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Croatian Covenant Rosary – 125th Anniversary Jubilee Limited Edition

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In the spirit of sacred remembrance and national encouragement, the “Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica” (Croatian Covenant Rosary) 125th Anniversary Jubilee Limited Edition has been created to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the consecration of 160 000 young Croatians to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in AD 1900.
This Jubilee edition rosary bears a twofold mission: to Remember and Encourage.

REMEMBER
To remember our nation’s sacred past – our covenant with Christ and His Holy Catholic Church and the fidelity of our forefathers. As this reflective quote reminds us:
“We have existed for over thirteen centuries. The very fact that we began to exist as an organic people thirteen centuries ago and that we still exist today is something remarkable, something that carries a deep meaning and inexhaustible vitality and a certain mission.”
The soul of this remembrance is etched into the two central elements of this rosary: the “Zavjetni Križ” (Covenant Cross) and the “Zavjetna Medaljica” (centrepiece Covenant Medal). These are not mere symbols, but sacred anchors of our identity.

ENCOURAGE
To encourage every Croatian Catholic to live out the sacred vow entrusted to us – to live our baptismal identity faithfully, concretely, and courageously in our everyday life and calling. Our ancestors passed down the flame of faith. It is now our time to keep it burning and pass it on to future generations.
With Divine Providence, the Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica has emerged as a living testament to the power and importance of the Holy Rosary amongst the Croats. It is the greatest spiritual weapon entrusted to us in the battle against the devil, his demons and the forces of darkness.

A ROSARY WOVEN WITH THE THREADS OF A NATION
Infused with religious, historic, and cultural heritage, every element of the rosary is intentional. It is designed not only as an object of devotion but as a unifying emblem for Croatians across the homeland and the diaspora – a shared prayer, a shared mission and a shared heart.

CROATIAN COVENANT CROSS (Hrvatski Zavjetni Križ): A MONUMENT OF FAITH AND NATIONAL MEMORY
Forged in 1979 to mark the eleven-hundredth anniversary of the papal blessing of Prince Branimir and the Croatian people, the Hrvatski Zavjetni Križ—Croatian Covenant Cross—is not merely a crucifix, but a national catechism wrought in bronze. It is a solemn proclamation, echoing through the centuries, that the Croatian people were baptised into the light of Christ in ancient times and have remained resolute in their Catholic faith through tribulation, persecution, and sacrifice.

This cross stands as a beacon of our sacred history—a history steeped in blood, fidelity, and Divine Providence. It is crowned with the baptismal font of Prince Višeslav of Nin (c. 800 AD), which reminds us of the sacred waters through which Croatia entered Christendom and the cultural circle of Christian Europe. The figure of Christ, drawn from the oldest known Croatian crucifix in the monastery of St Francis (12th century, Zadar), extends His arms in embrace, gathering a people who have never abandoned the Cross, nor the promises it contains.

Every element on the Cross is deliberate, each a chapter in our sacred heritage:
To Christ’s right: the Branimir Inscription from Šopot near Benkovac, the earliest recorded mention of the name “Croat” (DVX CRVATORVM), carved in stone under the sign of the cross—a symbol of both sovereignty and faith.

To His left: Our Lady of the Great Covenant – the oldest known image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Croatia, is a rustic yet deeply tender Marian relief sculpted in the 11th century near Knin. Later immortalised in gold and silver, it stands as a timeless witness to the centuries of Marian devotion woven into the very heart of Croatian identity.

At Christ’s feet: Branimir’s Cross, the Keys of St Peter, and the Jubilee dates 879–1979, commemorating our unwavering communion with the Holy See, first formally recognised by Pope John VIII when he blessed the Croatian people and their prince, and reaffirmed a millennium later by Pope St John Paul II, who once again blessed the Croatian nation during the 1979 Branimir year Jubilee celebrations.

The ancient Croatian interlace weave (pleter) woven through the Cross unites heaven and earth, a motif as old as the nation itself, symbolising the eternal bond between the divine and the human. The Cross was conceived under the leadership of Archbishop Marijan Oblak of Zadar and the Branimir Jubilee Committee, whose vision was to create a spiritual monument that would affirm the indissoluble union of faith and nationhood.

That same year, the Croatian Bishops’ Conference composed the Croatian Catholics’ Profession of Faith, an enduring testament to unity and belief. They urged that it be recited nightly at 9:00 pm, inviting every Croatian home to be a domestic church, offering a daily act of fidelity to Christ and His Church.

Croatian Catholics’ Profession of Faith
I firmly believe in God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. With my life I wish to confirm my baptismal covenant with God and renew our forefathers’ holy covenant of faith in Jesus Christ and faithfulness to the Catholic Church. I place my resolve in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of God. Amen

On the reverse of the Cross, our covenant commitments are inscribed – our solemn response to the grace bestowed. Most prominent, etched into the horizontal bar of the Cross – symbolising the weight we must bear – is the exhortation: “Hrvatska katolička obitelj dnevno moli i nedjeljom slavi misu” (“The Croatian Catholic family prays daily and celebrates Mass on Sundays”)—a mandate for spiritual life anchored in prayer and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Intersecting this, on the vertical bar of the cross, is the ancient Glagolitic script proclaiming our national motto: “Bog i Hrvati” (“God and the Croats”). It is positioned with deliberate symbolism: Bog (“God”) stands at the top – above all else – while Hrvati (“the Croats”) is positioned at the base, signifying that the Croatian people stand under God’s authority and blessing, completed with the traditional Hrvatski grb—Croatian coat of arms under the Hrvati text. These elements—God, Family, Homeland—are hierarchically arranged, reflecting the sacred order of Croatian devotion and duty within the covenant.

In 1979, Pope John Paul II, echoing Pope John VIII eleven centuries prior, bestowed his apostolic blessing upon the Croatian nation during the Jubilee. At that moment, Croatia renewed its ancestral vows before God and the world. The Zavjetni Križ remains an enduring sign of that renewal: an icon of memory, a call to perseverance, and a declaration that Croatia’s soul is, and always has been, Catholic.

COVENANT MEDAL 125TH ANIVERSARY JUBILEE LIMITED EDITION
The heart of the rosary’s centrepiece is the “Zavjetna Medaljica” (Covenant Medal), inspired by the sacred consecration of 160 000 Croatian youths to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1900 – an unprecedented act of a national devotion.

The Golden Heart gifted to Pope Leo XIII AD1900

The image of the Sacred Heart on the medal replicates the actual gold Sacred Heart that was gifted to the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIII, during the historic Croatian youth pilgrimage to Rome.

To further commemorate this event, the coat-of-arms (‘grb’) shape was deliberately shaped to match the historic ‘grb’ featured in the literature preparing for the 1900 Youth Consecration. On the ‘grb’, this limited-edition jubilee design bears on its reverse the timeless battle cry of a consecrated generation: “Hrvatska Omladina u boj pod Zastavom Srca Isusova” (Croatian Youth to battle under the banner of Christ) AD 1900-2025.

One line from their consecration prayer still echoes with prophetic urgency:

“The youth of the Croatian people, that bulwark of Christianity, in this holy year, at the end of the old and at the dawn of the new age, ……….and solemnly promise to bravely and fearlessly fight for faith and for homeland under the banner of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.”


The consecration of Croatian youth in AD 1900 was not merely a national moment – it was a singular and unique event in global Catholic history. No other Catholic nation at the turn of the 20th century, witnessed such a collective, solemn pledge of fidelity to Christ by its youth. It stands as a beacon of Croatia’s unwavering identity as the Antemurale Christianitatis – the Bulwark of Christianity.

To commemorate this covenant anew, the “Hrvatska Zavjetna Krunica” 125th Jubilee Limited Edition is available in three reverent versions: the stainless-steel pull chain version (military style), para cord version (stainless steel beads) and the hand-crafted olive wood version.

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The Catechism of St. Pius X

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The Catechism of St. Pius X (1908)

While the Catechism of the Council of Trent (1566) was directed to priests, and the recently released Catechism of the Catholic Church (1993) was directed to bishops, the Catechism of Pope St. Pius X (1908) was that pope’s partial realization of a brief, popular Catechism for the laity. While it was used in Rome and in other parts of Italy, it was not prescribed for use throughout the universal church.

Church Teaching

“The twelve Articles of the Apostles Creed are the first things…that Christian person must hold. For these take their origin from the holy Apostles, the authorities and teacher of the faith, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. When they received their mandate from the Lord to go forth into the whole world as His representatives to preach the Gospel to every creature they thought it proper to compose a formula of the Christian faith that all might be “united in the same mind and the same judgment” (I Corinthians 1:10). By this statement of the faith the Apostles intended that there should be no division among those called to the unity of faith…”

The foundation of Christianity is the faith, that this faith can be expressed in plain, ordinary language, and that the Apostles Creed is the most ancient and widely used summary of what Christians are to believe.

Contents

Preliminary Lesson

The Apostle’s Creed

Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

The Hail Mary

The Sacraments

Baptism

Confirmation

The Blessed Eucharist

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

The Sacrament of Penance

The Sacrament of Extreme Unction

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Matrimony

On the Commandments of God

The Precepts of the Church

On the Virtues and Vices 

Theological Virtues

Cardinal Virtues

The Gifts of the Holy Ghost

The Beatitudes

The Main Kinds of Sins

The Vices and other Very Grievous Sins

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THROUGHOUT THE CHURCH IN CROATIA Eleven Magnificent Statues of St. Michael the Archangel

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THROUGHOUT THE CHURCH IN CROATIA For 11 centuries of the Croatian kingdom, 11 magnificent statues of St. Michael the Archangel

These days, Croatian believers are especially connected to Saint Michael the Archangel, the heavenly commander and the most famous warrior of God, who, in the service of the risen Christ, is tasked with finishing off Satan with a sword in the final battle. This angel – as long as he lives – is the guarantor of the victory of good over evil. However, since Satan, although defeated by Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection, multiplies evil and continues to mortally wound humanity until the final reckoning at the end of time, there are those in the Church in every generation who invoke his protection in a special way. This was done by Popes Leo XIII, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis, as well as saints such as the Capuchin Padre Pio or the Croatian Blessed Alojzije Stepinac.

Moreover, in some mysterious way, all those who spread the apostolate of the Archangel Michael seem to recruit multitudes of his admirers, who encourage him with their prayers in his endeavour, and he at the same time protects them on the path of life. At this historic moment, precisely at Easter time, during the Catholic Church’s jubilee year of 2025, and with the Church and the Croatian people immersed in the jubilee of 1100 years of the Croatian kingdom and the Split church councils, an initiative is taking place among the Croatian faithful that in a new way invokes the protection of St. Michael the Archangel – so that both the Church and the people may permanently survive in fidelity to God. In recent months, this initiative has already connected Croatian lay believers, religious and priests throughout Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the world, with a common goal: in the jubilee year, to place the present and future of the entire Croatian people and the Church within them under the protection of the Heavenly Commander. The lasting memorial to this alliance is not only the encouragement of prayer to spread, but also the donation of 11 large statues of St. Michael, three meters high and weighing four tons, which are to be placed under the open sky at 11 locations throughout Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as a memorial to the 11 centuries of Croatian royalty.

Blessed Alojzije Stepinac prayed to St. Michael every morning
Blessed Alojzije Stepinac, in addition to building the parish church and parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Zagreb’s Dubrava, had great devotion to the heavenly military leader. Stepinac’s words were reported in the Dnevnik by the Krašić parish priest Josip Vraneković in 1952:

“Looking at everything that is happening here and in the world, I am convinced that it is not happening without the special assistance of the devil. That is why every morning, as soon as I get up, I get dressed and the first thing I do is pray for the exorcism of Leo XIII. I have been doing this every day since the last war, when a German military priest warned me about it. He told me that he could not achieve anything with the children in religious education, because Hitlerism had corrupted them so much. They are restless, they shout, make noise, fight. ‘The second time before I came among them, I prayed for an exorcism. And surprisingly, they were as calm as sheep that time. Since then, I have prayed for an exorcism every time – and it was good.’ When that priest told me this, I have been praying for an exorcism every day since then. I only forgot it once in Lepoglava, and that was on the very morning that poor priest hanged himself. I recommend that you pray for it every day too!’

The first four statues of St. Michael the Archangel arrived in Croatia on March 29th and have already been shipped to four locations in the north, east, west and south of the homeland, with which St. Michael has spiritually embraced Croatia. On the Croatian northern Adriatic, the first statue has arrived in the heart of Istria and has already been installed next to the Franciscan monastery in Pazin. The second statue has arrived in the western part of central Croatia, in the parish of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pokupsko. The east of the homeland will be in the shadow of the statue installed on the land of the Franciscan monastery of St. Peter and Paul in ancient Šarengrad, along the Danube River. The protection of the Croatian south will be symbolized by the statue that has arrived in the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Pločice near Konavle, where the blue of the sky meets the blue of the sea in a special way. The arrival of seven more statues is planned, four of which are to be installed on church lands in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and three in Croatia.

It is significant that just on the eve of the jubilee year, commemorating the Split church councils during the reign of King Tomislav, the initiative to place the Church in Croatia under the protection of St. Michael first arose among the laity, among the “warriors of Mary”. They have long been known in the Split region for their numerous apostolic and prayerful endeavors.

Chronological testimony
The best way to tell how the initiative was born is, in short, by chronology. The Warriors of Mary, led by Miljenko Jurić and catechist Darko Pejković, learned that a project to erect four statues on the four sides of their homeland had been launched in Poland. The fact that this vow was close to the heart of the Church there was confirmed by the Croatian priest, a Montfortian monk – a member of the Society of Mary, Fr. Nikola Tandara, now serving in Częstochowa, Poland. He gave additional impetus to the Warriors of Mary and encourages the entire initiative. The idea began to spread more and more among the faithful and found fertile ground among the volunteers of the Philip Neri Association and with their spiritual father, Prof. Dr. Josip Mužić, a professor at the Split Catholic University of the Catholic Church and the administrator of the ancient church of St. Philip Neri. Then the idea reached Glas Koncila, which is known to have played an important role in connecting the Croatian north and south in the celebrations of Croatian anniversaries to date during the 20th century. Taking over the media sponsorship of the venture was almost a duty for Glas Koncila, considering that the first issue of Glas Koncila in 1963 was dated September 29, the feast of the holy archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael.

The chronology continues. It was decided around the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 2024 that the initiative would be launched immediately, that it was important for everyone involved to volunteer, with the faith that Providence would provide all the material resources.

Holy Pope John Paul II called on St. Michael the Archangel

“to protect and defend the Holy Church in this time in which it is difficult to provide authentic Christian testimony without compromise and watering down”

Pope St. John Paul II, a great friend of the Croatian people, said this about St. Michael:

“He is the archangel (cf. Jude 1:9) who defends the inalienable rights of God. He is one of the heavenly princes, chosen to protect the people of God (cf. Dan 12:1) from whom the Savior will come. The new people of God are now the Church. That is why the Church considers him its protector and supporter in all the struggles for the defence and expansion of the kingdom of God on earth. True, ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail against it,’ as the Lord guaranteed (Mt 16:18). But this does not mean that we are exempt from temptation and the struggle against the snares of the devil. In this struggle, the archangel Michael is with the Church to defend it from all the evils of the world, to help the faithful to resist the devil who ‘prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour’ (1 Pet 5:8). This struggle against the devil, which characterizes the figure of the Archangel Michael, is still relevant today because the devil is still alive and active in the world” (Monte Gargano, Sunday, May 24, 1987). On that occasion, he warmly added: “Like many of my predecessors in the See of Peter, I too have come to this place to enjoy a moment of the atmosphere proper to this sanctuary, an atmosphere created by silence, prayer and penance; I have come to honour and invoke St. Michael the Archangel to protect and defend the Holy Church in this time in which it is difficult to offer an authentic Christian witness without compromise and compromise.”

Carved in the Martyr Church
Providence first acted in such a way that the offers received from Croatian stonemason workshops for the creation of the statues were too high, which was quite discouraging. And just when it was thought that the idea could not be realized, a much more favourable offer came, from China. Did one have to go so far from Croatia to realize a homeland project, some wondered. But when it was learned that the local, Chinese master sculptor was a Catholic, that is, that Christians were involved in the production, there was no longer any doubt. At least Catholics in Croatia know well what it means to live the faith in the Martyr Church. In addition, when it was seen with what respect the Chinese master accepted to decorate the first four statues of St. Michael with Croatian braid, it gave everyone additional encouragement.

It was decided that the accounting infrastructure for collecting donations would be provided by the Association of Volunteers of St. Philip Neri, and the project would be coordinated by laypeople and priests, making decisions together. By then, some donations had already been collected through personal advertising among acquaintances, and in order to pay for and transport the statues to Croatia (which is a very high cost, but nowhere near the funds needed to make the statues in Croatia), the funds were partly borrowed, with certainty. The statues were completed around Christmas 2024 and set sail for Croatia by ship.

Although it was agreed that the project would not be publicized yet, the rumour that the statues of St. Michael were coming to Croatia could not be contained. The search for definitive locations followed. Two basic criteria had to be met: the land on which the statues would be placed must be church land, and the parish or religious community to which the statue is coming must accept it as a gift. This does not mean that the local faithful are prohibited from donating funds for the purchase of the statues. The goal is to place the statue there as a symbol for the entire Croatian region, and not just for the faithful who live in the narrow area adjacent to a particular parish or monastery. In other words, all those who donate to the statues are not doing so just for a single statue, but for all the statues together.

INSPIRATION • Two Popes Support the Idea of the Statue
Among the exceptional moments where two popes appeared together – Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – was the blessing of the newly erected statue of the Archangel Michael on July 5, 2013. in the Vatican Gardens, a few months after Francis was elected head of the Catholic Church. The event is all the more significant because it was initiated by Pope Benedict during his pontificate and carried out by Pope Francis. This act by the two successors of St. Peter was also the inspiration for the installation of statues of St. Michael the Archangel throughout the Church in Croatia.

»Michael – which means ‘Who is like God’ – is the defender of God’s primacy, his transcendence and his power. Michael fights to establish divine justice; protects God’s people from their enemies, and especially from the greatest enemy, the devil. And St. Michael conquers because God works in him. This sculpture reminds us that evil has been defeated, that the accuser has been exposed, his head crushed, because salvation has come once and for all through the blood of Christ. Although the devil always seeks to disfigure the face of angels and the face of man, God is stronger; his victory and salvation are offered to every man. In the journey of life and the trials of life, we are not alone, but we are accompanied and supported by the angels of God who offer us, so to speak, their wings to help us overcome so many dangers and fly high in relation to the realities that can burden our lives and drag us down. In dedicating the Vatican City State to St. Michael the Archangel, we ask him to protect us from the Evil One and to cast him out,” Pope Francis said at the time.

The first four locations
In order to satisfy all the criteria, along with additional criteria such as those sometimes imposed by conservators or other (church) authorities, the first four locations were finally agreed upon, to which the statues were already delivered in early April: Pazin, Pokupsko, Šarengrad near Ilok and Pločice near Konavle, where Dubrovnik Bishop Roko Glasnović was also involved in the selection of the location. In Pazin, the statue has already arrived on its pedestal. The statues will soon also be placed on the other three pedestals, and then blessed.

Although the financial structure is completely closed for only two statues, in order not to deprive Providence of any of its strength and not to give up on trust in its work, the aforementioned seven new marble statues of St. Michael the Archangel were ordered from the same workshop, which are now looking for their locations in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In doing so, even the smallest contributions from ordinary believers, who have recognized themselves in the initiative and taken it to heart, are of great importance, and judging by the selfless response so far, there are more and more of them. They all feel that the eleven statues will be another lasting memorial to the 1,100th anniversary of the Croatian kingdom, and a sign of trust in the protection of the heavenly commander St. Michael the Archangel in the fight against the onslaught of evil on the Church and the Croatian people in the future.

The prayer initiative of Pope Leo XIII.
Pope Leo XIII is the author of the famous prayer to the Archangel Michael (the ancients called it “The Exorcism of Pope Leo XIII”). It was written after Pope Leo XIII had a terrifying vision of a multitude of evil spirits, demons, over the Eternal City in 1886. Therefore, he composed a prayer for the defence of the Church against Satan and his infernal army. He ordered that priests and the faithful pray it after every low mass, which was in effect until the Second Vatican Council.

Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel“

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.”

UPDATE

Praise be to God the money needed for this project has been raised!! thanks to all the people that kindly donated towards this project.

Video – For 11 centuries of the Croatian kingdom, 11 magnificent statues of St. Michael the Archangel

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National Croatian Catholic Men’s Conference – Miles Christi 2026

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Croatian Men’s Conference – Miles Christi 2025 – ‘God’s Chosen’

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2025 was the 7th annual men’s conference for the Knight of the Precious Blood, and for me was my sixth. Each year, the event keeps getting better, with more inspiring talks and a different group of men with whom to share a weekend of faith, as we all continue on our spiritual journeys. 

This year it was great to see so many new faces. We were blessed with many father/son duos, a testament to the lasting fruits of the conference and the faith passed down through generations. 

After checking in and finding my room, we made our way to the chapel for Krizni Put (Stations of the Cross) followed by Mass, presided over by our spiritual director for the weekend, Fr Davor. The Mass and stations in the Chapel were, as always, beautiful – made even more moving by the choir’s heartfelt contribution.

Following the traditional Lenten Friday meal of fish and chips, we gathered in the hall for another round of Rob’s infamous ice-breaker quiz. True to tradition, I finished the icebreaker feeling more clueless than I did last year. I really need to study some Croatian trivia or find a way to hack into Rob’s computer to see where he’s pulling these questions from. 2026 will be my year!

This was also our first time meeting the famous “Big show”, our newly recruited MC, Ante Spralja, who certainly didn’t disappoint, both as an MC and a comedian! Definitely a great addition to the conference line up. 

Dr Andrew Wood kicked off the speaker sessions. Most of us have heard Andrew speak before, and he never fails to both enlighten and challenge us. His talk, titled “God’s Chosen Race and Royal Priesthood”, offered pearls of wisdom. He simplified salvation with his quote: “Salvation history is all about man getting back into the garden.” Another standout quote was “you can never outdo God in generosity – he deserves the best, Our Best”. I am convinced Andrew has shares in the Cardinal Newman Bookstore – we cleaned them out of every book he recommended! 

Saturday began with a 6:30am Rosary and 7am Mass, followed by a hearty breakfast serving of bacon and eggs. Then we commenced the conference formalities for the day. The morning’s sessions were all delivered by Jakov, who got me thinking deeply (as he always does) and delivered 2 fantastic talks titled “Chosen but wounded” and “Chosen: steps to living in freedom and healing”. 

The highlight of the first talk was Dr Bob Schuchts concept of the “7 deadly wounds” – rejection, abandonment, fear, shame, powerlessness, hopelessness, and confusion. If you have time it’s worth looking deeper into these as we have all experienced some level of wounding. As Jakov remined us, “A wound not transformed is a wound transmitted”. 

Jakov’s second talk addressed the concept of repetitive sin and offered practical steps towards healing. Practical step 3 in his presentation, “Unforgiveness” – stood out for me: how we ask the Lord to forgive us our sins as we forgive others what they have done to us – yet often fail to hold up our end of the bargain. These were powerful words to meditate on, and it gave our small group some really good points for discussion and sharing some of our personal stories. 

After a quick break and team photo we returned for the conference testimony session. This year we had the pleasure of hearing from Andre Abouharb, who many of us have seen around the Catholic events as the guy with a bad leg who sells the Catholic t-shirts and hoodies. What a powerful testimony! He shared the story behind his leg injury and also how corporate “LGTV” propaganda played a role in inspiring the creation of the Catholic Apparel brand. If you see him around say hello – he’s a great guy with a great apostolate. https://www.catholicapparel.com.au/ 

Lunch followed, along with some free time to gather thoughts, reconnect with old friends, and – of course – buy more books from Cardinal Newman Bookstore (which, let’s be honest, will likely collect dust unless we commit to actually reading them!) If you haven’t already, open those books and dive deeper into our beautiful faith. Reading not only gives us the opportunity to put our phones down but opens the mind and heart to truth, wisdom and spiritual nourishment. Always have scripture or a great spiritual book open to help you on your faith journey.

Saturday afternoon gave us an introduction to Michael Jaksic, who has taken on the role of leading Maximus Men’s Ministry for the Archdiocese, following Ivica who has settled in Croatia with his family. His session in the chapel focused on a meditation on the presence of God. The text that Michael walked through was very powerful, and one line that stood out for me was that “the cases where total conversion is reached in an instant by a very special grace are rare; ordinarily, we do not arrive at it except by a daily progressive conversion…our cooperation is nevertheless required”. 

After another excellent meal provided by the Benedict XVI Retreat Centre team, we gathered again for the evening keynote with Fr Greg Morgan, who spoke on “Hope in the Person of Jesus”. What an incredible speaker! I’ve attended a few of Fr Greg’s talks and he never disappoints! He shared some of his personal experiences on hope through his ministry, and it’s quite alarming to hear some of the stats regarding teen suicide from the shire. He reminded us of our role – to be a beacon of hope to the world, through our witness to Jesus Christ and continue to pray for our priests who have such an important ministry within their communities. 

We then had the pleasure of listening to Fr John Rizzo. All I can say is: wow! What an amazing servant of God. He spoke to us in the chapel, offering a powerful reflection on the Prodigal Son. Though we’ve all heard the Gospel many time, Fr Rizzo brought new life to it. His words moved many of us to a deeper repentance and appreciation of the Father’s love and mercy – and to action. As soon as he concluded and mentioned which confessional he would be in, half of the men in the chapel stood up and made haste to join the queue for confession. A powerful statement of the impact that he had on the men that night. Some haven’t been to the sacrament since their teens. It was life changing.  

Sunday began early with 7am Mass. Fr Davor gave a great homily for the First Sunday of Lent, reflecting on Christ’s temptation in the desert and inviting us to enter deeply into our own Lenten journey. 

The final and morning’s session, included time for reflection on the weekend and some of the ways that we can take what we’ve heard and apply it to our lives. Zoki introduced us to the “Zavjet Hrvata – Croatian Covenant” and played a powerful video commemorating the 125th anniversary of the moment when 160,000 young Croatian men and women consecrated themselves the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In honour of this momentous event in our Catholic history, the Knight’s have compiled resources for us to make our own consecration. I encourage everyone to take this seriously – commit to the First Friday Devotion and make the vow to consecrate yourself to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and do the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our homes with the family. 

The weekend wrapped up with a farewell lunch before we returned to our families and loved ones – hopefully renewed and ready to live with grater love for our Lord. Now that the dust has settled, I encourage you to revisit the flame that was ignited that weekend. Go through your conference pack again. If you haven’t yet, start reading through the pocketbook “The Rosary: My Treasure” and grow your devotion to this beautiful prayer we have been given by our Blessed Mother. And don’t wait for the next retreat to visit the Lord in Adoration. Many churches will have either daily, weekly or monthly adoration, so make some time to cultivate a deeper relationship with the Lord. 

A massive thank you to the Knight’s for all that you do to put the weekend together. You sacrifice so much for this group and without your time and effort many of us would never have had the relationship with God that we currently have. A huge thanks also to Fr Davor, who provides great spiritual direction to the Croatian Men in Sydney.  

Stay connected to the fraternity through the various men’s ministries and keep an eye out for upcoming events. Join the various signal group chats and keep an eye out for email updates as they’re sent, and events advertised on the Knights website. 

NEXT YEARS NATIONAL CROATIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE

“MILES CHRISTI 2026”

Friday 27th February – Sunday 1st March 2026

God Bless and looking forward to seeing you all again soon. 

Steve F 

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Do Not Fear, Little Flock

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Message 580 – “Do Not Fear, Little Flock” From the blue book “Marian Movement of Priests”, Zagreb (Croatia), September 20, 1996. Italian priest, Fr. Stefano Gobbi (1930. – 2011.)

Our Croatian people have endured significant suffering throughout the centuries, particularly in the face of aggression from the Ottoman Turks, satanic forces, and the communist regime of former Yugoslavia. It is truly remarkable that the Croatian people have persevered through all these hardships, strengthening their faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church. 

With a profound devotion to St. Joseph as the patron and protector of Croatia, Croatians have always held a special reverence for Our Lady, both as the Queen of Heaven and the Queen of Croatians. The presence of established pilgrimage sites and Marian shrines, such as those in Marija Bistrica, Sinj, and Medjugorje, underscores the profound love and devotion that the faithful of Croatia have for their heavenly mother.

In the year of 1996, Father Stefano Gobbi (1926-2011), founder of the Marian Movement of Priests and an Italian Catholic priest best known for his alleged inner locutions from the Virgin Mary – messages he claimed to have received over several decades – continued to inspire thousands around the world. His cause for beatification has been officially announced: “With great joy we announce that on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:30am in the Shrine of the Holy Crucifix (SS. Crocifisso) in Como (Italy) His Eminence Cardinal Oscar Cantoni, diocesan bishop, presided the solemn Eucharistic Celebration with the opening of the diocesan process for the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Fr. Stefano Gobbi.” source: https://mmp-usa.net/

Father Gobbi held a prayer cenacle in Zagreb. Fr Gobbi’s messages as recorded, are printed below in full. They are a timely reminder that the Croatian people are especially loved by Our Lady and are chosen for these times, to do battle against the forces of evil and to bring about the Triumph of her Immaculate Heart.

One only has to see the resistance the Croatian Men’s Rosary Crusade in Zagreb every month to understand the battle is real and with the help of Our Lady, and our faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Croatian people will overcome their adversaries and bring true peace to all hearts, a peace that only Jesus can give.

The above video is message 580 in Croatian with English subtitles, with suitable images to assist with the message delivery. The following is a reprint of the message from Our Lady to Fr Gobbi in Zagreb in 1996. Please note that the messages have an imprimatur though they have not had an official Vatican approval or endorsement.

580                                                                           Zagreb (Croatia), September 20, 1996

Do Not Fear, Little Flock

a          “How happy I am with the cenacle which you have held here, with the priests and the faithful of  my Movement, presided over by the Cardinal Archbishop, whom I so love and protect.

b          In this country, my Adversary is on a rampage, bringing into it the painful trial of violence and war. How many sufferings these children of mine have had to undergo! I have intervened to obtain for them the great gift of liberation and peace.

c          But still graver tribulations are now awaiting you.

d          —  Do not fear, little flock. The Heavenly Father has been pleased to give you the reign of the Immaculate Heart. I have manifested myself to you and you have welcomed me with the generosity of my little children.

e          Now I can lead you along the road of purity, of love and of holiness, with the exercise of all the virtues which I cultivate, as a heavenly gardener, in the resplendent garden of your souls. Thus each day I offer you, as victims of reparation, to the Justice of God, so that He may pour out upon the world the purifying grace of his Divine Mercy.

f           — Do not fear, little flock. Your heavenly Mother has made you the gift of drawing you together from all sides into her victorious cohort. The hour of the decisive battle has come. Satan has now reached the summit of his power and now, even in the Church, he will bring to fulfillment that which the Lord has permitted him for her most painful purification.

g          The hours which you are about to live are among the most important, because all the events, which I have foretold to you, will reach their fulfillment.

h          — Do not fear, little flock. Jesus has gathered you into the heavenly enclosure of his divine love. He leads you to the perfect fulfillment of the Will of the Father. Jesus wants to be glorified by you. The hour has come when Jesus will be perfectly glorified by you. You are the consolation to Him in his abandonment; you are the profound joy of his divine Heart.

i           — Do not fear, little flock. You are my little children, whom I have gathered together from every part of the earth, for the great battle between God and Satan, between the forces of good and those of evil. The Lord will conquer by means of me, his little servant. I will conquer by means of you, my little children.

j           What has taken place in this country becomes a sign for all. Because of its fidelity to Jesus and to your heavenly Mother, to the Church and to the Pope, Satan has been unleashed against it in an attempt to destroy it. With this object in mind, all the satanic and masonic forces have come together.

k          But I myself have marked the hour of their defeat. And thus it will be for all humanity. For this reason, I bid you to have confidence and a great hope.

l           — Do not fear, little flock. To you has been entrusted the mission of bringing to completion the triumph of my Immaculate Heart in the world.”

580                                                                                 Zagreb (Hrvatska), 20. rujna 1996.

Ne boj se malo stado

“Kako sam zadovoljna Cenakulom što si ga ovdje imao sa svećenicima i vjernicima moga Pokreta, kojem je predsjedao Kardinal Nadbiskup koga veoma ljubim i štitim.

Na ovu se Naciju moj Protivnik razbjesnio, donoseći u nju tešku kušnju nasilja i rata. Kolike su patnje morala podnijeti ova moja djeca! Ja sam se zauzela da dobiju veliki dar oslobođenja i mira.

Ali sad vas očekuju još veće muke.

– Ne boj se malo stado. Ocu Nebeskom se svidjelo dati vam kraljevstvo mog Bezgrješnog Srca. Ja sam vam se očitovala i vi ste prihvatili s velikodušnošću moje male djece.

Sada vas mogu povesti, kao nebeska vrtlarica u svjetlom vrtu vaših duša, na put čistoće, ljubavi i svetosti, vježbom svih kreposti koje su mi drage. Tako vas svaki dan predajem kao žrtve zadovoljštine Božjoj Pravdi kako bi (Bog) mogao izliti na svijet pročišćujuću Milost svoga Božanskog milosrđa.

– Ne boj se malo stado. Vaša nebeska Majka udijelila vam je dar da se okupite sa svih strana u Njezinu pobjedničku četu.

Došao je čas odlučujuće bitke.

Sotona je već došao do vrhunca svoje moći i sada, također i u Crkvi, dovršit će (svoje djelo), koliko mu je Gospodin dopustio za Njeno najbolnije čišćenje.

Časovi, koje ćete proživjeti, spadaju među najvažnije, jer svi događaji koje sam vam prorekla, ispunit će se.

– Ne boj se malo stado. Isus vas je okupio u nebeskom pašnjaku svoje božanske Ljubavi. On vas vodi savršenom ispunjenju Očeve Volje. Isus želi biti od vas proslavljen. Došao je čas u kojem ćete Isusa savršeno proslaviti. Vi ste utjeha njegovoj napuštenosti; vi ste duboka radost njegova božanskog Srca.

– Ne boj se malo stado. Budite moja mala djeca, koju sam okupila sa svih strana svijeta, za veliku bitku između Boga i Sotone, između sila dobra i sila zla. Gospodin će pobijediti preko Mene, svoje male Sluškinje. Ja ću pobijediti pomoću vas, moja mala djeco.

Ono što se dogodilo u ovoj Naciji postaje znak za sve. Zbog svoje vjernosti Isusu i vašoj nebeskoj Majci, Crkvi i Papi, Sotona je navalio na nju, u pokušaju da je uništi. Imajući na umu ovaj cilj, udružile su se sve sotonske i masonske sile.

Međutim, Ja sam sama označila čas njihova poraza. Tako će biti za čitavo čovječanstvo. Zato vas pozivam na pouzdanje i nadu.

– Ne boj se malo stado. Vama je povjereno poslanje da ostvarite trijumf mog Bezgrješnog Srca u svijetu.”

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Always and Everywhere be True Sons of the Church

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In the history of the Croatian people, faith, family and nation have always been inseparably woven together like the Croatian pleter, forming the backbone of our identity. Few embodied this truth more courageously than Blessed Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac, whose unwavering fidelity to Christ and His Church stood as a beacon of hope in times of trial. On the solemn occasion of blessing the Croatian flag, Cardinal Stepinac addressed the men of Croatia with a call both timeless and urgent: to remain steadfast as true sons of the Church, in all circumstances, without compromise. His words, rooted in the Gospel and the centuries-old Catholic tradition of our people, remind us that the strength of a nation is not merely in its banners but in the hearts of men who remain faithful to God, His law, and the holy Church of Christ. As you read this article, may you be inspired by his words and strengthened in your own vocation as Croatian Catholic men, called to live with courage, integrity, and unwavering faith.

Cardinal Stepinac speech on the occasion of the blessing of the flag for Croatian Catholic men, in the parish of St. Peter in Zagreb, April 18, 1937. 

( … ) After a certain luncheon, a householder invited his guests into his garden, but before that he asked the guests if they had anything else to say. At that, an excellent man stood up and said: “I have something to say.” He crossed himself and said: “Thank you, Almighty God, for all your graces. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever!”  That was a true Catholic man!

You Catholic men have unfurled your banner today and asked for the blessing of the Holy Church upon it. Raise it high and walk beneath it like true heroes, like true Catholic men.

Catholics today lack much heroism and courage in professing the holy faith of Christ. You, men, be courageous in this! Always and everywhere be true sons of the Church, be true Catholic men both in your families and in public life. In families, shine with your good example. Be husbands not in word, but in deed. If you need to give others in the family an example of how to pray, how to approach the Lord’s table, how to live a Christian life, then first of all you, husbands, should take the lead and be a light to others. Today, when our youth are exposed to so many dangers, if you men do not shine, if you do not lead, if you do not strive with all your might for their betterment, then the priest of God will have labored in vain. Therefore, be true Catholic men in your families and lead by your good example. Hold fast to that of Christ: “I have given you an example, that as I do, you also should do.” [10]

But even more! Be true Catholic men in life! Men who will not deny Christ before anyone and who will not be ashamed to be his disciples! What would you say to a child who is ashamed of his father? That he is worthy of contempt. And remember the words of Christ, which read: “Whoever is ashamed of me before men, I will be ashamed of him before my Father in heaven.”[11] Men must be determined warriors, who will not be afraid to lay down their lives in defense of the justice and truth of Christ. Men do not fear, those who kill the body, but Him who is able to destroy both body and soul for eternity.[12]

Nikola Zrinski – Siget 1566 AD. With his heroism, Zrinski showed how to defend one’s home, preserve one’s faith, and defend one’s homeland.

We need men like those of our ancestors, who fought heroically for their holy faith against the Turkish invasions.

[10] Jn 13: 15.
[11] Mt 10: 32.
[12] Mt 10: 28.

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Men’s Rosary Crusade Australia – 3rd Anniversary

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In December of 2024, the Men’s Rosary Crusade in Australia will mark its 3rd year anniversary, a testament to the power of prayer and devotion! The movement first began on an extremely hot summer day, Saturday December 18, 2021, in the forecourt of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Taking inspiration from our Polish and Irish lay brothers overseas, this spontaneous, Holy Spirit-led initiative marked the launch of the inaugural Sydney Men’s Public Rosary Crusade. This first crusade in Sydney witnessed approximately 30 men from all ethnic backgrounds, young and old, kneeling in battle formation, with their rosaries in hand, devoutly reciting the rosary.

A Growing Movement of Devotion

With hearts full of gratitude to the Lord, the crusade has continued faithfully on the first Saturday of each month for the past three years, come rain, hail or shine. Initially attracting 30 participants as already stated, the numbers have grown steadily, doubling in the early months attracting a consistent number of men. By October 2023, during the 2nd Global Men’s Rosary Crusade, an incredible 1,000 men gathered in Sydney to pray on their knees.

Men of all ages, from all walks of life, with many young fathers bringing their sons to join in prayer, can be seen every first Saturday. The sight of fathers and sons kneeling together in devotion is a moving testament to the faith passed on through generations. In addition, some men travel very long distances from places, such as, the Central Coast and Wollongong to take part. The Rosary Crusade has even welcomed international participants visiting Sydney.

The joy and brotherhood amongst the men, is clearly evident every first Saturday, forging friendships and fraternity that stretches beyond the Cathedral forecourt. One request, from Our Lady, for every first Saturday devotion, is a sincere Holy Confession and to receive the Eucharist in the spirit of reparation. Many men partake in these sacraments. Prior to the Rosary Crusade, confession is available before Holy Mass starting at 12 noon. It is a testament to Our Lady’s call that more and more men are taking up this practice resulting in the Cathedral adding more Priests to hear confessions, to accommodate an increasing number of penitents.

Global Men’s Rosary Crusade

In 2022, men from Spain and various South American countries launched an initiative for a Global Men’s Rosary Crusade. The inaugural event was scheduled for Saturday, October 8, 2022. Australian men eagerly joined the effort, contributing to the organization and promotion of the initiative. One of our local members, Eddie Baricevic, designed the logo for the global movement and collaborated with New Ark Films to produce the promotional video for the crusade. To view the video see link.

The Global Men’s Rosary Crusade has continued to take place on the first Saturday of October, the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary (October 7, 2023, and October 5, 2024). This worldwide initiative continues to grow, inspiring men across the globe to take up the rosary, engage in the spiritual battle, and embrace the First Saturday devotions as requested by Our Lady.

Persevering Through Challenges

The journey hasn’t been without its challenges. The men have battled a mixture of extremely hot weather to a torrential downpour of rain. In July 2022, a heavy downpour during the Rosary Crusade tested the men’s resolve. Despite the rain, they remained on their knees, and the moment was captured on video by a participant, Petar Mamic. The video went viral, receiving over 3 million views worldwide, showcasing the men’s steadfast faith and firm resolve to be faithful sons of Our Lady. To view the video, see link.

A Special Addition: Our Lady of Fatima

In preparation for the 2nd Global Men’s Rosary Crusade in October 2023, the Sydney group acquired a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, funded by generous donations from the Knights of the Precious Blood. The statue was blessed on the day of the event, adding a solemn and inspiring presence to the gathering.

Remembering Key Members

The group fondly remembers Eddy Borovnjak, an early member and vocal advocate of Our Lady and her Rosary, who passed away on August 28, 2022. Eddy was instrumental in the early days, promoting the crusade via conversation and his video productions, which were a source of inspiration and conversion for many. Video of our first Men’s Rosary Crusade in Sydney produced by Eddy, to view see link.

Another pivotal member, Ivica Kovac, who faithfully led the Rosary for three years, moved to Croatia with his family in November 2024. His dedication and tireless efforts in fostering the movement are deeply appreciated. He had a wide impact in the men’s ministry network in the Sydney Archdiocese and was instrumental in gaining traction and support from the Priests who have attended from the Archdiocese for the Rosary Crusade.

Australian Men’s Rosary Crusade

In September 2023, Ivan Botic, a graphic designer and one of our members, created a logo for the Australian Men’s Rosary Crusade. Alongside this, a Facebook page was launched to promote the Men’s Rosary Crusade in Australia, held on the first Saturdays of each month. The page also serves as a centralized source of information on various men’s rosary initiatives around Australia as well as the Global men’s rosary crusade.

The Men’s Rosary Crusade spreads across Australia

Melbourne’s Men’s Rosary Crusade started Dec 2022 with around 8-10 men, it has grown to 80-100 men each 1st Sat of the month.

Adelaide Men’s Rosary Crusade: Adelaide in Australia witnessed its inaugural Catholic men’s Rosary rally on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The Rosary rally was held near St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and was preceded by a Holy Mass. Men who participated in the Rosary rally also had the opportunity to go to confession.

Perth Men’s Rosary Crusade started 8th Oct 2022, held at Sacred Heart Church, Highgate for the Global Men’s Rosary Crusade, they have continued each 1st Sat of the month since then.

Hobart Men’s Rosary Crusade started 8th Oct 2022, for the Global Men’s Rosary Crusade, they have continued each 1st Sat of the month since then.

Brisbane Men’s Rosary Crusade started 6th July 2024, 1st Sat of the month. St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane

The Brisbane men’s rosary started July 6th, 2024, and has continued every first Saturday since. They started with around 25 men, and consistently average above 20 men every rosary crusade. They pray for the intentions of families and religious, for those that have no one to pray for, and the Church here in Australia, especially in Brisbane.

Canberra Men’s Rosary Crusade started late 2023, 1st Sat of the month. St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra.

The Canberra Rosary Crusade has been actively praying in the forecourt of St Christopher’s Cathedral for just over a year now. It started with only a handful of men praying the rosary but the number of men currently involved is steadily growing with anywhere between 15 and 20 men regularly attending on the first Saturday of every month. The main intention of the rosary is to pray for the Catholic Church in Australia.

 

NSW – Has 4 Location’s including St. Mary’s Cathedral

Merrylands Men’s Rosary Crusade: A Men’s Rosary Crusade First Saturday devotion has been held at St Margaret Mary’s Parish, Merrylands, since September 2, 2023.

Some men who regularly attended the Men’s Rosary Crusade at St Mary’s Cathedral, but were unable to make the monthly pilgrimage to the city requested a local First Saturday devotion.

Since then, a small but loyal group of around a dozen regulars – and occasionally up to 20 or so with visitors from surrounding parishes – have gathered on the St Margaret Mary’s Church forecourt on Merrylands Road after morning mass on the first Saturday of each month.

The format is much the same as at the Cathedral, with a leader and five parishioners who each lead a decade of the Joyful Mysteries. Fellowship over a cuppa and snacks follows in the Parish Pastoral Centre. All men and their brothers, sons, nephews, etc. are welcome to participate!

Parramatta Men’s Rosary Crusade started 4th Nov 2023 with around 15 men, has grown to 20-30 men each 1st Sat of the month. They pray in the park across the road from St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. They celebrated the 1st year anniversary last month Nov 2024 with a gathering after the rosary and a talk by Catholic apologist and speaker, Robert Haddad.

Hunter Men’s Rosary Crusade has been active for 1 year and 2 months, Bishop Micheal gave the group his blessing to run a men’s Rosary in August 2023. A group of Catholic men meet for Rosary, Bible study and good works. Their current project is supporting a church that is struggling to stay open, by taking the men’s Rosary to Parish Churches. They are more than a men’s prayer group they are also there to support local men struggling with their faith or generally struggling in their lives. They also ran the first men’s Camino in the diocese in September 2024 and it was very successful.

A Movement for the Ages

The Men’s Rosary Crusade continues to grow as a beacon of faith, inspiring men across Australia to gather in prayer and witness to the power of devotion and heed the call of Our Lady at Fatima. As the movement looks to the future, it remains a shining example of faith, brotherhood, and perseverance in the modern world which needs faithful witnesses to the love of Our Lord Jesus Christ and His most Holy Mother. Here are a few words from one of our members who has attended the Sydney Crusade since the beginning: 

“I love the rosary crusade there’s no words to describe how important it is that it was formed. But we need it to grow, I pray that one day the forecourt will be filled with men praying the rosary, not just at St Mary’s Cathedral but in all the cathedrals in the world.” — Matthew 

We give thanks to God for all His countless graces and blessings over the 3 years, all glory and honour to Him!!

Please continue to spread the message of Our Lady, pray the Rosary devoutly and be faithful witnesses to Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church. I want to leave you with a quote:

Pope Leo XIII

In every great crisis of Christendom, and every time the Church was afflicted by evils within or dangers without, our forefathers, with their eyes lifted to Heaven in supplication, taught us how and when we should seek for the light of our souls, for the strength of virtue, and for help suited to the need. For deeply engraved upon men’s minds were these precepts of Jesus Christ: “Ask and it shall be given you;” “We ought always to pray and not to faint.” . . . From all this, Venerable Brethren, each one of you may gather how agreeable to us and how commendable is the zeal with which at our suggestion you have spread the devotion to the Most Holy Rosary. – Quod Auctoritate, 5-6.

In Jesus through Mary

Links to more articles on the Men’s Rosary Crusade

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Global Men’s Rosary Crusade – Terrible as an Army in Battle Array

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Križarski Pohod Presvetom Srcu Isusovu-125. Obljetnica

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BOG I HRVATI UJEDINJENI U PRESVETOM SRCU ISUSOVU – PRIDRUŽI SE OBNOVI POSVETE NAŠIH PREDAKA!

Poziv svim hrvatskim katolicima diljem svijeta!

Godine 2025. slavimo 125 godina od posvete 160.000 hrvatske mladeži Presvetom Srcu Isusovu.

Ovaj izvanredni događaj održan 22. lipnja 1900. godine ujedinio je djevojke i mladiće iz Hrvatske, Bosne i Hercegovine u jedinstvenom činu pobožnosti koji je odjeknuo diljem Katoličke Crkve.

Ova je obljetnica više od komemoracije; to je prilika da oživimo i ojačamo svoju pobožnost prema Presvetom Srcu Isusovu. Poziv je to svim hrvatskim katoličkim vjernicima da se nadahnjuju iz naše prošlosti, ispovijedaju svoju vjeru i časte trajnu ljubav Presvetog Srca Isusova.

POČETAK JE – u petak, 4. LISTOPADA 2024. Obvežite se sudjelovati u DEVET PRVIH PETAKA POBOŽNOST PRESVETOM SRCU ISUSOVU.

Prvi petak – Pobožnost Presvetom Srcu Isusovu
Ova pobožnost dolazi nam od Isusa koji se 1672. godine ukazao svetoj Margareti Mariji Alacoque i otkrio joj svoje Presveto Srce.

Isus je posebno tražio da svakog prvog petka u mjesecu, ljudi idu na ispovijed i primaju svetu pričest, i da se tako iskupe za grijehe počinjene protiv Njegova Presvetog Srca i Svete Euharistije.

Isus nam je dao, preko svete Margarete Marije, dvanaest obećanja za one koji prakticiraju pobožnost prema Njegovom Presvetom Srcu. Među tim obećanjima, Isus je dao posebno obećanje vezano uz pobožnost Prvih petaka;

“Obećajem ti, u prevelikom milosrđu svoga Srca da će moja svemoćna ljubav dati svima onima koji primaju svetu pričest na devet prvih petaka uzastopnih mjeseci, milost završnog pokajanja; oni neće umrijeti u mojoj nemilosti niti bez primanja sakramenata; moje Srce bit će njihovo sigurno utočište u posljednji čas.”  — riječi su koje je Isus rekao svetoj Margareti Mariji Alacoque

Da biste primili ove milosti:

  • Devet prvih petaka moraju biti uzastopni.
  • Ispovijedite se
  • Prisustvuj svetoj misi i pričesti se
  • Devet Prvih petaka prikaži  kao nakanu u čast Presvetom Srcu našega Gospodina.

Posveta – lipanj 2025;

Na svetkovinu Presvetog Srca Isusova u lipnju 2025. dođite na posvetu, na slavljenje svete mise, moleći ovu posvetu uz pjevanje pjesme iz 1900. godine “Do nebesa nek se ori”.

To će biti snažna potvrda i izričaj naše vjere, baš kao što su to činili naši preci.

Učinite sljedeće:

  • Obvežite se na sudjelovanje u 9-mjesečnoj Pobožnosti Presvetom Srcu Isusovu: koja počinje u petak 4. listopada 2024
  • Upišite u svoj kalendar: Spremite datum za posvetu u petak 27. lipnja 2025. napomena: Vaš svećenik može izabrati da se ovo održi u nedjelju 29. lipnja 2025.
  • Proširite ovo: podijelite ovu pozivnicu s drugima.

Obnovimo svoju pobožnost prema Presvetom Srcu Isusovu.

Presveto Srce Isusovo, smiluj nam se!

Pod povjesnim barjakom Presvetog Srca Isusova

Posveta hrvatske mladeži Srcu Isusovu 1900. god.

120. obljetnici posvete hrvatske mladeži Srcu Isusovu

Na današnji dan prije 120 godina 160 tisuća pripadnika hrvatske mladeži posvetilo se Srcu Isusovu

120 Godina Pjesme “Don Nebesa “

Tko je bio Petar Perica, autor pjesme – “Do nebesa nek se ori” i “Rajska djevo, kraljice Hrvata” 

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CONSECRATION to JESUS through MARY – St. Louis-Marie de Montfort’s

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The Knights of the Precious Blood are inviting you to join us in making the Consecration to Jesus through Mary according to St. Louis de Montfort. This has been an annual tradition for us since our first Croatian Men’s conference back in 2019 where a good number of the men who participated, consecrated themselves at our first Men’s Mass “Feast of Our Lady of Fatima” on the 13th of May, 2019.

Total Consecration Group – First Men’s Mass May 2019

Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary has been recommended by saints to all the recent Popes. From his earliest years, our late, great Holy Father – Saint John Paul II – had consecrated himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary (thus his motto, “Totus Tuus”). This consecration is extremely powerful.

You are invited in these difficult times for our families, our country, and our world to heed the requests of Our Lady at Fatima, the Saints and recent Popes, and to join the Blessed Virgin Mary’s army to help crush the head of the serpent. You are asked to make the very powerful act of Total Consecration, and to live it out in your daily life. Consecration is simply making a gift of yourself entirely to God (to Jesus through Mary) in which you surrender to Them so that They can work in and through you. They will guide you in your daily life and give you the graces to carry out what They plan for you. Those of us already living the consecration can give witness to Their wonderful Hand in our daily affairs and it is wonderful to renew your commitment to Jesus through Our Lady every year.

The St. Louis de Montfort’s form of preparation for consecration is a beautiful way to do this seriously. The preparation is a simple series of spiritual exercises that goes for 33 consecutive days, each day representing one year in the life of Jesus.

For us as is our custom we will commence on the 10th of April ending on the 12th of May. 

To access the daily readings and prayers for this powerful consecration in online digital format please use links for each day below. Also below are links to a series of talks by Fr Richard Wallace, to assist us with the consecration.

Fr. Richard Wallace Talks

Total Consecration Talk #1: Introduction     (watch before you start)

Total Consecration Talk #2: Emptying Oneself of the World  (watch day 1)

Total Consecration Talk #3: Knowledge of Self    (watch day 13)

Total Consecration Talk #4: Knowledge of Mary   (watch day 20)

Total Consecration Talk #5: Knowledge of Christ  (watch day 27)

Total Consecration Final Talk: Living Holy Slavery in Daily Life     (watch day 32)

12 Day Preparation

Day 1 – 10th April
Day 2 – 11th April
Day 3 – 12th April
Day 4 – 13th April
Day 5 – 14th April
Day 6 – 15th April
Day 7 – 16th April
Day 8 – 17th April
Day 9 – 18th April
Day 10 – 19th April
Day 11 – 20th April
Day 12 – 21st April

First week

Day 13 – 22nd April
Day 14 – 23rd April
Day 15 – 24th April
Day 16 – 25th April
Day 17 – 26th April
Day 18 – 27th April
Day 19 – 28th April

Second week

Day 20 – 29th April
Day 21 – 30th April
Day 22 – 1st May
Day 23 – 2nd May
Day 24 – 3rd May
Day 25 – 4th May
Day 26 – 5th May

Third week

Day 27 – 6th May
Day 28 – 7th May
Day 29 – 8th May
Day 30 – 9th May
Day 31 – 10th May
Day 32 – 11th May
Day 33 – 12th May

Day of Consecration
Day 34 – 13th May

To download Act of Consecration in PDF format see below.

Act of Consecration to Jesus through Mary (English)

Act of Consecration to Jesus through Mary_Cro (Croatian)

Bog i Hrvati

To Jesus through Mary

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CROATIAN MEN’S CONFERENCE – MILES CHRISTI 2024 – ‘COURAGE IN THE STORM’ – RESOURCES

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Friday 8th March 2024

Saturday 9th March 2024

Sunday 10th March 2024

 

UPCOMING MEN’S EVENT’S

  • Men’s Breakfast – Sunday 28th April (7am – 9am) – Croatian Catholic Church – 70 Douglas Rd, Blacktown
  • Summer Hill Men’s Group – Wednesday 3rd April (7.30pm-9.30pm) – St Anthony’s Catholic Church, 15 Prospect Rd, Summer Hill
  • “Men’s Rosary Crusade” – Saturday 6th April – St. Mary’s Cathedral. 1PM
  • Camino of St Joseph – 26th – 27th April – START: St. Anthony of Padua Austral  – FINISH: St. Joseph’s Moorebank
  • A six-week course for Men (Thu 2 May to Thu 6 June), presented by Dr Andrew Wood – Course Title: “Virtues, Grace and our supernatural life” – Thursday Nights 8pm – 9pm – Croatian Catholic Church – 70 Douglas Rd, Blacktown

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