“Here I Am, Send Me” - From Fear to Thanksgiving

<p>Fr. John Hodgson reminded us that a Novena is a time of waiting, praying and trusting in God. Through Diane&#39;s story, he showed how fear can be transformed into thanksgiving when we recognize that &quot;God doesn&#39;t hurt us&quot; but offers healing and grace. Like Diane, we are invited to hold our worries in God&#39;s loving heart through Mary.</p><p>As the Redemptorists enter a time of change, we accompany them in prayer and trust. &quot;God holds a mystery,&quot; and Mary brings us to Jesus, sending us forth to proclaim &quot;the good things that God has done&quot; in our lives.</p><p>- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. John Hodgson, C.Ss.R. (5 September 2026)</p>