tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43998007702612413232023-06-20T08:15:17.578-04:00OremusWORDS OF SACRED SCRIPTUREkamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-76137139204064155382012-11-25T09:51:00.002-05:002012-11-25T10:38:00.723-05:00Twenty Fourth Sunday After Pentecost <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">"When," says St. Basil, "the inclination to sin comes upon you, I wish you would think of this dread and awful tribunal of Christ, where He will sit and judge on His throne on high. There every creature will appear, and stand trembling in His presence, and there shall we be led, one by one, to give an account of the actions of our life. And immediately afterwards those who in life have wrought much evil will be surrounded by fearful and hideous angels, who will throw them headlong into a bottomless pit where in impenetrable darkness burns a fire which gives no light; where worms whose bit is intolerable anguish, ceaselessly gnaw the flesh; and where, sharpest of all punishments, shame and confusion reign without end." <em>(from)</em> the Saint Andrew Daily Missal</span>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-6722689995523703852012-01-01T08:43:00.000-05:002012-01-01T08:43:14.102-05:00 <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">He lies in the manger, but contains the world; He nurses at the breasts, but feeds the angels; He is wrapped in swaddling clothes, but vests us with immortality; He found no place in the inn, but makes for Himself a temple in the hearts of believers.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Prayer: </strong>Mu faith prays to You, Lord, the faith You gave me, and inspired in me by the Incarnation of Your son and the mission of Your preacher. - Confessions 1, 1</span></span></em>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-31441952754956706182011-12-31T16:44:00.000-05:002011-12-31T16:44:11.305-05:00Act of Adoration and Reparation to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> Profoundly I adore Thee, Jesus, hid beneath the mystic emblems; I acknowledge Thee very God and very man. Accept this act of adoration, by which I fain would make Thee reparation for the cold hearts of so many of Thy people; who pass before Thy holy temples, nay, before Thy very tabernacle, where, hour after hour, Thou dost deign to dwell with loving impatience to give Thyself to be Thy people's food, who yet do not even bend the knee before Thee, their God; but, like the Israelites in the wilderness, seem, by their indifference, to loathe this bread of heaven. I offer Thee, then, Thine own most precious Blood, which Thou didst shed from the wound in Thy left foot, in reparation for this hateful coldness; and entering in spirit within this same wound, I cry aloud in never-ending praise;</span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Originally the forty days of penance were counted from the Sunday. The liturgical gathering of the "station" takes place to-day, as it was since the fourth century, at Saint John Lateran, which is the patriarchal basilica of the Bishops of Rome. At its first consecration, it was dedicated to "Saint Saviour," a name which calls to mind the Redemption accomplished by our Blessed Lord </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Immediately after His baptism, our Lord beam to prepare for His public life by a fast of forty days in the mountainous desert which stretches between Jericho and the mountains of Judea. It was there that He was tempted by Satan, who wished to discover whether the son of Mary was in reality the Son of God (Gospel).</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> As in the case of Adam, he addresses his first attack to the senses. Our Lord is hungry and the tempter suggests to Him that He should turn stones into bread. In the same way he tries, during these forty days, to make us give up our fasting and mortification. This is the concupiscence of the flesh.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> The devil had promised our first parent that he should be as God. Now he takes our Lord to the pinnacle of the Temple and tries to induce Him to let Himself be carried by the angels through the air amidst the applause of the crowds below. Satan tempts us by pride, which is opposed to the spirit of prayer and meditation on God's word. This is the pride of life. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Finally just as he had promised Adam a knowledge which like that of God Himself, should enable him to know all things, so Satan assures Jesus that he will make Him ruler over all created things, if He will fall at his feet and worship him. In the same way the devil seeks to attach us to temporal goods, when we ought, by alms and works of charity, to be doing good to our neighbor. This is the concupiscence of the eyes or avarice.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Since the sword of the Spirit is the word of God, our Lord made use of the ninetieth psalm against Satan, and this is the theme of the whole Mass and is found again and again in the office of the day. "His truth shall cover thee with a shield," says the psalmist. This psalm is, therefore, the ideal psalm for Lent as a special time of warfare against the devil. Again, the eleventh verse, "He hath given His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways," recurs in Vespers like a refrain during the whole season. We find the entire psalm in the Tract, which reminds us of the old custom of singing psalm during certain parts of the Mass. Some of its verses make up the Introit with its verse, the Gradual, the Communion and the Offertory, which last was formerly composed, in to-day's mass, of three verses instead of one, following the order of the threefold temptation as recorded in the Gospel.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Side by side with this psalm the Epistle, certainly dating from the time of Saint Leo, sounds one of the characteristic notes of Lent. There Saint Paul borrows a text of Isaias: "In an accepted time have I heard thee, and in the day of salvation I helped thee." "Behold," says the apostle, "now is the acceptable time, behold now is the day of salvation" (Epistle and first nocturn). On this Saint Leo comments: "Although there is no season of the year which is not rich in divine gifts and in which we by God's grace do not find immediate access to His mercy; nevertheless at this time when the return of the day on which we are redeemed summons us to fulfill all the duties of Christian piety, the souls of Christians must be stirred with more zeal for spiritual progress, and possessed of a very great confidence in almighty God. In this manner, with pure souls and bodies, shall we celebrate this mystery of the Lord's Passion, sublime beyond all others. True, we ought always to be in the divine presence, just as much as on the Easter feast. But because this spiritual vigor is the possession of only a few, while, on the other hand, the weakness of the flesh leads to any very severe observance being relaxed, and on the other, the varied occupations of this life share and divide our interest, it necessarily happens that the dust of the world soils the hearts even of religious themselves. This divine institution has been planned with great profit to our salvation in a manner that the exercises of thee forty days may help us to regain the purity of our souls, making up, in away, for the faults of the rest of the year, by fasting and pious deeds. However, we must be careful to give no one the least cause of complaint or scandal, so that our general behaviour may not inconsistent with our fasting and penance. For it is useless to reduce the nourishment of the body unless the soul departs from sin" (Second nocturn). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> In this "acceptable time" and in these "days of salvation" let us purify ourselves with the Church (Collect), "in fastings, in chastity," by zeal in hearing and meditating on the word of God and by charity unfeigned (Epistle). </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Every parish priest celebrates Mass for the people of his parish.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(from) </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(The) SAINT ANDREW DAILY MISSAL by Dom Gaspar Lefebre O.S.B.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> of the Abbey of S. 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</div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> O Lord Jesus, King of martyrs, comfort of the afflicted, support and consolation of all those who suffer for love of You and because of their loyalty to your Spouse, Holy Mother the Church, in your kindness hear our fervent prayers for our brothers of the "Church of Silence." Grant that they may never weaken in the struggle nor waver in the Faith. Rather may they experience the sweetness of the consolation You reserve for those souls whom you deign to call to be Your companions at the height of the cross.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> To those who must bear torments and violence, hunger and toil, may You be the unshakable strength which supports them in their trials and fills them with the certainty of the rewards promised to those who persevere to the end.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> To those who are subjected to moral constraints, often all the more dangerous because they are more deceitful, may You be the light which illuminates their understanding so that they may clearly perceive the straight road of truth. May You be the strength which supports their will, enabling them to overcome every crisis, every vacillation and weariness.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">To those for whom it is impossible to progress their Faith openly, to practice the Christian life regularly, to receive the holy Sacraments frequently, to talk in a filial way with their spiritual guides, may You Yourself be the hidden altar, the invisible temple, superabundant grace and paternal voice, which helps them, encourages them, heals their ailing spirits and gives them joy and peace.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> May our fervent prayer be of help to them May our fraternal solidarity make them feel that they are not alone. May their example be edifying for the whole Church, especially for us who think of them with so much affection.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> Grant, O Lord, that the days of trial be shortened and that very soon-together with their converted oppressors-they may freely serve and adore You, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign forever and ever. Amen.</span></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"> <em>Imprimatur: John F. O'Hara, C.S.C., D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, </em>Nov. 15, 1957</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-90081968473356279912011-02-12T18:28:00.000-05:002011-02-12T18:28:30.530-05:00<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Christ: </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My child, in every circumstance this is how you should pray: "Lord, if it be Your will, so let it be, and if it be to Your honor, let it be fulfilled in Your Name. Lord, if this be for my good, give me the grace to use it for Your honor; but if You know that it will be harmful to me and not profitable for the good of my soul, then take away from me such a desire."</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Book 3: INTERIOR CONVERSATION </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(from) </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Imitation of Christ </span></span>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-88404855569032587192011-01-29T16:14:00.000-05:002011-01-29T16:14:06.239-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">March 29 - "Write! You may be misunderstood, </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you may be ridiculed, this should not matter. </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Only my sweetness will sustain you. Do not become disconcerted at anything. It is from My hand and is meant to help you build up in virtue. Pray to Me that you may come more often to Me and Jesus. I offer you this time to be as close as you wish to the Queen of your soul. I am inviting your soul to move away from the world and rise to Heaven, but only if you respond. Your soul must be tested before it can taste the dart of My Son. It is not to every soul this beauty is made known Make yourself My willing slave, then you may enter this place of places. Thank you, My little one! Learn more of this abandonment. Oh My little one, </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">do not try and smother this little voice, this is satan deceiving you. </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pray! Love My voice and it will grow like a seed in your heart until it affects all you do and say and wish. Let it grow. Write, write! Pray!"</span></span></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>(from) ALL THROUGH MARY: Devotion to Our Lady's Message of Mercy to The World</i></span></span>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-86863606313186340602011-01-16T10:33:00.000-05:002011-01-16T10:33:05.156-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">July 30 - "My child, you must hold on to Me if God is to give you His blessing. I invite you to more being in My Heart and letting Me guide you. I don't want you doing everything with a reckless abandon. </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Pay attention to My messages! </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I invite you! Be led on the way of gentleness, kindness and helping everyone as I then am with you."</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> <em>Diary</em> (#677) by St. Maria Faustina</span></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-41507582146793296112011-01-08T14:12:00.000-05:002011-01-08T14:12:36.502-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">July 26-"My Child, </span></span><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I don't want you worrying </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">about your little weaknesses. Leave them in My Heart and trust Me to take care of all. The way I would want you is to be abandoned and not trying to do that which you know nothing about, namely Heaven! Only with Me and with prayer will you come to your home so don't worry. I ask that you accept My love and don't block it by your ongoing retention of trying to be perfect. Let me take care of this. </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Are you not under My Mantle </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and don't I see to it that your soul though weak is never left in despair? My child, this is why you should not be afraid. Simply do as I tell you. Remain you will, poor, before Me always. It is not to hinder you that I ask that you stay poor before me. I ask this so as therefore My Son may be glorified. Pray! Pray! Pray!"</span></span></span></b><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Lord our God, friend of the lowly,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">you gave your servant, Brother Andre',</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">a great devotion to Saint Joseph</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and a special commitment to the poor and afflicted.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Through his intercession</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">help us to follow his example of prayer and love</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and so come to share with him in your glory.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">one God, for ever and ever.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Soul of Christ, sanctify me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Body of Christ, save me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Blood of Christ, inebriate me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Water from the side of Christ, wash me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Passion of Christ, Strengthen me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">O good Jesus, hear me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Within Thy wounds, hide me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">From the malignant enemy, defend me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the hour of my death, call me,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And bid me come to Thee.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That with Thy saints I may praise Thee,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Forever and ever, Amen</span></span><br />
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</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep them, I pray Thee, dearest Lord,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep them, for they are Thine - </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thy priests whose lives burn out before</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thy consecrated shrine.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep them, for they are in the world,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Though from the world apart;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When earthly pleasures tempt, allure, -</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Shelter them in Thy heart.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep them, and comfort them in hours</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Of loneliness and pain,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When all their life of sacrifice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For souls seems but in vain.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep them, and remember, O Lord,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">They have no one but Thee,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yet they have only human hearts,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">With human frailty.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Keep them spotless as the Host,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That daily they caress;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Their every thought and word and deed,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Deign, dearest Lord, to bless.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Imprimatur: = D. Cardinal Dougherty, Arch. of Philadelphia</span></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Our Father, Hail mary, Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> for them.</span></span></i></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-84082934446394662792010-12-26T10:03:00.001-05:002010-12-26T10:03:58.544-05:00Augustine Day by Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">December 26</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Awake, mankind! For your sake God</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">has become man. Awake, you who </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sleep, and rise from the dead, and Christ </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">will enlighten you,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I tell you again, for your sake Christ has </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">become man. If He had not been born in time,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you would have been dead for all eternity.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"> </span>Sermon </span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">185, 1</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">PRAYER. Rise up, Lord, help us, and redeem us</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">because of Your Name. </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Commentary on Psalm 43, 26</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> who depend upon horses;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Who put their trust in chariots because of their number,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and in horseman because of their combined power,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But look no to the Holy One of Israel</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> nor seek the Lord!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yet he too is wise and will bring disaster;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> he will not turn from what he has threatened to do.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He will rise up against the house of the wicked</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and against those who help evildoers.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Egyptians are men, not God,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> their horses are flesh, not spirit; wjo</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When the Lord stretches forth his hand, </span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the helper shall stumble, the one helped shall fall,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and both of them shall perish together.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The eyes of those who see will not be closed;</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the ears of those who hear will be attentive.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The flighty will become wise and capable,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and the stutterers will speak fluently and clearly.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">No more will the fool be called noble,,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> not the trickster be considered honorable.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For the fool speaks foolishly,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> planning evil in his heart:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to do wickedness,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to speak perversely against the Lord,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To let the hungry go empty</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and the thirsty be without drink.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And the trickster uses wicked trickery,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> planning crimes:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to ruin the poor with lies,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and the needy when they plead their case.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But the noble man plans nobel things,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> and by noble things he stands.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(from) Isaiah 31:1-3; 32:1-8</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-56019162675409387242010-12-22T12:55:00.001-05:002010-12-22T12:56:14.562-05:00Do Something Concrete...<div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Dear Children, tonight your Mother calls you to prayer</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">during these two days before Christmas. Open your</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">hearts through your prayer and let us keep vigil</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">together for the day of great joy. Dear children, </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I wish you to decide to do something concrete during </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">these two days (BVM 12-22-89).</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">But a Samaritan, while traveling came near him;</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and when he saw him, he was moved with pity.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">care of him (Luke 10:33-34).</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>(from)</em> MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY by Richard J. Beyer</span></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-66400926424009044322010-12-16T20:58:00.003-05:002010-12-19T16:55:31.591-05:00Where are the Saints<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Where are the Saints in the Church and the sheperds who should strike down the building evil? How weak many have become in the Church that they do not stand against evil. Church leaders fear the stature that they take comfort in. They speak little about the evil acts that are occurring. This only allows them to flourish and grow stronger and stronger with less resistance to conquer over every soul. Even when the clergy speaks out many times they are confronted by members of their own parish, and because evil is persistent and relentless to it's own self-interest, the clergy bow their head to the evil that confronts them and speaketh not.</span></span><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(from) For the Love of the Sinner</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> by John Bernardone </span></span><br />
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</span>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-25528495534746681262010-12-14T13:07:00.000-05:002010-12-14T13:07:00.906-05:00Preaching by Your Life<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">6. In order to make yourself all things to all men,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> you must consider their qualities or defects, their</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">virtues or vices, their actions, good or bad; you</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">must see in them the price of the Sacred Blood </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">of Jesus and of my immense sorrow. Love</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">them with the same love with which their Re-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">deemer and their Mother love them, and you</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">will win them over to love, and through love,</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">(from) My Ideal Jesus Son of Mary, Fr. Emil Neubert, S.M.</span></em>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-40583966570706418212010-12-13T15:12:00.001-05:002010-12-13T15:13:03.265-05:00Contemplation and Activity<div align="left"> <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> None of us should be so given to contemplation</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">that in this condition we give no thought</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">to our neighbor's needs; not so given to activity</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">that we allow no time for the contemplation of God.</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"> Therefore, the love of truth seeks out holy leisure,</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">while the compelling force of love takes on </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">necessary activity. Nonetheless, the delight for </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">learning should never be entirely abandoned.</span></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">(from) St. Augustine, City of God 19, 9</span></em></div><div align="left"> </div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-18008815304427896412010-12-09T13:44:00.000-05:002010-12-09T13:44:14.871-05:00<div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Now, therefore, ye children, hear me:</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">blessed are they who keep my ways.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Blessed is the man that heareth me, </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and that watcheth daily at my gates,</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and waiteth at the posts of my doors. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">He that shall find me shall find life,</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">and shall have salvation from the Lord.</span></div><div align="justify"><br />
</div><div align="justify"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">(from) Epistle: Wisdom (Proverbs) 8</span></em></div><div align="justify"></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-77918654106888296842010-11-28T09:46:00.004-05:002010-11-28T10:00:22.592-05:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THE FAITHFUL SOUL:</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">O Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, my Cre-</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">ator and my Brother, what return shall I make</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for all You have done for me? You know very well</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">that I have nothing of my own but my weakness</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and my sins. With Your grace, however, I can give</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You what You expect from me: I want to be to</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mary what You were; I want to allow You to con-</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">tinue loving her through me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And You, O Mary, Mother of God and my</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mother! You have chosen me as Your child of</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">predilection. With Your help I shall be another</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Jesus toward You.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At present you want to instruct and direct me.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Speak, Mother, Your child is listening. Command</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">me to do whatever You wish, and give me the</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">grace to carry out Your commands. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(from)</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> My Ideal Jesus, Son of Mary, by Fr. Emil Neubert, S.M.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-59607851984676018762010-11-24T21:02:00.004-05:002010-11-24T21:09:05.434-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">CONVERSION or RETURN to FAITH</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">O God, All hearts are in Thy Hands.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thou canst bend, as it pleases Thee,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the most stubborn, and soften </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the most obdurate. I beseech Thee</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">by the Holy Name, the Precious Blood,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the Merits, Wounds and Divine Heart</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">of Jesus, thy Beloved Son,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">to grant the conversion we ask.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Amen.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-72651005472458926402010-11-21T11:36:00.007-05:002010-11-22T15:12:40.843-05:00<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><strong><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;">The FOUR LAST THINGS</span></strong></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Life is short and death is sure</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">The hour of death remains obscure.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">A soul you have, and only one,</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">if that be lost, all hope is gone.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Waste not time, while time shall last;</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">for after death 'tis ever past.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">All-seeing God, your Judge will be,</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">and Heaven or Hell your destiny.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">All earthly things will speed away, </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Eternity, alone, will stay.</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">(from) The New Revised Jesus, Mary, Joseph Novena Manual</span></span></i></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">by </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Father Stedman</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4399800770261241323.post-13791941276255132642010-11-17T21:01:00.004-05:002010-11-17T21:08:08.698-05:00another beginning<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>O, Jesus Living in Mary</b></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">O Jesus living in Mary</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Come and live in Thy servants,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the spirit of Thy holiness,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the fullness of Thy might,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the truth of Thy virtues,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the perfection of Thy ways,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In the communion on Thy mysteries,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Subdue every hostile power</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In Thy spirit, for the glory of the Father. Amen.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>(from) Preparation for Total Consecration according to ST. Louis Marie de Montfort</i></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08248881807382198330noreply@blogger.com0