The Novena: Praying for the Next Future SaintsDuring this All Saints&#039; Retreat, discover and pray for five holy figures who could be canonized in the near future: Fulton J. Sheen, Blessed Stanley Rother, Michelle Duppong, Father Walter Ciszek, and Blessed Miriam Teresa. Each represents a unique path to God, offering us inspiration and encouragement to follow in their footsteps toward holiness.Through their shining examples, we recognize that we too are called to holiness and are invited to walk alongside them in our daily lives. Program:<ul><li>Day 1: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen - To Speak Well for God</li><li>Day 2: Blessed Stanley Rother - To Stand Against Evil</li><li>Day 3: Michelle Duppong - To Suffer in Faithful Love</li><li>Day 4: Father Walter Ciszek- To “Give God your Lousy Best”</li><li>Day 5: Father Solanus Casey - To open the door to the needs of others</li><li>Day 6: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos - To Be Joyful for the Lord</li></ul> Let&#039;s be inspired by their lives and pray for their canonization!

The next American Saints - examples to deepen your faith

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen

<h2>Advent Program</h2>“Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it,” says Jesus in the Gospel of Mark (Mark 10:15). This verse sums up the entire Christian life and points to the path Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus chose to follow—the “straight and simple” way of spiritual childhood to step fully into the kingdom of God&#039;s love. Like all the great saints, Thérèse understood the profound truth of Jesus&#039; words, which echo as a call throughout the centuries: “If you only knew the gift of God” (John 4:10). <h2>Retreat Format and Rhythm</h2>After an introductory message on Wednesday, November 27, you&#039;ll receive a weekly meditation every Sunday.Here&#039;s what to expect:<ul><li>A reflection based on the Gospel and writings of Saint Thérèse</li><li>Practical steps for daily life</li></ul>During the week, from Monday to Saturday, we&#039;ll share an Advent calendar featuring a daily prayer with an image and a meditation text to help you stay grounded in prayer throughout the season.

Advent 2024: With the Little Flower

St. Joseph should be our model for loving Our Lord &amp; Our Lady. As the head of the Holy Family, we turn to him as a father-figure, asking him to guide and lead us on our journey closer to Jesus through Mary.As we prepare our hearts to grow in virtue during the 9 months of Mary&#039;s pregnancy, we must not forget the special role St. Joseph plays in God&#039;s plan for our salvation.Join us each day of this retreat for a small quote along with &#34;The Litany of St. Joseph&#34;. At the end of each session, we simply ask St. Joseph to make us more like him by praying a &#34;Hail Joseph&#34; for an increase in virtue.You may join one, some, many, or even ALL of our retreats! We are here to meet you wherever you are in your prayer life and spiritual journey in a way that is simple yet meaningful.For more information please visit <a href="https://hozana.org/en/community/%3Ca%20data-fr-linked&#61;">https://www.impossiblenovena.com</a>“Go, then to Joseph, and do all that he shall say to you; Go to Joseph, and obey him as Jesus and Mary obeyed him; Go to Joseph, and speak to him as they spoke to him; Go to Joseph, and consult him as they consulted him; Go to Joseph, and honor him as they honored him;&#34; // St. Alphonsus Liguori //

Grow in Virtue with St. Joseph

Hail Joseph the just, wisdom is with you;
Blessed are you among men and blessed is Jesus,
The fruit of Mary, your faithful spouse.

Holy Joseph, worthy foster-father of Jesus Christ,
Pray for us sinners and increase our virtue.
Obtain divine wisdom for us from God,
Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

<h2>What is the purpose of this community of prayer?</h2>The purpose is to find peace of mind and heart by putting our trust in God through prayer, meditation, and abandoning ourselves to the Lord. We will encourage you throughout this Novena and lift each one of you in prayer. <h2>&#34;What if....?&#34;</h2>Many of us suffer from worry, anxiety, and fear. These negative feelings can easily overwhelm us, up to the point where we begin struggling with our faith. Indeed, there are so many reasons to develop fear and worry today. Wars, violence, crime, natural disasters, unemployment, illness, future uncertainty... The list goes on. We keep asking ourselves &#34;What if?&#34; while imagining the worst outcomes; living under the weight of this uncertainty eventually takes its toll on both our physical and mental health. While there is no way to know what future will hold, we do have a powerful weapon against fear: trusting in God who loves us. Jesus came to save us, to set us free from all of our enemies. Putting our trust in God, we can gradually overcome all negative thoughts we&#039;re constantly fighting. No, it&#039;s not a miraculous cure, but God can work wonders in hearts that believe in His power. <h2>Every day, for the duration of the Novena, you&#039;ll receive:</h2><ul><li>A Bible verse to fight fear and anxiety.</li><li>A prayer.</li><li>A short meditation. </li></ul>if you are suffering from depression and/or anxiety, and/or having suicidal thoughts, please seek professional help. Prayer does help and accomplishes miracles, but no one in their right mind would tell a cancer patient to &#34;just pray their cancer away.&#34; The same applies to mental illnesses. Emergency international resources can be found <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines">here</a> and <a href="https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/">here</a>.  <h2>Click Join to receive the prayers</h2><a href="https://hozana.org/en/intentions">Click here to leave your prayer intention.</a> Photo by Gorjan Ivanovski on Unsplash.

Novena for Peace of Mind

Kneeling at your feet, sweet Mother of God and Queen of Peace, I, your loving child, confidently turn to you in my need, seeking your intercession for peace of mind and comfort to my troubled heart. (Mention your petition here.)
O listen to me, dear heavenly mother. Come to my aid and refuse me not as I cry to you. For you are my mother, and you fail no one who has recourse to you, O Consoler of the afflicted, O Queen of Peace. 
Amen.