Offer your prayers to the religious collection dedicated to Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
A Spiritual Birthday Bouquet for Pope Leo XIV
A special event is underway as various Catholic organizations, missionaries, local church communities, and even the Daughters of St. Paul, also known as the Media Nuns, come together to create a "spiritual birthday bouquet" for Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff turns 70 on September 14.
The National Pontifical Mission Societies are playing a significant role in this initiative. Gretchen R. Crowe, the editor-in-chief of the website, has encouraged prayers for Pope Leo, inviting readers to add their own prayers to the pope's spiritual birthday bouquet.
The spiritual bouquet includes a variety of prayer options such as novenas, Holy Hours, and rosaries. Each prayer effort will be noted, collated, and sent to the pope. Msgr. Roger Landry, a key figure in this event, has suggested praying together at Mass on September 14, Pope Leo's birthday, and celebrating him afterward in a Sunday meal.
In a heartwarming gesture, the Daughters of St. Paul aim to unite with others in offering Pope Leo XIV the gift of prayer and presence, as well as pizza to celebrate his life and vocation. Sister Tracey Dugas from the Daughters of St. Paul expressed their joy in joining prayers for Pope Leo XIV.
Msgr. Roger Landry also suggests inviting the poor to the celebration, as Pope Leo XIV recently did at Castel Gandolfo. Father Francis (Rocky) Hoffman of Relevant Radio will offer a Family Rosary Across America for Pope Leo.
The spiritual bouquet is being organized by multiple Catholic organizations, including the National Pontifical Mission Societies, the Daughters of St. Paul, and Relevant Radio. Participants are encouraged to pray together and have pizza in honor of Pope Leo's favourite treat. Each participant's name will be included on the card sent to the Vatican.
As the spiritual birthday bouquet continues to grow, it serves as a testament to the love and respect that Pope Leo XIV commands from the Catholic community. It is a beautiful example of unity and prayer in celebration of the pontiff's milestone birthday.
