A fellow Franciscan, Sr. Mary Kansier, MS, composed this wonderfully powerful -- and concise! -- prayer in relation to the proper use of technology. I'm happy to share it here, and hope it spreads 'round the Innertoobz! With proper citation for Sr. Mary (who retains all copyrights), of course!
Prayer to St. Maximilan Kolbe on the Use of Technology by Sr. Mary Kansier, MS
Heavenly Father, Your loving servant Maximilian Kolbe spent his life in service to others, using technology to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.
You crowned his life with the grace to give his life for another, in imitation of Jesus who said, "There is no greater love than to lay down your life for a friend."
Through the intercession of St. Maximilian, may we always use technology for Your Glory and to draw others close to You and Your Blessed Mother Mary.
Check out this neato time-lapse video of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate as they set up their creche at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. The friars reposted this from when AirMaria was just getting started.
It's not just women who suffer. The fathers of aborted children do, too. Friar Augustine of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate shares his abortion experience during a Silent No More rally held on 07 September at the Connecticut State House.
So, I had another birthday this month, and this year, my mom sent me the Coolest Present Ever. She enrolled me in the Eucharistic League of the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi -- I got a lovely little booklet containing the certificate of enrollment, Franciscan prayers, and an illustration of St. Francis. And the free-will donations given for enrollment help support the retirement needs of the Sisters.
This is a good reminder for us all to pray for an increase in vocations to the religious life, secular orders, and the priesthood. (Well, actually, God has never stopped calling us, so it's more accurate to pray for an increase in folks hearing and answering His calls.)
