The 5th Annual Rosary Around the Lake in Lake Charles, LA, breaks new ground, with decades of the Rosary being recited in French and Spanish, as well as representation from multiple community groups.
On October 2, in cooperation with the local community, the Ruth Institute sponsored event will begin with the Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, leading the Apostles Creed. Mayor Nic Hunter’s Community Outreach Liaison, Rev. Alfred Williams II, pastor of New Sunlight Baptist Church, will lead the opening Lord’s Prayer.
State Senator Jeremy Stine will lead a decade in French. Members of the Hispanic community at St. Henry’s Catholic Church will lead a decade in Spanish. The other decades will be led in English by members of several community groups, including the Knights of Columbus and youth and parish groups.
Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., noted that the local Catholic community has taken up much more of the planning and organizing for this year’s Rosary Around the Lake than in past years.
“We’re so pleased and proud of the local support for the Rosary Around the Lake. The Ruth Institute started this event in 2018 to pray for the strengthening of families and the Church. We’re glad that so many in the local community have stepped up to make this year’s event special. October 2 is going to be a beautiful day to unify our city and honor the Mother of God.”
“This year has been one of blessings and challenges,” Morse noted. “Finally, after 49 years, the Supreme Court ruled there is no constitutional right to abortion, opening the way for state laws to protect the lives of unborn children. But this blessing led to attacks on churches and pro-life institutions across the country. We must meet these challenges with determination, grace, and prayer.”
“Whether or not you’re Catholic, we encourage anyone who can join us in good conscience to do so. All people of good will should be united in praying for the welfare of our community and country, and the strength of our families. No registration or special t-shirt is required. Just come!”
Rosary Around the Lake is part of the national Rosary Coast to Coast. Visit the Rosary Around the Lake website for details and to watch a video of last year’s event.