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Here’s a beautiful invitation from The Patrick Madrid Show that every Catholic should hear: Pope Leo XIV is asking us to fast and pray for peace this August 22nd, the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. 

At his general audience, the Holy Father turned his heart, and ours, toward the many conflict zones around the world... especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. His message is clear: Mary, our Queen of Peace, is with us in the fight for true peace, and she’s inviting us to join her through prayer and fasting.

So why August 22nd?

Mary is honored as Queen of Heaven, and she’s reigning as our Mother; she's standing with us in every struggle. 

Patrick explains how this connects directly to Revelation 12, where the “woman clothed with the sun” is both Mary and a symbol of the Church. This woman gives birth to Christ and then becomes the target of the dragon, who wages war not just on her, but on the rest of her offspring. These are those who follow Jesus and keep His commandments.

What the Pope is Asking:

Pope Leo’s call isn’t generic. He says:

“I ask you... to include in your intentions a supplication for the gift of peace, a peace that is disarmed and disarming, especially for Ukraine and the Middle East.”

This is about real peace, the kind that starts in the heart and flows out to the world.

What to Do on August 22nd:

Here’s how you can respond:

-Pray a Rosary (especially for peace)

-Fast in whatever way you can: from food, social media, entertainment, etc...

-Offer your day for all who are suffering because of war and violence

-Invite others to join you: family, friends, your parish group, etc... 

August 22nd is your chance to join the Church worldwide in a spiritual mission for peace. Mary is Queen, and she’s leading the charge.

Will you follow her lead?