Thursday, August 24, 2023
DAY 10 – MOTHER MOST AMIABLE, PRAY THAT WE RECEIVE THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING!
GOD’S WORD
“The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” (Psalm 119:130)
“Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints …” (Ephesians 1:18)
HEROES’ WORDS
“Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore seek not to understand that thou mayest believe, but believe that thou mayest understand.” -St. Augustine
“Understanding is the sure and clear knowledge of some invisible thing.” -St. Bernard
“Thus understanding and love, that is, the knowledge of and delight in the truth, are, as it were, the two arms of the soul, with which it embraces and comprehends with all the saints the length and breath, the height and depth, that is the eternity, the love, the goodness, and the wisdom of God.” -St. Bernard
MEDITATION
The Gift of Understanding: The infused gift of the Holy Spirit given to the mind for grasping revealed truths easily and profoundly. It differs from faith because it gives insight into the meaning of what a person believes, whereas faith, as such, merely assents to what God has revealed. This gift produces three principal effects in those who possess it. They are enabled to penetrate to the very core of revealed truths, without ever fully understanding their meaning; they are confirmed in their belief by acquiring great certitude in the revealed word of God; and they are brought to the knowledge of a greater number of truths by drawing numerous conclusions from revealed principles. (Fr. John Hardon, Modern Catholic Dictionary)
PRAYERS FOR TRADITIONAL 54 DAY NOVENA
THE JOYFUL 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, snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys, each bud 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 snow white buds to remind thee of thy joys each bud recalling to thee a holy mystery; each ten 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.
The Annunciation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be. Fatima Prayer.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of humility and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Visitation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be. Fatima Prayer.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of charity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Nativity – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be. Fatima Prayer.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of detachment from the world and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
The Presentation – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be. Fatima Prayer.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of purity and humbly lay this bouquet at thy feet.
Finding the Child Jesus in the Temple – Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be. Fatima Prayer.
Concluding Prayer: I bind these snow-white buds with a petition for the virtue of obedience to the will of God 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 our Church and our country find hope as we unite at the foot of the cross. (Please add your own petitions to this powerful novena)
All of the daily Novena Prayers and Reflections are found in this book: 54 Day Basic Training in Holiness
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Saint Bartholomew, Apostle
FEAST
OF SAINT BARTHOLOMEW
2 Chronicles, Chapter 20, Verse 13-15
13 All Judah was standing before the
LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children. 14 And the spirit of the LORD came
upon Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of
Mattaniah, a Levite of the clan of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly, 15 and he said: “Pay attention, all of
Judah, inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat! The LORD says to you: Do
not FEAR or be dismayed at the sight
of this vast multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.
Pay
attention the Lord is calling you to battle—but do not be afraid at the power
of the secular world for the battle is not yours but God’s. He calls us to
action.
Battle
Call[1]
WASHINGTON (CNS) --
Likening the 40-year struggle against legal abortion in the United States to
the Israelites' 40 years in the desert, Father Carter Griffin encouraged the
more than 14,000 people attending the Archdiocese of Washington's Jan. 25 Youth
Rally and Mass for Life by being "a generation open to life, open to love
(and) open to faith."
·
"You
are a force to be reckoned with! The battle for the soul of our culture is up
to you. This is your moment! I promise you, if you are faithful, you will change
the world!"
·
"Forty
years is a long time to restore this basic civil right to life, noting that the
Lord let the Israelites, and lets today's defenders of life, know that they are
not alone.”
·
"We
too are being tested on our own 40-year journey, and like the Israelites, we
have a choice -- to give in to discouragement, despair, frustration -- or to
draw closer to the Lord, to grow in love, to open ourselves to his promise of
salvation."
·
The
battle against abortion is the greatest civil rights battle of all time,"
has to start with each person.
·
"Before
we can change laws, we have to change hearts, starting with our own.
·
"Before
pro-life is a political agenda, it must become a personal agenda. Before we can
take on the culture of death, we have to become part of the culture of life, of
eternal life!"
Father Griffin emphasized
to the youths and young adults that "you are the future of this movement
for life. It is a great responsibility, an awesome task, and it will be your
glory to have been a part of it. And whether it takes another four years, or 40
years or 400 years, we will never give up."
As we battle
for the life of innocent children, we must also be cognizant of the life of
earth which God has charged us with being the stewards of the fruits of his creative
work.
Protecting the Fruits of the Earth
“The liturgy itself
teaches us this, when, during the presentation of the gifts, the priest raises
to God a prayer of blessing and petition over the bread and wine, “fruit of the
earth,” “fruit of the vine” and “work of human hands.” With these words, the
rite not only includes in our offering to God all human efforts and activity,
but also leads us to see the world as God’s creation, which brings forth
everything we need for our sustenance. The world is not something indifferent,
raw material to be utilized simply as we see fit. Rather, it is part of God’s
plan, in which all of us are called to be sons and daughters in the one son of
God, Jesus Christ (cf. EPH1:4-12). The justified concern about threats to the
environment present in so many parts of the world is reinforced by Christian
hope, which commits us to working responsibly for the protection of creation.”
~Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Sacramentum Caritatis, 2007, § 92
Feast of Saint Bartholomew[2]
BARTHOLOMEW, of Cana, in Galilee, is probably that Nathaniel WHO was brought to Christ by Philip (John i. 45). Chosen an apostle, he journeyed to India, preached the gospel everywhere, and converted great numbers to Christ. Returning thence, he came, after many labors and sufferings for Christ’s sake, to Greater Armenia, where he converted a great multitude of persons to the faith. At last, he was cruelly tormented, flayed alive, and then beheaded by Astyages, brother to the king, at the instigation of the idolatrous priests.
Prayer. Almighty, everlasting God, Who hast granted us a venerable and holy joy on this day, in the festival of Thy blessed apostle Bartholomew, grant to Thy Church, we beseech Thee, both to love what he believed and to preach what he taught. Amen.
EPISTLE, i. Cor. xii. 27-31.
Brethren: You are the body of Christ, and members of member. And God indeed hath set some in the Church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly doctors, after that miracles, then the graces of healings, helps, governments, kinds of tongues, interpretations of speeches. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all doctors? Are all workers of miracles? Have all the grace of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret? But be zealous for the better gifts.
GOSPEL. Luke vi. 12-19.
At that time: Jesus went out into a mountain to pray, and He passed the whole night in the prayer of God. And when day was come, He called unto Him His disciples; and He chose twelve of them (whom also He named apostles): Simon whom He surnamed Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon who is called Zelotes, and Jude the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot who was the traitor. And coming down with them, He stood in a plain place, and the company of His disciples, and a very great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the seacoast both of Tyre and Sidon, who were come to hear Him, and to be healed of their diseases. And they that were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all the multitude sought to touch Him, for virtue went out from Him, and healed all.
Prayer.
O St. Bartholomew, who out of love to Christ didst not only part with thy goods, but didst also endure the most cruel death, pray God for me, a vain child of this world, that for love to my Savior I may readily and joyfully renounce everything earthly and temporal, crucify my flesh, and become thereby worthy to follow thee in heaven. Amen.
St Bart[3]
The
Feast of St. Bartholomew commemorates the life of Jesus' disciple Bartholomew.
It is observed in both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches.
St. Bartholomew is thought to have been from Galilee and was probably one
of Jesus' first followers. Traditionally, Bartholomew is believed to have been a
Jewish law scholar who was a close friend with the apostle Philip. He is
credited with converting many to Christianity, in particular in Armenia as well
as parts of India and Asia Minor.
St
Bartholomew Facts
· Bartholomew is
simply just listed by name in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke as well as
in Acts. He is not mentioned in the Gospel of John, but some theologians
believe that he is referred to by the name Nathaniel. Most of the
information the church has about Bartholomew/Nathaniel is based on early
sermons and writings.
· In the Gospel of
John, Bartholomew (known as Nathaniel) is identified as being from Galilee.
He was one of Jesus' first disciples.
· Bartholomew is
thought to have been martyred in Armenia. His skin was flayed from his
body while he was still alive.
· St. Bartholomew is
the patron saint of Armenia because early church writers placed him there
spreading the gospel.
· Bartholomew is
celebrated in the Orthodox Church on June 30. In the Roman Catholic
tradition, his feast day is August 24.
St
Bartholomew Top Events and Things to Do
· Travel to Rome and
visit St Bartholomew's relics. They are thought to be entombed in the
basilica, St Bartholomew on the Island (in Rome, Italy).
· Visit the Sistine
Chapel at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome or look at its images online. St.
Bartholomew appears in Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" with his
skin flayed.
· Gingerbread is a
food associated with the St Bartholomew. Bake some gingerbread men on his
feast day.
More
Things to Do[4]
· In
Sandwich, Kent, England, there is a St Bartholomew's Bun Race. The Bartlemas
Bun Race for children takes place around the chapel of St. Bartholomew's
Hospital on this feast day. Each participant receives a currant bun, while the
attendants are each given a St Bart's Biscuit, which has an imprint of the
hospital's ancient seal.
· St. Bartholomew's
relics are in Rome, in the Church of St. Bartholomew-on-the-Tiber, or San Bartolomeo
all'Isola (translated
as: St. Bartholomew's on the Island). This site provides some pictures this
church.
· Read the Life of
St. Bartholomew from The Golden Legend.
· Since gingerbread
is one food associated with this saint, read this short history of gingerbread.
· In England St. Bartholomew's day was a harvest feast for shepherds and farmers, celebrating their flocks. Athletic contests before feasting with England's favorite meat: grilled juicy mutton.
This feast falls during the grilling season, so why not serve something from the barbecue. Remember it is important to eat meat that is pasture raised, so they feed on all that nature provides, and are never fed hormones or antibiotics. I use Montana Ranch and Cattle est. 1836.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
PART ONE: THE PROFESSION
OF FAITH
SECTION
TWO-I. THE CREEDS
CHAPTER
THREE-I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Article 12-"I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING"
"Amen"
1061 The
Creed, like the last book of the Bible, ends with the Hebrew word amen.
This word frequently concludes prayers in the New Testament. the Church
likewise ends her prayers with "Amen."
1062 In
Hebrew, amen comes from the same root as the word "believe." This
root expresses solidity, trustworthiness, faithfulness. and so we can
understand why "Amen" may express both God's faithfulness towards us
and our trust in him.
1063 In the
book of the prophet Isaiah, we find the expression "God of truth"
(literally "God of the Amen"), that is, the God who is faithful to
his promises: "He who blesses himself in the land shall bless himself by
the God of truth [amen]." Our Lord often used the word
"Amen," sometimes repeated, to emphasize the trustworthiness of
his teaching, his authority founded on God's truth.
1064 Thus
the Creed's final "Amen" repeats and confirms its first words:
"I believe." To believe is to say "Amen" to God's words,
promises and commandments; to entrust oneself completely to him who is the
"Amen" of infinite love and perfect faithfulness. the Christian's
everyday life will then be the "Amen" to the "I believe" of
our baptismal profession of faith:
May your Creed be for you as a mirror. Look at yourself in
it, to see if you believe everything you say you believe. and rejoice in your
faith each day.
1065 Jesus
Christ himself is the "Amen." He is the definitive
"Amen" of the Father's love for us. He takes up and completes our
"Amen" to the Father: "For all the promises of God find their
Yes in him. That is why we utter the Amen through him, to the glory of
God":
Through him, with him, in him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours,
almighty Father,
God, for ever and ever.
AMEN.
Thursday Feast
Thursday is the day of the week
that our Lord gave himself up for consumption. Thursday commemorates the last
supper. Some theologians believe after Sunday Thursday is the holiest day of
the week. We should then try to make this day special by making a visit to the
blessed sacrament chapel, Mass or even stopping by the grave of a loved one.
Why not plan to count the blessing of the week and thank our Lord. Plan a
special meal. Be at Peace.
- Seafood Gumbo
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Fried Catfish
- Peach Ice Cream
MEDICINAL PLANTS
Day 9 INSECT PLAGUES-Revealed by
Heaven to Luz De María
Plagues will spread throughout the
Earth; insects will invade everything in their path. Houses will need to be protected
in their doors and windows, and you must not go out from where you are until
the said plague ends - otherwise you will suffer serious lesions. Saint Michael
the Archangel, 08.18.2019
Daily
Devotions
·
30 DAY TRIBUTE TO MARY 10th ROSE: Intercessory
Power of Mary Do Whatever He tells you
o 30
Days of Women and Herbs – Frauendreissiger
§ Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Protection
of Life from Conception until natural death.
·
Religion
in the Home for Preschool: August
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
[1]http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2013/battle-for-soul-of-us-culture-up-to-you-priest-tells-youths-at-rally.cfm
[2] Goffine’s Devout Instructions, 1896.
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