MCFARLAND — Our religious freedoms have come under attack. What is the Catholic response to hostilities, political agendas, and perhaps unjust laws?
The most important response is to pray, support one another, and reflect on how to bring love and peace to often difficult and emotional situations.
For the fourth year, Christ the King Parish will be holding weekly Rosary Rallies for Religious Liberty. The kickoff is Tuesday, June 23, at which Fr. Steve Smith, pastor, will present a short overview of the issues and our role as Catholics in bringing light and truth to the challenges we are facing.
At the beginning of each subsequent rally, a brief reflection on our faith will be read, with a related Rosary intention. The overview and reflections are printed in a booklet that will be available to anyone attending the rallies or upon request.The Rosary rallies will be held at the Christ the King outdoor Marian garden each Tuesday from June 23 through October 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. before Labor Day and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. after Labor Day. Rosaries and prayer guides will be available and a volunteer will lead the Rosary.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend as many rallies as schedules and circumstances permit.
If possible, bring a chair and bug repellant as needed. Dress appropriately for the weather. In case of inclement weather, the Rosary will be prayed in the Christ the King Chapel.
For questions, more information, or to order a Rosary Rally booklet, contact Julie Allington at 608-838-8324 or [email protected]
Schedule and topics for June and July are:
June 23 — Kick-off with Fr. Steve Smith overview
June 30 — God Is Love
July 7 — God’s Call
July 14 — Love or Fear
July 21 — A Gift Freely Given
July 28 — The Desire for God