Nineveh 90

Nineveh 90[1]

Nineveh 90 for life

Whether it’s a Navy SEAL or a Saint, we admire those who put it all on the line — go “all in!” — Those who are totally dedicated to the mission … and God admires them too. Throughout salvation history, we have seen how God responds to this resolute and determined kind of prayer, just as Jesus taught His disciples. It was in Nineveh that the entire city turned back to God and did all that they could, through prayer and penance, to “demonstrate to” God that they were absolutely resolute in this “turning.” God saw how “serious” they were about this, and He was moved (Jonah 3:3-10). This is yet another story that demonstrates how God – a perfect Father – compels His children to be truly resolute and quite serious when calling out to Him.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote,

“Timid prayer does not pierce heaven, because immoderate fear binds the soul so that prayer, far from flying upward, cannot even come out. Being lukewarm, it grows weak in its flight and falls because it has no strength. Prayer that is faithful, humble, and fervent will undoubtedly pierce heaven and it will certainly not return fruitless.”

This is what “Nineveh 90 for Life” is all about. This is a prayer campaign for resolute spiritual “WARRIORS!!” who seek to join ranks with tens of thousands of others in this “Supernaturally Charged” 90-Day crusade to deal the last blow to the culture of death. 

The time is now for us to marshal everything we’ve got to see this through.  Prayer Warriors (those who join) will be challenged to enter into a period of prayer and mortification. “Mortification,” at its essence, means to “die to yourself.” This will be our time to let go of bad and sinful habits and to embrace better and healthier and Godly habits.

The research in the behavioral sciences says that 90 days is about the time needed to change bad habits. We will also be using some of the tried and true very powerful supernatural elements. Namely, the Brown Scapular, 54 Day Rosary Novena, and the 33 Day Preparation for Marian Consecration.

We believe supernatural strength increases to the degree we are detached from worldliness. “He must increase, but I must decrease” was the call of St. John the Baptist. This is our time to “make straight a path for the Lord.” To put aside everything that stands in the way of Christ to fill us up completely with His Divine Life. THIS is the way we become “strong in the Lord and in His mighty power!” God will surely hear and answer this throng of tens of thousands detached from the world and resolute in our plea to end the culture of death. I am certain of it!

Nineveh 90 – Ten Elements

For these 90 days, resolve to let go of repetitive sin you struggle with (e.g., acts of impurity, over-eating, alcohol, etc.)

1.      Wear Brown Scapular (Scapular Medal allowed) – Akin to Sackcloth

2.      DailyMass (If you are able)

3.      Confession (at least once a month … immediately following grave sin)

4.    Support System: Create or join a “Nineveh 90 Squad” of 3+ people. Maybe create a Facebook group. Also, try to join together with an “Accountability Buddy.”

5.      Daily Prayer (Developing a quality Catholic Prayer Life)

6.      Morning Offering

7.      Angelus (6, Noon,6)

8.      Rosary

9.      Holy Hour (or at least 20 minutes of quiet prayerful reflection time. Does not need to be before the Blessed Sacrament. This is normally done at home or your favorite prayer space … maybe create a “God Cave” in your home)

10.  Bedtime Prayers

For 90 Days, Commit to …

·         Regular and challenging exercise

·         Seven hours of sleep is essential

·         No alcohol

·         No desserts & sweets

·         No eating between meals

·         No soda or sweetened drinks

·         Limit television or movies (news allowed)

·         Only music that lifts the soul to God

·         Limit televised sports (maybe one per week)

·         Limit recreational computer time (only use for personal needs and fulfillment. May be needed for Nineveh 90 too)

·         54 Day Rosary Novena (Basic Training in Holiness)

o   Prayer Intentions for 54 Day Rosary Novena: 

§  End to abortion

§  Personal holiness

§  For the conversion of loved ones.

·         33 Day Preparation for Consecration 

Sundays and Solemnities: May be a day of relaxed discipline, but not abandoned. (Sleep in an extra hour, cream in your coffee, a dessert, a beer, etc.)

Fasting: Wednesdays and Fridays (Water/Juice and bread only, if medically allowed, otherwise as is outlined by the USCCB)

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[1]https://www.romancatholicman.com/nineveh-90-life-starts-january-1-lets-thing/