Daily Preparation for the Novena
Maria, Rosa Mystica, fragrant rose of mysticism,wonderful flower of divine knowledge, of purity and blinding beauty, of brilliant, shining glory, of power and overwhelmingly blessing love: we kneel before you to pray, to look, to listen; to look at you and inhale your heavenly perfume until we have, above all, taken something of your immaculate, pure, and perfect being into ourselves; to pray that we should no longer, or above all, ask only for your gifts, for the salvation of, and help for, our body and soul; but to pray that we may become like you; that we listen attentively and closely to every single word of yours which you have spoken not only in the past but even more so in the present, more frequently and more imploringly.We do not always want to talk and beg but to listen and heed what you say, what your picture is already saying to us and asking us to do. we want to listen to your quiet motherly voice when it speaks to us so tenderly and consolingly with motherly understanding and warning. We want to open our hearts to you when He is looking into the bottom of our soul, to remain steadfast, to force ourselves not to say again we have no time; instead to endure your sad glance even if we should blush and have to cast down our eyes...Mary, fragrant Rose of Mysticism, please help us to take a look in ourselves and to examine ourselves, how we shall be able to bear your glance and stand firm before you; help us to know ourselves better, especially in those areas of thought and deed which displease you; help us to become more like you. we promise that we shall try. We also promise to imitate you. Please help us to work on ourselves, to let your love shine wherever we are at work, but especially for the priests and religious. 3 Hail Mary...
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who take refuge in you.

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Light a Novena Candle or Place a Rose on the Altar in remembrance of your loved one   
Altar offering suggested donation
$10. each

For Mass Intentions, Altar Offerings, Candles,...
Please call 1-800-720-9858.

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My Altar Offering

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God Bless America

"Our Lady Of America" 
by Artist Joanne Von Zwehl
Original Painting on view at Rosa Mystica House of Prayer

This poster has been made available and distributed to parishes throughout the New York area as part of the observance of the Fortnight for Freedom Campaign launched by the U.S. Catholic Bishops. The bishops are combatting threats to religious freedom in America.
Visit Rosa Mystica House of Prayer. 
Signed and framed prints available in gift shop. 
Diocese, Parish, & Prayer Group Requests for prints, 
please call Joanne Von Zwehl at 1-800-720-9858.

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 The Mission of the Rosa Mystica House of Prayer is to provide individuals, families, and organizations with a peaceful, inspirational environment that is dedicated to spiritual renewal.
     
Now with monthly conferences featuring renowned speakers, private and group retreats, and overnight accommodations for over 50 people, the Rosa Mystica House of Prayer and Rosa Mystica Village have grown into a spiritual meeting place for visitors from across the United States and Canada.
     
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us as we advance on this most important mission. As a visitor or a volunteer, we encourage you to become involved and be active in the propagation of the faith.

Thank you and God bless,

Noreen Von Zwehl
Founder and President