The cherished tradition of the Christmas Crib and the Nativity scene was begun by Saint Francis od Assisi. On Christmas Eve in 1223, Saint Francis so longed to see with his own eyes the circumstances of Jesus' coming to Bethlehem, that he arranged to have the scene recreated in a cave at Greccio, using live people and animals. During the solemnities of the Mass being offered there, a little child was seen lying in the manger. From that celebration began the custom of the Christmas crib or crèche."
Pope Benedict XVI spoke on the tradition of the Christmas Crib during an Advent Angelus address 2005
"Following a beautiful and firmly rooted tradition, many families set up their crib immediately after the feast of the Immaculate Conception, to set up the crib at home can be a simple but effective way of presenting the faith and transmitting it to one's children. The manger helps us to contemplate the mystery of God's love who revealed himself in the poverty and simplicity of the Bethlehem cave.
Saint Francis of Assisi was so overwhelmed by the mystery of the Incarnation that he wanted to present it again in Greccio with the living manger, thus becoming the initiator of a long popular tradition which still keeps its value for evangelization today.
The crib can help us, in fact, to understand the secret of the true Christmas, because it speaks of humility and the merciful goodness of Christ, who "though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor". 2 Corinthians 8:9 His poverty enriches those who embrace it and Christmas brings joy and peace to those who, as the shepherds, accept in Bethlehem the words of the Angel: "And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger". Luke 2:12 It continues to be a sign also for us, men and women of the 21st century. There is no other Christmas."
May our own Nativity scenes which rest under our Christmas trees be a visible reminder of that night when our Savior was born. May we never forget to see in our hearts the the Holy Family, Mary and Joseph and the little Babe of Bethlehem, who came to save us from sin. May we always remember that the wood of the manger that held Him so securely would one day give way to the wood of the cross. May we too embrace Jesus with all of our love as did Saint Francis.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us and all the names we receive through this ministry.
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National Shrine of Divine Mercy Stockbridge, MA
Blessed Mother Mary with child
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Our Lady holding Jesus as He accepts flowers from the shepherd child
Welcome to our intercessory prayer ministry for families, babies, little ones and those who love them.
In our prayers for families, we pray for the sanctity of all life and for vocations to marriage, the priesthood and consecrated life, which are born and nurtured in families.
The Prayer of Entrustment to Mary was prayed for this ministry at the icon of the Madonna Salus Populi Romani (Salvation of the Roman People, Our Lady of Good Health) in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Mary Major) in Rome, Italy, in Nossa Senhora do Rosario da Fatima (Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary) in Fatima, Portugal, in Eglise du Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart Parish Church), the site of St. Bernadette's baptismal font, in Lourdes, France and at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents before Our Lady of Guadalupe and at Basilica Papale de San Pietro in Vaticano (St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City) at the Tomb of St. John Paul II in Rome, Italy and at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) in Mexico City, Mexico.
This ministry is consecrated to Jesus Christ, Wisdom Incarnate, through the hands of Mary and dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. In our prayers to Mary, we honor and worship her Son Jesus. When He was on the Cross, He gave His Mother to John and she became our Mother as well. "Behold, your Mother." John 19:27
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the greater glory of God
The Prayer of Entrustment to Mary was prayed for this ministry at the icon of the Madonna Salus Populi Romani (Salvation of the Roman People, Our Lady of Good Health) in the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica of Mary Major) in Rome, Italy, in Nossa Senhora do Rosario da Fatima (Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary) in Fatima, Portugal, in Eglise du Sacre-Coeur (Sacred Heart Parish Church), the site of St. Bernadette's baptismal font, in Lourdes, France and at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents before Our Lady of Guadalupe and at Basilica Papale de San Pietro in Vaticano (St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City) at the Tomb of St. John Paul II in Rome, Italy and at the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Basilica of the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe) in Mexico City, Mexico.
This ministry is consecrated to Jesus Christ, Wisdom Incarnate, through the hands of Mary and dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. In our prayers to Mary, we honor and worship her Son Jesus. When He was on the Cross, He gave His Mother to John and she became our Mother as well. "Behold, your Mother." John 19:27
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
For the greater glory of God
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If you would like to be a prayer partner, pray the Memorare every day for all the names we have received and all the names we will receive.
If you would like to be a prayer partner, pray the Memorare every day for all the names we have received and all the names we will receive.
The John 10:10 Prayer Ministry for Families began on May 1, 2010
How this prayer ministry began...
The prayers for this ministry began in May 2006, praying for an unborn baby, Lily Grace. There were medical problems with the baby and we began praying the Novena to Saint Anne that "Lily Grace would have abundant life." Through the intercession of Saint Anne, mother of our Blessed Mother Mary and grandmother of Jesus, Lily Grace was born with Down syndrome in November 2006. She needed open heart surgery when she was three months old. She was born with only two chambers in her heart. Four chambers are needed. Doctors placed a tiny plastic wall between each chamber, making two chambers into four. They literally created a new heart in her. She is a little miracle and she radiates love to all who meet her. We give thanks for all the prayers for this precious little baby.
As we have prayed each day, we have received other names to include in our prayers to Saint Anne and Our Blessed Mother Mary. We have thousands upon thousands of names to pray for now. We pray the Memorare for families, for priests, seminarians, deacons and vocations to the religious life which are born and nurtured in families. We pray for the sanctity of life and marriage, for the unborn, babies and children who are healthy, sick or disabled, pregnant women, couples who are trying to conceive a baby or adopt a baby, mothers who have had miscarriages, parents who have suffered the death of a baby or a child, parents who have had an abortion, parents who have considered having one and for all souls wounded by abortion, parents who are struggling to accept their disabled child, as well as parents who embrace their disabled child and see in that child, the beauty that was created by God.
As we have prayed each day, we have received other names to include in our prayers to Saint Anne and Our Blessed Mother Mary. We have thousands upon thousands of names to pray for now. We pray the Memorare for families, for priests, seminarians, deacons and vocations to the religious life which are born and nurtured in families. We pray for the sanctity of life and marriage, for the unborn, babies and children who are healthy, sick or disabled, pregnant women, couples who are trying to conceive a baby or adopt a baby, mothers who have had miscarriages, parents who have suffered the death of a baby or a child, parents who have had an abortion, parents who have considered having one and for all souls wounded by abortion, parents who are struggling to accept their disabled child, as well as parents who embrace their disabled child and see in that child, the beauty that was created by God.
Memorare
Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, we fly to you, O Virgin of Virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer them. Amen.
Kiss of Mercy Prayer Apostolate for healing from abortion
Saint Therese of Lisieux, Patroness of John 10:10
Pray for us and all our intentions.
Saint Joseph, patron and protector of families, the unborn and fathers, pray for all families.
Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus, pray for marriages and families.
Saint Louis and Saint Zelie, parents of Saint Therese of Lisieux, intercede for us for the protection of life and for a return to the sanctity of marriage.
Project Rachel
Pregnancy Help
Novena to Saint Anne, Patron of Mothers and Grandmothers
Novena Prayer to Saint Anne
To obtain a special favor
Oh glorious St. Anne, filled with compassion for those who invoke thee and with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at thy feet and humbly beg of thee to take under thy special protection the present affair which I commend to thee:
That (Name the person you are praying for) will have abundant life.
Be pleased to commend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy outcome. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face, and with thee and Mary and all the Saints, of praising and blessing Him for all eternity. Amen.
Good Saint Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray to her for us and obtain our request. (three times)
Good Saint Anne, pray for us.
Jesus, Mary, Anne.
To obtain a special favor
Oh glorious St. Anne, filled with compassion for those who invoke thee and with love for those who suffer, heavily laden with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at thy feet and humbly beg of thee to take under thy special protection the present affair which I commend to thee:
That (Name the person you are praying for) will have abundant life.
Be pleased to commend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy outcome. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face, and with thee and Mary and all the Saints, of praising and blessing Him for all eternity. Amen.
Good Saint Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray to her for us and obtain our request. (three times)
Good Saint Anne, pray for us.
Jesus, Mary, Anne.
Shrine of the Holy Innocents + Our Lady of Guadalupe + Patroness of the Unborn
The Angelus
V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary...
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to thy Word. Hail Mary...
V. And the Word was made flesh.
R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary...
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: Pour forth we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of the battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God, cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit, Spouse of Our Blessed Mother Mary
O Holy Spirit, Beloved of my soul, I adore you. Enlighten me, guide me, strengthen me, console me. Tell me what I should do. Give me Your orders. I promise to submit myself to all that You desire of me and to accept all that You permit to happen to me. Let me only know Your Will. Amen
Family Divine Mercy
Discerning Hearts
10th Anniversary of the John 10:10 Prayer Ministry May 1, 2020
In gratitude for Pastor Fr. Wayne Belschner and Fr. Dominic Ngo for the Mass for the 10th Anniversary live streamed at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Dedham, MA on May 2, 2020.
In thanksgiving for Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, Director of the Association of the Marian Helpers for offering his private intention for the Mass for the 10th Anniversary at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA on May 16, 2020.
5th Anniversary of the John 10:10 Prayer Ministry May 1, 2015
In Thanksgiving for the Mass celebrated on May 10, 2015 for the 5th anniversary in the Oratory at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA by the Rector of the Shrine, Fr. Anthony Gramlich MIC. After Mass, everyone had lunch together with an opportunity for sharing. Then we walked to the Shrine of the Holy Innocents, a sacred place of healing where families who have lost babies or children can have a memorial in their honor. At the center of the Shrine is Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Anthony led the Rosary for the John 10:10 intentions and prayer partners and he prayed the Prayer of Entrustment to Mary of the John 10:10 Prayer Ministry.
In Thanksgiving for the Mass celebrated on May 9, 2015 for the 5th anniversary in Saint Joseph Chapel at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Dedham, MA by Pastor Fr. William Kelly STD. After Mass, there was reception with a time for refreshments and sharing with one another.
In Thanksgiving for the Mass for Healing for Families from Hurts and Divisions, Past and Present
All Saints Day November 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm Saint Mary of the Assumption Church 420 High Street Dedham, MA 02026 Celebrant Fr. Dermot Roache, SMA Mass with Special Healing with the Blessed Sacrament
In thanksgiving for the Healing Mass for families who have lost a child
Thanks be to God for the Healing Mass celebrated on Friday, October 14, 2011 at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church 420 High Street Dedham, MA 02026
The Healing Mass was for parents and family members who have lost a child through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infantile death, violence, accident, infertility, disability or illness of a baby or child. It included a powerful testimony from Linda Santo, mother of Little Audrey Santo, with a special anointing with Little Audrey's miraculous holy oil. Following the Mass, there was a Eucharistic Healing Service, ending with Benediction. Fellowship and refreshments followed. The celebrant and homilist was Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Fr. Anthony was inspired to celebrate this Healing Mass, praying for all the intentions we receive. On his way to the Mass, there were many downpours of rain. As Fr. Anthony drove off the Mass Pike, the rain stopped and there was a beautiful rainbow across the sky. Fr. Anthony said that rainbow was a sign of hope for this event. He said that there were many healings that night. Thanks be to Jesus and Our Blessed Mother Mary.
The Healing Mass was for parents and family members who have lost a child through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth, infantile death, violence, accident, infertility, disability or illness of a baby or child. It included a powerful testimony from Linda Santo, mother of Little Audrey Santo, with a special anointing with Little Audrey's miraculous holy oil. Following the Mass, there was a Eucharistic Healing Service, ending with Benediction. Fellowship and refreshments followed. The celebrant and homilist was Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC, from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Fr. Anthony was inspired to celebrate this Healing Mass, praying for all the intentions we receive. On his way to the Mass, there were many downpours of rain. As Fr. Anthony drove off the Mass Pike, the rain stopped and there was a beautiful rainbow across the sky. Fr. Anthony said that rainbow was a sign of hope for this event. He said that there were many healings that night. Thanks be to Jesus and Our Blessed Mother Mary.
Life is a blessing.
"Life starts at the very instant of conception when the genes of the mother and the genes of father join to make a new human being, a human being that is absolutely unique. All the genetic patrimony is already there. It is like the music of Mozart on the page. The full life is really there. At two months, the embryo has everything, the hands, the eyes, the body. It is a very tiny body, but after two months, the only thing it does is grow. And if you could take his very little finger, you could even see his fingerprint." Venerable Dr. Jerome Lejeune, French geneticist who discovered the source of Down syndrome
Prayer for the Cause for Canonization
God, who created man in Your image and intended him to share Your Glory, we thank You for having granted to Your Church the gift of Professor Jerome Lejeune, a distinguished Servant of Life. He knew how to place his immense intelligence and deep faith at the service of the defense of human life especially unborn life, always seeking to treat and cure. A passionate witness to truth and charity, he knew how to reconcile faith and reason in the sight of today's world. By his intercession, and according to Your will, we ask You to grant us the graces we implore, hoping that he will soon become one of Your saints. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
"As one grows with the child and as the trip of life is unfolded, the special features become part of a collection of goodness and personalness that are your new child. When you reflect you can identify that the 47th chromosome has indeed made a difference but in the sum this difference has made an extraordinary human. These babies have an unparalleled set of personal features that take us with them, open our eyes and fill our hearts. Perhaps one of the most profound experiences of a special parenthood is coming to realize that your old perceptions were too limited and that there is much waiting to be embraced. That extra chromosome becomes a ticket to some new warmth and features that change lives and change them well." Dr. Allen Crocker (1925-2011) speaking on Down syndrome, Children's Hospital, Boston MA. Through the Dr. Crocker Internship Program, self-advocates with Down syndrome have the opportunity to continue Dr. Crocker's lifelong mission of promoting the acceptance and inclusion of all people, including those with Down syndrome.
Pray Chaplet of The Divine Mercy
The Most Holy Rosary
Sacred Heart of Jesus One Fold One Shepherd
Music and Meditation on the Daily Scriptures
Our Lady of Guadalupe at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents
National Shrine of Divine Mercy Stockbridge, MA
Tile at the Shrine of the Holy Innocents for the Babies who have died
Madonna
Blessed Mother Mary with child
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