Divine Mercy Novena

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

 

Candace’s Corner

·         How to celebrate Oct 29th

o   Today is all about taking care of yourself and embracing the little things that bring joy. Start your day by feeding the birds in your backyard – a simple act that can bring peace and serenity. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature and connect with the world around you.

o    Next, dedicate some time to self-care. Whether it’s indulging in a warm bowl of oatmeal or pampering yourself with a skincare routine, prioritize your well-being.

o   Embrace your inner hermit by enjoying some alone time. Read a book, watch a movie, or simply relax in your own company.

o   Don’t forget about our furry friends. Celebrate National Cat Day by spending quality time with your feline companions. Show them love and affection, play with them, or treat them to their favorite toys.

o   As you unwind in the evening, take a moment to appreciate the wonders of the internet. Explore new interests, connect with loved ones, or learn something new online. Lastly, raise awareness for important causes like stroke prevention or psoriasis by sharing information with your friends and family. Remember, it’s the little gestures that make a big difference. Enjoy your unique and memorable day celebrating these special occasions.

OCTOBER 29 Tuesday

WORLD STROKE DAY

 

2 Chronicles, Chapter 20, Verse 17

You will not have to fight in this encounter. Take your places, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD; he will be with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not FEAR or be dismayed. Tomorrow go out to meet them, and the LORD will be with you.”

 

This encounter was a battle for the hearts of men who were firm in the faith and hope of salvation. God was with Israel. Those who do not fear the battle know that He is greater, and he empowers his beloved. Let your heart ascend to Him!

 

Catechism of the Catholic Church

            Day 138


1012 The Christian vision of death receives privileged expression in the liturgy of the Church:

Lord, for your faithful people life is changed, not ended. When the body of our earthly dwelling lies in death we gain an everlasting dwelling place in heaven.

1013 Death is the end of man's earthly pilgrimage, of the time of grace and mercy which God offers him so as to work out his earthly life in keeping with the divine plan, and to decide his ultimate destiny. When "the single course of our earthly life" is completed, we shall not return to other earthly lives: "It is appointed for men to die once." There is no "reincarnation" after death.

1014 The Church encourages us to prepare ourselves for the hour of our death. In the litany of the saints, for instance, she has us pray: "From a sudden and unforeseen death, deliver us, O Lord"; to ask the Mother of God to intercede for us "at the hour of our death" in the Hail Mary; and to entrust ourselves to St. Joseph, the patron of a happy death.

Every action of yours, every thought, should be those of one who expects to die before the day is out. Death would have no great terrors for you if you had a quiet conscience .... Then why not keep clear of sin instead of running away from death? If you aren't fit to face death today, it's very unlikely you will be tomorrow ....
Praised are you, my Lord, for our sister bodily Death,

from whom no living man can escape.

Woe on those who will die in mortal sin!

Blessed are they who will be found in your most holy will,

for the second death will not harm them.

IN BRIEF

1015 "The flesh is the hinge of salvation" (Tertullian, De res. 8, 2: PL 2, 852). We believe in God who is creator of the flesh; we believe in the Word made flesh in order to redeem the flesh; we believe in the resurrection of the flesh, the fulfillment of both the creation and the redemption of the flesh.

1016 By death the soul is separated from the body, but in the resurrection God will give incorruptible life to our body, transformed by reunion with our soul. Just as Christ is risen and lives for ever, so all of us will rise at the last day.

1017 "We believe in the true resurrection of this flesh that we now possess" (Council of Lyons II: DS 854). We sow a corruptible body in the tomb, but he raises up an incorruptible body, a "spiritual body" (cf 1 Cor 15:42-44).

1018 As a consequence of original sin, man must suffer "bodily death, from which man would have been immune had he not sinned" (GS # 18).

1019 Jesus, the Son of God, freely suffered death for us in complete and free submission to the will of God, his Father. By his death he has conquered death, and so opened the possibility of salvation to all men.

World Stroke Day[1]

World Stroke Day seeks to raise awareness about the possibilities of stroke and how to prevent it. This day encourages and promotes preventative measures such as maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. It also raises awareness about treatment and recovery for victims of stroke. World Stroke Day was established in 2006 by the World Stroke Organization. World Stroke Day is observed annually on October 29th.

World Stroke Day Facts

·         1 in 4 adults will have a stroke according to the World Stroke Organization.

·         Preventative measures include controlling high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress. For more, click Stroke Risks and Prevention

·         90% of strokes are associated with 10 avoidable risk factors according to the World Stroke Organization. Some of these risk factors include hypertension, unhealthy diet, smoking, and lack of exercise.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on stroke. While there was marked drop in hospitalized stroke cases worldwide particularly during the first wave, epidemiological data have shown a real increase in stroke incidence with cases primarily occurring out of hospital and especially in care homes. Therefore, COVID-19 infection itself is a risk factor for stroke, and a recent systematic review reported it occurred in 1.4% of COVID-19 infections.[2]

 Daily Devotions

·         Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them in fasting: Today's Fast: The Sick, afflicted, and infirmed.

·         Make reparations to the Holy Face-Tuesday Devotion

·         Pray Day 6 of the Novena for our Pope and Bishops

·         Tuesday: Litany of St. Michael the Archangel

·         Religion in the Home for Preschool: October

·         Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

·         Offering to the sacred heart of Jesus

·         Drops of Christ’s Blood

·         Universal Man Plan

·         Rosary

 



[1] https://www.wincalendar.com/World-Stroke-Day

[2] https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/92/11/1142


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