Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. The image of the pregnant virgin is a powerful one, full of Marian symbolism including stars and the crescent moon at her feet.

A few weeks ago, the Silver Rose made its way through our church on its way to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. Click here to see a few photos from the prayer service at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana that evening.

The Silver Rose program features a sculpted silver rose carried by Knights from Canada, through the United States, to Mexico, bringing the Culture of Life message on its journey. The silver rose is received at councils and parishes along its way and Masses and prayer services are offered. Special border ceremonies with Fourth Degree honor guards are held when the rose is transferred from one state to another. The Silver Rose program is a sign of the Order's unity on life issues.

Click here for the official web site.