Daughters of the Heart of Mary

Daughters of the Heart of Mary Community of Catholic Women Religious with a charism that flows with the breath of the Holy Spirit.

Mission: In union with Mary, the Christ-bearer, the Daughters of the Heart of Mary seek to foster a world rooted in and revitalized by the Word A community of women religious founded in 1790 during the chaos of the French Revolution, living now amidst God's people in the chaos of today, with a charism, mission and ministries that flow from and with the breath of the Holy Spirit. OVERVIEW

WHO are

we:
* Women committed to living for God alone
* Women closely united to Christ by our consecration
* Women striving to be Christ's presence in the world
* Women committed to serving the Church and the world

HOW do we live:
* Nourished by the Word of God, the Eucharist and the other sacraments, we strive for a deep intimacy with Christ.
* Inspired by the first Christian communities, we desire to be united in faith and love; to be of "one heart and one soul."
* Attentive to the material and spiritual needs of the world, we participate in a cordial (friendly) solidarity with the joys and sorrows of others.

04/10/2026

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Pope Leo XIV has called for a worldwide vigil prayer for peace on Saturday, April 11, 2026,

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) confirmed that dioceses nationwide will hold prayer vigils on this date.

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📅 Key Details of the Vigil
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

- Global Call: Issued by Pope Leo XIV in his Urbi et Orbi message

- Theme: Prayer for peace, dialogue, reconciliation, and nonviolence

- Participation: Open to everyone—Catholics, other faiths, and non-believers of goodwill

- Philippines: CBCP President Archbishop Gilbert Garcera instructed all dioceses to organize vigils at suitable times during the day

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🌍 Context Behind the Call
- The Pope’s announcement comes amid rising global tensions, particularly threats of war involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

- Church leaders worldwide, including Archbishop Paul Coakley (USCCB), have urged political leaders to step back from escalation and seek peaceful resolutions.

- The vigil is framed as a spiritual and political act against indifference to violence, aiming to unite communities across nations.

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🇵🇭 What This Means for the Philippines

- Local Dioceses: Expect prayer vigils in parishes and archdioceses across the country, including Metro Manila.

- Participation: Faithful are encouraged to join physically or spiritually, aligning with the Pope’s universal initiative.

- Focus: The CBCP emphasized prayers for peace, reconciliation, and solidarity with global communities affected by conflict.

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✨ How to Join

- Check Parish Announcements: Local parishes in Makati and Metro Manila will likely release schedules for April 11.

- Spiritual Participation: Even if unable to attend physically, the Pope invites all to join in prayer from home.

- Global Unity: The vigil is designed to transcend borders, encouraging Filipinos to feel part of a worldwide act of peace.

Photo via Microsoft AI

04/07/2026

Let us join in prayer in these next hours as we wait to see what will happen to the threats by the United States of strikes on critical infrastructure in Iran and as our concerns mount for civilian lives and regional stability.

In this moment of uncertainty and anguish, let us pray for an immediate cessation of violence and threats that will bring further harm to that region of the world. May all world leaders receive an outpouring of wisdom, humility, and compassion so that they may work together for justice and the protection of all life.

We entrust all people -- especially those most vulnerable at this time -- into the loving mercy of God.

03/27/2026

After meeting with Pope Leo XIV, the Presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious speaks to Vatican News about the situation of ...

03/25/2026
03/25/2026

Today, March 25, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation.

The Solemnity of the Annunciation celebrates the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son.

We are continually reminded of the importance of this feast to our salvation in various devotional prayers. Two examples that highlight the importance of this feast are the joyous mysteries of the Rosary and the Angelus.

The feast of the Annunciation began to be celebrated on this day during the fourth and fifth centuries, soon after the date for celebrating Christmas was universalized throughout the Church. This feast celebrates the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Trinity and the salvation of all mankind. This point of our salvation was deeply discussed by many of the Church fathers, to explain it to the faithful and to show the deep love God has for us. Some of the Church fathers who wrote on this were St. Athanasius, St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Augustine.

Photo credit: Raúl Berzosa
More: https://missions.ewtn.com/seasonsandfeastdays/annunciation/

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A community of women religious founded in 1791 during the chaos of the French Revolution, living now amidst God's people in the chaos of today, with a charism, mission and ministries that flow from and with the breath of the Holy Spirit. OVERVIEW WHO are we: * Women committed to living for God alone * Women closely united to Christ by our consecration * Women striving to be Christ's presence in the world * Women committed to serving the Church and the world HOW do we live: * Nourished by the Word of God, the Eucharist and the other sacraments, we strive for a deep intimacy with Christ. * Inspired by the first Christian communities, we desire to be united in faith and love; to be of "one heart and one soul." * Attentive to the material and spiritual needs of the world, we participate in a cordial (friendly) solidarity with the joys and sorrows of others.