In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him.
But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God.
And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. John 1:1–5, 9–14
May we wish all cardinals, bishops, priests, friends, benefactors, Global Rosary Relay participants, Virtual Rosary Thursday participants, Worldpriest representatives, volunteers, and all members of the Worldpriest Global Apostolate team a very happy Christmas a holy and a blessed New Year for 2025.
Marion Mulhall
Founder – Worldpriest Global Apostolate
Aloysius Kiribaki, pictured with the Worldpriest Global Rosary Relay 2024 Award which was won by Uganda.
On 7 June 2024 members of the Legion of Mary in Uganda came together individually and in the company of families, friends and fellow parishioners to take part in the Worldpriest Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests 2024.
This special global day of prayer is held on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a day designated by St John Paul II in 2003 as a World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. Since 2010 this unique relay has swept around the world. In recent years technology – including social media channels – has permitted countless millions of people to participate. On the designated day in 2024 it is estimated that over 300,000 people in Uganda lifted their voices in the recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. https://www.worldpriest.com/annual-global-rosary-relay/
The Legion of Mary, one of the most active lay apostolate movements and the largest in Uganda, showed its strength by facilitating participation at both local and national level. Preparations had begun two months in advance of the relay. A poster was circulated nationwide, using various media channels, calling upon all Catholics to participate on 7 June, while the Legion of Mary’s Senatus of Uganda promoted the event by raising awareness at national level.
Some of the pilgrims who joined in the Global Rosary Relay in Uganda.
The relay on 7 June was widespread and heartfelt. There were reports of participation from many regions around the country, including Regia, Comitia and Curiae, and the event was joined in a spirit of widespread enthusiasm and determination. Even those in transit using public transport joined in prayer – further demonstrating the deep-rooted faith and commitment by very large numbers of men and women around the country.
Members of the Legion of Mary who joined in the prayers for priests.
Overall the Worldpriest Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests united Uganda in prayer and devotion. It underscored the power of collective prayer and the unifying force of faith. Such an amazing response to this annual global event make Uganda a well-deserved winner of this Annual Award for 2024. https://youtu.be/6LdwRpCOkbk
‘May this relay become a cherished annual tradition in Uganda, inspiring even greater participation and devotion in the years to come’.
Aloysius Kiribaki,
President,
Senatus of Uganda (Legion of Mary)
Worldpriest Virtual Rosary Thursday
21 November 2024 pray via YouTube with Father Frank Drescher, a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland, and our Worldpriest Virtual Rosary Thursday leader on that day. You are most welcome to join Father Drescher along with friends of the Worldpriest Global Apostolate prayer community at a time of your choosing to pray with the final Virtual Rosary Thursday prayer time for 2024. http://youtu.be/A2cdZM6tqL4
The next Worldpriest Virtual Rosary Thursday will take place on 30 January 2025, led by Bishop Joseph Coffey Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Military Service USA, a wonderful blessing for a new year to have a bishop lead our time of Rosary prayer.
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