2014-08-26 13:49:00

The Irish Church invites the faithful to pray the Rosary


(Vatican Radio) The Church in Ireland has asked the faithful to pray the Rosary for the intention of the Family, linking in with those due to gather in the Vatican for the Synod on the Family.
   
In a letter that encourages Catholics to participate in this initiative, Archbishop Eamon Martin said, “this prayerful initiative has been scheduled to take place during October, the month in which the recitation of the Rosary is especially promoted”.

Archbishop Martin continued, “Rosary Sunday is an invitation to people in parishes, in homes, and in religious congregations to pray the Rosary for the intention of the ‘Family’. 


The tradition of the family Rosary links very well with the theme of the Synod on the Family in Rome which takes place from 5 to 19 October.

“I encourage all parishes and faith communities to join on this special occasion to pray for the intention of the Family. In praying the Rosary we meditate on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and the life of the Holy Family”.

And Archbishop Martin pointed out that on this coming Sunday, 5 October, which is also the Day for Life 2014 “we pray that the Gospel of the Family will be proclaimed faithfully and joyfully by all who turn in prayer to the Mother of God.”

The Church is also linking the invitation to pray the Rosary to the 350th  anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady in Knock. 

 








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