There are four areas of discussion in today’s interview:
A Confraternity is a christian voluntary association of laity created for the purpose of promoting special works of piety or charity. Benefits of joining this confraternity include
Through the prayers of the Confraternity victory was declared in the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. This is the feast day of Our Lady of the Rosary, and this October 7th marks the 450th anniversary of the feast.
The Rosary is a reflection on the life of Jesus and Mary. Pope Leo felt there were three major societal issues of the day back then, and they are still with us today - a dislike of poverty and the simple life, a repugnance to suffering, and the neglect of the future life after death. The Joyful mysteries reflect on the simple life of Jesus; he was born in a manger. The Sorrowful mysteries remind us of his love and suffering, and how we too may be called to carry our cross. The Glorious mysteries help us keep a focus on the magnificence of heaven.
People can preregister to watch the wonderful movie on the Shrine, Our lady and the Confraternity by going to the Mother of Mercy messengers site at DivineMercyforAmerica.org for more information on the confraternity one can also visit confraternitycommunity.com
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Father Joe Roesch, MIC, Superior General of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, joins the Mercy Unbound podcast from Rome. You may recognize him from EWTN, where he moderated the Divine Mercy Sunday celebration from the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.
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