Claire’s Corner
· Today in honor of the Holy Trinity do the Divine Office giving your day to God. To honor God REST: no shopping after 6 pm Saturday till Monday. Don’t forget the internet.
· Bucket List Trip: Around the World “Perfect Weather”
o Monkey Bay, Malawi.
o July 6-15 San Fermin Festival (Pamplona, Spain)
§ Run for your life! Join hundreds of thousands of locals and tourists who flock to the northern Spanish city of Pamplona for the annual San Fermin Festival. At 8 a.m. on July 7, the celebration unfolds with six bulls and another six steers running down a half mile stretch of narrow streets. The week-long event culminates in a final, grand fight in a bullring.
· Spirit Hour: World’s Oldest Reisling Wine
· Foodie: Whole Fish Roasted with Potatoes and Thyme
· On Sundays Pray:
o O Glorious Queen of Heaven and Earth, Virgin Most Powerful, thou who hast the power to crush the head of the ancient serpent with thy heel, come and exercise this power flowing from the grace of thine Immaculate Conception. Shield us under the mantle of thy purity and love, draw us into the sweet abode of thy heart and annihilate and render impotent the forces bent on destroying us. Come Most Sovereign Mistress of the Holy Angels and Mistress of the Most Holy Rosary, thou who from the very beginning hast received from God the power and the mission to crush the head of Satan. Send forth thy holy legions, we humbly beseech thee, that under thy command and by thy power they may pursue the evil spirits, counter them on every side, resist their bold attacks and drive them far from us, harming no one on the way, binding them to the foot of the Cross to be judged and sentenced by Jesus Christ Thy Son and to be disposed of by Him as He wills.
o St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, come to our aid in this grave battle against the forces of darkness, repel the attacks of the devil and free the members of the Auxilium Christianorum, and those for whom the priests of the Auxilium Christianorum pray, from the strongholds of the enemy.
o St. Michael, summon the entire heavenly court to engage their forces in this fierce battle against the powers of hell. Come O Prince of Heaven with thy mighty sword and thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits. O Guardian Angels, guide and protect us. Amen.
· Roy Rogers King of Cowboys RIP 1998
Introduction to Philippians[1]
Philippi, in northeastern
Greece, was a city of some importance in the Roman province of Macedonia. Lying
on the great road from the Adriatic coast to Byzantium, the Via Egnatia, and in
the midst of rich agricultural plains near the gold deposits of Mt. Pangaeus,
it was in Paul’s day a Roman town, with a Greek-Macedonian population and a
small group of Jews. Originally founded in the sixth century B.C. as Krenides
by the Thracians, the town was taken over after 360 B.C. by Philip II of
Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great, and was renamed for himself,
“Philip’s City.” The area became Roman in the second century B.C. On the plains
near Philippi in October 42 B.C., Antony and Octavian decisively defeated the
forces of Brutus and Cassius, the slayers of Julius Caesar. Octavian (Augustus)
later made Philippi a Roman colony and settled many veterans of the Roman
armies there. Paul established at Philippi the first Christian community in
Europe. He came to Philippi, via its harbor town of Neapolis (modern Kavalla),
on his second missionary journey, probably in A.D. 49 or 50, accompanied by
Silas and Timothy and Luke, if he is to be included in the “we”. The Acts
account tells of the conversion of a business woman, Lydia; the exorcism of a
slave girl; and, after an earthquake, while Paul and Silas were imprisoned in
Philippi, the faith and baptism of a jailer and his family. None of these
persons, however, is directly mentioned in Philippians. Acts 16
concludes its account by describing how Paul (and Silas), asked by the
magistrates to leave Philippi, went on to Thessalonica, where several times his
loyal Philippians continued to support him with financial aid. Later, Paul may
have passed through Philippi on his way from Ephesus to Greece, and he
definitely stopped there on his fateful trip to Jerusalem. Paul’s letter to the
Christians at Philippi was written while he was in a prison somewhere, indeed
in danger of death. Although under guard for preaching Christ, Paul rejoices at
the continuing progress of the gospel and expresses gratitude for the
Philippians’ renewed concern and help in an expression of thanks. Much of the
letter is devoted to instruction about unity and humility within the Christian
community at Philippi and exhortations to growth, joy, and peace in their life
together. Paul warns against false teachers who threaten to impose on the
Philippians the burdens of the Mosaic law, including circumcision. This
beautiful letter is rich in insights into Paul’s theology and his apostolic
love and concern for the gospel and his converts. In Philippians, Paul reveals
his human sensitivity and tenderness, his enthusiasm for Christ as the key to
life and death, and his deep feeling for those in Christ who dwell in Philippi.
With them he shares his hopes and convictions, his anxieties and fears,
revealing the total confidence in Christ that constitutes faith. The letter
incorporates a hymn about the salvation that God has brought about through Christ,
applied by Paul to the relations of Christians with one another. Philippians
has been termed “the letter of joy”. It is the rejoicing of faith, based on
true understanding of Christ’s unique role in the salvation of all who profess
his lordship.
Copilot
Summary of the Book of Philippians and its approach
to fear, viewed through a Catholic lens:
📖 Overview of Philippians
The Letter
to the Philippians, written by St. Paul while imprisoned, is a deeply personal
and joyful epistle addressed to the Christian community in Philippi. It
emphasizes:
·
Joy
in Christ despite suffering
·
Unity
and humility within the Church
·
Perseverance
in faith
·
Gratitude
for the Philippians’ support
Paul’s tone
is warm and pastoral, encouraging believers to live in a manner worthy of the
Gospel.
🙏 Catholic Themes in Philippians
From a
Catholic perspective, Philippians highlights several key theological themes:
·
Cooperation
with grace: Philippians 2:12–13 urges believers to “work out your salvation
with fear and trembling,” which Catholics interpret as a call to actively
cooperate with God’s grace through faith and good works.
·
Christ
as the model of humility: The famous Christological hymn (Phil. 2:6–11)
celebrates Jesus’ self-emptying, which Catholics see as a model for Christian
living.
·
The
role of suffering: Paul’s imprisonment is not a setback but a participation in
Christ’s suffering, echoing Catholic teaching on redemptive suffering.
😨 “Fear and Trembling” — A Catholic Understanding
The phrase
“work out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12) is often
misunderstood. In Catholic theology, this does not imply servile fear of God’s
wrath, but rather:
·
Reverential
awe: A deep respect for God’s majesty and holiness.
·
Moral
seriousness: Recognizing the weight of our free will and the real possibility
of rejecting grace.
·
Cooperation
with divine grace: As St. Thomas Aquinas explains, God moves us to act freely;
we work, but it is God who works in us.
This fear is
not anxiety, but a humble awareness of our dependence on God and the
responsibility of living out our faith.
JULY 6 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Maria Goretti-Fried Chicken
Philippians, Chapter
1, Verse 12-14
I
want you to know, brothers, that my situation has turned out rather to advance
the gospel, so
that my imprisonment has become well known in Christ throughout the whole
praetorium
and to all the rest, and so that the majority of the brothers, having taken
encouragement in the Lord from my imprisonment, dare more than ever to proclaim
the word FEARLESSLY.
Christ is preached fearlessly by
those who have known Him. You cannot preach Christ unless you know Him. Paul
was always a warrior and as such he sought as Saul, before he met Christ, to
kill any who got in the way of his purpose and then when Saul met Christ and
became Paul; he discovered to live is Christ. To the warrior his purpose is to
serve his king.
The
power of Purpose[1]
Paul was a leader who never drifted
from his mission. George Washington Carver wrote: “No individual has any right
to come into the world and go out of it without leaving behind him distinct and
legitimate reasons for having passed through it.” Paul purpose kept him in the
battle even in prison. Consider the following:
1.
A
purpose will motivate you.
2.
A
purpose will keep your priorities straight.
3.
A
purpose will develop your potential.
4.
A
purpose will give you power to live in the present.
5.
A
purpose will help you evaluate your progress.
1. Fear is overcome by confidence
in Christ
Paul writes, “He who began a good work in you
will bring it to completion” (Phil 1:6). This reflects a deep trust in
God’s providence. Catholics are reminded that fear of failure or inadequacy is
answered by confidence in God’s grace, not in our own strength.
2. Fear dissolves in love and
communion
Paul expresses deep affection for the
Philippians, praying that their love may “abound more and more” (Phil 1:9). In
Catholic teaching, perfect love casts out fear (cf. 1 John 4:18), and this
chapter models how spiritual friendship and unity in Christ can dispel anxiety.
3. Fear of suffering is reframed by
purpose
Paul is writing from prison, yet he rejoices that
his chains have advanced the Gospel (Phil 1:12–14). He even says that others
have become more bold to speak the word without fear because of his
example. Catholics see this as a call to embrace redemptive suffering, trusting
that God can bring good even from hardship.
4. Fear of death is transformed by
hope
Paul famously declares, “For to me, to live is
Christ and to die is gain” (Phil 1:21). This radical statement reflects the
Catholic belief that death is not the end, but a doorway to union with Christ.
Fear of death is replaced by longing for eternal life.
In essence, Philippians 1 teaches that fear is
not denied—it’s transfigured. Through love, mission, and hope in Christ, fear
becomes fuel for courage and joy.
CHAPTER
III
DIES
ECCLESIAE
The
Eucharistic Assembly:
Heart of Sunday
The
table of the word
41.
It should also be borne in mind that the liturgical proclamation of the word
of God, especially in the Eucharistic assembly, is not so much a time for
meditation and catechesis as a dialogue between God and his People, a
dialogue in which the wonders of salvation are proclaimed and the demands of
the Covenant are continually restated. On their part, the People of God are
drawn to respond to this dialogue of love by giving thanks and praise, also by
demonstrating their fidelity to the task of continual "conversion".
The Sunday assembly commits us therefore to an inner renewal of our baptismal
promises, which are in a sense implicit in the recitation of the Creed, and are
an explicit part of the liturgy of the Easter Vigil and whenever Baptism is
celebrated during Mass. In this context, the proclamation of the word in the
Sunday Eucharistic celebration takes on the solemn tone found in the Old
Testament at moments when the Covenant was renewed, when the Law was proclaimed
and the community of Israel was called — like the People in the desert at the
foot of Sinai (cf. Ex 19:7-8; 24:3,7) — to repeats its "yes",
renewing its decision to be faithful to God and to obey his commandments. In
speaking his word, God awaits our response: a response which Christ has already
made for us with his "Amen" (cf. 2 Cor 1:20-22), and which
echoes in us through the Holy Spirit so that what we hear may involve us at the
deepest level.
Fourth
Sunday after Pentecost[3]
Trusting
in God in the midst of troubles. The example of St. Peter is given because of
this Sunday's usual proximity to the Feast of Saints. Peter and Paul.*
WITH confidence in God’s fatherly protection, say,
with the priest, in the Introit of the Mass, “The Lord is my light and my
salvation, whom shall, I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life, of whom
shall I be afraid? My enemies that trouble me have themselves been weakened and
have fallen. If armies in camp should stand together against me, my heart shall
not fear” (Ps. xxvi. 1-3).
Prayer.
Grant,
we beseech Thee, O Lord, that the course of the world, by Thy direction, may,
in our regard, be peaceful; and that Thy Church may rejoice in tranquil
devotion.
EPISTLE. Rom. viii. 18-23.
Brethren: I reckon that the sufferings of this time
are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come, that shall be revealed in
us. For the expectation of the creature waiteth for the revelation of the sons
of God For the creature was made subject to vanity not willingly, but by reason
of Him that made it subject, in hope: because the creature also itself shall be
delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of
the children of God. For we know that every creature groaneth, and travaileth
in pain even till now. And not only it, but ourselves also, who have the first
fruits of the spirit: even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the
adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body: in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Brief Lessons.
There is no better consolation under crosses and
afflictions than the thought that all the troubles of this world are not to be
compared with the glory to come, and “that which is at present momentary and
light of our tribulation worketh for us above measure exceedingly an eternal
weight of glory” (Cor. iv. 17). And, therefore, St. Bede says: “If we had to
bear for a while the pains of hell, it would not appear so hard, if thereby we
might merit to see Christ in His glory, and to be added to His saints.”
GOSPEL. Luke v. 1-11.
At
that time, when the multitudes pressed upon Jesus to hear the word of God, He
stood by the lake of Genesareth. And saw two ships standing by the lake: but
the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And going
into one of the ships that was Simon’s, He desired him to draw back a little
from the land. And sitting, He taught the multitudes out of the ship. Now when
He had ceased to speak, He said to Simon: Launch out into the deep, and let
down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said to Him: Master, we have
labored all the night, and have taken nothing: but at Thy word I will let down
the net. And when they had done this, they enclosed a very great multitude of
fishes, and their net broke. And they beckoned to their partners that were in
the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came and filled
both the ships, so that they were almost sinking which when Simon Peter saw, he
fell down at Jesus’s knees, saying: Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O
Lord. For he was wholly astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught
of the fishes which they had taken. And so were also James and John the sons of
Zebedee, who were Simon’s partners. And Jesus saith to Simon: Fear not: from
henceforth thou shalt catch men. And having brought their ships to land,
leaving all things, they followed Him.
What may we learn from the multitudes who pressed on Jesus to hear the
word of God?
That we, also, should hear the word of God with
great zeal, since it conveys to men the life of the soul and eternal happiness.
Why did Our Savior teach the multitude out of the ship of St. Peter?
That, as the ship is the figure of the Church, so we
can receive the true doctrine from that Church only of which Peter was the head
(John xxi. 15 17). Amid all storms Jesus has preserved, and will preserve, this
ship of His Church, till the end of time (Matt. xvi. 18). Peter yet stands at
the helm, in the unbroken line of his successors; Jesus yet teaches from the
ship the same doctrines as before, by the mouth of bishops and priests, the
assistants of St. Peter’s successors, and whoever hears them hears Him. Hear
them, therefore, with willingness and docility.
What was signified by the great draught of fishes which the apostles
took, by the command of Jesus, after they had labored the whole night in vain?
To the disciples it was a type of their vocation, a
pledge of their successful labors, and at the same time a lesson how to labor
so as to gain fruits. The exceeding and wonderful abundance of the draught of
fishes was to assure them that their zealous labors to save souls should, in
like manner, be crowned with rich success. That, after laboring all the night
in vain, they should at once take so many fish, when they let down their nets
at the word of Jesus, was to be to them a lesson never to be forgotten, that
they could work with blessing and success only by relying, not on their own
skill and painstaking, but only on the might and blessing of the Lord.
What other lessons are to be drawn from this gospel?
We learn that nothing has any value before God which
is done from mere natural inclination and human respect, that our labors are
without merit if not undertaken in the name of God, but that He does not permit
the least work to be in vain when undertaken without hesitation, relying on His
assistance and for His sake. That the disciples obeyed so quickly, teaches us
to obey God at once, to spare no sacrifice, to leave all quickly, and not to
put off till to-morrow what is to be done to-day. Finally, we may learn not to
be proud of the success of our labor, but, like Peter, to give glory to God,
Who does such great things, by cheerfully leaving all earthly things to follow
Him.
St. Maria Goretti[4]
St. Maria Goretti was born of a poor family in Corinaldi, Italy, in 1890. Near Nettuno she spent a difficult childhood assisting her mother in domestic duties. She was of a pious nature and often at prayer. In 1902 she was stabbed to death, preferring to die rather than be raped.
"It is well known how this young girl had to face a
bitter struggle with no way to defend herself. Without warning a vicious
stranger (actually Alessandro Serenelli who lived with his father in the same
house as the Goretti's.) burst upon her, bent on raping her and destroying her
childlike purity. In that moment of crisis, she could have spoken to her
Redeemer in the words of that classic, The Imitation of Christ:
"Though tested and plagued by a host of misfortunes, I have no fear so
long as your grace is with me. It is my strength, stronger than any adversary;
it helps me and gives me guidance." With splendid courage she surrendered
herself to God and his grace and so gave her life to protect her virginity.
"The life of this simple girl—I shall concern myself
only with highlights—we can see as worthy of heaven. Even today people can look
upon it with admiration and respect. Parents can learn from her story how to
raise their God-given children in virtue, courage and holiness; they can learn
to train them in the Catholic faith so that, when put to the test, God's grace
will support them and they will come through undefeated, unscathed and
untarnished.
"From Maria's story carefree children and young people with their zest for life can learn not to be led astray by attractive pleasures which are not only ephemeral and empty but also sinful. Instead, they can fix their sights on achieving Christian moral perfection, however difficult and hazardous that course may prove. With determination and God's help all of us can attain that goal by persistent effort and prayer.
"Not all of us are expected to die a martyr's death,
but we are all called to the pursuit of Christian virtue. This demands strength
of character though it may not match that of this innocent girl. Still, a
constant, persistent and relentless effort is asked of us right up to the
moment of our death. This may be conceived as a slow steady martyrdom which
Christ urged upon us when he said: The kingdom of heaven is set upon and laid
waste by violent forces.
"So, let us all, with God's grace, strive to reach the goal that the example of the virgin martyr, Saint Maria Goretti, sets before us. Through her prayers to the Redeemer may all of us, each in his own way, joyfully try to follow the inspiring example of Maria Goretti who now enjoys eternal happiness in heaven."
Excerpted from a homily at the canonization of Saint Maria Goretti by Pope Pius XII
Imprisoned for murder she appeared to him in his cell and
forgave him and he was subsequently converted. Most importantly, he sat next to
her mother at the beatification, who also forgave him.
Patron: Against impoverishment; against poverty; children; children of Mary; girls; loss of parents; martyrs; rape victims; young people in general.
Things to Do:
- Please visit this The Pilgrimage of Mercy:
Tour of St. Maria Goretti's Major Relics for more information on St.
Maria, in particular this article
for a more detailed account of St. Maria Goretti's life and Alessandro
Serenelli's conversion.
- This saint's feast day
is a wonderful launching point to teach our children about purity,
chastity and modesty. Sex education should be taught by the parents with a
Catholic approach. Young girls can use St. Maria as a model.
- A highly recommended
book is St. Maria Goretti: In Garments All Red by Rev.
Godfrey Poage. Young teens to adult will enjoy this account of her life.
National Fried Chicken Day[5] Remember it was this humble bird that that crowed calling Peter to conversion and repentance-if you can go to confession and confess with Peter, “Yes, Lord, You Know That I Love You”.
·
The bird gets the spotlight on Fried Chicken Day, and stomachs
are rumbling already. Move over vegetarians, there’s a deep-fried chicken leg
and breast coming this way!
·
To add more pizzazz to the day, coat the
legendary southern food in spices and yell “Yeehaw!” Cover the chicken with a
mixture of cayenne pepper, garlic powder and paprika to put the spring back in
the step. A little hot sauce? Sure, let’s go all out! Serve the mouth-watering
fried food with chicken gravy to up the yum-factor even more.
·
Pair the succulent bird with waffles for a
classic combo. Or, why not make chicken the star of the show and add a tasty
side dish? Lip-smacking sides include buttermilk biscuits, cold potato salad or
coleslaw. With fried chicken on the plate, the taste is sure to taste clucking
good!
Viennese fried chicken has
a history that goes back to the 18th century, when it was in vogue as
a dish for the aristocracy and upper classes. Serve backhendl with
lemon wedges and parslied potatoes, potato salad or a tossed green salad.
Backhendl is popular in Munich as a dish served at Oktoberfest celebrations.
Also known as Backhähnchen or poulet frit à la viennoise.
4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- Chicken,
cut into serving pieces -- 3 pounds
- Lemon
juice -- 2 tablespoons
- Salt
and pepper -- to season
- Flour
-- 1 cup
- Eggs,
beaten with a little water -- 2
- Breadcrumbs
-- 1 1/2 cups
- Oil
for deep frying
Method
- Toss
the chicken in a large bowl with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set
aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Put
the flour in one bowl, the eggs in another bowl and the breadcrumbs in a
third bowl. One at a time, dip the chicken pieces first in the flour, then
in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs to coat. Set the breaded
chicken pieces on a baking sheet to let the coating set.
- Heat
about 2 inches of oil to 375°F in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Deep
fry the chicken pieces for 10 minutes, turning to brown both sides.
- Reduce
heat to low and continue to cook for another 20 minutes, turning often.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Wiener Backhendl Variations
Bible
in a Year-Day 18
Fr. Mike talks about how God accomplishes his will through us, in spite of our
brokenness, and how he is always faithful to his promises. Today's readings are
Genesis 35-36, Job 25-26, and Proverbs 3:19-24.
Daily
Devotions
·
Unite in the work of the Porters of St. Joseph by joining them
in fasting: Increase in
Christian Femineity
·
Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus
·
Offering to
the sacred heart of Jesus
·
Rosary
[1] John Maxwell, The Maxwell Leadership
Bible.
[3] Goffine’s Devout Instructions, 1896.
* http://www.holytrinitygerman.org/postpentecostschema.htm
[5]https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/fried-chicken-day/
Let Freedom Ring: 40 Days to
Freedom from the Devil[1]
July 7-August 15, 2025
It is right and
good for us to prepare ourselves as her retainers in her battle with Satan from
now until the Feast of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Goal:
Through acts of
reparation, fasting, penance, charity, and prayer (both personal and
sacramental) we call upon the power of God to release ourselves, our families,
our parishes, our dioceses, and our nation from all demonic influence and
oppression.
Method:
Each
day will be broken into prayer, reflection, and reparation.
Reflection:
A reflection
(rotating from Fr. Peckman, Fr. Altman & Fr. Heilman) will be written for
each day on a particular manifestation of the demonic and the sin it leads to.
It will commend a corresponding virtue to cultivate.
Prayer:
Prayers of
reparation and exorcism will be followed by a litany
·
Monday:
Litany of Humility
·
Tuesday:
Litany of St. Michael the Archangel
·
Wednesday:
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
·
Thursday:
Litany of St. Joseph
·
Friday:
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
·
Saturday:
Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
·
Sunday:
Litany of the Blessed Sacrament
Acts of
Reparation and Penance:
Factoring into
this will be variables of age, ability, and availability.
*
To pray a Rosary for the Intention of exorcism of the day's area of
reflection
*
To pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet in reparation for the sin caused by the area of
the day's reflection
*
To commit one act of either a spiritual or corporal works of mercy for either
one who has been harmed by our sin or who has harmed us by their sin.
*
To commit to fasting or abstinence days as prescribed below.
*
To commit to a prescribed time of exercise based on one's abilities
*
To commit to going to confession once a week (where available)
*
To refrain from all use of the conventional media throughout the 40 days and to
limit one's use of social media to one hour a day for non-business or
evangelical use.
Levels
Understanding
that age, health, and the Covid 19 pandemic are current factors...
·
Black
level: (For clerics)
o
Acts
of reflection and prayer remain intact. Added is a commitment to a Holy Hour
every day.
§
Cleric
commits to fasting 3xs a week (unless age or medical condition is an issue).
§
Cleric
commits to abstaining from sweets, soda, junk food, and fast food for all 40
days.
§
Clerics
with medical conditions and over the age of 65 commit to a half hour of
exercise. Otherwise, they commit to one hour of exercise, with the
understanding that one can exercise and pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy
Chaplet at the same time.
§
They
also commit to making more time for the confessional, daily Mass, and praying
the entirety of the Divine Office (all hours) for the 40 days.
§
The
prayer, reflection, some acts of reparation can be done during Holy Hour and/or
exercise time.
§
Clerics
commit to confession once a week. Clerics, in a special way, should offer the
prayers for those placed under their pastoral care and do their acts of
reparations for those harmed by the actions of any cleric, including
themselves.
·
Blue
level: Recommended for those called to go "All In!"
o
Acts
of Reflection and prayer remain intact.
§
Person
commits to fasting 3xs a week (Wednesday, Friday, and any other day, save
Sunday).
§
Abstinence
from sweets, soda, junk food, and fast food for all 7 days.
§
One
hour of exercise with the understanding that one can exercise and pray the
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet simultaneously.
·
Red
Level: Recommended for those who do not think they can do the blue level:
o
Acts
of Reflection and prayer remain intact.
§
Person
commits to fasting 2xs a week on Wednesdays and Fridays.
§
Abstinence
from sweets, soda, junk food, and fast food for the other four days.
§
One
hour of exercise, with the understanding that one can exercise and pray the
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at the same time
·
White
Level: Recommended for pregnant women, senior citizens, those with serious
medical conditions:
o
Acts
of Reflection and prayer remain intact.
§
Abstinence
3xs a week from sweets, soda, junk food, & fast food instead of fasting.
§
Half
hour of exercise instead of an hour. That other half hour can be used to do
spiritual reading.
§
It
should be noted that praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet can be done
while exercising
Prayer for Freedom from the Devil
(We will all pray
the following prayer each day)
My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
At a word from You the devil and
his minions flee in terror.
You are the source of all truth.
You are the source of all strength.
By the power of Your Cross and
Resurrection, we beseech You, O Lord
To extend Your saving arm and to
send Your holy angels
To defend us as we do battle with
Satan and his demonic forces.
Exorcise, we pray, that which
oppresses Your Bride, the Church,
So that within ourselves, our
families, our parishes, our dioceses, and our nation
We may turn fully back to You in
all fidelity and trust.
Lord, we know if You will it, it
will be done.
Give us the perseverance for this
mission, we pray.
Amen.
Our Lady of the
Immaculate Conception ... pray for us
St. Joseph ...
pray for us
St. Michael the
Archangel ... pray for us
(the patron of
your parish) ... pray for us
(your
confirmation saint) ... pray for us
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