St. Francis Youth Group

Today is the Feast Day of St. Joan of Arc, patron Saint of soldiers, and of France. How fitting that her feast day is the same as Memorial day! (We observe Memorial Day on the last Monday of May, but the actual day is, in fact, the 30th!) Learn more about her HERE!

Saint Joan of Arc

Today is also a very exciting day for a friend of mine! She is entering a religious order in New Ulm, MN called the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus.  A group of beautiful young women who are living their lives dedicated to Jesus, and to the service of His Church! Check out their website - HERE!  Isn't that main picture just stunning? Mmm.  If you could, please stop and say a prayer for my friend...right now. :) Her name is Kate, but after 4pm today, she will be receiving her habit and her new name, Sister ...I don't know what it is yet! It is all very exciting, though!

Also today, is the second to last day of our Month Dedicated to Mary! I pray that these devotions have been fruitful for you!

May 30th - Mary: The Channel of Grace
"Her power before God is such that she can obtain anything that we ask for, and, like any mother, she wants to answer our prayers. Like any mother, also, she knows and understands our weaknesses. She encourages us and makes excuses for us. She makes the way easy for us, and even when we think there is no possible solution for our worry, she always has one ready to offer us."

Let us offer our Mother today: A visit or a conversation with a friend or relative whom we want to encourage to go to Confession.


Pray Often! Be Holy!