Today is my hubby’s oldest brother’s 4th Anniversary of his ordination to the holy priesthood! He was ordained on the Feast of his favorite saint no less, Saint Rita of Cascia.
Father!
To celebrate the feast of St. Rita, the children and I will be reading a brief story about her from the Picture Book of Saints, while we enjoy a tea in her honor.
I hope you all have a blessed day!
Most gracious Heavenly Father, We thank you for our faithful priests and bishops, whose spiritual fatherhood and example of fidelity, self-sacrifice, and devotion is so vital to the faith of your people.
May our spiritual fathers be guided by the examples of Saints Peter and Paul, all the Apostles and their saintly successors. Give them valiant faith in the face of confusion and conflict, hope in time of trouble and sorrow, and steadfast love for you, for their families, and for all your people throughout the world. May the light of your Truth shine through their lives and their good works.
Assist all spiritual fathers, that through your Grace they may steadily grow in holiness and in knowledge and understanding of your Truth. May they generously impart this knowledge to those who rely on them. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Beautiful beautiful beautiful…sort of a loss for words! But that is what comes to my mind when I read about the blessings in your family.
Love the pic, very special day for him, how wonderful!
=D I was sooo excited about her feast day!
I think that’s sooo AWSOME that your brother in law was ordained on her feast day!
Especially since she is my favorite saint.. and my confirmation saint…
and that you are my confirmation sponsor =D
Have you seen the movie St. Rita?
It’s such a great movie.
Love you!
<3 maRy