Cardinal Raymond Burke announces nine-month novena for the Church

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Cardinal Raymond Burke announced a nine-month novena to pray for the Church and seek intercession of the Virgin Mary as the world grapples with 'forces of sin.' The novena begins on March 12 and concludes on Dec. 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Key Points

  • Novena initiated by Cardinal Raymond Burke to address current challenges
  • Focus on seeking guidance and protection from Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Long novena period of nine months with different themes each month

Pros

  • Seeking intercession of Virgin Mary for healing and guidance
  • Traditional religious practice to bring community together in prayer

Cons

  • Long commitment of nine months may deter some participants
  • Not all individuals may subscribe to the religious beliefs associated with the novena