Never flag in zeal,
be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in your hope, be
patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
- Romans 12:11-12
Body and Blood ~ Mark
Jennings (2011)
"How could the Church
fulfill her vocation
without
cultivating a constant relationship with the Eucharist,
without
nourishing herself with this food which sanctifies,
without
founding her missionary
activity
on
this indispensable support?" ~ St John
Paul II
San Charles of Borremeo -
California Franciscan mission
Bl Junipero
Serra
Nee Spain ~ Franciscan Priest
Zealous preacher, Professor, Untiring
Missionary
Known as "Father of California"
Motto: “Always
forward, never back.”
Deep Eucharistic
devotion. Baptized over
6000.
Founded numerous missions in
California.
Introduced many varieties of
fruits and vegetables, including grapes,
and laid the foundation for the
agriculture industry in California.
He also introduced dairy cows and
cheese making.
FEAST DAY - July 1
"All my life I have wanted to be a
missionary. I have wanted
to carry the Gospel message to those who have
never heard of God
and the kingdom He has prepared for them." ~ Bl.
Junipero
Bl Junipero Serra, pray
for us!
Through the inspiration of Bl Junipero Serra's life and work,
a lay apostolate that fosters and promotes vocations
exists.
Consider joining this fruitful endeavor - on this, the Feast
of Bl Junipero!
Serran Prayer For
Vocations
O God, Who wills not the death of a sinner, but rather that he be
converted and live, grant we beseech You, through the intercession of the
Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Blessed Junipero Serra and
all the saints, an increase of laborers for your Church, fellow laborers with
Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls, through the same Jesus Christ,
Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God
forever and ever. Amen Via Serra
USA.
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