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Novena for Bishop Strickland Begins Today!

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November 13 through November 21, 2023

We begin today to pray for Bishop Strickland.
In his humility and obedience, he leaves his position as Bishop of Tyler.

We also pray for all the bishops of the United States as they gather on November 13 – 17, 2023 at the USCCB Plenary Assembly.

The Catholic Faithful in Tyler Texas have been doing Novenas for Bishop Strickland regularly for the last couple of years. Join us from wherever you are to pray for America’s Bishop!

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Day 1

November 13th

Novena to
St.  Michael
the Archangel 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel, I honor you as a powerful protector of the Church and guardian of my soul. Inspire me with your humility, courage and strength that I may reject sin and perfect my love for our Heavenly Father.

In your strength and humility, slay the evil and pride in my heart so that nothing will keep me from God.

St. Michael the Archangel, pray that I may be blessed by God with the zeal to live my life in accordance with Christ’s teachings.

St. Michael the Archangel, you are the prince of angels but in your humility you recognized that God is God and you are but His servant. Unlike satan, you were not overcome with pride but were steadfast in humility. Pray that I will have this same humility.

It is in the spirit of that humility that I ask for your intercession for Bishop Joseph Strickland.  I pray for you to accompany and protect him as he lives out  the mission given to him by God and the Church. 

May Bishop be surrounded by all the Holy Angels. May they tend to him during this time of great loss. May they inspire, protect and strengthen him as he finds his way without his beloved Diocese of Tyler.   

I pray for our Blessed Mother to comfort Bishop in this time of uncertainty. May she continue to assist him as he seeks the Will of God and continues to defend the true faith.

May a fire of love burn in the hearts of all the bishops of our country. May their hearts  be ignited by the Holy Spirit and purified. May they be consumed with a burning desire to live only for Christ and fulfill their God given Apostolic mission. 

May the bishops of our country be given the same courage as the first apostles were given; a willingness to lose everything for love of Jesus. May they even be willing to lose their lives to defend the Truth as handed down to them through the ages. 

(Add your own intentions)

With grateful hearts, we thank you St Michael.  

“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.”

Amen.

Immaculate Heart of Mary,  pray for us.

Sacred Heart of Jesus,  have mercy on us. 
Sacred heart of Jesus,  have mercy on us. 
Sacred Heart of Jesus,  have mercy on us.  

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

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The Nativity of Mary Novena for Bishop Strickland

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Beginning on Wednesday August 30th, 2023

Join the faithful of the Diocese of Tyler and become a Prayer Warrior for our Good Shepherd, Bishop Joseph Strickland. Our prayer intentions will be offered at the tomb of Bishop Fulton Sheen in Peoria IL. Let’s unite to pray and show our love and support for Bishop Strickland, Defender or The Catholic Faith!

“Please assure all those who join in this Novena that I will offer Mass for them.”

~ Bishop Joseph Strickland~

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The Nativity of Mary Novena

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin and ask of you the following; give Bishop Strickland strength against his enemies, and against the enemy of the whole human race. Give him strength humbly to pray to thee. Give Bishop strength to praise thee in prayer with all his powers, through the merits of thy most sacred nativity, which for the entire Christian world was a birth of joy, the hope and solace of its life. 

When thou were born, O most holy Virgin, then was the world made light. Happy is thy stock, holy thy root, and blessed thy fruit, for thou alone as a virgin, filled with the Holy Spirit, did merit to conceive thy God, as a virgin to bear Thy God, as a virgin to bring Him forth, and after His birth to remain a virgin. 

Have mercy therefore upon me a sinner, and give me aid, O Lady, so that just as thy nativity, glorious from the seed of Abraham, sprung from the tribe of Juda, illustrious from the stock of David, didst announce joy to the entire world, so may it fill me with true joy and cleanse me from every sin. 

Pray for me, O Virgin most prudent, that the gladsome joys of thy most helpful nativity may put a cloak over all my sins. O holy Mother of God, flowering as the lily, pray to thy sweet Son for me, a wretched sinner and for my dear Bishop Strickland your faithful priest son.

Amen

We pray for the intentions of  Bishop Strickland: 

  • The Sanctity of Life from conception to natural death.
  • The Sanctity of Marriage as God established it between one man and one woman for life and being open to children.
  • The sanctity of the human person created male and female.
  • The sanctity of the Church as the Bride of Christ.
  • The sacred role of bishops as successors of the apostles and guardians of the deposit of faith.

  Our Father…  Hail Mary… Glory Be…

The Good Bishop

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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. 

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.

Novena for Bishop Strickland

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Begins June 28th and ends on July 6th the Feast of St Maria Goretti

The Catholic Faithful of Tyler have been doing Novenas for Bishop Strickland regularly for the last couple of years. Join us for the next Novena!

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Novena to St Maria Goretti for Bishop Strickland

St. Maria Goretti, your devotion to God and Mary was so strong that you were able to offer your life rather than lose your virginal purity.  Help all of us, beset by so many temptations in this modern world, to imitate your youthful example.  Intercede for us all, especially youth, that God may give us the courage and strength we need, to avoid anything that could offend Him or stain our souls.  Obtain for us from our Lord victory in temptation, comfort in the sorrows of life and the grace which we sincerely ask of you (personal intentions). 

  • Dear Heavenly Father, we pray for our Bishop, Joseph Strickland. May he always know the guidance of Your great love through the power of Your Most Holy Spirit.
  • Fill him with the Spirit of Courage to follow Christ and proclaim His truth as found in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
  • Fill him with the Spirit of Wisdom, that he may in confidence lead his flock through times of confusion, doubt, deception and fear.
  • Father, bless his apostolic ministry in Your Church. Protect and defend him as he stands in the person of Jesus Christ, offering his life for the sake of Your Holy Church.
  • We offer our prayer to You Father, and invoke our Blessed Mother’s intercession to Your Beloved Son on behalf of Bishop Joseph Strickland.

May we one day enjoy with you, St Maria Goretti, the everlasting glory of Heaven.  Amen.

Our Father…

Hail Mary…

Glory be to the Father…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, be my Love!

Immaculate Heart of Mary, be my salvation!

St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us!

Novena for Bishop Joseph E. Strickland

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Join us, the faithful sheepfold of the Diocese of Tyler, and become a Prayer Warrior for our Good Shepherd. Let’s unite to pray, from wherever you call home, in or outside the Diocese of Tyler, and show our love and support for his Excellency Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, Bishop for the World!

Beginning on Tuesday, November 29th & Ending on December 7th

Novena to the Immaculate Conception

During the nine days of prayer, you are invited to make a Holy Hour for Bishop Strickland at the Chapel of Sts. Peter & Paul or wherever you can adore Jesus in the Eucharist. The intentions of Bishop Strickland’s Novena will be submitted at the tomb of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois.

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“Please assure all those who join in this Novena that I will offer Mass for them.”

~ Bishop Joseph Strickland~

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Tyler Diocesan Rosary Congress

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Ushering in the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
with the Pillars of Victory: The Holy Eucharist and The Holy Rosary!

At the Request of
Bishop Strickland,
the Diocese of Tyler
will pray for the
Church, our families,
and our nation
starting on October 1st.

The Rosary Congress is an intense week of prayer that hastens the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This truly spiritual experience is a foretaste of how beautiful the world will be when humanity returns to the love and service of God. It will be that period of peace foretold by Our Lady of Fatima wherein the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus will be the center of our lives and the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts with the fire of his love to renew the face of the earth. 

The Diocese of Tyler is one of many Diocese across the nation offering a week of 24 hours a day of prayer by hosting a Diocesan Rosary Congress (DRC). The DRC consists of Perpetual Adoration and Hourly Rosary offered in a spirit of reparation. The Rosary Congress will travel to 7 different parishes throughout the Diocese from October 1st through October 7th, 2022. Learn More Here

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler will kick off the Diocesan Rosary Congress on Saturday, October 1st at the 8:30 am Mass

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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler

Schedule:

Saturday, October 1st – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

  • 8:30am – Opening Holy Mass – Bishop Strickland
  • Followed by Eucharistic Procession – Bishop Strickland
  • Holy Rosary Chanted During Procession – Fr. Nick Napier
  • Followed by Consecration of Our Families to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Bishop Strickland
  • Continual Adoration begins with the Holy Rosary said every hour – Laity
  • 1pm Blessed Sacrament Reposed for Wedding
  • 4pm Blessed Sacrament Exposed
  • 5:30pm Vigil Mass
  • 6:30pm Continual Adoration begins again with the Holy Rosary said every hour – Laity
  • Sunday, October 2nd, 6:00am Benediction – Bishop Strickland
  • 6:30am Closing Mass – Bishop Strickland

The DRC Continues to the Following Parishes:

  • Sunday, October 2nd – St Patrick’s, Lufkin
  • Monday, October 3rd – St Edward’s, Athens
  • Tuesday, October 4th – Sacred Heart, Mt Vernon
  • Wednesday, October 5th – St. Francis of the Tejas, Crokett
  • Thursday, October 6th – St Anthony, Longview
  • Friday, October 7th – Sacred Heart, Texarkana

Please join in this National endeavor to hasten
The Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary!

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For more information contact Celeste Spitz at (916) 923-8272 or email her at maryschildcvs@gmail.com

Let’s Pray for Bishop Joseph E. Strickland!

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Join us, the faithful sheepfold of the Diocese of Tyler, and become a Prayer Warrior for our Good Shepherd. Let’s unite to pray, from wherever you call home, in or outside the Diocese of Tyler, and show our love and support for his Excellency Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, Bishop for the World!

Beginning on Wednesday, September 7th & Ending on Thursday, September 15th
The Feast of our Lady of Sorrows

During the nine days of prayer, you are invited to make a Holy Hour for Bishop Strickland at the Chapel of Sts. Peter & Paul or wherever you can adore Jesus in the Eucharist. The intentions of Bishop Strickland’s Novena will be submitted at the tomb of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Concept ion in Peoria, Illinois.

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“Please assure all those who join in the Novena that I will offer Mass for them.”

~ Bishop Joseph Strickland

EFFICACIOUS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

I. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you,
ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find,
knock and it will be opened to you.”
Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of…

 (Mention your intention here)

Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

II. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you,
if you ask any thing of the Father in my name, He will give it to you.”
Behold, in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of…

(Mention your intention here)

Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

III. O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you,
heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.”
Encouraged by your infallible words I now ask for the grace of…

 (Mention your intention here)

Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted,
have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you,
through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender mother and ours.

  • I PRAY for Bishop Strickland to receive all the graces needed to carry out the mission given to him by God the Almighty Father.
  • I PRAY for Bishop Strickland to be led by the Holy Spirit in all his daily actions carried out with Divine Wisdom as he guides his flock to eternal happiness in heaven.
  • I PRAY for Bishop Strickland to be continually protected by the intercession of Immaculate the Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus as he defends the True Catholic Faith and the Sanctity of Life.
  • I PRAY also for State Senator Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, who authored the Texas Heartbeat Law which was recently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Bless and protect him, his family and his good work for the sanctity of life and for the sovereignty of the states.
  • I PRAY also for the increase, within our Diocese, of priestly vocations and for all seminarians and religious.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy On Us!