SAINT FAUSTINA’S FEAST Hundreds of pilgrims visited Eden Hill on Oct. 5, a First Saturday this year, to celebrate the feast day of St. Faustina. A highlight was a talk by Sister M. Inga Kvassayová, OLM (top left), a member of St. Faustina Kowalska’s order, the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy of the U.S. province, based in Washington, D.C. “The Lord said to St. Faustina that she will be the one who will prepare the world for His final coming, and I believe as many of us do I hope, that that will happen through Mary,” said Sr. Inga. “So what both St. Faustina and Mother Mary teach us — that’s trust. Trust in God. Why? Because they both know how merciful and good God is.” 8 Marian Helper • Winter 2024-25 • Marian.org BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Father Andy Davy, MIC, presided over the annual Blessing of the Animals on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4. “If you have a pet, just ask the Lord, ‘What message do You want to share with me through this part of Your creation, this pet that You have entrusted me to take care of? How are You reminding me of Your faithfulness and love?’ Allow that pet to move your heart always to praise, not the creation, but the Creator who made it all for you.” ROSARY CONGRESS Bishop Robert McManus of the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts led the Eucharistic Procession closing the week-long Rosary Congress at the National Shrine. For seven days and seven nights, Oct. 5-11, volunteers spent time with the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and prayed the Rosary hourly. On Eden Hill
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