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
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)
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 …
·
No
alcohol
·
No
desserts & sweets
·
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)
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Prayer
Intentions for 54 Day Rosary Novena:
§
End
to abortion
§
Personal
holiness
§
For
the conversion of loved ones.
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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