Morning Star Guild
The Morning Star Guild is a community of the faithful that seeks to deepen their personal holiness and devotion to Our Lady, the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, through pastoral, spiritual and theological accompaniment and consecrating themselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Our Mission
The Morning Star Guild is a community of the faithful that seeks to deepen their personal holiness and devotion to Our Lady, the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, through pastoral, spiritual and theological accompaniment and consecrating themselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Read Our StatutesMorning Star Guild Prayer
I, (NAME), a repentant sinner, renew and ratify today in your hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce Satan and resolve to follow Jesus Christ even more closely than before.
Mary, I give you my heart. Please set it on fire with love for Jesus. Make it always attentive to his burning thirst for love and for souls. Keep my heart in your most pure Heart, that I may love Jesus and the members of his Body with your own perfect love.
Mary I entrust myself totally to you: my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions. Please make of me, of all that I am and have, whatever most pleases you. Let me be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for bringing the greatest possible glory to God. If I fall, please lead me back to Jesus. Wash me in the blood and water that flow from his pierced side, and help me never to lose my trust in this fountain of love and mercy.
With you, O Immaculate Mother – you who always do the will of God – I unite myself to the perfect consecration of Jesus as he offers himself in the Spirit to the Father for the life of the world. Amen.
Interested in Becoming a Member?
Continue reading below to learn about member requirements, aspirancy, and the member application process.
Spiritual Requirements of Guild Members
To pray the Guild prayer each day
To pray a decade of the Rosary every day and one full Rosary every week
Attend Annual Retreat Day and Guild Mass
To attend two annual gatherings dedicated to prayer, theological formation and faith sharing
Attend period gatherings for prayer, reflection and fellowship
What is Aspirancy?
Aspirancy is a period of time whereas a non-Guild member will discern God’s call to join the Morning Star Guild. Those who aspire to join the Guild but are not ready to enter will be invited to attend all Guild events, even those designed for initiated members, until they make a final decision on Guild membership.
What does Aspirancy entail?
- Meeting with the Diocesan Guild Director
- Formation Opportunities
- Attending ncounter opportunities with members and non-members alike
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Upcoming Events
- July 16, 2025 — 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Bus Location: Georgetown Oratory of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
30 Church Street, Redding, CT 06896
Join the Diocese of Bridgeport for a grace-filled day of prayer, reflection, and community at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a sacred space dedicated to deepening devotion to Our Lady and growing closer to Christ. Nestled in the beautiful Hudson Valley, the shrine offers tranquil grounds, a beautiful shrine church, and opportunities for spiritual renewal. Highlights of the day include:
Formation: engage in afternoon reflections on prayer, meditation, and devotion to Mary Prayer - participate in daily Mass or spend quiet time with the Lord in the shrine Tour - walk the serene outdoor paths, pray the Carmelite Stations of the Cross, and visit the Marian shrines
Open to all ages: Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Registration deadline: June 30, 2025 Experience the beauty, peace, and spiritual grace of the Carmelite holy place. Let us walk together in faith on this sacred feast day.
Transportation: Relax in a premium motorcoach with restroom facilities. We'll depart the Georgetown Oratory at 7:00 am and arrive at the National Shrine at approximately 8:30 am. We'll leave the National Shrine in time to be back at the Georgetown Oratory for 7:00 pm. Bus Location: Georgetown Oratory of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 30 Church Street, Redding, CT 06896
The grounds offer a gift shop. Pack your own lunch or enjoy the on-site facilities.
$25 per person — Must register and pay by June 30
Questions? Contact us at MorningStarGuild@diobpt.org
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Resources
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Questions? Comments? We want to hear from you!
Please contact
MorningStarGuild@diobpt.org