JANESVILLE — On Saturday, Oct. 14, a public Rosary Rally will begin at 12 noon at the Courthouse Pavilion in downtown Janesville.
There will be roses to be placed by a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, borrowed from the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of the Church, who have a convent a block away.
MCFARLAND — Religious liberty in America continues to be 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 sixth year, Christ the King Parish in McFarland will be holding weekly Rosary Rallies for Religious Liberty. At the kick-off on Tuesday, June 20, Fr. Steve Smith, pastor of Christ the King Parish, will briefly present how the Catholic tradition can promote the common good in a way that respects all people.
GREEN LAKE — Join with others to pray the Rosary for traditional marriage on Saturday, March 18, at 12 noon at Deacon Mills Park sidewalk in Green Lake. Prayer handouts and Rosaries will be available.
Marriage in the eyes of God is between a man and a woman. This traditional idea of marriage and family needs attention and serious prayer.
St. Louis de Montfort stated in The Secret of the Rosary that, “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.”
GREEN LAKE — Join with others to pray the Rosary for traditional marriage on Saturday, March 18, at 12 noon at Deacon Mills Park sidewalk in Green Lake. Prayer handouts and Rosaries will be available.
Marriage in the eyes of God is between a man and a woman. This traditional idea of marriage and family needs attention and serious prayer.
St. Louis de Montfort stated in The Secret of the Rosary that, “Public prayer is far more powerful than private prayer to appease the anger of God and call down His mercy, and Holy Mother Church, guided by the Holy Ghost, has always advocated public prayer in times of public tragedy and suffering.”
MADISON — The 40 Days for Life UNITED tour bus will be coming to Madison for a statewide rally on Thursday, Oct. 13.
The rally will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. outside the Planned Parenthood facility at 3706 Orin Rd.
GREEN LAKE — As part of the third annual national Public Square Rosary Rally for the country, the Rosary will be prayed in Green Lake at Deacon Mills Park, corner of Mill and South Sts., on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 12 noon.
In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal. Her message was one of prayer and penance.
MCFARLAND — How do we show love to those who are hostile to us because of our Christian beliefs? How do we persevere in the faith when others would like to eliminate God and religion from this country?
What can we do to bring the light of Christ’s truth and mercy to the attacks on our religious liberty?
The most important thing we can do is to recognize that these are spiritual battles and we must counter them with prayer — the Holy Rosary being the greatest weapon in our arsenal.
MADISON — A prayer rally will be held in Madison at the King St. side of the State Capitol Plaza Area on Wednesday, June 15, at 12 noon.
The rally is part of the Decision America Tour 2016 with Franklin Graham, evangelist and son of Billy Graham.
MCFARLAND — Christ the King Parish in McFarland is hosting Rosary Rallies for the intention of religious liberty in our nation and the world on Tuesdays through Oct. 28.
Fr. Steve Smith, pastor, led the Kick-Off Rally on July 15 at the outdoor Marian Garden on the church grounds, 5306 Main St.
MADISON — A group of eight young adults attended 6:30 a.m. Mass on a recent Monday morning at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Madison.
They were noticeably distinctive, wearing neon green T-shirts saying “PRO LIFE” in big letters.
The young men and women were one of three groups of pilgrims in the United States with Crossroads — an effort to walk across the country “To witness to the dignity and sanctity of every human life, especially the unborn,” according to its website.
