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Celebration of the Birthday of Saint Sharbel, May 10th, 2025

5/15/2025

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​On Saturday, May 10th, the Family of Saint Sharbel USA celebrated St. Sharbel’s birthday at the National Shrine Grotto in Emmitsburg, MD! Participants gathered for adoration, confession, and a Divine Liturgy, in St. Mary's Chapel, celebrated in honor of both St. Sharbel and Pope Leo XIV, who was elected to the papacy on St. Sharbel's birthday (May 8th). 
​During his homily, Fr. Trinko highlighted the presence of Catholics from both Eastern and Western rites at the liturgy, and he emphasized that our unity comes from being under one Pope.  When presenting prayer intentions, he prayed for unity of all Christians under Pope Leo XIV. 
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​Following the liturgy, which included St. Sharbel hymns, Fr. Trinko led a procession with Saint Sharbel’s Relic while the faithful followed singing Maronite hymns.
At the shrine, they gathered for the final blessing with the relic and individual blessing with the Holy oil of Saint Sharbel.
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The Family of Saint Sharbel, USA – Lent 2025 Retreat

3/31/2025

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From Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2025, members of the Family of Saint Sharbel, USA, participated in a Lenten retreat with the Maronite Monks of Adoration at Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Massachusetts.
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Throughout the retreat, Fr. Robert and Fr. Maron offered the following four insightful talks about: Overview and Considerations for our Journey to Contemplative Prayer; The 3 Stages of the Spiritual Life (Purgative, Illuminative, Unitive); Protecting your Spiritual Life; The Illuminative Stage. The series concluded with a Q&A session led by Abbot Patrick.
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Retreatants also spent time in personal adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, received the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and participated in the monks' daily liturgical services —Morning Prayer (Safro), Divine Liturgy, Midday Prayer, Evening Prayer (Ramsho), and Night Prayer (Sotooro).

On Sunday, the group joined the monks for the Divine Liturgy, received their final blessings, and departed spiritually renewed.
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The Family of Saint Sharbel’s Christmas of 2024 Retreat

12/18/2024

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​A group from the Family of Saint Sharbel, USA, attended a Christmas retreat from December 12 to 15, 2024, at Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Petersham, Massachusetts, home to the Maronite Monks of Adoration. The retreat offered participants a chance to deepen their faith through prayer, meditation, and enlightening talks.
The retreat began each day with Safro (Morning Prayer), followed by Eucharistic Adoration and the Divine Liturgy. The sessions featured two profound reflections by Fr. Maron: “The Mystery of the Incarnation” and “Role Models of the Nativity.”
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A special Q&A session with Abbot Patrick allowed participants to engage in thoughtful dialogue, enhancing their understanding of the retreat themes.
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The retreat schedule included silent group adoration, confessions, spiritual direction and opportunities for private prayer and meditation. Attendees participated in the liturgy of the hours for the Morning, Midday, Evening and Night.
​On Sunday, the retreatants joined the monks for the Divine Liturgy, received their blessings for the journey, and then returned home.
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St. Sharbel's Relic Blesses Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Tulsa

11/25/2024

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On October 26th, 2024, the Family of Saint Sharbel was blessed with the opportunity to deliver a first-class relic of St. Sharbel to Fr. Sean Donovan, pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Tulsa, OK.
​The relic was set in the church during the Traditional Latin Mass at Fr. Sean's parish, which is under Bishop David Konderla's patronage as part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, OK.
​During the liturgy, Fr. Sean gave a homily in which he remarked that, "we don't just pick Saints for devotions; oftentimes, Saints pick us," noting that this relic's presence signifies a divinely initiated relationship between St. Sharbel and Tulsa residents. You can read Fr. Donovan's homily HERE.
​After Mass, those present processed with the relic to the sound of Maronite hymns, stopping for veneration and a blessing with the holy oil of St. Sharbel. We are hopeful that the presence of this relic will enrich the lives of the faithful who encounter it and that devotion to Our Lord through St. Sharbel will be strengthened! 
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The Seventh Anniversary of the Dedication of Saint Sharbel's Shrine, September 2024

9/30/2024

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​On Saturday September 28th, 2024, the Family of Saint Sharbel, USA, celebrated the seventh anniversary of the dedication of Saint Sharbel's Shrine at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes (Emmitsburg, MD).
​At St. Mary's Glass Chapel, the celebration started with Eucharistic Adoration and confession, after which Father Cesar Ramirez (Institute of the Incarnate Word, IVE) celebrated the Holy Mass. The choir chanted in English, Syriac and Arabic the proper traditional Maronite hymns for parts of the liturgies.
​​After the Holy Mass, the priest led a procession with the relic of Saint Sharbel (placed in a cedar-shape reliquary) while the faithful followed singing the traditional Maronite hymns. At the Shrine, the celebration concluded with the blessing with the oil of Saint Sharbel and the veneration of his relic.
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Raymond Nader’s Talk at St. Anthony Maronite Church, Lawrence, MA: July 18, 2024

8/7/2024

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On Thursday, July 18th, 2024, during the monthly gathering of the Lawrence Group of the Family of Saint Sharbel at St. Anthony Maronite Church in Lawrence, MA, the community also celebrated the feast of Saint Sharbel. 
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The celebration began at 6:30 PM with the recitation of the Holy Rosary, followed by the Divine Liturgy, led by Fr. Nimatullah Al-AAnaysi and Fr. Elie Mikhael.
Members of the Family of Saint Sharbel in the United States, including Mr. Raymond Nader, President of the Family of Saint Sharbel, as well as community members, participated in the celebration. Click HERE to watch the celebration live streaming on the parish’s Facebook page.
After the Divine Liturgy, Mr. Nader gave a spiritual talk, which was followed by a dinner. These events were organized by the Lawrence Group of the Family of Saint Sharbel.
Mr. Nader started his talk reflecting on the profound changes and challenges facing the world today. Drawing from his experiences and observations, he outlined a vision for rekindling faith, restoring values, and strengthening the community through active engagement with the church.

Central to Mr. Nader’s message was the ongoing battle between good and evil. He highlighted the role of the Holy Spirit and the Church in this struggle and underscored the importance of the Eucharist, repentance, and humility as pathways to achieving eternal life and sanctification.
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​A significant portion of Mr. Nader’s talk was dedicated to Saint Sharbel, whose miracles and guidance he sees as crucial in leading people back to the Church. He described Saint Sharbel as a symbol of hope and a catalyst for change. Mr. Nader concluded by inviting the audience to join prayer groups and the Family of Saint Sharbel, urging individuals to reconnect with their faith and take an active role in transforming their communities.
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Raymond Nader Talk at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Washington DC: July 21, 2024

7/29/2024

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​On the occasion of Saint Sharbel's Feast Day, July 21, 2024, the Family of Saint Sharbel in the United States participated in the celebratory Mass at Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Washington DC, presided over by Monsignor Peter Azar, with the attendance of members of the community.

​Following the Mass, Mr. Raymond Nader, Founder and President of the Family of Saint Sharbel gave a talk inspired by the feast of Saint Sharbel, focusing on the crises and challenges the world faces today. He stated that the world is on the wrong path and that humanity must reconsider its course to truly live according to God's will for all believers.
Mr. Nader continued by saying that we are called today, more than ever, to live out moral values and family values to attain eternal salvation. He emphasized the need to strengthen our spiritual lives with prayer and reflection, understanding that we must follow the right path and avoid the wrong one. Saint Sharbel continually calls us to strive for holiness, following his example.
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Celebration of the Feast of Saint Sharbel, July 2024

7/26/2024

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​On July 13, 2024, the Family of Saint Sharbel in the US celebrated the Feast of Saint Sharbel at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
​The event began with Eucharistic Adoration at 10:45 AM, followed by the Holy Mass at 12 PM, celebrated by Fr. Cesar (IVE) and Fr. Theodore Trinko (IVE), Chaplains at the Shrine, in St. Mary's Chapel. The celebration was attended by members of the local Lebanese community, other pilgrims of the National Shrine, and Mr. Raymond Nader, Founder and President of the Family of Saint Sharbel.
​After the Holy Mass, the priests led a procession with Saint Sharbel’s Relic ending with the blessing with & veneration of Saint Sharbel’s Relic. Fr. Cesar blessed the people individually with the holy oil of Saint Sharbel.
​After the ceremonies, sweets and prayer cards were offered to the pilgrims.
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​At the end, Mr. Raymond Nader gave a talk about Saint Sharbel, the Family of Saint Sharbel in the world, and the “return of the evil spirits”.

​In this talk, Raymond Nader emphasizes the critical role of faith in the current world and highlights Saint Sharbel's miraculous works worldwide.  Mr. Nader also explores the concept of spiritual warfare, identifying three primary demons at battle against the Kingdom of God (Baal, Ashtar, and Molech) and points out contemporary signs of their influence.  He warns that as society distances itself from God, it leaves a spiritual void that makes humanity more susceptible to demonic influences.

According to Mr. Nader, Saint Sharbel’s miracles are divine messages urging humanity to return to God; Sharbel's work is a beacon of hope, reminding us of the power of God’s presence and the importance of living a life aligned with divine purpose.  Mr. Nader concludes with a call to action.
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Visit of a Delegation from the Family of Saint Sharbel to Poland, April - May, 2024

6/27/2024

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​From April 29 to May 12, 2024, the president of the Family of Saint Sharbel, Mr. Raymond Nader, visited Poland.  Mr. Nader was accompanied by Father Antoine Beshaalani and a group of Family administrators.
​The visit included a spiritual retreat from May 2nd to 5th at the Niniveh-Kokotiek Center, attended by approximately 150 people. The topics were presented by Mr. Raymond Nader, focusing on Maronite spirituality and the spirituality of Saint Sharbel.
​The visit also featured a tour of various Polish regions, during which Mr. Nader shared his life testimony and his experience with Saint Sharbel. The tour included participating in Masses, Eucharistic adoration, recitation of the Rosary, and blessings with Saint Sharbel’s oil. In addition to a thanksgiving Mass with First Communion children at Saint Carolina Parish in Tychy, and Mr. Nader's life testimony before a group of students from the Saint John Paul II Institute of Theological Studies and the Bible in Gliwice.
Outside of the spiritual retreat and tour, Mr. Nader also met with the core group of the Family of Saint Sharbel in Poland, a group from Slovakia, and another from the Czech Republic. Various personal and spiritual experiences were exchanged. Lastly, on the media front, Mr. Nader had three radio interviews with “Radio Jana Gora,” “Radio EM,” and “Radio Katowice”; and another interview with a Catholic magazine in the Czestochowa area.
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Celebration of the Birthday of Saint Sharbel, May 11th, 2024

5/14/2024

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​The Family of Saint Sharbel celebrated the birthday of Saint Sharbel on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at the Shrine of Saint Sharbel, at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Emmitsburg, MD.

The day started with Adoration and Confessions, then at 12 PM, Fr. Theodore Trinko celebrated the Holy Mass in St. Mary's Chapel.
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​After the Holy Mass, Fr. Ted led a procession with Saint Sharbel’s Relic while the faithful followed singing Maronite hymns. At the shrine, they gathered for the final blessing with the relic and individual blessing with the Holy oil of Saint Sharbel.
​The ceremonies ended with the recitation of the Holy Rosary.
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The day was concluded with the distribution of desserts and holy cards of St. Sharbel.
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