Dear EWTN Family,

In Bogotá, Colombia, the first Sunday in September is traditionally set aside to honor the Divino Nino Jesus.
This devotion continues here at the Shrine in Hanceville. This past September 7^th we celebrated the Christ Child’s Feast Day in His Temple, the Temple of El Divino Nino Jesus, built in His honor.

Father Miguel Marie, MFVA gave a beautiful homily during Mass recalling Mother’s genuine devotion to the Baby Jesus. He shared with us a humorous story about a conversation he had with Mother years ago. Mother Angelica told him the Baby Jesus’ favorite color is pink! This revelation shocked poor Father who never was crazy about the color “pink”. In fact, the color pink is not Mother Angelica’s favorite color either. But since it’s the Baby’s favorite, Mother, used this color throughout the Temple. Her unabashed love for El Divino Nino Jesus is definitely unique and central to Mother’s spirituality. She is constantly pointing to His Littleness as the standard for all. As Jesus Himself commissioned us in the Gospel, “Amen I say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3)

Although Mother Angelica was unable to attend our festive Mass in honor of the Baby Jesus she enjoyed the day in the quiet of her room. We are certain Mother received many blessings from the Christ Child.

"I want very much to spread devotion to the Divine Child Jesus.  Not only is He powerful, but what you need and I need is family, and that Child Jesus will make us one again.  He will put love in our hearts, back where it should be. "    (Mother Angelica Live, 7/27/1999)

On September 9^th, Raymond Arroyo visited Mother Angelica in the parlor and presented her with his latest book titled, Mother Angelica’s Private and Pithy Lessons From the Scriptures.  Again in collaboration with the Nuns of OLAM, Raymond compiled and edited a new spiritual classic. Mother was noticeably enthused by this new project, and the book was proudly displayed in her room for the sisters to see.

We are so grateful to God for the continued prayerful support  for  Mother Angelica. Her evangelical spirit still predominates her life. She continues to pray for the world and is deeply concerned about world events. Though her tongue is silent, Mother’s heart is united with her spiritual children.
   
                                 ..From  The Sisters at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery on September 10, 2008