Nov. 27/28 The Miraculous Medal Reflection Reflection for 11/28/09 Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) - Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network In the year 1830 in Paris takes place the …More
Nov. 27/28 The Miraculous Medal Reflection
Reflection for 11/28/09 Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) - Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network
In the year 1830 in Paris takes place the first modern apparition of the Blessed Virgin. St. Pius XII said:
“the era of Mary started here .“ In this year the Virgin Mary starts an era of repeated celestial apparitions. Among them: La Salette, Lourdes, Fatima . . . . As her visit to St. Elizabeth, she always comes to bring graces and to take us to Jesus, fruit of her blessed womb. Also to remind us the way of salvation and to alert us of the consequence of choosing other paths.
Reflection for 11/28/09 Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) - Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network
In the year 1830 in Paris takes place the first modern apparition of the Blessed Virgin. St. Pius XII said:
“the era of Mary started here .“ In this year the Virgin Mary starts an era of repeated celestial apparitions. Among them: La Salette, Lourdes, Fatima . . . . As her visit to St. Elizabeth, she always comes to bring graces and to take us to Jesus, fruit of her blessed womb. Also to remind us the way of salvation and to alert us of the consequence of choosing other paths.
NOVEMBER 27, 2010
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
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READY OR NOT?
_Father Edward Hopkins, LC _
_Luke 21:34-36_
Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware that your hearts do not become
drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily
life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day
will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be …More
NOVEMBER 27, 2010
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
[2]
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READY OR NOT?
_Father Edward Hopkins, LC _
_Luke 21:34-36_
Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware that your hearts do not become
drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily
life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day
will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant
at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the
tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man."
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER: Dear Jesus, I believe in you and in the
Kingdom you are building in and through me. I believe in the value of
my sacrifice and struggles united to yours. I hope to arrive to
heaven when you say it is time. I wish to spend myself for those I
should love the most.
PETITION: Rouse my heart, Lord, to live in you!
1. DROWSY HEARTS Our life is a time of preparation, not only for an
eternal friendship with God, but for the "assault" of the
"tribulations" that must come first. The spiritual battle is real,
whether or not we are aware of it, whether or not we want it. We
fight each day and in many ways, but the battle is ultimately won in
the depths of our hearts. All that puts our hearts to sleep and
gives us a false sense of security must be avoided. I may not
"carouse and get drunk" in the typical fashion, but do I wander about
seeking satisfaction from the world? Am I superficial in my
judgments? Do I become so engrossed and absorbed in material matters,
works and worries that I am unable to pursue my spiritual life and
vocation with a clear and focused attention?
2. THAT DAY It seems that none of us will escape the trial of that
last day. For some it will be sudden and painful, for others it will
be prolonged and difficult. But we are all mortal creatures. The
great saints all lived with their end in mind. Death was a healthy
meditation that moved them to live the present day to the full. Death
is the door to my real life. The anticipation of that day need not
rob us of joy; rather, it must call us to love. How I live this day
determines how I will live "that day" and the everlasting day of
eternal life with God. How do I want to live that day?
3. VIGILANCE AND PRAYER This is how Jesus invited his closest
friends, the apostles, to live "that day" of his Passion: _"Watch and
pray that you may not enter into temptation"_ (Matthew 26:41). The
final words of the Our Father must find resonance with how we live.
Vigilance requires awareness not only of the enemies and threats that
surround us, but also of the weaknesses within us. These elements are
at work each day, and so we must be on guard each day to check their
influence. This must be the simple and serene priority in our life.
But it must always lead us to Christ, to stand before him sincerely
and trustingly in prayer. Prayer and vigilance lead to each other. If
we do not make prayer the air we breathe, we will suffocate in a
polluted world. How much importance am I giving to my habits and life
of prayer?
CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST: Grant me, dear Jesus, a sense of urgency.
Wake me up from any drowsiness or spiritual carelessness. Allow me
to see both the threats and opportunities for my life of grace. Keep
before my eyes the real meaning of my life and the limited time I
have to conquer and grow in love.
RESOLUTION:I will pray today for the soul in purgatory who was most
distracted or least prepared for "that day" of his death.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
DAILY PRAYER WITH REGNUM CHRISTI
[2]
-------------------------
READY OR NOT?
_Father Edward Hopkins, LC _
_Luke 21:34-36_
Jesus said to his disciples: "Beware that your hearts do not become
drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily
life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day
will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be vigilant
at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the
tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man."
INTRODUCTORY PRAYER: Dear Jesus, I believe in you and in the
Kingdom you are building in and through me. I believe in the value of
my sacrifice and struggles united to yours. I hope to arrive to
heaven when you say it is time. I wish to spend myself for those I
should love the most.
PETITION: Rouse my heart, Lord, to live in you!
1. DROWSY HEARTS Our life is a time of preparation, not only for an
eternal friendship with God, but for the "assault" of the
"tribulations" that must come first. The spiritual battle is real,
whether or not we are aware of it, whether or not we want it. We
fight each day and in many ways, but the battle is ultimately won in
the depths of our hearts. All that puts our hearts to sleep and
gives us a false sense of security must be avoided. I may not
"carouse and get drunk" in the typical fashion, but do I wander about
seeking satisfaction from the world? Am I superficial in my
judgments? Do I become so engrossed and absorbed in material matters,
works and worries that I am unable to pursue my spiritual life and
vocation with a clear and focused attention?
2. THAT DAY It seems that none of us will escape the trial of that
last day. For some it will be sudden and painful, for others it will
be prolonged and difficult. But we are all mortal creatures. The
great saints all lived with their end in mind. Death was a healthy
meditation that moved them to live the present day to the full. Death
is the door to my real life. The anticipation of that day need not
rob us of joy; rather, it must call us to love. How I live this day
determines how I will live "that day" and the everlasting day of
eternal life with God. How do I want to live that day?
3. VIGILANCE AND PRAYER This is how Jesus invited his closest
friends, the apostles, to live "that day" of his Passion: _"Watch and
pray that you may not enter into temptation"_ (Matthew 26:41). The
final words of the Our Father must find resonance with how we live.
Vigilance requires awareness not only of the enemies and threats that
surround us, but also of the weaknesses within us. These elements are
at work each day, and so we must be on guard each day to check their
influence. This must be the simple and serene priority in our life.
But it must always lead us to Christ, to stand before him sincerely
and trustingly in prayer. Prayer and vigilance lead to each other. If
we do not make prayer the air we breathe, we will suffocate in a
polluted world. How much importance am I giving to my habits and life
of prayer?
CONVERSATION WITH CHRIST: Grant me, dear Jesus, a sense of urgency.
Wake me up from any drowsiness or spiritual carelessness. Allow me
to see both the threats and opportunities for my life of grace. Keep
before my eyes the real meaning of my life and the limited time I
have to conquer and grow in love.
RESOLUTION:I will pray today for the soul in purgatory who was most
distracted or least prepared for "that day" of his death.
meditation.regnumchristi.org
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The Miraculous Medal, also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, is a medal created by Saint Catherine Labouré following a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary.[1] Many Catholic Christians around the world (and some non-Catholics) wear the Miraculous Medal, which they believe will bring them special graces through the intercession of Mary if worn with faith and devotion at the hour of death …More
The Miraculous Medal, also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, is a medal created by Saint Catherine Labouré following a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary.[1] Many Catholic Christians around the world (and some non-Catholics) wear the Miraculous Medal, which they believe will bring them special graces through the intercession of Mary if worn with faith and devotion at the hour of death. It is often worn together with the Brown Scapular. Such items of devotion are not charms and should not be construed as being either "magical" or superstitious (two conditions which are contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church) but serve as constant physical reminders of devotion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miraculous_Medal