The second modern tactic of the devil is actually the very ancient military strategy of "divide and conquer." This strategy is defined as one that separates a force that would be stronger if united. As we said, the devil is roaming around like a lion that sizes up the herd to find the easiest target. He is also watching to see who is separated from the herd. Large, coordinated forces are difficult to defeat. If the enemy can separate us into small units or individuals, he can more easily defeat each one.
"Strike the shepherd and the sheep scatter" (Zec 13:7). There's no doubt that the devil has focused his assault on the religious leaders of our day. While these leaders may have had noble intentions of charity and pastoral sensitivity, the results have been devastating. Decades of lenient, non-confrontational leadership have left the faithful feeble and prone to be "conformed to the pattern of this world" (Rom 12:2). St. Augustine once said, "Charity is no substitute for justice withheld."
The unfortunate laxity of discipline has permitted confusion and strife where there should be clarity and harmony, an authentic unity based on the truth. As a result, the modern trend among those who believe and teach falsehoods that directly contradict the Church's teaching is to consider these pockets of dissent as merely "differing tribes" within the Catholic Church. In this deceptive tribal system, those who believe in and teach all that the Church teaches are then considered extreme among these tribes.
Right or wrong, religious leadership seemed to calculate that it is better to refrain from "charged issues" for fear of offending some or even losing members. However, St. Peter Canisius cautioned: "Better that only a few Catholics should be left, staunch and sincere in their religion, than that they should, remaining many, desire as it were to be in collusion with the Church's enemies and in conformity with the open foes of our faith." (Excerpt from my book, Church Militant Field Manual).
PRAY A ROSARY
Choose either:
Rosary of the Day: Sorrowful Mysteries
Traditional 54 Day Rotation: Glorious Mysteries
PRAYERS FOR TRADITIONAL 54 DAY NOVENA
THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Prayer before the recitation: Sign of the cross. Hail Mary.
In petition (first 27 days): Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I humbly kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses, full-blown white roses, tinged with the red of the passion, to remind thee of thy glories, fruits of the sufferings of thy Son and thee, each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery, each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God's graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! Thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my petition; from thy bounty thou wilt give me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly seek. I despair of nothing that I ask of thee. Show thyself my Mother!
In thanksgiving (last 27 days): Hail, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At thy feet I gratefully kneel to offer thee a Crown of Roses full blown white roses, tinged with the red of the passion, to remind thee of thy glories, fruits of the sufferings of thy Son and thee, each rose recalling to thee a holy mystery; each 10 bound together with my petition for a particular grace. O Holy Queen, dispenser of God s graces, and Mother of all who invoke thee! thou canst not look upon my gift and fail to see its binding. As thou receivest my gift, so wilt thou receive my thanksgiving; from thy bounty thou hast given me the favor I so earnestly and trustingly sought. I despaired not of what I asked of thee, and thou hast truly shown thyself my Mother.
Say: The Apostles' Creed, Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
For each of the following Mysteries, say: Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
The Resurrection - Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of faith and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Ascension - Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of hope and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit - Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Assumption of Mary - Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with Christ and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Coronation of the Blessed Mother - Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these full-blown roses with a petition for the virtue of union with thee and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Say: The Hail Holy Queen.
Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
In petition (first 27 days): Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this spiritual communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow. O my Mother! Look with favor upon my gift, and in thy love obtain for me (specify request, see below). Hail Mary ...
In thanksgiving (last 27 days): Sweet Mother Mary, I offer thee this Spiritual Communion to bind my bouquets in a wreath to place upon thy brow in thanksgiving for (specify request, see below) which thou in thy love hast obtained for me. Hail, Mary, etc.
PETITION: May truth be revealed, and may America and the Catholic Church become strong in God's power. - Ephesians 6:10
Please consider adding these prayers, until the election is called (more information HERE):
Fr. Ripperger's Recommended Prayers for
Breaking Oppression and Sending Back Evil
Until the Election is Called
Consecration of One's Exterior Goods to the Blessed Virgin Mary
(This prayer is particularly useful for breaking various forms of oppression. By relinquishing what belongs to us into the hands of the Blessed Virgin, Satan cannot touch them. This is a strong prayer of protection on you and yours):
I; (Name), a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today in thy hands the vows of my Baptism; I renounce forever Satan, his pomps and works; and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before. In the presence of all the heavenly court, I choose thee, O Mary, this day for my Mother and Mistress. Knowing that I have received rights over all my exterior goods by the promulgation of the Natural Law by the Divine Author, I deliver and consecrate to thee, as thy slave, all of my exterior goods, past, present and future; I relinquish into thy hands, my Heavenly Mother, all rights over my exterior goods, including our President, the fairness, honesty and accuracy of the outcome of the election, and our country and I retain for myself no right of disposing the goods that come to me but leave to thee the entire and full right of disposing of all that belongs to me, without exception, according to thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God in time and in eternity. As I now interiorly relinquish what belongs to me exteriorly into thy hands, I entrust to thee the protection of those exterior goods against the evil one, so that, knowing that they now belong to thee, he cannot touch them. Receive, O good and pious Virgin, this little offering of what little is, in honor of, and in union with, that subjection which the Eternal Wisdom deigned to have to Thy maternity; in homage to the power which both of You have over this poor sinner, and in thanksgiving for the privileges with which the Holy Trinity has favored thee. Trusting in the providential care of God the Father and thy maternal care, I have full confidence that thou wilst take care of me as to the necessities of this life and will not leave me forsaken. God the Father, increase my trust in Thy Son's Mother; Our Lady of Fair Love, give me perfect confidence in the providence of Thy Son. Amen.
Sending Evil Back
(Fr. Chad Ripperger comments that the following prayer may appear harsh, in that it seems to seek evil befall on another, yet it is meant to expose evil and to teach that evil does not win. And, in fact, choosing evil will, eventually, lead to bad repercussions)
Jesus and Mary, I ask that if it be Your Holy Will, that any curses or evil sent against the President or the election process be sent back from whence they came.
All of the daily Novena Prayers and Reflections are also posted at usgraceforce.com
Those who fear
the Lord work to not react to their feelings but act from the principle of
God’s unconditional love to empower others even at personal cost.They practice the three cardinal virtues of
Faith, Hope and Charity.The act of
blessing works both ways and bless’ all; both those who receive and those who
give.
A special devotion that can be performed during Advent to
prepare for the coming of the Infant Savior. It can be adapted for adults
and/or children and applied as is appropriate to your state in life.
1st day, December 11th: THE
STONES—Pure Intention By pure intention today, we will bring together the
materials for the stable. The Wagon to carry the stones shall be the pure
intention, the Horses the great fervor in the service of God, and the stones we
collect by making 100
aspirations to the most Sacred Heart of our dear Redeemer.
In certain areas of the world, they are also a source of
unique agriculture, providing ample space for the production of those products
that grow best on their slopes. Coffee, Cocoa, Herbs, Spices, and the form of
handicrafts that spring from the minds of those who live in the unchanging
protection of these towering edifices to geology. International Mountain Day is
your opportunity to head out and appreciate these unique landforms, and all
they have to offer. Established in December of 2003, the United Nations General
Assembly created this day to help bring awareness to all of the things we rely
on mountains for. Whether it’s all of the glories mentioned above, or how
necessary they are for the health and well-being of the flora and fauna that
call them their home, International Mountain Day promotes them all.
How to Celebrate International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day can be
celebrated in a cavalcade of fun and educational ways. Head out to your local
mountain to discover all the things it has to offer. Whether it’s a day in the
numerous parks and hidden places that can be found in their craggy terrain, or
amazing tourist towns like Leavenworth, WA, get on out there and explore.
Hiking enthusiasts will find the many trails and secret places a joy, as well
as being able to enjoy the far-flung places that so few ever visit. Due to the challenges
of developing them, there is almost always an opportunity to enjoy nature in
all its glory. Even better, once you’ve hiked your way into the far reaches of
untouched wilderness, you can settle down to camp away from the light pollution
and noise of city life. Or maybe you prefer to drive, the twisting winding
roads that navigate the mountainsides have some of the most beautiful country
that can be found, near or far. Snugged down between the rising cliff-face and
the sheer drop into the valley, the view is simply unmatched, and such a thing
can be refreshing to the human soul. International Mountain Day is a call to
get out into the wild and see what it has to offer!
Since ancient
times various mountains around the world have been held sacred. Here are 10
worth visiting for a spiritual high.
1. Mount Nebo, Jordan (2,330 ft)
According to the
final chapter of Deuteronomy, Mount Nebo is where the Hebrew prophet Moses
beheld the promised land that God would give to the Jewish people. On a clear
day you can see the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the River Jordan, Jericho
and the Mount of Olives. The remains of a 4th century monastery was discovered
on this windy peak in western Jordan in 1933, and the church features an
impressive collection of ancient mosaics.
2. Mount Croagh
Patrick, Ireland (2,507 ft)
As many as one million pilgrims trek this peak annually to
pray at the stations of the cross, participate in Mass, or just enjoy the
spectacular view over Ireland’s western coast. Pre-Christian Celts believed the
deity Crom Dubh lived on the mountain and later St. Patrick who introduced
Christianity to Ireland “is believed to have spent 40 days and nights fasting
and praying atop the mountain.
3. Mount Olympus, Greece
The legendary home
of the Greek Gods and throne of Zeus is the highest mountain in Greece at 9,577
feet. The 2-3-day hike to the summit features a close-up look at the roughly
1,700 different species of flora that grow on the mountain.
4. Mount Agung, Bali
The Balinese
consider the volcanic Mount Agung to be the center of the universe. It rises
10,308 feet high in eastern Bali. The Mother Temple of Besakih, the largest and
holiest temple in Bali, sits roughly 3,000 feet up its slopes.
5. Mount Fuji, Japan
This snowcapped
mountain west of Tokyo is sacred in both Buddhism and Shintoism. During the
July and August climbing season more than 200,000 people hike to the top of
this 12,388 ft. peak. Also, an active volcano, Mount Fuji has been venerated as
the home of a fire god, a Shinto goddess and Dainichi Nyorai, the Great Sun
Buddha.
6. The San Francisco Peaks, Arizona
More than a dozen Native American tribes consider this
volcanic chain in the Coconino National Forest to be sacred, including the
Hopi, who believe the peaks are the mythological home of the Kachina People. In
order to protect the area as much as possible, there are no paved roads to the
summit. The 9-mile Humphreys Peak Trail is a strenuous round-trip journey that
leads to the highest point in Arizona at 12,633 feet.
7. Mount Holy Cross, Colorado
Legends of a giant
cross hidden deep in the Rocky Mountains proved true when photographer William
Henry Jackson returned from an expedition in 1873 with a picture of this
mythical peak, the northernmost 14,000 ft mountain in the Sawatch Range. Mount
of the Holy Cross is named for the distinctive cross-shaped snowfield that
adorns its northeastern face and is a popular Christian pilgrimage site.
8. Popocatepel,
Mexico (17,802 ft)
This volcanic peak located roughly 45 miles southeast of
Mexico City figures largely in both Aztec and Nahua legends and among local
Nahua today El Popo, as its called for short, is a living, breathing entity.
Spanish missionaries built 14 monasteries on El Popoâs slopes during the 16th
century, and they’ve been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9. Mount Kailash,
China/Tibet (21,778 ft)
Thousands of
Buddhist, Hindu, Jain and Bonpo pilgrims’ journey to the remote Himalayan town
of Darchen each year to make koras, ritual circuits, around the base of Mount
Kailash. Setting foot on the mountain is considered to be a sacrilege, but one
32-mile kora around the base is believed to erase a lifetime of sins.
10. Mount Everest,
Nepal/China border
Tibetans call
Mount Everest the Goddess Mother of the Universe; the Nepalese call it Goddess
of the Sky. At 29,029 feet, it the highest mountain on the planet. Everest is
part of the Himalayan mountain range and it a day hike from the Rongbuk
Monastery in Tibet to Base Camp.
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