Seeds of Peace and Hope: Pray the Rosary During October at SBTM
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September 30, 2025Dear Brothers and Sisters,
This fall, Pope Leo invites us to live as “seeds of peace and hope.” We are now in the final days of the Season of Creation, when the Church reflects on environmental justice. In this Jubilee Year, we are reminded that the Lord calls us to be “Pilgrims of Hope.” Jesus compared himself to a grain of wheat that dies to bear fruit (Jn 12:24). In him, we too are seeds—called to bring forth peace and hope, trusting that God’s Spirit can turn deserts into gardens of justice and peace (Is 32:15-18).
In September, the Holy Father urged families and communities to pray the Rosary daily for peace. This ties beautifully to October, the month of the Holy Rosary. At the same time, the U.S. bishops call us to mark October as Respect Life Month, reminding us that every human life is a sign of hope, defying the culture of death, and must be protected in every stage and circumstance.
To join in this witness, the Christian Mothers of St. Benedict the Moor Parish will lead the Rosary at 10 am before every Sunday Mass in October. Please come early to participate, and let us also pray the Rosary daily at home for peace and respect for life. Copies of a Rosary booklet will be available. However, accessing an electronic version via phones and iPads reduces the waste of paper. Yours in Christ,
Fr. Matthew