hope of the dying</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Heart of Mary, seat of mercy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Spare us, O Lord.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Graciously hear us, O Lord.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Have mercy on us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christ, hear us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>Christ, graciously hear us.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lord, have mercy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christ, have mercy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Lord, have mercy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Conform our hearts to the heart of Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div 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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 10682 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2024-06-01 14:00:06 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-06-01 14:00:06 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Table of Contents</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#intro">Introduction</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#finding-time">Finding Time to Pray</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-eve-prayer">Christmas Eve Prayer</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#st-andrews-novena">St. Andrew's Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-day-prayer">Christmas Prayer</a><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-prayers-popes">Prayers from popes</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#short-christmas-prayers">Short Christmas prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-blessings">Christmas Blessings</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-dinner-prayer">Christmas Dinner Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-music">Christmas Music</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#christmas-prayer-faq">Christmas Prayer FAQ</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="intro" class=""><em>The Incarnation changes everything.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">At the root of the holiday season, sometimes buried beneath the well-intentioned array of lights, decorations and wrapping paper, remains the single transformational moment that we celebrate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Jesus being born.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">God entering our world.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">That night in Bethlehem, in a humble manger, remains so awe-inspiring, that it’s difficult to imagine it ever being forgotten or overlooked during the holidays.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And then our calendars begin to fill up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Holiday parties. School concerts. Cookie baking. Card writing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It’s not uncommon for Catholics who appreciate and embrace the “reason for the season” to get swept up into the trappings of Christmastime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">And no days are busier than Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong><em>Read More: </em></strong><em><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/schedule-catholic-christmas-season-octave/">The Schedule of the Catholic Christmas Season 2024</a></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="finding-time">Finding Time to Pray on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Even if you’ve remained devoted to prayer throughout Advent, when December 24 and 25 arrive, it can be difficult to find time to spend with God on Christmas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This feels especially true when attending a Christmas Eve Mass, which seems to become more popular each year, particularly for families with young children. Once Mass is checked off the proverbial holiday To Do list by attending a late afternoon liturgy on Christmas Eve, there’s nothing standing in the way of the full pageantry of the festivities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas morning gifts. Phone calls with family. The scramble to find just the right batteries for the new toy that Santa left. And with any luck, a nap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Missing from the list? Christmas prayer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">By 4 p.m. on Christmas Day, it can feel like an eternity has passed since the Mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">But it doesn’t have to be that way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">It <em>shouldn’t</em> be that way. The Incarnation is too important to remain on the sidelines once everyone piles into the car to head home from church.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are small ways and simple prayers to help keep the true meaning of Christmas at the center of your holiday celebration on Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve <em>Eve</em>, and Christmas Day itself.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christmas-eve-prayer">Christmas Eve Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation. And distractions. A simple prayer before bed can be a nice way to close the day, refocus on the birth of Jesus and connect the day that’s passed with the big upcoming celebration come morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Christmas Eve prayer attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson, a Scottish poet and author from the 19^th century, remains a popular choice:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Loving Father,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Help us remember the birth of Jesus,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>that we may share in the song of the angels,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>the gladness of the shepherds,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and worship of the wise men.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Close the door of hate</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and open the door of love all over the world.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Let kindness come with every gift</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and good desires with every greeting.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Deliver us from evil by the blessing</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>which Christ brings,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>May the Christmas morning</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>make us happy to be thy children,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>and Christmas evening bring us to our beds</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>with grateful thoughts,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>forgiving and forgiven,</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>for Jesus' sake.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Other, more simple Christmas Eve prayers also capture the significance of the occasion:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day and the many blessings You’ve given us. Grant us a restful night of sleep as we await the celebration of the birth of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Dear God, we know that the greatest gift we have ever received is Jesus. May we remember that tomorrow, and may any presents under the tree remind us of our life’s biggest blessing. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">See our entire post dedicated to all types of <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-prayers-morning-short-sleep/">Christmas Eve prayers</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="st-andrews-novena">St. Andrew’s Novena (Christmas Anticipation Prayer)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Another common prayer leading up to Christmas is the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-andrew-christmas-novena/">St. Andrew’s Novena</a>, also known as the Christmas Anticipation Prayer:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires (mention your intentions here), through the merits of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The St. Andrew’s Novena is available in the Hallow app now. Download the app and start praying!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center","orientation":"horizontal"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-fill"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-background-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray St. Andrew's Novena</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are many other novenas that are relevant for the season of Advent, leading into Christmas. Learn more about the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-family-novena/">Holy Family Novena</a>, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-novena-to-st-nicholas/">St. Nicholas Novena</a>, and the <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-anne-novena/">St. Anne Novena</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christmas-day-prayer">Christmas Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">On Christmas morning, what’s more important than Santa entering our home is God entering our hearts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Begin the day in Christmas prayer by considering spending time with Scripture.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Synoptic gospels of Matthew (1:18-25) and Luke (2:1-20) give us traditional accounts of the birth of Jesus. The first chapter of John’s gospel also portrays the powerful story of the Incarnation.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re looking for a prayer to offer privately or to say with family to begin the day, consider the words given to us by current and former popes:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote" id="christmas-prayers-popes"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“On this day of joy, we are all called to contemplate the Child Jesus, who gives hope once again to every person on the face of the earth. By his grace, let us with our voices and our actions give witness to solidarity and peace. Merry Christmas to all!” </em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/urbi/documents/papa-francesco_20161225_urbi-et-orbi-natale.html">Pope Francis, Christmas 2016</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“The things of God can wait, we think and we say. And yet he is the most important thing, ultimately the one truly important thing. Why should we not also be moved by curiosity to see more closely and to know what God has said to us? At this hour, let us ask him to touch our hearts with the holy curiosity and the holy joy of the shepherds, and thus let us go over joyfully to Bethlehem, to the Lord who today once more comes to meet us. Amen.” </em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/homilies/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_hom_20121224_christmas.html">Pope Benedict XVI, Christmas 2012</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“And you, Mary, the Virgin of expectation and fulfilment, who hold the secret of Christmas, make us able to recognize in the Child whom you hold in your arms the heralded Saviour, who brings hope and peace to all. With you we worship him and trustingly say: we need You, Redeemer of man, You who know the hopes and fears of our hearts. Come and stay with us, Lord! May the joy of your Nativity reach to the farthest ends of the universe!”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite><a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/messages/urbi/documents/hf_jp-ii_mes_20031225_urbi.html">Pope John Paul II, Christmas 2003</a></cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p id="short-christmas-prayers" class="">Shorter Christmas prayers also help keep the sacredness of the day:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, whose entry into our world we celebrate today. Fill our hearts with the peace that only He provides. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Our hearts are on fire today with love of You, o Lord. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we pray for the strength and courage to share the love that we feel today, tomorrow and each day, with those who need it most, helping to build Your kingdom here on earth. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“God, thank You for this day and for the love shared by all gathered here. We remain eternally grateful for the gift of Jesus into our world, and we pray that our eyes be opened to the ways in which He continues to be active in our lives, blessing us each and every day. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christmas-blessings">Christmas Blessings</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Sometimes our most common prayers are the mini Christmas blessings we offer when we extend holiday greetings to friends and family.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In today’s modern Christmases, these blessings often take the form of a text or Facebook message. Indeed, technology can be extraordinarily helpful in sharing Christmas joy and drawing closer to God.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The simple Christmas blessing of “Merry Christmas” is the most common way to offer a prayerful sentiment to someone at Christmas, whether done digitally or verbally.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Don’t feel restricted in how you can extend Christmas wishes to others. Additional ways to offer short Christmas blessings include:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Saying Merry Christmas in another language:</strong><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feliz Navidad (Spanish)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Buon natale (Italian)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Feliz Natal (Portuguese)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wesołych Świąt (Polish)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Focusing on the joy of the day</strong><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Wishing you a truly joyous Christmas”&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"May you enjoy a joy-filled day celebrating Jesus' birth"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"May God bless you on this beautiful Christmas Day"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Offering up your prayer for others</strong><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Be assured of my prayers for you and your family on this beautiful day”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Praying for you on this wonderful Christmas day!”&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Connecting with others who may not celebrate Christmas</strong><!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Thinking of you and hoping your day is filled with love and peace”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Best wishes to you and all of your loved ones on this special day”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The most important element to any Christmas blessing is the sincerity with which one offers it. The words matter less than your heart, and no one is likely to judge you if you go slightly off script or miss a word.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christmas-dinner-prayer">Christmas Dinner Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas is similar to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/thanksgiving-prayer/">Thanksgiving</a> in that it’s customary to enjoy a large, once-a-year-type of a meal.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The food on the menu varies by culture, and in some traditions, <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-eve-mass/">Christmas Eve</a> is the night of the large dinner celebration (the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes is a well-known example of this.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Whether your family prepares a feast on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or just enjoys a simple meal filled with fellowship, saying a prayer at dinner centers the gathering on the meaning of the occasion: the birth of Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Here are options for Christmas dinner prayers:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Dear God, we thank you for everyone gathered here this evening, for the food we will enjoy, and for the love we all share. We give thanks this day for the birth of our Savior. In His name we pray. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“Heavenly Father, bless this food and bless this meal. Since Jesus came into our world and delivered us salvation, we rejoice in the promise of salvation and pray that our fellowship today brings us deeper into communion with You. We ask this as we ask all things, through Christ, our Lord. amen.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>“God, recently, our days have been joy-filled yet busy. Occasionally, we get distracted from the true meaning of Christmas. As we gather here tonight, in this quiet moment, we feel your loving embrace. We are filled with gratitude for this meal, this fellowship, and all the blessings you give us. Amen.”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christmas-music">Christmas Music (Christian Christmas Songs)</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There’s an old Catholic saying: “To sing is to pray twice.” Usually, the phrase is used to encourage bashful churchgoers to lend their voice to the liturgy. However, it speaks to the very real idea of our ability to encounter God through song.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The Christmas season has no shortage of dedicated music, performed by all sorts of musicians across different generations.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Not all Christmas music overtly references the actual meaning of Christmas. And that’s OK. It can be fun and catchy during a car ride or at a holiday party. But on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, more traditional Christian hymns better reflect the religious significance of the holiday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Christmas music can also be a very convenient way to add worship to your day. Play it while you’re decorating presents, wrapping gifts, working in the kitchen or simply playing softly in the background on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">So this year, skip "Frosty the Snowman" and "Jingle Bells" and instead, enjoy some of the following Christian Christmas songs (both traditional and contemporary) whenever the occasion allows:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Silent Night"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"O Holy Night"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"The First Nowell"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Joy to the World"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>"Mary, Did You Know?"</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Hallow also offers 45 minutes of beautiful Christmas music instrumentals courtesy of Sean Beeson: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ2Xph2aaAw","type":"video","providerNameSlug":"youtube","responsive":true,"className":"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ2Xph2aaAw </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">See Hallow's full breakdown on <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/christmas-music-traditional-religious/">traditional Christmas music</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="christmas-prayer-faq">Common Questions About Christmas Prayers and Blessings</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>What is a good Christmas prayer?</strong> Ultimately, a good Christmas prayer is any prayer that helps us draw closer to God amid the business of the holiday.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Is Christmas a Holy Day of Obligation?</strong> Yes. It’s great to pray at home during Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but Catholics should attend Mass, too. Christmas Day (“the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ”) <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/holy-days-of-obligation/">is a Holy Day of Obligation</a>. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>How do you say Merry Christmas or offer Christmas blessings to someone grieving?</strong> Acknowledge their loss and offer sincere, positive wishes. “I know you’ve been through a lot. Wishing you comfort and peace during this Christmas season.” Most importantly, don't ignore them altogether or gloss over their loss.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>How do you write Christmas wishes?</strong> The best advice for writing Christmas wishes is to be sincere in your sentiments without assuming to know if or how anyone else will (or won’t) be celebrating the holidays. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>What do you write in a Christmas card?</strong> After the salutation, simply extend your wishes of a joyous Christmas season to the recipient. The exact words matter less than the sentiment and thoughtfulness. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <h3 class="">Related Prayers</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --></p> <p><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class=""> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/thanksgiving-prayer/">Thanksgiving Prayer</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/new-years-prayers/">Prayers for New Years</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">The Rosary</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">The Seven Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">The Lord's Prayer (Our Father)</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-therese-novena/">The St. Thérèse Novena</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-mary-undoer-of-knots-novena/">Mary, Undoer of Knots Novena</a></li> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Novena</a></li> </ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --></p> <p><!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --></p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button {"backgroundColor":"black","className":"is-style-fill"} --></div> <p><!-- /wp:buttons --></p> <p><!-- wp:buttons {"contentJustification":"center"} --></p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center"><!-- wp:button --></div> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --></p> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://hallow.app.link/blogdownload">Pray on Christmas with Hallow</a></div> <p><!-- /wp:button --></p> </div> <p><!-- /wp:buttons --></p> [post_title] => Christmas Prayers for 2024: Catholic Blessings and Prayers for Christmas [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => christmas-prayer-catholic-blessings [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://hallow.com/2021/11/24/thanksgiving-prayer/ https://hallow.com/2021/12/30/new-years-prayers/ [post_modified] => 2024-09-17 19:33:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-17 19:33:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=10682 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 59360 [post_author] => 32 [post_date] => 2024-05-23 21:10:30 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-05-23 21:10:30 [post_content] => <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-anthony-novena-jump-to-a-day">St. Anthony Novena - Jump to a Day</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-1">Day 1</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-2">Day 2</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-3">Day 3</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-4">Day 4</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-5">Day 5</a>&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-6">Day 6</a>&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-7">Day 7</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-8">Day 8</a>&nbsp;</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#day-9">Day 9</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Born in Portugal in 1195, St. Anthony became a massively popular Franciscan friar who died in Padua, Italy, in 1231. He traveled extensively preaching the word of Christ in places like Morocco.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Despite living just 35 years, St. Anthony’s impact was far-reaching and significant. He was such a powerful preacher that he sometimes attracted crowds of <a href="https://www.atonementfriars.org/life-st-anthony-padua/">30,000 people</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">He was also known as a great miracle worker, having more than <a href="https://www.stanthonyusa.com/saint-anthony-miracles/">a dozen miracles</a> associated with him, both during his time on earth and from heaven.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">To this day, countless Catholics ask for St. Anthony’s intercession, including most famously in moments when they’ve lost something or are looking for something, as well as through a St. Anthony novena.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-st-anthony-prayer">St. Anthony Prayer</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The simple St. Anthony prayer for a lost item has several variations but generally goes something like the following:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><em>“Dear St. Anthony, please come around. Something is lost, and it cannot be found.”</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">A more general prayer, <a href="https://stanthonyshrine.org/st-anthony/">courtesy of the St. Anthony Shrine</a>, is:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"<em>St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things, grant that I may find [name the item] which has been lost. At least restore to me peace and tranquility of mind, the loss of which has afflicted me even more than my material loss. To this favor, I ask another of you: that I may always remain in possession of the true good that is God. Let me rather lose all things than lose God, my supreme good. Let me never suffer the loss of my greatest treasure, eternal life with God. Amen.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In advance of St. Anthony’s feast day on June 13, many people pray a novena to St. Anthony.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></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/stanthonynovena">Pray Novenas on Hallow - Get the App</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-how-to-pray-the-st-anthony-novena">How to Pray the St. Anthony Novena</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-novenas/">A novena</a> is a form of prayer that takes place over nine consecutive days, with its roots dating back to the disciples and <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/pentecost/">Pentecost</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">There are different versions of a novena to St. Anthony, which has a long history in many countries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One review submitted to <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Review/No9UAAAAYAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=St.+Anthony+novena&amp;pg=PA66&amp;printsec=frontcover">Fortnightly Review</a>, a Catholic publication that ran from the 1910s-1930s, shows the power of the St. Anthony Novena dating back a century:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">"I have wonderful results from my last two Novenas for the restoration of my health; and I hope our Blessed Mother and St. Anthony will finish the good work they have already started."</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><cite>Testimonial, Fortnightly Review, 1926</cite></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In this version of the St. Anthony novena, we focus each day on a different intention close to St. Anthony as we also seek the personal intention to which we dedicate the novena.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Thanks for praying with us for the next nine days!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-novena-to-st-anthony">Novena to St. Anthony</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-1">Day 1&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Begin in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today, and in a special way, as we begin this novena, give God thanks for the miracles, big and small, that He performed through you and the communion of saints, and pray that our eyes might be opened to God at work in my life.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">Our Father</a>…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-hail-mary/">Hail Mary</a>…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</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/stanthonynovena">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-2">Day 2&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and lift up travelers–those currently making a journey, those whose work requires them to be away from home often, those making pilgrimages, those vacationing, and those commuting. Through your intercession, may God bless them and help them feel His presence on their journeys, accompanying them as Jesus did to the travelers on the road to Emmaus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-3">Day 3&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and lift up in a special way sailors, fishermen, and all of those whose work brings them out onto the water, helping to provide us food, transportations or safety. Through your intercession may God grant them peaceful waters, calming any storms just as Jesus did in the Sea of Galilee.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-4">Day 4</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and pray today especially for missionaries, those who leave the comforts of home, family and familiarity to spend time in strange or unfamiliar places in Your name, helping to spread the message of Your love for us and the salvation You offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-5">Day 5&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and lift up in a special way priests, deacons, nuns and religious sisters. St. Anthony, pray that God may bless their ministries and help us to support their vocations. In parts of the world where they encounter hostility, we pray that God keep them safe. In parts of the world where they encounter indifference, grant them strength, courage and wisdom to set hearts ablaze for You. God, we ask you blessing in a special way on all Augistinians and Franciscans, two orders that St. Anthony served.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-6">Day 6&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today while we think especially of the elderly among us, those who have nurtured our faith, that they receive the respect, care and kindness they deserve.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-7">Day 7&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and lift up in a special way the poor among us. Pray, St. Anthony, for the least among us, those who lack the resources they need to thrive and those experiencing spiritual poverty. Pray that we may be instruments of God’s love here on earth, caring for our brothers and sisters in greatest need, and bringing the Light of Christ to all who struggle in darkness.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-8">Day 8&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and lift up all of those who are lost–those who have fallen away, those who can’t find their way, and those struggling to discern where God is calling them. St. Anthony, through your extensive travels, you undoubtedly encountered many who were lost, in many ways, and were a light to guide them to Christ. We are lost at times today, too. Pray for us, that we may open our eyes to the path that leads us to Christ, and that we may guide others towards our loving Father as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3,"className":""} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-9">Day 9&nbsp;</h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Glorious St. Anthony, renowned for your ability to aid in making miracles happen, you are close to God in heaven with all the angels and saints. Through you, we have better come to know the majesty, power and love of our God. We seek His favor and grace today and ask for your prayers for the pursuit of sainthood. Pray that the nine days of this novena will transform me long after today. Pray that I can have a fraction of the trust in God that you displayed your entire life. Pray for me this day and each day, that I may be more holy tomorrow than I am today.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">We also come to you today with this special request weighing on my heart: (Share your personal intention here) Dearest St. Anthony, miracle worker and the one who always helps what is lost once again be found, I humbly come to you asking for your prayers. Strengthen my request through your intercession. Pray for me, that I might remain faithful to God even in the face of tremendous obstacles or hardships, completely trusting in Him, just as you did.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Our Father…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Hail Mary…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">One Glory Be…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">St. Anthony, pray for us.</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/stanthonynovena">Try Hallow for Free</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-novenas">More Novenas</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-st-jude-novena/">St. Jude Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-monica-novena/">St. Monica Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">54-Day Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-surrender-novena/">Surrender Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-sacred-heart-novena/">Sacred Heart Novena</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-related-bible-verses">Related Bible Verses</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-protection/">Bible Verses for Protection</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-humility/">Bible Verses for Humility</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-family/">Bible Verses for Family</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/scripture/bible-verses-for-confidence/">Bible Verses for Confidence</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => St. Anthony Novena: Novena to St. Anthony of Padua Prayer [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => saint-anthony-novena [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-05-23 21:10:41 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-05-23 21:10:41 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=59360 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 57388 [post_author] => 54 [post_date] => 2024-05-02 17:39:38 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-05-02 17:39:38 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Use the links below to jump to different sections of this article dedicated to the Chaplet of the 5 Holy Wounds of Jesus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Introduction</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#history">History of the 5 Holy Wounds</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#promises">Promises of Devotion to 5 Holy Wounds</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#how-to">How to Pray the Chaplet of the 5 Holy Wounds</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="#more">Related Prayers</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">“Perhaps in that kingdom we shall see on the bodies of the Martyrs the traces of the wounds which they bore for Christ’s name: because it will not be a deformity, but a dignity in them; and a certain kind of beauty will shine in them, in the body, though not of the body.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Saint Augustine</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The 5 Holy Wounds of Jesus are the five wounds Jesus Christ sustained on the cross: the 4 nail holes in his hands and feet, as well as the final wound in His torso from the spear. People throughout centuries have meditated on these wounds to remember Jesus’s Passion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"textAlign":"center","backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/five-holy-wounds-chaplet">Pray on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="history"><strong>History of the 5 Holy Wounds</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, a revival of devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ stirred interest in honoring His Holy Wounds. Many customs were created for this devotion, such as reciting 15 <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-our-father/">‘Our Father’</a> prayers everyday and holding a <a href="https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15714a.htm">special mass</a>, also known as the ‘Golden Mass.’</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">The purpose of this devotion is to increase faith in His Resurrection and to remember the suffering He went through for us. It is also <a href="https://aleteia.org/2018/08/12/this-nun-had-visions-of-heaven-and-the-holy-family/">used</a> as an act of reparation for the world’s sins and to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/prayers-for-the-dead/">pray for those in purgatory</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":"lent-embed"} --> <p class="lent-embed">Sister Marie-Martha, a sister of the <a href="https://visitationsistersfirstfederation.org/">Religious of the Visitation</a> of Chambery, is known for the revival of one of the most popular devotions to Jesus’ wounds, the Chaplet of the 5 Holy Wounds. As a child, she began having visions of Jesus inviting her to contemplate the Holy Wounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Her Mother Superior took notes of her life, and published them in 1923, where she detailed a prayer that Jesus gave her, the Chaplet of the 5 Holy Wounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:quote {"className":""} --> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center">“Eternal Father I offer the wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ, to heal those of our souls.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Sister Marie-Martha Chambon</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --></blockquote> <!-- /wp:quote --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="promises"><strong>Promises for Devotion to His 5 Holy Wounds</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">As detailed in Sister Mary Martha Chambon’s journal, published in 1923, Jesus gave the following<a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Purgatory_Divine_Mercy/tsmnAwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=Every+word+of+the+Chaplet+of+Mercy+you+pronounce&amp;pg=PT130&amp;printsec=frontcover"> promises</a> for all those who remain faithful to praying this chaplet:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Every word of the Chaplet of Mercy you pronounce, I allow a drop of My Blood to fall upon the soul of a sinner.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Each time that you offer to My Father the merits of My Divine Wounds, you win an immense fortune.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Souls that will have contemplated and honored My crown of thorns on earth, will be My crown of glory in Heaven.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>I will grant all that is asked of Me through the invocation of My Holy Wounds. You. Will obtain everything, because it is through the merit of My Blood, which is of infinite price. With My Wounds and My Divine Heart, everything can be obtained.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>From My Wounds proceed fruits of sanctity. As gold purified in the crucible becomes more beautiful, so you must put your soul and those of your companions into My sacred Wounds; there they will become perfected as gold in the furnace. You can always purify yourself in My Wounds.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>My Wounds will repair yours. My Wounds will cover all your faults. Those who honor them will have a true knowledge of Jesus Christ. In meditation on them, you will always find a new love. My Wounds will cover all your sins.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>Offer Me your actions united to My Wounds and they will be of value. All your actions, even the least, soaked in My Blood, will acquire incomprehensible riches, an infinite merit and will please My Heart.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>In offering My Wounds for the conversion of sinners, even though the sinners are not converted, you will have the same merit before God as if they were.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>When you have some sorrow, something to suffer, quickly place it in My Wounds, and the pain will be alleviated.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>This aspiration must often be repeated near the sick: “My Jesus, Pardon and Mercy through the merits of Your Holy Wounds!” This prayer will solace the soul and body.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>The sinner who will say the following prayer: “Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ to heal the wounds of our souls”, shall obtain conversion”.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>There will be no death for the soul that expires in My Holy Wounds; they give true life. The way to My Holy Wounds is easy, so easy to reach Heaven.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>This chaplet is a counterpoise to My justice; it restrains My vengeance.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>The soul who prays with humility and meditates on My Passion, will one day share in the glory of My Divine Wounds. The souls will be crowned with resplendent beauty and glory.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>The more you will have contemplated My painful Wounds on this earth, the higher will be your contemplation of them glorious in Heaven.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>The soul who during life has honored the Wounds of our Lord Jesus Christ and has offered them to the Eternal Father for the souls in Purgatory, will be accompanied at the moment of death by the Holy Virgin and the angels; and Our Lord on the Cross, all brilliant in glory, will receive her and crown her.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><em>The invocations of the Holy Wounds will obtain an incessant victory for the Church.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"textAlign":"center","backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/five-holy-wounds-chaplet">Pray on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to"><strong>How to Pray the Chaplet of His 5 Holy Wounds: Step by Step Guide</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Throughout this chaplet, we can pray for our sins, contemplate on the Passion of Christ, or remember His Resurrection and His victory over evil. Using a <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">rosary</a>, recite the prayer below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Time Needed: 15 minutes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""><strong>How to Pray the Chaplet of His 5 Holy Wounds</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Begin with the Sign of the Cross.</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":2,"className":""} --> <ol start="2" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Holding the Crucifix, pray:&nbsp;</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>O Jesus, Divine Redeemer, be merciful to us and to the whole world. Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/K2GbLFuW5IEiZxND3ogT4fQyr4Don8XLR9x_QMWXj9dON_-HZ_FbmvGVHsMQ2htNmPsEZmeu0JF9_Odw3v4YpR087-VcyuQ8VJRXJ0kHLvkwIRtegrhYmMlhfKu1EPQNqPQDPeFFn_dTayxalZh8tVQ" style="width: 250px;"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3,"className":""} --> <ol start="3" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>On the first three beads, </strong><a href="https://visitationspirit.org/"><strong>pray</strong></a><strong>:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>First bead:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>O Powerful God! O Holy God! O Immortal God! Have pity on us and upon the whole world! Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Second bead:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Pardon and mercy, O my Jesus, during these present dangers. Pour on us Thy Most Precious Blood! Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Third bead:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>O Eternal Father, be merciful to us through the Blood of Jesus Christ Thy only Son! Be merciful to us, we beseech Thee! Amen.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/4MyYVYDqVNdLbcVa-1lsyyFK-Q7cUuFI-p4HUrKKiT35i0GyZg2sy1PqTjXwVXu1ejoAWP2geHTvL40mQ8lxX9x1d_cXTnYIPL1B-GLno4V8xo-qpey8f72Vuy1EhsyGAtnxcuSFuw9wFO0e4d9yZMs" width="280" height="422.6095329802601"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":4,"className":""} --> <ol start="4" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>For the first decade, meditate on the Wound in the left foot of Jesus. On the large bead, pray:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ to heal the Wounds of our souls.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/Z8szvbAhaSTe3HX6gTKC8cS906TPKhES7QLBKUhiJwy06tPSgKE147pUfzq103UvI6mArc-RHQEP5UgsRUbqeYZ2AMHTHsh-yBBRfhW8kxTBk_RXXxrQxxSp6ExF68HAEX5XvzKm_yPbWvRunUnm0mk" width="263.40407288317255" height="395"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class=""></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5,"className":""} --> <ol start="5" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>On the 10 small beads, pray:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>My Jesus, pardon and mercy, through the merits of Thy Holy Wounds!</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/qL3fEohoSIlCtCWCT1FrSqemomO2-9qqtgRf65WiUPdMtZsV7YeE7vk0-g85mb_YR0QevvLn65rw0SwJIXeffiqQxOzri75xxM31VBn6YIwb_KdPN0NJ63NxvHfT7h6ZfjotLDiOg95Sm8xOcSTRKTA" width="511.90419161676647" height="385"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":6,"className":""} --> <ol start="6" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Repeat these prayers using the rest of the beads on the rosary while meditating on His other wounds:&nbsp;</strong><!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"className":""} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wound in His right foot</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wound in His left hand</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wound in His right hand</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Wound in the Sacred side of Jesus</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":7,"className":""} --> <ol start="7" class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Once complete, finish by repeating this prayer three times:</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ to heal the Wounds of our souls.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center","className":""} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>(</em><a href="https://abbeyvocations.org/chaplet-of-the-five-wounds-of-jesus"><em>Source</em></a><em>)</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="more"><strong>More Prayers</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you are interested in praying related rosaries or chaplets, check these out below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">7 Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-st-michael-chaplet/">Saint Michael Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-divine-mercy-chaplet/">Divine Mercy Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/st-gertrude-prayer-chaplet-and-rosary-how-to-pray/">St. Gertrude Chaplet</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:buttons {"layout":{"type":"flex","justifyContent":"center"}} --> <div class="wp-block-buttons"><!-- wp:button {"textAlign":"center","backgroundColor":"hallow-purple"} --> <div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-hallow-purple-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href="https://hallow.app.link/five-holy-wounds-chaplet">Pray on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> [post_title] => How to Pray the Chaplet/Rosary of the Five Holy Wounds [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => chaplet-of-the-five-holy-wounds [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-09-11 19:23:25 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-09-11 19:23:25 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=57388 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 57676 [post_author] => 24 [post_date] => 2024-05-01 00:44:36 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-05-01 00:44:36 [post_content] => <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">For centuries, Catholics have recognized Mary in a special way in May, known sometimes as “the month of Mary.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">This may, Word on Fire is honoring Mary by <a href="https://www.wordonfire.org/pray-rosary/">launching a campaign</a> to pray 50,000 Rosaries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Visit <a href="http://wordonfire.org">WordonFire.org</a> to log your rosary towards the goal, or pray the rosary with Bishop Barron from Word on Fire <a href="https://hallow.app.link/wofrosarychallenge">directly in the Hallow app</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">Last year, Word on Fire’s campaign led to 64,000 Rosaries prayed, far exceeding the goal of 10,000.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">In 2024, the goal is 50,000 Rosaries prayed, but Word on Fire’s Bishop Robert Barron is hoping Catholics can come together to celebrate Mary in an even greater way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">“I would love to see us get to 100,000 Rosaries prayed this month,” he said. “It is truly inspiring to look at the map on our website and see it covered in red dots and to know that each dot represents at least one Rosary that was prayed for the ‘lost sheep’ to return to the shepherd.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"className":""} --> <p class="">If you’re not familiar with this traditional prayer, Hallow has a complete, step-by-step guide to <a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-the-rosary/">how to pray the Rosary</a>.</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/wofrosarychallenge">Pray the Rosary on Hallow</a></div> <!-- /wp:button --></div> <!-- /wp:buttons --> <!-- wp:heading {"className":""} --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-more-rosary-resources">More Rosary Resources</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list {"className":""} --> <ul class=""><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/7-sorrows/">7 Sorrows Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-latin-rosary/">How to Pray the Rosary in Latin</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><a href="https://hallow.com/blog/how-to-pray-54-day-novena/">How to Pray the 54-Day Rosary</a></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> [post_title] => Join Word on Fire and Hallow in Campaign to Pray 50,000 Rosaries in May [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => word-on-fire-rosary-campaign [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-05-01 00:52:54 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-05-01 00:52:54 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://hallow.com/?p=57676 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )