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The Blessing of Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York
 
    “I think it would be a wonderful service to the Archdiocese of New York – and beyond – to have the friars begin a series of prayer groups, to come together on a weekly or monthly basis simply to read the Bible, sing hymns and meditate on the Sacred Scripture. 

"The power of prayer must never be forgotten or diminished in the eyes of the faithful – or the priests and religious. You certainly have my permission to proceed.”


A Quote From Archbishop Meyers   
 
Since our mailing address is in the Archdiocese of Newark I asked my good friend Archbishop John Meyers, Archbishop of Newark for his blessing on our endeavors. We already have the blessing and approval of Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York where the Friars of the Renewal are established. Archbishop Meyers kindly and enthusiastically gave his encouraging endorsement:

“People are longing for genuine spiritual nourishment and solid direction. Jesus is surely the way as is His message entrusted to the Church. The Oratory of Divine Love associated with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, promises to be a wonderful way to encourage prayer and deeper spirituality. In contrast with many groups which claim to promote renewal, this new vehicle for genuine reform and renewal offers the possibility of great blessings to the Church and to the world.”

Most Reverend John J. Meyers Archbishop of Newark