Young people are no longer educated in the fundamental devotions which Holy
Mother the Church gives Her children to strengthen and defend themselves
against the assaults of Satan. There is a great need to publish the Rosary leaflet in
Ukraine. We have printed over 100,000 leaflets which are being distributed in many
regions of the country.
We are reaching into the
prisons for the need is very
great. We have a huge need
for Rosaries and Scapulars. All
these Sacramentals are made
possible with the support from
the Living Rosary Center in
Dickinson. We are trying to
share the message of Our Lady of Fatima. We understand that devotion to the
Virgin Mary can protect our country from the enemies who wish to capture and
impose upon it a godless regime.
Chastity is emphasized in the training of our youth as are the other virtues. The
Ukrainian people have a great desire to deepen their faith, but we need apostles
and materials. It is only the Universal Living Rosary Center who sends us Scapulars
for our people.
Mary Immaculate is the Refuge of Sinners, Mediatrix of all Graces, Mother of
Mercy and Dispenser of God’s Pardon. Today’s busy world can hardly keep pace
with itself. People press upon each other in a struggle to hurry on into the future.
How few live as Mary lived, in the present moment, in the NOW where alone
God’s Grace is to be found! We depend so much on
ourselves and so little on God. Mary knew how to use
the little things of this world for God. Surrender and
trust were the secrets of her serenity. Mary is the royal
road that leads to Jesus Christ. The height and the
final end of devotion to Mary is not Mary herself, but
Jesus Christ. Anyone who wishes to be a Child of Mary
must be led by her to Christ, to His Altar and to His
Tabernacle!
Therefore, it is from the bottom of our hearts, we thank all of you for your
generous support and care, always asking God to grant you His most powerful
protection and every s piritual blessing.
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I impart to all of you, my priestly blessing:
In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Father IVAN KOLODIY
Byzantine Rite, Greek-Catholic Church, UKRAINE