NYC Lay Dominicans-Rose Hawthorne/St.Catherine of Siena

NYC Lay Dominicans-Rose Hawthorne/St.Catherine of Siena #211 Rose Hawthorne / St. Catherine of Siena Lay Fraternity New York, NY. Catherine of Siena in NYC. Chapter Meeting follows right after.

Meets the 4th Saturday of each month beginning with Lauds and Mass at 9am in the beautiful Church of St.

06/13/2026

❤️ June 13 – Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Today we honor the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a heart filled with perfect love for God, deep compassion for humanity, and complete obedience to His will. This feast reminds us to imitate Mary's purity, humility, and unwavering faith, entrusting our lives to her maternal care and asking her to lead us closer to Jesus Christ.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

06/12/2026

Three Important Lessons from the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Sacred Heart of Jesus—pierced, crowned with thorns, and burning with love—is far more than a devotional image. It reveals the depth of God's love and teaches us how to live as His disciples.

1. Authentic Love Demands Sacrifice

The Sacred Heart is shown exposed and wounded, reminding us that genuine love involves risk. To truly love means being willing to endure hurt, rejection, or misunderstanding for the good of others. Christ shows us that sacrificial love is not weakness but the highest expression of love.

2. True Strength is Found in Humility

Jesus invites us: *“Learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart”* (Matthew 11:29). The Sacred Heart teaches that real strength is not found in power, control, or pride, but in humility, patience, and selfless service. Gentle hearts often possess the greatest courage.

3. God's Love Can Transform Suffering

Surrounded by thorns and crowned by the Cross, the Sacred Heart still burns with an unquenchable flame of love. It reminds us that suffering does not have the final word. When united with Christ, our trials can become channels of grace, mercy, and compassion for ourselves and for others.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus teach us to love more deeply, serve more humbly, and trust more completely in His divine mercy. ❤️🙏

06/02/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Justin Martyr (c. 100-165), patron of apologists and philosophers (June 1). St. Justin Martyr, pray for us.

Born and raised in Nablus (near biblical Shechem) in Samaria, Justin became convinced that Christ’s coming brought about the fulfillment of countless oracles from the prophets of ancient Israel:

"There existed, long before our time, certain men more ancient than all those who are esteemed philosophers, both righteous and beloved by God, who spoke by the Divine Spirit, and foretold events which would take place, and which are now taking place. They are called prophets…. Their writings are still extant, and he who has read them is very much helped in his knowledge of the beginning and end of things. . . And those events which have happened, and those which are happening, compel you to assent to the utterances made by them” (Dialogue with Trypho the Jew, ch. 7).

Justin identifies many specific instances of Jesus fulfilling OT prophecy, including:

Bethlehem as the place of His birth (Micah 5:2);

He would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14);

His entry into Jerusalem on the foal of an ass (Zechariah 9:9);

Many particular details of His life, ministry, suffering, death and resurrection (Psalms 22, 69; Isaiah 53, Daniel 7);

The destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in AD 70 (Daniel 9).

Likewise, Justin teaches the Eucharist is the fulfillment of prophecy (Malachi 1:11), and is among the earliest voices to profess the Real Presence of the flesh and blood of Jesus in the Eucharist.

"And this food is called among us Εὐχαριστία [the Eucharist] ... For not as common bread and common drink do we receive these; but in like manner as Jesus Christ our Saviour, having been made flesh by the Word of God, had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so likewise have we been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of His word, and from which our blood and flesh by transmutation are nourished, is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh” (First Apology, 66).

St. Justin Martyr, pray for us to share and defend the Faith — and to live it — like you.

05/31/2026

HAPPY SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.

05/26/2026

“Do not grieve over the temptations you suffer.
When the Lord intends to bestow a particular virtue on us, He often permits us first to be tempted by the opposite vice. Therefore, look upon every temptation as an invitation to grow in a particular virtue and a promise by God that you will be successful, if only you stand fast.”

— St. Philip Neri

05/24/2026

O Holy Spirit, sweet guest of our souls, we invite You into the upper room of our hearts today 🕊️ We have spent so much time hiding behind locked doors of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Just as You found the Apostles waiting in the stillness alongside our Blessed Mother, find us now. Breathe upon the dying embers of our faith and fan them into a roaring flame of divine love 🔥

Lord, let Your rushing wind sweep through the dusty corners of our lives. Blow away the ashes of our past mistakes and breathe new, vibrant life into our weary bones 🌬️ We are so desperately in need of Your light. Where our hearts are frozen, bring Your warming fire. Where our steps are hesitant, bring Your holy boldness. Where our minds are clouded, bring Your brilliant clarity.

Spirit of the Living God, pour out Your sevenfold gifts upon us. Give us the wisdom to see the world through the eyes of the Father. Grant us the fortitude to stand firm in our beautiful Catholic faith when the world demands we compromise. Fill us with a profound reverence for Your majesty, that we may walk in a holy awe of Your goodness every single day ✨

We do not want to remain the same. We do not want to be lukewarm. We ask You to ignite us with the exact same fire that birthed the Church on that glorious Pentecost morning. Melt our stony hearts and mold them into living tabernacles of Your endless grace. Let every word we speak and every action we take be a testament to the love of Jesus Christ dwelling brightly within us ❤️

Holy Spirit, You are the greatest comforter in our deepest sorrows and the quiet voice of truth in the overwhelming noise of the world. Wrap us in Your profound peace. Remind us that we are never abandoned. Send us forth from our own upper rooms not with a spirit of timidity, but with a spirit of immense power and fierce, unrelenting love.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth 🙏 Amen.

04/29/2026

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” 🔥
— St. Catherine of Siena

Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena—a woman who didn’t wait for permission, comfort, or perfect circumstances to live her mission.

She was bold. She was faithful. She was on fire for Christ.

In a world that constantly tries to tell you who to be, St. Catherine reminds us: your identity isn’t something you create—it’s something you receive from God.

You were made on purpose.
You were made for a mission.
You were made for holiness.

And when you step fully into who God created you to be…
🔥 your life becomes a witness
🔥 your faith becomes contagious
🔥 your surrender becomes transformation

The Church doesn’t need more spectators.
It needs disciples who are willing to burn for Christ.

So the question is:
Are you living the life God created you for… or the one that feels safe?

03/19/2026

𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 — 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 (𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 - 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟵)

In a world where fatherhood is often forgotten or weakened, one man stands as the eternal model: St. Joseph. He spoke no recorded words in Scripture, yet his actions changed history. He protected the Virgin Mary, guarded the Child Jesus, and carried the responsibility of the Holy Family with silent strength, courage, and total obedience to God.

When danger came, he did not hesitate. When God called, he obeyed. When his family needed protection, he stood firm. This is what true fatherhood looks like.

Miracles Attributed to St. Joseph:

In Cotignac, France, he appeared to a shepherd and caused a spring of water to flow, saving him from thirst.

The mysterious staircase of the Loretto Chapel stands as a sign of his hidden yet powerful intercession.

He appeared in heavenly visions such as Knock and Fatima, reminding the world of the power of the Holy Family.

Countless faithful across centuries testify to answered prayers: jobs found, families protected, sickness healed, and needs provided through his intercession.

Devotions like the Holy Cloak Novena continue to bring powerful graces to those who trust in him.

Powerful Truths About St. Joseph

He is the Protector of the Universal Church because he first protected Christ Himself.

He is the patron of fathers, workers, and families.

According to sacred tradition upheld by saints and theologians, St. Joseph lived a life of perfect chastity.

It is also held in strong Catholic tradition that both Mary and Joseph had consecrated their virginity to God, and their marriage was a holy and chaste union dedicated completely to Him.

He teaches us that real strength is not loud, but faithful.

Fathers—this is your calling. This message is for all fathers in the home and all spiritual fathers in the Church. Not just to provide, but to protect. Not just to lead, but to lead toward Christ. Remember this: every family is a little Church. And like St. Joseph, you are called to guard that Church, to keep it holy, to defend it from danger, and to make it a place where Christ dwells.

Your home is your mission. Your family is your responsibility. Your life must reflect the light of Christ, just as St. Joseph did in Nazareth.

If St. Joseph could guard the Son of God, then through his intercession, you too can guard your family.

Turn to him. Pray to him. Imitate him.

Imitate him—not only in humility and obedience—but also in spiritual strength. Be vigilant. Be prayerful. Stand firm in faith. Be, in your own vocation, a terror of demons by living in the grace of God and leading your family in holiness.

St. Joseph, Protector of the Holy Family, pray for us.

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