Let’s Unite!! Novena for Our Nation: August 15 – October 7

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Fr Richard Heilman July 15, 2026

LET’S UNITE!!

“When people say the Rosary together, it is far more formidable to the devil, than one said privately. Because in this public prayer, it is an army that is attacking him. He can often overcome the prayer of an individual, but if this prayer is joined to other Christians, the devil has much more trouble in getting the best of it.” -St Louis de Montfort.

We are calling all “believing” Catholics to join in a powerful campaign seeking a spiritual revival in our land, entitled, “Novena for Our Nation“ (August 15 to October 7).

Cardinal Burke has joined in calling us all to UNITE in prayer …

“There is no question that we are living in the most troubled times. Fundamental truths about human life about marriage and the family and about the conscience are being called into question by threatening the lives of individuals and of our society. But we are full of courage because we know that our Lord is with us. He’s called us to be His soldiers on the ground, working with Him for the salvation of the world.

There is a 54 Day Novena beginning on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary which will be completed on October 7. Your prayer would be even more efficacious if you would also take part in that 54 Day Novena.”

OUR NATION TURNS TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS!

In honor of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) formally consecrated the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 11, 2026). This marked the first time in American history that our country has been formally consecrated to the Sacred Heart.

Providentially, this monumental and historical consecration occurred in this “Jubilee Year of St. Francis.” It is believed that, as St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s “soul guide,” St. Francis of Assisi greatly influenced the development of Sacred Heart devotion.

And, by God’s great providence, near the conclusion of our 54 Day Novena, our Rosary Coast to Coast and the National Rosary Rally will be held on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi (Sunday, October 4, 2026) in this “Jubilee Year of St. Francis.”

Finally, let’s not forget that, as we pray this 54-Day Novena for Our Nation, one of our nation’s greatest evangelists, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, is scheduled to be beatified on September 24, 2026.

This convergence cannot go unnoticed. With the power of our “strong and united prayer,” we believe this is a call for a historic spiritual revival; a “Turning Point” for our nation, as we read these powerful words from our Lord in 2 Chronicles 7:14:

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and TURN from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

We pray … Please, Dear Lord, HEAL OUR LAND!!

This is why our cry unto God in this historic year is:

“May the Sacred Heart of Jesus Reign in Our Homes and in Our Nation.”

PRAYING IN UNITY & POWER!

We need to be united, well-trained and well-connected to God and His supernatural power as we implore our Lord to restore our country as One Nation Under God once again.

To pray in God’s supernatural strength, this prayer campaign is also a Basic Training in Holiness. Each day, along with praying your rosary, holiness trainees will be provided with a 1–2-minute reflection on the qualities of spiritual excellence. The first 27 days, trainees will read from passages in scripture, quotes from saints and the catechism on one of the following: Theological Virtues, Cardinal Virtues, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. The second 27 days will be excerpts from the book entitled, Church Militant Field Manual: Special Forces Training for the Life in Christ.

The daily reflections for this prayer and training campaign can be found in multiple places:

1) You can sign up to receive the 54 Day Rosary prayers with daily reflection in your email. Click Here to Sign Up.

2) You can join the United State Grace Force Facebook group HERE, to receive the reflections each day.

3) If you would like a hard copy to carry with you, the “54 Day Basic Training in Holiness” is available in book form HERE.

SPREAD THE WORD!

Finally, please do everything you can to get the word out about this very important and necessary prayer campaign for our nation, that begins on August 15! May God, through the powerful intercession of the Blessed Mother, truly pour out His grace upon the United State of America!