The Holy Father gave a very special blessing on March 27th at the Vatican.  Learn about this unique blessing by clicking here for an article explaining the importance of the blessing.

YouTube video of the blessing here:

Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network presents: Our Fatih, Our Hope, Our Love On-line Catholic Conference on Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.  

Due to lockdowns in many states and the closing  and canceling of churches and public events, two foundations have come together to bring to the public speakers offering talks to enhance one's faith in light of the COVID-10 pandemic.   Patchwork Heart and Fiat Ministries are proud to offer this event for those who would like to enrich their faith-life during Lent in preparation for Easter.

Click here to watch a YouTube presentation about the event which will explain more about the conference.

The day will feature of the following speakers and talks:

10 a.m. Martha Fernandez-Sardina (Spanish)
Persigue To Corona/Pursue Your Crown

11 a.m. Judy Hehr
Mercy Starts with ME!

Noon Ray Haywood
Before We Intentionally Lead, We Must First Humbly Follow

1 p.m. Terry Modica
Faith Amidst Adversity

2 p.m. Kendra Von Esh
If I Have Not Love, I am Nothing

3 p.m.  Anne DeSantis
The Whisper of Hope: God's Encouragement in Life and Love

3:45 p.m. Martha Fernandez-Sardina (English)
Pursue Your Crown/Persigue Tu Corona

4:30 p.m. MASS with Fr. Matthew Phelan, O.deM., Mercedarian friar,
Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy & St. Brigid's Parishes, Leroy/Bergen, NY

This is sure to be a wonderful day, so get your ticket here. Cost is $28 and there is a promo code which is ANNE to receive $3 off.  

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The St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation is happy to help promote this event for Patchwork Heart Ministry and Fiat Ministry Network.  Please stay in touch with our foundation as we offer our prayers for you and your loved ones during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic.  Email us here to leave your prayer intention.  God bless!

During this time of crisis in the United States and in the world, the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation offers heartfelt prayers for you and your loved ones.  

Affecting the world and our Catholic Church, we are here for you in this time of physical separation from our communities, churches, work places, and from many of our extended family members and friends.  Although away from one another in physical proximity, we are close at heart and in the spirit.  

Please keep in mind that since the St. Raymond Nonnatus Foundation is an on-line ministry, we will be operating as normal offering our on-line support meetings helping individuals and families affected by divorce and separation.  Please see the Home Page of our website to find out about upcoming on-line events.  

Let us pray together the prayer from our Holy Father to the Blessed Mother for her intercession:

O Mary
you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the crosss took part in Jesus' pain,
keeping your faith firm,
You, Salvation of the Roman People, 
know  what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Gaililee,
we may return to you and feasting 
after this time of trail.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our
sufferings
and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross,
to the joy of the resurrection.  Amen.

Under you protection, we seek refuge,
Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the 
entreaties of we who are in trial, but
deliver us from every danger, O glorious 
and blessed Virgin.

-Pope Francis March 2020