Feast of the Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia + Ukraine
Digital Illustration of Our Lady of Fatima by Chris Lewis
First off, let us start with the conclusion of our Consecration Novena:
Annunciation Novena in Preparation for Consecration of Ukraine and Russia – Day 9
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen ✝
I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners!
Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena: for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine to your Immaculate Heart.
Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory.
Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.
Join the Pope in Praying the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
EWTN will be broadcasting the event live – tune in at 11am CT/12PM ET (5PM in Rome, Italy) to watch it live:
“Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God.
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,
and you shall name him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,
and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father,
and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever,
and of his Kingdom there will be no end.”
– Lk 1:30-33
Lady Day Feasting
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Jennifer Gregory Miller
Contributor for Catholic Cuisine
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March 25 marks the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord, another of our highest feast days, a Solemnity, right in the middle of Lent. We bring to mind the Incarnation, the exact moment when the WORD became Flesh. How beautiful the message of our Faith that we revere God in Mary's womb at the moment of conception.
The main food associated with this feast is waffles. Just like pancakes or doughnuts, waffles (or wafers or gaufres) are usual feast day fare. This is Våffeldagen or Waffle Day in Sweden. One website said the name Vaffla, meaning waffle, originated from Var Fru, Our Lady, and that in time the two words became slurred and corrupted, first into Vaffer, then to Vaffla. The waffles are served with whipped cream and lingonberries (or cloudberries).
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups heavy cream, well-chilled
1 1/3 cups flour
1-2 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoons melted sweet butter
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Love Never Wasted
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Clare McCallan
Spoken-word poet, writer, and artist
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Lord,-taken from "MIND GAMES," a spoken word show which is now booking for universities, schools, and young adult events this summer. Book her at claremmccallan@gmail.com | Instagram: @clare_mccallan
May I know that no love is ever wasted.
Even,
unrequited.
Even,
uninvited.
I am better for having loved.
Because,
it makes me more like You.
For having felt love,
I know I am now more true.
And beautiful.
and good.
I know now that I was always,
good.
Even before receiving anyone’s affections
and even after giving away too much of myself
I was
and
I am
the embodiment of the very love I have wasted so much heart trying to conjure up.
Though I only understand this now,
I forgive myself for the times I didn’t know
and even the times when I knew but
chose
to seek Emmanuel
(God is with me),
without You.
Love never wasted,
incarnate, imago dei
replacing
the thought that I need
competing or
completing.
Emmanuel,
God,
you are with me.
Never alone,
Always within me.
Here's a PSA – you're off the hook for a burger tonight 🍔
Our Lady of Fatima, Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto, and Servant of God Sister Lúcia – pray for us!
A.M.D.G