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One of the cornerstones that I contribute to the soaring vibrancy in our parish is the Eucharistic Rosary Congress. The powerful continuous rosaries said before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during the seven days of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration have been radical and life-changing!

Saint Anthony Chapel is particularly unique among the Shrines because it is home to over 5,000 relics of the saints, all displayed beautifully in cases and altar pieces made of wood and glass and available for veneration by the faithful. To gather for seven days and nights of prayer and adoration surrounded by the Communion of Saints is incredible, and makes the opportunity to experience the love from the hearts of Jesus and Mary all the more powerful.

Just as Mary interceded for St. Juan Diego, she presents our prayers to Our Heavenly Father.   As she arranged the flowers in St. Juan’s tilma, she takes our concerns directly to Our Lord and the result is renewed faith, hope and love.

Whether you spend ten minutes or one hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament, your presence is all that Our Lord desires. His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity are truly present in the Eucharist for us to receive. Another way to prepare for the Rosary Congress is to pray the Rosary. This spiritual weapon is a reminder of Jesus’ life, death and Resurrection. It is through our prayers to Mary which will always lead us closer to her Son, Jesus.

I hope that in whatever season of life you find yourself in, whether you are currently on the mountain top, or if you are in the valley facing the onslaught, that you too can allow Christ to give you the peace, consolation, and love He desires to give you.