LINCOLN (SNR) – St. Francis of Assisi Chapel in Lincoln will host an Advent day of recollection titled “Venite Adoremus: A Mother’s Call to Holiness” Nov. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Francis, 1145 South St., Lincoln.
Father Joseph Tuscan, O.F.M. Cap., chaplain of the North American Arch-Confraternity of Christian Mothers based in Pennsylvania, will address the role of mothers in current challenges of family life. He will address prayer as it pertains to mothers, principally physical mothers, but also spiritual mothers. He will also speak of the struggles that mothers face in the spiritual life and how Christ is the answer to those struggles.
The day will include a Traditional Latin Low Mass, prayer, confession, talks, breakfast, lunch, and fellowship. The cost to attend is $20 per person. To register, or with questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
This is our first of two days of recollection the group will host this year. The next will be held during Lent, March 7, 2020.
“As an active Confraternity of Christian Mothers, our mission is to joyfully train and sanctify the young souls entrusted to our care,” explained Megan Livingston, the president of our Confraternity of Christian Mothers at St. Francis. “Under the patronage of Our Lady of Sorrows, we strive to unite our hearts to Christ so that we may help to draw our families closer to the Lord.
She said they hope the day of recollection will provide a place of spiritual encouragement and rest, a time for women of all ages and states in life to come together and be encouraged, principally through the sacraments, as confessions and Mass will be available. Holy Mass will be celebrated in the extraordinary form, which will give attendees a chance to experience a piece of the rich liturgical heritage of the Church.
“For those women who have yet to assist at such a Mass, they are welcome just to come and soak in the beauty without worrying about not understanding the language,” Livingston said. “Christ is present in the Holy Eucharist, and He invites us to come away for a while and rest in Him. So many mothers need silence, especially during this holy season, to be able to respond to the movements of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is our hope that attendees will find solace in the beauty and silent time with Our Lord.”
