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October 6, 2022THE FOLLOWING IS A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP DAVID M. O’CONNELL, C.M., FOR THE FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, OCT. 7
The Catholic Church has been blessed with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God through the Rosary since the early 13th century when, according to Catholic tradition, she appeared to St. Dominic (1170-1221) in 1214 offering him the idea of the Rosary. There are various legends and stories regarding how the Rosary initially came to be but its current form of 15 mysteries called “decades” – five joyful, five sorrowful, five glorious– was formally established by Pope Pius V (1504-72) in 1569. Pope St. John Paul II added five “luminous” mysteries to the decades of the Rosary in 2002.
For Catholics, October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. October 7 is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
The Rosary is one of the most popular, meditative prayers of the Catholic Church. Seeking the intercession and help of the Blessed Mother Mary in our daily lives is understandably attractive, praying to her Divine Son through her. The mysteries of the Rosary are really contemplations of the whole life of the Lord Jesus – his life, death and resurrection – in a real sense through Mary’s eyes. She was there, after all, present throughout his life. The Rosary, like all Catholic prayer, should lead us to the Lord Jesus with Mary his Blessed Mother as our intercessor and guide. She brings our prayers to him through the Rosary. Would any loving Son refuse the prayers of his Mother?
I pray the Rosary each day. It is truly one of my most beloved prayers. It gives me the chance to remember the many prayer intentions recommended to me as Bishop by the faithful I meet wherever I go. I recommend it, in turn, to all Catholics. It can be recited and prayed anywhere, anytime by anyone, young or old, saints as well as sinners. If you have not prayed the Rosary, give it a try. If you already do, teach, and share it with others.
In this Month of the Holy Rosary, which is also Respect Life Month, what better time could there be for praying the Rosary for the protection of human life in all its stages from conception through natural death and for the conversion of hearts. As Bishop, I invite all the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to join in praying the Rosary for this and all our special intentions.
Read all of Bishop O’Connell’s reflection HERE.
A MESSAGE FOM BISHOP O’CONNELL ON THE DEVASTATION OF HURRICANE IAN:
News reports indicate that the staggering devastation occasioned by Hurricane Ian is among the worst experienced in US history. Please join me in praying for victims of the storm and in contributing to Hurricane Ian relief efforts through Catholic Charities USA visit catholiccharitiesusa.org
THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF THE MONITOR MAGAZINE brings special focus to Respect Life Month and its theme this year, “Called to Serve Moms in Need.” Our special section begins with a message from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in which he encourages his flock to “join hands and hearts with ‘Moms in Need’ and ‘journey’ with them.
Look for lots of good information on resources for pregnant and parenting women facing difficult circumstances, as well as our LIFE SAVERS stories of people and programs who are working to help vulnerable pregnant women, as well as those who need hope and healing after choosing abortion. You’ll find reporting on plans this year around the March for Life, both nationally and locally, and suggestion on how you can build a culture of life, starting right now.
This month’s COVER and SPECIAL REPORT documents the devastation and heartbreak wrought by Hurricane Ian, and efforts by Church agencies across Florida to assist residents most profoundly impacted. The Monitor will continue to report updates on TrentonMonitor.com.
Your new magazine issue also includes The Monitor’s annual High School Showcase, and a collection of reports and messages in advance of World Mission Sunday, which, with the theme: “You Shall Be My Witnesses,” will be observed throughout the Church on Oct. 23
There are pages of content to keep you informed of developments on the Synod; the Annual Catholic Appeal; and convocations for priests and parish leaders. Here are other stories you won’t want to miss:- Reflection on Marianite Sister Suellen Tennyson following her release by captors in Burkina Faso
- Mount Holly deacon works to build Holocaust awareness through a special series on Anne Frank
- Spring Lake parishioner produces a YouTube documentary of his pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James
- In youth news:preparing for World Youth Day; building spirituality and community through Catholic Athletes for Christ.
The October print edition has been mailed to all PREMIUM SUBSCRIBERS and the digital edition link has been sent to their inboxes. Subscribers also have unlimited access to all content on TrentonMonitor.com. Not yet a subscriber? Sign up today safely and conveniently by clicking HERE, or writing to [email protected].
THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON HAS CREATED a Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit based upon the website created by Blessed Carlo Acutis to catalogue all of the Eucharistic Miracles that have taken place worldwide.
The exhibit, which will be available throughout the parish phase of the Eucharistic Revival for parishes of the Diocese to host for two-week periods, is currently on display in the parish hall of St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, Freehold, through Oct. 16.
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will bless the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit on Oct. 12, which is Blessed Carlo’s feast day and will mark the exhibit’s official launch in the Diocese. Parishes have been invited to host the display of which there are three that have responded with reservations in the coming months: St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton; St. Dominic, Brick, and St. Theresa Parish, Little Egg Harbor.
Read more about the exhibit HERE.
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE ANNIVERSARY COUPLEs who are being blessed this year by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., will be featured in the November issue of THE MONITOR MAGAZINE.
We invite you to place a message of congratulations to your spouse or to the anniversary couple in your family being blessed this year by the Bishop. To place your ad visit HERE.
