St. Patrick's Church Wicklow & St Joseph's Church Rathnew

St. Patrick's Church Wicklow & St Joseph's Church Rathnew St Patrick's Parish Church, Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow
St Joseph's Chapel of Ease, Rathnew, Co Wicklow

Today, 12 September, we celebrate the Most Holy Name of Mary. 💙For generations, Christians have called upon Mary’s name ...
12/09/2026

Today, 12 September, we celebrate the Most Holy Name of Mary. 💙
For generations, Christians have called upon Mary’s name with love and trust, seeking her prayers and her guidance towards her Son, Jesus. On this beautiful feast, may the name of Mary bring comfort in sorrow, strength in difficulty and hope in times of uncertainty.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us and lead us always closer to Christ. 🙏

12/09/2026
11/09/2026

On the morning of September 11, 2001, John, a New Yorker who had grown lax in his Catholic faith, was heading to his job as an investment manager in the World Trade Center. Months earlier, after attending an America Needs Fatima home visit, he had begun praying the Rosary daily.

That fateful morning, he had walked just three blocks from home when he realized he had forgotten his Rosary. Something compelled him to turn back and get it. This small act of obedience placed him in a position that would ultimately save his life.

When the South Tower was struck, John was inside the building. Trapped amid the chaos, thick smoke, intense heat, and collapsing structures, he clutched his Rosary tightly and prayed with deep intensity to Our Lady.

Firefighters later reached him and guided him to safety through the inferno.

John credits his survival entirely to the intercession of Our Blessed Mother. He firmly believes that Our Lady used the Rosary to protect him when escape seemed impossible.

(Source: America Needs Fatima)

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This powerful testimony reminds us that the Rosary is a true spiritual lifeline — a weapon of grace that brings Heaven’s help in our darkest moments. Even a simple return to daily prayer can change everything.

In these uncertain times, may we follow John’s example and turn to Our Lady with trust. She never fails to hear the prayers of her children. Let us pray the Rosary daily for protection, peace, and for all those affected by the tragedies of September 11. 🌹🙏

Have you experienced the power of the Rosary in your own life? Share your story in the comments below.

09/09/2026

From Mary, we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone.
- Saint John Paul II

☘️ Feast of St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise  9 SeptemberToday, 9 September, we celebrate the feast of St Ciarán of Clonmacnois...
09/09/2026

☘️ Feast of St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise 9 September

Today, 9 September, we celebrate the feast of St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, one of Ireland’s great early saints and the founder of the famous monastery at Clonmacnoise.
Born in County Roscommon in the sixth century, Ciarán dedicated his life to God from an early age. In 544, he founded a monastery on the banks of the River Shannon at Clonmacnoise. From these humble beginnings grew one of the most important centres of Christian faith, learning and pilgrimage in Ireland.
Sadly, St Ciarán died only a short time after founding the monastery, while still a young man. Yet the community he established flourished for centuries, becoming a place where prayer, learning and the Christian faith were nurtured and shared.
On his feast day, may St Ciarán inspire us to remember that even a life that seems short or ordinary can bear extraordinary fruit when it is placed in God’s hands.
🙏 St Ciarán of Clonmacnoise, pray for us.

08/09/2026

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The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryToday, September 8, the Church joyfully celebrates the birth of the ...
08/09/2026

The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today, September 8, the Church joyfully celebrates the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Blessed Mother Mary, pray for us and lead us always closer to your Son, Jesus.

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