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
"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
Image above: Body and Blood - Mark Jennings (2011)
Photo below: San Charles of Borremeo - California Franciscan mission
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
Image above: Body and Blood - Mark Jennings (2011)
Photo below: San Charles of Borremeo - California Franciscan mission
St 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
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." - St Junipero
to carry the Gospel message to those who have never heard of God
and the kingdom He has prepared for them." - St Junipero
Through
the inspiration of St 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 St 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, Saint 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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