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Rachel’s Corner

2My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation.

3God alone is my rock and salvation, my fortress; I shall never fall.

Palm 62:2-3

·         30 DAY TRIBUTE TO MARY 8th ROSE: Mary's Visitation Gives Charity

o   30 Days of Women and Herbs – Frauendreissiger-Ivy (Hedera helix)

o   MEDICINAL PLANTS Day 8 ANTIBIOTIC PROPIERTIES-Revealed by Heaven to Luz De María

§  RAW GARLIC Scientific name: Allium sativum Family: Liliaceae

§  After the message from the blessed Mother on June 3, 2016, Luz de María had a vision in which she was given the following indications as natural remedies for the illnesses that are approaching. Our Mother told me that true plagues will come and that we should ingest a raw clove of garlic every morning, or oil of oregano; these two are excellent antibiotics. If oil of oregano is not available, oregano can be boiled to make an infusion; however, the Oil of Oregano is a better antibiotic. Blessed Virgin Mary, 06.03.2016

·         How to celebrate Aug 22nd

o   Rise and shine! You could start your themed day by whipping up a delicious batch of burgers for breakfast. Get creative with your toppings and enjoy a hearty start to your day.

o   After breakfast, why not head out to a local bakery or try your hand at baking your own National Pecan Torte? Indulge in the sweet, nutty flavors and treat yourself to a slice of this decadent dessert.

o   For lunch, celebrate National Bao Day by visiting a nearby Asian restaurant or making your own steamed buns at home. Fill them with your favorite savory fillings and savor every bite.

o   In the afternoon, take a stroll through a botanical garden or park to enjoy the beauty of nature on Daffodil Day. Take in the sights and sounds of the outdoors, and don’t forget to snap a few photos of the vibrant daffodils in bloom.

o   As the day winds down, relax with a refreshing peach smoothie in honor of National Eat a Peach Day. Blend up some fresh peaches with yogurt and honey for a tasty treat to enjoy while unwinding.

 

o   To wrap up your themed day, show your furry feline friend some love on National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day. Schedule a check-up for your cat or simply spend some quality time playing and bonding together.

o   Spread kindness and positivity on National Be An Angel Day by performing random acts of kindness for friends, family, or strangers. Small gestures like holding the door open or offering a kind word can brighten someone’s day.

o   Finally, wind down your day by reflecting on the importance of sustainability and animal welfare on World Plant Milk Day. Swap out dairy milk for a plant-based alternative in your evening cereal or coffee to support more eco-friendly choices.

o   So there you have it – a fun and meaningful day filled with delicious food, outdoor adventures, furry companionship, acts of kindness, and environmental consciousness. Enjoy celebrating this unique combination of holidays and make the most of each moment!

Best Place to visit in August: Block Island, Rhode Island

 

My dad and mom were married in Rhode Island after he returned from Antarctica and for a time rented an apartment over the transportation museum in East Greenwich, Rhode Island

 

Block Island is situated south of Rhode Island, this serene resort island offers a beautiful setting for a summer getaway. Primarily a nature reserve with a population of only 1,000 residents, this island remains uncrowded even at the peak of summer, offering tranquil beaches and landscapes.

 

As well as fabulous restaurants, charming independent stores and accommodation ranging from quaint hotels to quirky Airbnbs, there’s over 25 km of beautiful sandy beaches to explore.

 

There are also hiking and biking trails, wildlife-spotting opportunities, two historic lighthouses and awesome outdoor activities such as sailing, swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding.

 

I just suggest booking your ferry trip in advance, especially if you plan to take your car.

 

    Visitor’s Center Address:4 Center Rd, New Shoreham, RI 02807

    Map Location

    Average temperatures – 77 degrees


My highlights…

·         Hiking up to Mohegan Bluffs for a magnificent view overlooking the beautiful ocean and landscape.

·             Checking out the Spring Street Art Gallery. I especially loved the photographs and the ceramics.

·             Hiring an e-bike and heading out onto the scenic Clay Head Trail, the views of the scenic rocky beach and the bluffs were amazing!

·             Discovering the rocky and serene Cow Cove and spotting birds and seals there.

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.

·         According to Mary Agreda[1] in her visions it was on a Thursday at six o'clock in the evening and at the approach of night that the Angel Gabriel approached and announced her as Mother of God and she gave her fiat.

Alabama dinner Menu

    • Seafood Gumbo
    • Fried Green Tomatoes
    • Fried Catfish
    • Peach Ice Cream

AUGUST 22 Thursday-Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 

Proverbs, Chapter 8, Verse 13

[The FEAR of the LORD is hatred of evil;] Pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth I hate.

This is part of the discourse of wisdom where she speaks invitingly, giving a threat only in the last line. The theme of this chapter is Wisdom’s desire for intimacy with God and desire to be with human beings. Jesus, like Wisdom, calls out to people to listen to him, promises to tell them the truth, seeks disciples, invites them to a banquet, and gives them life. The truth and sincerity of wisdom are absolute because they are of divine origin. They can neither deceive nor tolerate deception. Those who are wise understand and accept this. “Straight” and “crooked” in Hebrew and English are metaphors for true, trustworthy and false, deceitful. She is God’s friend and intimate and invites human beings to a similar relationship to God through her.[1]

Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary[2]


 

On the 11th of October 1954, Pope Pius XII established the Feast of the Queenship of Mary to be celebrated throughout the world, and commanded that on that day each year, the world should renew its consecration to her. In the future the Feast came to be celebrated on 22nd of August. On the day of her Assumption, Mary our Mother was solemnly crowned by Christ and received by the whole court of Heaven as Queen. What Christ has done in Heaven and the Church has done on our behalf we should now do individually, that is, we should recognize Mary's Queenship, enthrone her in our homes, consecrate ourselves to her and, by this means, establish in our lives the reign of Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe.

 

How to Enthrone Mary Immaculate Queen in Your Home and Consecrate Your Family to Her a statue or picture may be blessed; If convenient, ask a priest to perform the ceremony, otherwise the head of the family can do it.  Prepare her altar with flowers and candles, giving her an honored place in your home where all will see her and often pray to her. Recite together kneeling: 

 

Act of Contrition; 3 Hail Mary’s; 3 Gloria’s; 3 times the invocation: Mary Immaculate Queen: Triumph and Reign. followed by the 

 

Act of Consecration
 
O Mary Immaculate Queen, glorious Queen of the Universe, most powerful Virgin, merciful Mother of a merciful God and refuge of sinners, we consecrate ourselves to thy Royal and Immaculate Heart. 

It is through thee that Jesus Christ our King has come into the world to save it. It is also through thee that He is to reign over the world. 

In order to obtain this great benefit for ourselves and all mankind, we come to thy feet to consecrate to thee our persons, our lives, all that we are, all that we have, all that we love. Keep us, enlighten us, dispose of us, reign over us. 

May all hearts and all homes willingly proclaim thee as their Immaculate Queen.

 

Prayer

O Mary Immaculate Queen, look down upon this distressed and suffering world. Thou knowest our misery and our weakness. O Thou who art our Mother, saving us in the hour of peril, have compassion on us in these days of great and heavy trial. 

Jesus has confided to thee the treasure of His Grace, and through Thee He wills to grant us pardon and mercy. In these hours of anguish, therefore, thy children come to Thee as their hope. 

We recognize thy Queenship and ardently desire thy triumph. We need a Mother and a Mother's Heart. Thou art for us the luminous dawn which dissipates our darkness and points out the way to life. In thy clemency obtain for us the courage and the confidence of which we have such need. 

Most Holy and Adorable Trinity, Thou Who didst crown with glory in Heaven the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Savior, grant that all her children on earth may acknowledge her as their Sovereign Queen, that all hearts, homes, and nations may recognize her rights as Mother and as Queen. Amen. 

MARY IMMACULATE QUEEN 
Triumph and Reign!
 
Imprimi potest: 
+ Michael Epus Galviensis, 4 June 1966

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church

PART ONE: THE PROFESSION OF FAITH

SECTION TWO-I. THE CREEDS

CHAPTER TWO

I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST, THE ONLY SON OF GOD

Article 3-"HE WAS CONCEIVED BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, AND WAS BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY"

Paragraph 2. "CONCEIVED BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY"

                 Day 69

I. CONCEIVED BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. . .

484 The Annunciation to Mary inaugurates "the fullness of time", The time of the fulfilment of God's promises and preparations. Mary was invited to conceive him in whom the "whole fullness of deity" would dwell "bodily". The divine response to her question, "How can this be, since I know not man?", was given by the power of the Spirit: "The Holy Spirit will come upon you."

485 The mission of the Holy Spirit is always conjoined and ordered to that of the Son. The Holy Spirit, "the Lord, the giver of Life", is sent to sanctify the womb of the Virgin Mary and divinely fecundate it, causing her to conceive the eternal Son of the Father in a humanity drawn from her own.

486 The Father's only Son, conceived as man in the womb of the Virgin Mary, is "Christ", that is to say, anointed by the Holy Spirit, from the beginning of his human existence, though the manifestation of this fact takes place only progressively: to the shepherds, to the magi, to John the Baptist, to the disciples. Thus the whole life of Jesus Christ will make manifest "how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power."

II.... BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY

487 What the Catholic faith believes about Mary is based on what it believes about Christ, and what it teaches about Mary illumines in turn its faith in Christ.

Mary's predestination

488 "God sent forth his Son", but to prepare a body for him, he wanted the free co-operation of a creature. For this, from all eternity God chose for the mother of his Son a daughter of Israel, a young Jewish woman of Nazareth in Galilee, "a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary":

The Father of mercies willed that the Incarnation should be preceded by assent on the part of the predestined mother, so that just as a woman had a share in the coming of death, so also should a woman contribute to the coming of life.

489 Throughout the Old Covenant the mission of many holy women prepared for that of Mary. At the very beginning there was Eve; despite her disobedience, she receives the promise of a posterity that will be victorious over the evil one, as well as the promise that she will be the mother of all the living. By virtue of this promise, Sarah conceives a son in spite of her old age. Against all human expectation God chooses those who were considered powerless and weak to show forth his faithfulness to his promises: Hannah, the mother of Samuel; Deborah; Ruth; Judith and Esther; and many other women. Mary "stands out among the poor and humble of the Lord, who confidently hope for and receive salvation from him. After a long period of waiting the times are fulfilled in her, the exalted Daughter of Sion, and the new plan of salvation is established."

Daily Devotions

·         Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them in fasting: Increase of Vocations to the Holy Priesthood.

·         do a personal eucharistic stations of the cross.

·         Religion in the Home for Preschool: August

·         Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

·         Offering to the sacred heart of Jesus

·         Drops of Christ’s Blood

·         Universal Man Plan

·         Rosary



[3] Venerable Mary of Agreda. The Mystical City of God: Complete Edition Containing all Four Volumes with Illustrations (p. 770). Veritatis Splendor Publications. Kindle Edition









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