Apostolate of Spiritual Motherhood for the Sanctification of Priests
in the Archdiocese of St. Louis
Article:
Spiritual motherhood for priests: a 'vocation within a vocation',
St. Louis Review, July 9, 2014.From the Congregation for Clergy at the Vatican (www.clerus.va):
Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests and Spiritual Maternity 2007 pdf edition (FREE online) - the booklet that inspired this Apostolate! Stories that
witness to the fruitfulness of prayers and sacrifices of women down through the centuries
for bringing forth holy vocations to the priesthood, and the great need in our own time
for feminine souls to spiritually, maternally nourish our dear priests.
2012 print edition includes practical prayers and can be ordered from:
Roman Catholic Books Phone: (970) 490-2735
Letter on "The Virgin Mary and the Saints on the Formation, Life and Ministry of Priests" (April 25, 2013)
We encourage all to pray this daily: Morning Offering for Priests
A Little Catechism on Spiritual Mother for Priests, Brochure in printable pdf form
has a beautiful, informational website with church teachings and the theology of spiritual maternity;
founded by Father Joseph Aytona, CPM, of the Fathers of Mercy.
Fr. Aytona's Cenacle Holy Hour Booklet may be downloaded and used for a holy hour of prayer for priests.
Other materials explaining spiritual motherhood can be viewed and downloaded.
Website of a Eucharistic apostolate of prayer and catechesis to support priests, established with formal support of the Vatican Congregation for the Clergy, to magnify their worldwide initiative for the sanctification of priests and spiritual maternity.
Mary Gannon Kaufmann
Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration - Charlotte, NC
Song/video: Woman Beneath the Cross about what it means to be a woman in union with priests, by the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at St. Joseph Monastery and accompanied by their slide show.
BOOK SUGGESTIONS
“To My Priests” by Concepcion de Armida
“The Sacred Heart and the Priesthood” by Mother Louise Margaret Claret de la Touche
“Mary and the Priestly Ministry” by Fr. Emile Neubert
“Mothers of Priests” by SCJ Fr. Robert Quardt
“St. Monica: The Power of a Mother’s Love” by Giovanni Falbo
“Maurice and Therese: The Story of a Love” by Patrick Ahern
“Praying for Priests: A Mission for the New Evangelization” by Kathleen Beckman
“Awakening a Life-giving Heart: Insights for Women who Pray for the the Church” by Mary Kaufmann
“Mother of the Savior: And Our Interior Life” by Fr. Reginold Garrigou-Lagrange OP
“Full of Grace” by Johnette Benkovic
"Preparation for Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary" by St. Louis Grignon de Montforte
“33 Days to Morning Glory” by Fr. Michael Gaitley
“The Privilege of Being a Woman” by Alice von Hildebrand
“Essays on Women” by Edith Stein (a/k/a St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, OCD)
“My Sisters the Saints” by Colleen Carroll Campbell
“Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed to the Culture” by Teresa Tomeo
“Discovering the Feminine Genius” by Katrina J. Zeno
“Eternal Woman” by Gertrud von le Fort
“The Priest is Not His Own” by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
“Christ: The Ideal of the Priest” by Dom Columba Marmion
“The Priest in Union With Christ” by Reginold Garrigou-Lagrange
“Priests for the Third Millenium” by Archbishop Timothy Dolan (now Cardinal)
“Many are Called: Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood” by Scott Hahn
“Called by Name: The Inspiring Stories of 12 Men Who Became Catholic Priests” by Christine Mugridge
“Be to Me a Father and a Priest” bu Rev. Peter M. J. Stravinskas
“The Grace of Ars” by Fr. Frederick Miller
“The Shadow of His Wings: The True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann, OFM"
“Journal of a Soul: The Autobiography of Pope John XXIII” by Pope John XXIII
“The Grunt Padre: Father Vincent Robert Capodanno, Vietnam, 1966-1977” by Fr. Daniel L. Mode
“The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas a Kempis
“Prayer Primer: Igniting a Fire Within” by Thomas DuBay
“Fire Within” by Thomas DuBay
"Consoling the Heart of Jesus" by Fr. Michael Gaitley
“Prayer for Beginners” by Peter Kreeft
“Intercession: A Guide to Effective Prayer” by Sr. Ann Shields
“The Little Oratory: A Beginner’s Guide to Praying in the Home” by David Clayton
