Monday
NOVENA
TO THE HOLY FACE-day 2- PRESIDENTS DAY
Psalm 103,
Verse 11
For as the heavens tower over the earth, so his mercy towers over those who FEAR him.
The earth is indeed blessed among all the planets in our solar system because of our heaven. As the heavens have made the earth a garden rich with life like so is God grace over those who are faithful and love Him.
Never forget our Lord asked Peter if he loves Him three times. One time for each of the times Peter denied our Lord on the eve of His crucifixion thus nullifying Peter’s denials and restoring him. Christ asks Peter with each affirmation to 1) feed His lambs 2) tend His sheep and 3) feed His sheep.
First Christ asked Peter if he loves Him more than the others thus establishing Peters leadership on love. Next Christ tells Peter to feed His lambs to give them a core of strength. If we wish to develop strength in ourselves and others it is imperative that we give hope, confidence, a work ethic, resilience, self-control and courage to the lambs in our charge.
Secondly Christ asks Peter to “tend His sheep” or that is to give a firm purpose to direct their efforts to create the Kingdom of God.
Lastly Christ asks Peter to “Feed His sheep” by having an understanding heart and to be compassionate, faithful, merciful, tolerant, forgiving and generous.
How God Raises a Leader[1] (Psalm 103: 1-5)
1.
God
pardons (v.3) leaders must
push past shame or blame.
2.
God
heals (v.3) they must become
healthy and be liberated from old wounds.
3.
God
redeems (v.4) they see their abilities and personality redeemed.
4.
God
crowns (v.4) they are given gifts and a place to serve.
5.
God
satisfies (v.5) they feel satisfied and fulfilled as they live out their
role.
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Jesus
said to his disciples, "Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of
Man is to be handed over to men." But they did not understand this saying;
its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and
they were afraid to ask him about
this saying.
NOVENA TO THE HOLY FACE
DAILY
PREPARATORY PRAYER
Most Holy and Blessed
Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through
by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your
help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His
sorrows, love and total abandonment.
We now implore all the Angels
and Saints to intercede for us as we pray this Holy Novena to the Most Holy
Face of Jesus and for the glory of the most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy
Spirit. Amen.
Second Day
Psalm 51, 5-6a.
My offenses truly I know them; My sin is
always before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned; what is evil in your
sight I have done.
Most Holy Face of Jesus, we
are truly sorry that we have hurt you so much by constantly doing what is
wrong; and for all the good works we have failed to do. Immaculate Heart of
Mary, Saint Joseph, intercede for us, help us to console the Most Holy Face of
Jesus. Pray that we may share in the tremendous love Thou hast for one another
and for the most Holy and Blessed Trinity. Amen.
Through the merits of your
precious blood and your Holy Face, O Jesus, grant us our petition, Pardon and
Mercy.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit,
Sanctifier, all powerful God of love, Thou who didst fill the Virgin Mary with
grace, Thou who didst wonderfully transform the hearts of the apostles, Thou
who didst endow all Thy martyrs with a miraculous heroism, come and sanctify
us, illumine our minds, strengthen our wills, purify our consciences, rectify
our judgments, set our hearts on fire and preserve us from the misfortune of
resisting Thine inspirations. We consecrate to Thee our understanding, our
heart and our will, our whole being for time and for eternity. May our
understanding be always submissive to Thy heavenly inspirations and to the
teachings of Thy Holy Catholic Church, of which Thou art the infallible guide;
may our heart be ever inflamed with love of God and neighbor; may our will be
ever conformed to the divine will, and may our whole life be a faithful
imitation of the life and virtues of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to whom
with the Father and Thee be honor and glory forever. Amen
Pray one (1) Our Father, (3) Hail Mary’s,
(1) Glory Be.
O Bleeding Face, O Face Divine, be every adoration Thine. (Three times)
President's Day[2]
President's Day, or Washington's Birthday as it is still legally known, was originally designed as a celebration of George Washington's birthdate. In 1880, Congress voted to make this the first national holiday which honored an individual. In 1968, Congress enacted the Uniform Monday Bill, to give workers as many long weekends as possible. This moved as many holidays as possible to a standard Monday each year. Many states were already honoring Abraham Lincoln's birthday, February 12th, and this celebration was combined with George Washington's birthday, for one federal holiday. It is observed on the third Monday in February each year.
President's Day Facts
·
According
to the Julian calendar, Washington was born February 11, 1732. The Gregorian
calendar was adopted in 1752, changing Washington's Birthday to February 22.
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Since
1888, Washington's Farewell Address has been read aloud in the U.S. Senate on
February 22nd.
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George
Washington was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, first U.S.
President, and President of the Constitutional Convention.
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Presidents
Day never falls on Washington's actual birthdate (Feb. 22). The third
Monday in February can never be any later than February 21st.
President's Day Top Events and Things
to Do
·
Visit
Mt. Vernon, VA, Washington's ancestral home and place of both he and his wife
Martha's tomb. Admission is free on President's Day.
·
Go
shopping for a car. Presidents’ day weekend typically features some of
the best car deals of the year as dealers try to clear out prior-year
inventory.
·
Read
George Washington's Farewell Address and reflect on his contributions to United
States.
·
Read
Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and reflect on his contributions to
the United States.
·
Visit
the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.
Salute the Presidents
What better way to
celebrate President's Day than with a trip to Mount
Rushmore. This
national memorial in South Dakota features the heads of George Washington,
Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Take Someone Out to the Ballpark
Starting
February 21
One of the first signs that spring is on the way is the beginning of Major
League Baseball’s spring training camps. Spring training games are a great way to see up-and-coming players
as well as the seasoned veterans up close in smaller stadiums; plus, the ticket
prices are more affordable than the regular season. The Grapefruit League
(Florida) and the Cactus League (Arizona) both start in late February and
continue through opening day in early April.
Catechism
of the Catholic Church: cont.
I. The
life of man: knowing and loving God
3 Those who, with the help of God, have accepted the call
of Christ and have responded freely to it, feel for their part urged by the
love of Christ to announce the Good News everywhere in the world. This
treasure received from the Apostles has been faithfully guarded by their
successors. All Christ's faithful are called to transmit him from
generation to generation, announcing the faith, living it in fraternal
communion and celebrating it in the liturgy and in prayer (cf. Acts 2:42).
Daily Devotions
· Unite
in the work of the Porters of St.
Joseph by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast: For
the intercession of the angels and saints
· 54 Day Rosary for Priest’s and Religious Day 2
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