Peacemakers Unite

(l-r) Fr. Jeremy Hiers, O.S.A., Fr. Frank Doyle, O.S.A., Fr. Aldo Potencio, O.S.A.

Peacemakers

By Jonathan Jerome, Director of the Shrine w Watch Jonathan's Video of Gratitude Unite

Thousands of you joined us here at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia for our celebration of the Solemn Feast of St. Rita. On behalf of the Augustinian friars, lay staff, volunteers, and patrons, I want to thank you. Thank you for joining us. Thank you for entrusting us with your prayers and petitions. Thank you for introducing us to your family members and friends. And most of all, thank you for helping us honor our beloved patroness.

There’s no question about it, St. Rita lived a remarkable life of faith. In the midst of controversy, conflict, and tragedy she was able to persevere and found great hope in the love of Christ. In our wounded world today, gun violence and war, isolation and fear, doubt and anxiety, illness and uneasiness plague individuals and communities. The life of St. Rita reminds us that even when things feel impossible, nothing is impossible to God.

That’s why we gathered together at her feast, to find great hope, to build courage and become emboldened as a community of faith. As we go back out into the world, we attempt, like St. Rita, to be peacemakers, healers, and

Fr. William Gabriel, O.S.A.

reconcilers, people who persevere and find hope even in those difficult circumstances and situations. We hope that whether you joined us in person or virtually, you know you have a spiritual home here with us throughout the year. Together, we can continue to be the people God has created us to be. Once again, thank you for joining us. And be assured of our prayers for you and our world as we continue to be the peacemakers that we are called to be. May God bless you, and St. Rita keep praying for us!

Jonathan Jerome, Director of the Shrine

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