The Year of Faith Marian Day - October 13, 2013

Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary is an important dimension of Dominican spirituality.   Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, echos this in his words and actions.  On October 13, Pope Francis will consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as part of the Marian Day celebration that will involve the statue of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima.  Further information is available at these trusted outlets:

Catholic News Agency Article
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-to-consecrate-world-to-marys-immaculate-heart/

Rome Reports Article (with video clip)
http://www.romereports.com/palio/fatima-statue-headed-to-rome-as-pope-plans-to-consecrate-the-world-to-our-lady-english-10805.html#.UkLBxBBF2rk

Vatican Year of Faith Website (Marian Day Official Program of Events):
http://www.annusfidei.va/content/novaevangelizatio/en/eventi/giornatamariana.html

Fatima Official Website (English Language):
http://www.santuario-fatima.pt/portal/?lang=EN

SUPPORT OUR HOLY FATHER - PRAY FOR HIM

In support of Pope Francis, prayerful requests for intercession to Our Blessed Mother are strongly recommended.  Please include the Holy Father and his intentions with your personal prayer intentions, especially when praying the rosary.  An additional devotion available is the Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Novena prayers are available here:
Basic novena prayer:
http://catholicprayerbook.net/CQprayers/novenaimmaculateheart.htm
Longer novena complete with meditations for each day:
http://catholicprayerbook.net/CQprayers/novenaimmaculateheart.htm

DOMINICAN TEACHING

The Dominican Order is rooted in its devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  The rosary was a key tool in the apostolate of St. Dominic.  For further reading on Dominican teaching on the rosary, Fatima, and Consecration to the Immaculate Heart, navigate to the Rosary Center maintained by the Western Dominican Province (US): http://www.rosary-center.org/consecrt.htm

TALLAHASSEE PUBLIC SQUARE ROSARY - OCTOBER 12, 2013

In related news, America Needs Fatima is organizing the national 2013 Public Square Rosary Crusade.  As a part of the national crusade, a Public Square Rosary will be held in Tallahassee on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Noon, on the grounds of the State Capital.  For more information contact local coordinator Karen Cook at interlakenkaren@gmail.com.