Contemplative Programs
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Our Current Program:
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Our Lady of the Rosary Parish seeks to provide a variety of ways for its members to grow closer to Christ. One way to do that is in the quieter method of contemplation.
What is contemplative prayer? The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that "Contemplative prayer seeks him 'whom my soul loves.' It is Jesus, and in him, the Father....In this inner prayer we can still meditate, but our attention is fixed on the Lord himself." (CCC ¶2709). We fix our gaze on Jesus and share our hearts with Him.
Right now, our primary method of encouraging contemplation is by providing Consecration Programs. The end goal of all Consecration programs is to (1) move closer to Jesus and (2) to dedicate yourself to living for Him with the help of His grace and the intercession of His Mother and all the saints.
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"7-Day Preparation for Family Consecration: To Jesus, through Mary, in Union with St. Joseph"
First, order this wonderful book (link can be found below in "Step 2"). You will only need 1 copy for your family.
Next, please attend a short introductory meeting on Sunday, January 26th immediately following the 10:30am Mass, to explain the importance of consecrating your family to the Holy Family and how the 7-day program works.
Then, for seven days, from January 27, 2025-February 1, 2025, you will spend a few minutes each day reading the book, "7-Day Preparation for Family Consecration," by the Apostolate for Family Consecration, and engaging in the recommended activities for the day. All the activites are simple and able to be understood by even young children.
Then, on Sunday, February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation in the Temple, we will have a special Consecration ceremony after both the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses.
*this Consecration will also coincide with the Feast of Candlemas so we will also be
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Step 1: Register for the Consecration
Please register here so we know how many families will be consecrated to the Holy Family on Sunday, February 2, 2025- the Feast of the Presentation in the Temple.
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Step 2: Order your book (click the link below):
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Our Prior Contemplative Programs:
Here are the Contemplative Programs that we've already done as a parish family:
* May 2022= Consecration to the Blessed Mother: "Mary's Mantle;"
* October-November 2023= Consecration to St. Joseph: "Consecration to St. Joseph;"
* March-April 2024= Consecration to Divine Mercy: "33 Days to Merciful Love;"
* July 2024= Brown Scapular Investiture: "A Journey to Mount Carmel: A Nine-Day Preparation for Investiture in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady;"* February 2025=Consecration to the Holy Family: "7-Day Preparation for Family Consecration"
* March 2025= Consecration to St. Joseph: "Consecration to St. Joseph;"
If you see one that you missed, and would like to see us offer again, please let us know. Email [email protected]