Truth for Souls

Prayer for Bishop Strickland Unites Us

As much as the Catholics of Tyler would like to shield their beloved bishop from national notice, it’s a fait accompli. Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Tweets have attracted notice for some time, especially those that call out the evil actions of public figures who otherwise enjoy immunity from criticism. From November 2018, when Bishop Strickland prayed with the laity at the Baltimore Bishop’s Conference, befriending the faithful instead of demonizing them, we have loved him. In 2019, he stood and asserted, over the craven objections of many other bishops, that abortion was indeed the pre-eminent issue of our time. 

He took the Blessed Sacrament to the streets when all was shut down in 2020. He was one of the few bishops who condemned the development of covid shots on aborted fetuses. He called out Hilary Clinton for labelling pro-lifers as Taliban. 

Then when he accepted the invitation to support the prayerful procession in Los Angeles outside Dodger Stadium, where the drag queen porn ensemble was going to be honored, the deal was sealed. He became the national sign of a true-blue good shepherd, which so many Catholics long for, but do not have in their own dioceses. 

Now, the action of the Vatican ordering an Apostolic Visitation has promoted Bishop Strickland even higher in the affection of the faithful. Years of frustration with poor Vatican teaching and the abandonment of the laity seem to have been distilled into a single widespread work of prayer for this one esteemed bishop. The Visitation is already concluded, but the resulting action is not yet known. You can join an organized vigil of prayer for Bishop Strickland, or pray a rosary on your own for his protection and for God’s perfect will to be done in him. It is certain that God has a plan for this loyal servant. 

• St. Maria Goretti Novena for Bishop Strickland, begins June 28, join any time: https://truthforsouls.com/st-maria-goretti-novena-for-bishop-strickland/
• Video Novena for Bishop Strickland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywkdiXfsCQY
• Precious Blood Novena for Bishop Strickland, begins July 13: https://truthforsouls.com/novena-for-bishop-strickland/
• Prayer Pledge for Bishop Strickland: https://www.lifesitenews.com/prayer-pledges/strickland/

In addition to the many Catholic efforts across the Diocese of Tyler, we have been made aware that the Episcopal and Baptist communities of Tyler are also praying for him. Our good bishop, and indeed, the whole local church, is being cradled in prayer. 

You can follow Bishop Strickland @Bishopoftyler on Twitter.