Join us for the 31st annual
International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The Eucharist, Our Lady and Heaven’s Weapons to Defeat Evil
Friday, October 20th – Sunday, October 28th, 2023
More Information about this year’s event is coming soon!
Join us for the 31st annual
More Information about this year’s event is coming soon!
At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, October 1st
Celebrant and Homilist
The Power of the Eucharist Against Evil
The Twin Pillars of Victory: The Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother
Prayer, Fasting, Adoration and Heaven's Great Reset
Divine Mercy - Even For The Most Grievous Crime of All
The Relic will be available for veneration in the Upper Church.*
*The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available all day for veneration in the Miraculous Medal side chapel in the Upper Church.
Saturday, October 1st from 8:30am – 3:30pm ET.
Join us in-person at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 1st, from 8:30am – 3:30pm ET. There will be speakers, confessions, a global living Rosary, 1pm Mass, and a procession of the nations.
The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available for veneration at the side chapel, Our Lady of Siluvia, in the Upper Church.
Click “Attend the Event In-Person” to register for the IN-PERSON event. If you would like to join us virtually, the event will be live-streamed on our website, on YouTube, and on Facebook during the day!
You can expand each of the sections below to learn more about our schedule for the Opening Day of Prayer at the Basilica on Saturday, October 1. All times are in Eastern Time.
*Confessions will be offered from 9:30-11:30 and 2:15-3:15.
*The Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be available all day for veneration in the Miraculous Medal side chapel in the Upper Church.
with the Legion of Mary and Deacon Orlando Barros. Sacred music provided by Aria.
Introduction and Welcome by Ted and Maureen Flynn
Led by the Asian and African Communities
The Twin Pillars of Victory: The Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother
The Power of the Eucharist Against Evil
Led by the Hispanic Community
Prayer, Fasting, Adoration, and Heaven’s Great Reset
Enjoy music performed by Aria.
Legion of Mary Prayers & Benediction by Deacon Orlando Barros
Procession of the Nations
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with Celebrant and Homilist Bishop Joseph L. Coffey
Divine Mercy – Even for the Most Grievous Crime of All
Divine Mercy Chaplet led by Dave and Joan Maroney
Final Benediction
Streamed live on Youtube, Facebook, and on our Website on Monday, October 3 – Wednesday, October 5.
Monday, Oct 3
Waking People Up From Spiritual Sleep: A Physician’s Testimony of Faith
Monday, Oct 3rd
The Victorious Queen of the World: Our Lady's Battle Plan and Her Special Forces
Monday, Oct 3rd
Prayers Answered: Roe Overturned! What Changes and What Do We Do Next?
Monday, Oct 3rd
The Battle Against Marriage and the Family and What We Can Do
Tuesday, Oct 4th
The Christian Militant: Supernaturally Armed and Dangerous
Tuesday, Oct 4th
The Role of Mary and the Rosary in Spiritual Warfare: Lessons from the Exorcism Ministry
Tuesday, Oct 4th
My Journey from Childhood Abuse and Drug Addiction to Our Merciful Lord and His Mother
Tuesday, Oct 4th
The Eucharist: Help from Heaven
Wednesday, Oct 5th
How the Death of My Wife and Infant Daughter Led Me to the Divine Mercy, the Blessed Mother, and the Priesthood
Wednesday, Oct 5th
How the Precious Blood Devotion Can Protect Your Family and Heal the Church
Wednesday, Oct 5th
What is Necessary to Survive and Thrive During These Critical Times?
Wednesday, Oct 5th
Lessons from My Life-After-Death Experience: My Visit to Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
Monday, October 3rd – Wednesday, October 5th
Nine days of Mass, Prayer, Fasting, Rosary and Adoration!
Join us the for the 30th annual International Week of Prayer and Fasting!
You can participate in the International Week of Prayer and Fasting in two ways:
Join a community of prayer warriors and stand in the breach in this time of crisis!
The International Week of Prayer & Fasting is a global movement focused on converting the world, saving families, and restoring the culture by answering Heaven’s call for prayer, fasting and conversion.