11. The Rosary: A Catholic Response to the Olympics with Cassandre Verhelst

Send us Fan MailThe Rosary: A Catholic Response to the Olympics with Cassandre VerhelstJoin us on the Veil and Armor podcast as we welcome Cassandre Verhelst, Head of the Anglophone edition of the Hozana App, to share the electrifying atmosphere of Paris, France, during the Olympics.We delve into the fervour of the locals, the heightened security, and the lifestyle tweaks that come with hosting such a grand event. Cassandre also sheds light on the state of the Catholic Church in France, especially the dynamic involvement of the youth in prayer groups. We also learn about the Hozana App’s features, including spiritual Novenas and a page dedicated to communal prayer intentions.Are you curious about the true nature of Catholic intercession and the power of the Holy Rosary? Discover the "Rosary Olympics," a unique spiritual challenge inspired by the dedication of Olympic athletes. Listen as we clear misconceptions about worshiping Mary and the saints, and emphasize the concept of intercessory prayer. With the Rosario app, participants can gradually increase their daily prayer commitment, eventually praying a full rosary each day during the Olympics. This communal effort underscores the importance of consistency in prayer, akin to athletic training, and offers tools for building a robust spiritual practice.How can daily acts of faith anchor your life in gratitude? We explore the beauty of integrating simple prayers and gestures of faith into everyday activities, transforming everyday tasks into moments of spiritual reflection. Celebrate with us the Rosario App’s milestone of Catholics praying 1.5 million decades of the Rosary around the world to Our Lady, resulting in a stunning floral homage of one million roses in Guadalupe, Mexico, on July 31. We also navigate the intersection of faith, technology, and global events, emphasizing the positive impact of online prayer communities. Our next episode features the long-awaited interview with Father Rob Galea, an internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter, and his inspiring journey from desperation to hope in his book "Breakthrough." Let's Be Brave, Bold, and Be Blessed together with the Veil and Armour community.Connect with Sheila:- Instagram- X / Twitter- Websitehttps://veilandarmour.comSupport the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!