The Eucharistic Rosary Congress (ERC) is a powerful week of prayer centered on Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Holy Rosary. From October 7–15, the faithful will come together at Star of the Sea for Eucharistic Adoration, hourly Rosaries 24 hours a day, Holy Masses, inspiring talks, and fellowship.
A special highlight will be our Saturday procession from Cathedral to Mission Dolores, where we will unite with the 250th-anniversary celebration of St. Francis of Assisi and join Archbishop Cordileone’s Pontifical Mass. Saturday 10/10
Here are a few highlights, with the full program coming soon. All are invited to join us in prayer and unity—all for the glory of God and in the name of Christ the King.
October 7 – Opening of the Eucharistic Rosary Congress with the Our Lady of the Rosary Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by a talk from our guest priest and the first Rosary kickoff at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10/7
October 13 – Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by a talk from our guest priest.
Tuesday 10/13
October 15 – The Feast of St. Teresa of Ávila will be celebrated at Cristo Rey with guest priest Fr. Vincent Woo, followed by a talk and the final Rosary at 8:00 p.m., marking the closing of the Eucharistic Rosary Congress.
Thursday 10/15
Example: Two men, John and Miguel, are on different paths—one ambitious but reckless, the other cautious but hesitant. Through their friendship, John learns to pause and reflect before acting, while Miguel gains the courage to step forward and take risks. Together, they sharpen each other, becoming stronger and wiser through their challenges and growth.
The Rosary is a powerful spiritual weapon, offering strength and protection through prayer.
Christ calls men to rise, take up their cross, and stand as soldiers of faith. This is not a worldly battle but a spiritual one—a fight for souls, holiness, and the glory of God.
Fratres In Oratione is a brotherhood of men united in prayer, defending our families and deepening our faith through tradition. With confession as our shield and the Rosary as our sword and the holy mass as our anchor, where we encounter the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
These are the foundation stones that keep us aligned with God’s grace and strengthen our resolve to live as faithful sons, husbands, and fathers..
This is a call to embrace the cross, fight for holiness, and rise as spiritual warriors.
"A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself."
Proverbs 11:17
Kindness is not softness—it is strength under command.
A man who rules himself in alignment with God’s will can stand firm without cruelty.
Love builds what force never can.
True masculinity brings peace because it has nothing to prove.
Saint Francis of Assisi showed that compassion can lift others in their lowest moments.
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"The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him."
— Proverbs 20:7
This speaks to a masculine strength rooted in integrity, where love is shown through faithfulness and leading by example. A man who is steadfast in his principles and lives honorably passes on a legacy of righteousness and blessing to his children, showing that true love is often seen in how you live and lead others with consistency and care.
In Catholicism, fathers are seen as spiritual leaders who guide their families with love and faith.