Blessed Mother Teresa:"When you know how much God is in love with you the you can only live your life radiating that love."
Image Source: Believed to be in the Public Domain
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Blessed Mother Teresa:"When you know how much God is in love with you the you can only live your life radiating that love."
Image Source: Believed to be in the Public Domain
O God, from Whom are holy desires, right counsels, and just works: give to Thy servants that which the world cannot give, both that our hearts may be disposed to obey Thy commandments, and also, the fear of enemies being removed, our times, by Thy protection, may be peaceful. Through our Lord.Prayer Source: 1962 Roman Catholic Daily Missal, Votive Mass for Peace
Image Source: Mass during World War I, Public Domain
Prayer:O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of your miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in your arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart . (State your intention)
You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request (State your intention) which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. Amen
(Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.)
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
DAY FIVE
I salute you, St. Anthony, lily of purity, ornament and glory of Christianity. I salute you, great Saint, cherub of wisdom and seraph of divine love. I rejoice at the favors our Lord has so liberally bestowed upon you. In humility and confidence I entreat you to help me, for I know that God has given you charity and pity, as well as power. I ask you by the love you did feel toward the Infant Jesus as you held him in your arms to tell Him now of the favor I seek through your intercession in this novena (State your intention).
(One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony).
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
Almighty God, You have listened patiently to my concerns and consoled me in times of hardship. Let me remember Your presence and love for me when I am called upon to forgive another person for an unkind word or action. You have shown me how to act, what to say, what to do, and yet I sometimes react in anger and find it difficult to forgive others as You so often have forgiven me. Grant that I may recognize this failing in myself and remember Your words and example whenever I have need of a forgiving spirit. AmenImage Source: Unknown, Believed to be in the Public Domain
Prayer:O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of your miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in your arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart . (State your intention)
You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request (State your intention) which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. Amen
(Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.)
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
DAY FOUR
I salute and honor you, O powerful helper, St. Anthony. The Christian world confidently turns to you and experiences your tender compassion and powerful assistance in so many necessities and sufferings that I am encouraged in my need to seek you help in obtaining a favorable answer to my request for the favor I seek in this novena (State your intention). O holy St. Anthony, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire.
(One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony).
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
Tuesday, June 6, 2006
This past weekend we celebrated Pentecost and the Holy Father did the same. In a Mass to more than 100,000 including thousands of members of lay movements that met with him the previous day, Pope Benedict XVI said the Holy Spirit "...rebuilds the bridge of true communication between heaven and earth." He also said the spirit tears down "...the walls of indifference, hatred, and violence." And it "... illuminates the human spirit and, revealing Christ crucified and risen, indicates the way to become like Him."Photo Source: (AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito)
Pentecost at the Pantheon:
From WDTPRS:
"Today at the Church S. Maria ad Martyres, otherwise known as the Pantheon, an annual event much beloved of the Romans took place. At the end today’s Pentecost Mass red rose petals were let to fall in great abundance through the oculus or "eye" of the dome, which is open to the sky. The dome is actually a foot wider than the cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica. At the end of Mass fireman from Rome’s fire department did the honors and let fall the petals."
(Moved to the top) Thank you for everyone that has written to me so far. It is deeply appreciated!
Original Post: Hello, everyone!
I wanted to ask a favor of any of you that have read my blog before. It doesn't matter if you comment all the time or if you have never commented before. This month is the one-year anniversary of my blog, and I want to find out if it has impacted people. I put this site together for Jesus Christ. It wasn't for me; it wasn't for popularity. It was all for Jesus and His Church.
Since day one, this has been my inspiration to continue: "There are not one hundred people in this world who dislike Catholicism, but there are millions who dislike what they mistakenly believe Catholicism to be." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen
If you wouldn't mind, I would appreciate you write me a note on how this blog has impacted your life. Was it the prayers, news, perspective, etc. from my articles that impacted your faith? Has your involvement in your parish changed remotely because of this blog?
I thank you all for this amazing year!
If you would, as some of these may be more personal than others, email me your thoughts. Please email me here:
acatholiclife[at]gmail[dot]com
Just replaced [at] with @ and [dot] a period.
I've had such a wonderful time on this blog that I want this to continue for at least another year. We are near the one-month away point for the anniversary, so please send in your comments before the end of June.
Thank you, all!
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Original Post: Hello, everyone!
I wanted to ask a favor of any of you that have read my blog before. It doesn't matter if you comment all the time or if you have never commented before. This month is the one-year anniversary of my blog, and I want to find out if it has impacted people. I put this site together for Jesus Christ. It wasn't for me; it wasn't for popularity. It was all for Jesus and His Church.
Since day one, this has been my inspiration to continue: "There are not one hundred people in this world who dislike Catholicism, but there are millions who dislike what they mistakenly believe Catholicism to be." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen
If you wouldn't mind, I would appreciate you write me a note on how this blog has impacted your life. Was it the prayers, news, perspective, etc. from my articles that impacted your faith? Has your involvement in your parish changed remotely because of this blog?
I thank you all for this amazing year!
If you would, as some of these may be more personal than others, email me your thoughts. Please email me here:
acatholiclife[at]gmail[dot]com
Just replaced [at] with @ and [dot] a period.
I've had such a wonderful time on this blog that I want this to continue for at least another year. We are near the one-month away point for the anniversary, so please send in your comments before the end of June.
Thank you, all!
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It is vitally important to not only meditate on the Sacred Heart of Jesus during June, the Month of the Sacred Heart, but also throughout the whole year.
When did devotion to the Sacred Heart begin?
Devotion to the Sacred Heart was approved for specified dioceses by Pope Clement XIII in 1765 and extended to the whole Church by Pope Pius IX in 1856. Pope Leo XIII dedicated the whole world to the Sacred Heart in 1899.
History of Liturgical Devotion & Papal Writings on Sacred Heart
- 1765: Pope Clement XIII approved the Feast of the Sacred Heart for the bishops in Poland and for the Roman Archconfraternity of the Sacred Heart
- 1856: Pope Pius IX extends the Feast of the Sacred Heart to the Universal Church
- 1899: Pope Leo XIII writes Annum Sacrum saying in part: "In that Sacred Heart all our hopes should be placed, and from it the salvation of men is to be confidently sought." He conscrates the human race to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 1899, calling it "the greatest act of my pontificate."
- 1928: Pope Pius XI writes Miserentissimus Redemptor (On Reparation To The Sacred Heart)
- 1932: Pope Pius XI writes Caritate Christi Compulsi on the Sacred Heart as a remedy for the world's disorders
- 1956: Pope Pius XII writes Haurietis Aquas on true devotion to the Sacred Heart.
- Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart
- First Friday Devotion
- Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart (Indulgence)
- Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
- Litany of the Sacred Heart
- I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.
- I will give peace in their families.
- I will console them in all their troubles.
- They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.
- I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings.
- Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.
- Tepid souls shall become fervent.
- Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.
- I will bless the homes in which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honoured.
- I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.
- Those who propagate this devotion shall have their name written in My Heart, and it shall never be effaced.
- The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Heart shall be their assured refuge at the last hour.
...I'm half way there!Yesterday I completed day 27 - that was three Novenas of Rosaries asking for God's grace through Mary. I was praying for myself, my family, and for all of the people that ask me prayers online. I already know that 2 of my prayers that I have really been praying for have been answered! God is great!
Today and for the following 26 days, I will be praying three Novenas of Rosaries in thanksgiving for all prayers answered. I know that several people wanted to join me in praying this Novena when I posted about it. Please remember to start focusing on thanksgiving when you pray your Rosary now. If you are still praying this, please let me know. I'd just like to see how many people are still doing this novena - called the Double Great Novena.
Keep praying!!!
Prayer:O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of your miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in your arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart . (State your intention)
You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request (State your intention) which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. Amen
(Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.)
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
DAY THREE
O purest St. Anthony, who through your angelic virtue was made worthy to be caressed by the Divine Child Jesus, to hold him in your arms and press him to your heart. I entreat you to cast a benevolent glance upon me. O glorious St. Anthony, born under the protection of Mary Immaculate, on the Feast of her Assumption into Heaven, and consecrated to her and now so powerful an intercessor in Heaven, I beseech you to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena (State your intention). O great wonder-worker, intercede for me that God may grant my request.
One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
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