54-Day Rosary Novena

Beginning August 15 [Assumption of Mary] — October 7 [Our Lady of the Rosary]

Pray the first 27 days (equal to 3 novenas) in petition.

Pray the last 27 days (equal to 3 novenas) in thanksgiving for God’s answer, no matter what it is.

Parish or Group Family or Individual

We’ve created a video to explain the history of this powerful novena & our initiative.

Please take a moment to watch and share with others inviting them to unite with us in prayer.

Intention Prayer

PRAYER OF PETITION

Lord God, our country is hurting and our families are in need. The future is uncertain, and yet, I believe You always watch over me and listen to the deepest desires of my heart. You are the God of truth and love, the creator of all that is. I place my trust in you. Open my heart and home to your Way.

Mother Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, I look to you to show me how to ponder in my heart what God desires.

St. Joseph, I turn to you and ask for your intercession to guard and protect me, my family and my country.

Lord Jesus, I beg you to send your Spirit so that I may learn to love others the way you loved me on the cross. Amen.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Lord God, our country is hurting, and our families are in need. Thank You for receiving my prayer.

Mother Mary and St. Joseph, thank you for your loving intercession.

Jesus, I trust in You.

Come, Holy Spirit, come! Amen.

ORACION DE PETICION

Señor Dios, nuestro país está sufriendo y nuestras familias están necesitadas. El futuro es incierto, y aun asi, Creo que siempre me cuidas y escuchas los deseos más profundos de mi corazón. Eres el Dios de verdad y amor, el creador de todo lo que es. Pongo mi confianza en ti. Abre mi corazón y mi hogar a tu Camino.

Madre Maria, Reina del Santo Rosario, Miro hacia ti para que me enseñes como reflexionar en mi corazón lo que Dios desea.

San Jose, Miro hacia ti y pido tu intercesión para que guardes y protejas a mi familia, a mi país, y a mi.

Señor Jesús, te pido que envíes tu Espíritu para que yo aprenda a amar a los demás de la manera que me amastes en la cruz.

Amen.

Oracion de Accion de Gracias

Señor Dios,

nuestro pais esta sufriendo, y nuestras familias están necesitadas.

Gracias por recibir mi oración.

Madre María y San José,

gracias por su amorosa intercesión.

Jesus en ti Confío.

Ven Espiritu Santo, Ven!

Amen

UPDATES

* Updates, Changes, &/or Special Announcements will be posted here throughout the Novena. Please visit this page to stay informed.*

7/23/20: FRP and The Way of Trust is featured in today’s edition of The Record! Article HERE.
7/23/20: We’ve created “The Way of Trust” Facebook group — Along with any updates and announcements pertaining to the Rosary Novena, the daily Rosary video will be posted here, as well as a variety of resources focused on the house church, suggestions to establish and maintain prayer into one’s daily life, and more! Join the group HERE. [If you aren’t a Facebook user, no worries — the same information will be sent via email to all registered participants.]
8/5/20: Rosary Kits are in the process of being delivered to various parishes. Please check with the staff at your parish office or your parish liaison. If you have any questions, please email us at info@familyrenewalproject.com

Timeline

CURRENT: SIGN-UP
Individuals & Families and Parishes, Groups, & Organizations can sign up NOW to participate in the Novena. Ideally all sign ups will be submitted prior to August 15, but “be not afraid” … it’s never too late to join us in prayer! To register your Parish or Group, click HERE. To sign up as an Individual or Family, click HERE.
August 15-October 7: PARTICIPATION & SUPPORT
Throughout the Novena FRP will provide daily support and encouragement via email and our ‘Way of Trust’ Facebook group. FRP will also provide information on the history of the 54-day novena, a variety of resources focused on the house church with suggested ways to establish and maintain prayer into one’s daily life, and more. PLUS updates on special events and activities (see below) that will take place throughout the Novena.
AUGUST 15
Day 1 of the Novena: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass in honor of the Solemnity will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Assumption @ NOON. Archbishop Kurtz will be the main celebrant and our FRP Chaplain, Fr. Martin Linebach, Vicar General will concelebrate. Immediately following Mass, all assembled will pray the first Rosary of the 54-Day Novena; it is our hope that each decade will be led by families from throughout the Archdiocese.

All are welcome to attend the Mass. Admittance will be based on maximum capacity guidelines.

The Mass & Rosary will be LIVE-STREAMED on The Way of Trust FB Group page [@TheWayofTrust]

For details on this and any future events/activities, please regularly visit this website page &/or The Way of Trust FB Group page for the most current updates!
SEPTEMBER 11
Day 28 of the Novena. An historic and significant date and the Midway Point — the date on which we transition our prayers from ‘petition’ to ‘thanksgiving’. Special event TBD.
OCTOBER 7
Day 54 of the Novena: Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. A special public rosary will be held to conclude our 54 Day Novena [TBD] (for those who can attend). Others will conclude in their homes.

Additional Information

A 54-Day Novena = Consists of praying a Rosary (five decades / one set of mysteries) each day for twenty-seven days in petition; followed by praying the rosary for twenty-seven days in thanksgiving, thanking God for how He will answer our petitions. We will all pray the same Prayer of Petition / Prayer of Thanksgiving to begin the rosary each day. Typically, a novena is prayed for 9 days. This is an extended novena, equivalent to six ordinary novenas (6 x 9 = 54). It is unique in its admonition to pray in petition for the first half (27 days), and pray in thanksgiving for whatever God gives us in the second half (27 days).

Parish/Group Liaisons = FRP will provide information to identified Liaisons who will then assist with communications. A supporting parish or group simply provides the name of a person (staff, parishioner or volunteer group member), to serve as a liaison. FRP will identify Liaisons who are able to assist with communications at their parish, make pledge/sign-up cards available for those unable to use the internet, advise and assist with distribution of Rosary kits at their particular parish, etc. (All information, cards, kits, etc will be provided by FRP).

Rosary Kits = Each kit will include: a Rosary & how-to pray a rosary leaflet, an attractive Intention Prayer card that can be placed on a prayer table, dinner table, night stand, etc. (designed specifically for this Novena), instructions & daily schedule for the Novena, basic info about FRP, a Spiritual Communion Prayer Card and more.

We want to thank Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, 4611 Poplar Level Road, for providing all the rosaries and How to Pray the Rosary leaflets that will be included in each kit!

[Visit their website at: olrm.org]

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Peace be with you!

During this time of tumult and readjustments, many of us continue to feel disjointed and are yearning for unity; we suspect you might feel the same.

Family Renewal Project is organizing and leading this archdiocesan-wide prayer initiative in an effort to unify and strengthen the Body of Christ. We invite you to consider supporting what we believe is one of our most effective responses — turning with Trust through Mary to Our Lord in prayer!

We believe the Holy Spirit has guided us to the 54-Day Rosary Novena, which historically has many associated miracles. Our Lady of Fatima pleaded for every person to pray the Rosary daily and during those apparitions revealed that the “final battle would be over marriage and the family.”

We believe individuals and families will find comfort and peace when uniting in prayer for the same intention, trusting that Jesus, through His Mother and His earthly father, Joseph will protect and guide us.

We hope you will unite with us in prayer!

Parish or Group Family or Individual