This document provides guidance for group prayer using the Rosary to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations. It begins with an opening prayer and recitation of the Rosary with Mary. Each mystery is then explored through 10 points that provide background information, scriptural references, and messages from saints. The purpose is to help participants meditate more deeply on the mysteries and apply the lessons to promoting renewal and spreading the faith.
This document provides guidance for group prayer using the Rosary to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations. It begins with an opening prayer and recitation of the Rosary with Mary. Each mystery is then explored through 10 points that provide background information, scriptural references, and messages of spiritual reflection and growth. The overall purpose is to use prayer and meditation on the Rosary as a means of strengthening faith and bringing about a spiritual renewal and second evangelization across various lands and cultures.
The document outlines a prayer service known as the Cenacle with Mary, which involves praying the Rosary to invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit for a new evangelization of nations. It provides instructions for praying the Rosary with faith, hope and love, accompanied by angels, saints and members of the Rosary confraternity. It also includes passages encouraging prayer for missionaries and the second coming of Christ. The overall purpose is to gather together in prayer with Mary, the mother of the new evangelization, in order to obtain the gift of a second Pentecost for the renewal of the Church and humanity.
The document discusses Mary's role as Queen of Angels and Saints based on passages from various sources including Gobbi and Mary of Agreda. It discusses:
1) Mary being the Queen, Mistress, and Possessor of all gifts bestowed on Jesus.
2) The communion between angels, saints, and the living forming a crown around Mary.
3) Mary uniting heaven and earth in a communion of prayer, love, and action.
4) Mary having power as the Mother of God and being the Treasurer and Dispenser of heavenly goods.
5) Mary being the most powerful intercessor, whose prayers and requests are always granted by God.
1. The document describes a Cenacle prayer group that prays the Rosary together with Mary and the angels/saints to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations.
2. It provides summaries and reflections on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, including the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
3. The purpose is to pray for evangelization through the intercession of Mary and reflection on Christ's life and teachings as depicted in the Rosary mysteries.
The document outlines a prayer called the Cenacle with Mary, which involves reciting the Rosary with Mary and all angels and saints. The purpose of this prayer is to invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit for a second evangelization of nations. It provides details on praying with faith, hope and love, and with angels, saints, and the Confraternity of the Rosary. It then gives a reflection on each of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, focusing on Jesus' agony in the garden. Finally, it provides a format for the National Rosary for the evangelization of nations, with invocations to Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the nation's patron saint.
This document contains a meditation on Jesus taking leave of his mother Mary before beginning his agony in the garden. It describes their emotional exchange, with Jesus requesting Mary's permission and consent to fulfill God's will by suffering and dying for humanity. Mary agrees and asks Jesus to allow her to share in his suffering. The meditation explores their inner experiences and feelings of sorrow at their impending separation. It encourages readers to contemplate Jesus and Mary's sacrifice and to walk the "royal road of suffering."
This document provides guidance on meditating on the mysteries of the rosary. It recommends reading a few slides from one of the 20 mystery meditations before praying. It then shares details on the Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation, including commentary from various sources on the significance of the events. It emphasizes themes of obedience, docility, thanksgiving, suffering, and total consecration to Jesus through Mary. The Queen encourages offering one's whole life to God through consecration to her Immaculate Heart.
The document provides information about upcoming events at St. Joseph the Worker parish including:
1) A collection for the Parish Projects, 2) Readers scheduled for the fifth Sunday of Easter, 3) Transportation leaving for an Ultreya in Canaries, 4) The Legion of Mary hosting a Rosary walk, and 5) The parish priest currently being on vacation. It also includes mass times and intentions, as well as other notices about confession times and how to pray the rosary.
This document provides guidance for group prayer using the Rosary to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations. It begins with an opening prayer and recitation of the Rosary with Mary. Each mystery is then explored through 10 points that provide background information, scriptural references, and messages of spiritual reflection and growth. The overall purpose is to use prayer and meditation on the Rosary as a means of strengthening faith and bringing about a spiritual renewal and second evangelization across various lands and cultures.
The document outlines a prayer service known as the Cenacle with Mary, which involves praying the Rosary to invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit for a new evangelization of nations. It provides instructions for praying the Rosary with faith, hope and love, accompanied by angels, saints and members of the Rosary confraternity. It also includes passages encouraging prayer for missionaries and the second coming of Christ. The overall purpose is to gather together in prayer with Mary, the mother of the new evangelization, in order to obtain the gift of a second Pentecost for the renewal of the Church and humanity.
The document discusses Mary's role as Queen of Angels and Saints based on passages from various sources including Gobbi and Mary of Agreda. It discusses:
1) Mary being the Queen, Mistress, and Possessor of all gifts bestowed on Jesus.
2) The communion between angels, saints, and the living forming a crown around Mary.
3) Mary uniting heaven and earth in a communion of prayer, love, and action.
4) Mary having power as the Mother of God and being the Treasurer and Dispenser of heavenly goods.
5) Mary being the most powerful intercessor, whose prayers and requests are always granted by God.
1. The document describes a Cenacle prayer group that prays the Rosary together with Mary and the angels/saints to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations.
2. It provides summaries and reflections on the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, including the Baptism of Jesus, the Wedding at Cana, and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
3. The purpose is to pray for evangelization through the intercession of Mary and reflection on Christ's life and teachings as depicted in the Rosary mysteries.
The document outlines a prayer called the Cenacle with Mary, which involves reciting the Rosary with Mary and all angels and saints. The purpose of this prayer is to invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit for a second evangelization of nations. It provides details on praying with faith, hope and love, and with angels, saints, and the Confraternity of the Rosary. It then gives a reflection on each of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, focusing on Jesus' agony in the garden. Finally, it provides a format for the National Rosary for the evangelization of nations, with invocations to Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the nation's patron saint.
This document contains a meditation on Jesus taking leave of his mother Mary before beginning his agony in the garden. It describes their emotional exchange, with Jesus requesting Mary's permission and consent to fulfill God's will by suffering and dying for humanity. Mary agrees and asks Jesus to allow her to share in his suffering. The meditation explores their inner experiences and feelings of sorrow at their impending separation. It encourages readers to contemplate Jesus and Mary's sacrifice and to walk the "royal road of suffering."
This document provides guidance on meditating on the mysteries of the rosary. It recommends reading a few slides from one of the 20 mystery meditations before praying. It then shares details on the Fourth Joyful Mystery - The Presentation, including commentary from various sources on the significance of the events. It emphasizes themes of obedience, docility, thanksgiving, suffering, and total consecration to Jesus through Mary. The Queen encourages offering one's whole life to God through consecration to her Immaculate Heart.
The document provides information about upcoming events at St. Joseph the Worker parish including:
1) A collection for the Parish Projects, 2) Readers scheduled for the fifth Sunday of Easter, 3) Transportation leaving for an Ultreya in Canaries, 4) The Legion of Mary hosting a Rosary walk, and 5) The parish priest currently being on vacation. It also includes mass times and intentions, as well as other notices about confession times and how to pray the rosary.
This document provides excerpts from meditations on the Nativity and the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Birth of Jesus. It describes Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, their inability to find lodging in the inn due to lack of room, and their staying in a manger instead. It emphasizes themes of poverty, humility, and embracing suffering according to God's will. Mary is presented as a model of these virtues in welcoming the hardships of the journey and finding contentment in the manger.
This document provides details from various sources about the Holy Family's flight into Egypt and their time there. It describes their difficult journey through the desert with little food or shelter. It notes Mary and Joseph's acceptance of God's will despite the hardships. It also describes their arrival in Egypt and settlement in Heliopolis, their poverty-stricken living situation, and their work helping the local people through spiritual teachings, miracles of healing, and driving out demons.
This document discusses biblical roles between men and women based on scripture readings from Genesis 1-3. It examines whether men and women have different roles and if so, what is the nature of those roles. The document analyzes passages that indicate:
1) Male and female were created equally in God's image but with different roles, with man designated a leadership role.
2) In Genesis 2, man was created first then woman as a helper for man. Helper does not imply a weaker position, as God is described as our helper.
3) In Genesis 3, the fall disrupted the created roles, with Eve taking the leadership role and Adam passively allowing deception. Their sins had consequences.
The document describes the apparitions of Our Lady of Mount Carmel that occurred in Garabandal, Spain from 1961-1965. During these apparitions, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to four young girls and taught them to pray the rosary properly and with devotion. She emphasized the importance of prayer, the Eucharist, and living according to God's will. The apparitions centered around Mary and her role in drawing people closer to Christ.
The document provides a summary of the May 2008 issue of the newsletter SERAPHIM from St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Youth Club. It describes several events, including a feet washing ceremony, an unexplained image seen in a hospital prayer garden window, explanations of love and wisdom from Bible passages, the importance of obedience, and a successful youth social day event. It also includes student art, Bible riddles, and teachings on Syrian Orthodox traditions.
Surprise! Halloween is not a pagan festival after allDenise Campbell
Halloween has Christian origins rather than pagan roots. It originated from the Catholic traditions of All Saints' Day on November 1st and All Souls' Day on November 2nd. Halloween's name comes from a contraction of "All Hallows' Eve," the evening before All Saints' Day. While the ancient Celts may have had festivals near this time, Halloween is actually a Christian holiday focused on remembering saints and praying for souls in purgatory. Modern Halloween traditions like wearing costumes and trick-or-treating have been adapted from pagan customs but now hold more innocent meanings within a Christian context.
The document provides background information on the city of Ephesus where one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation was located. It describes Ephesus as an important center of commerce and religion, with the Temple of Artemis being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It discusses Paul's ministry in Ephesus, spreading Christianity, and a riot that occurred related to worship of Artemis. The high priest addresses concerns with the Ephesus church leaving its first love in the opening vision of Revelation.
This document discusses that Judgment Day, as described in the Bible, will occur on May 21, 2011. It provides biblical references to support this claim, such as that the flood began on the 17th day of the second month in 4990 BC. It urges readers to request free books from Family Radio for more information on the end times and God's plan for judgment. The world is warned to repent of sins or face destruction, though God may show mercy to some.
- The document contains announcements for a parish including notices about hurricane collections, mass times being changed, readers for mass, and an invitation for married couples to renew their vows. It also contains a prayer for AECYA 2012 and excerpts from "The Work of God".
1. The passage describes how sin separated humanity from communion with God, but that Jesus bridged the gulf through His merits.
2. It says Jesus is the appointed medium of communication between God and fallen humanity. Without Jesus, angels could not communicate with humans.
3. Jesus connects helpless humans to the source of God's infinite power. He makes spiritual communion possible once again.
This is a quarterly newsletter provided by Triumphant Christian Center Visionary Times writing staff. It provides information that informs and inspires the Christian community.
12.03.16 communion benefit of communionJustin Morris
The chief blessing of Communion is the forgiveness of sins. The words spoken during Communion, "Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins," show that forgiveness, life, and salvation are given through these words. Where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation. Communion resonates with the human soul by being a simple meal between friends, a sacrificial meal reminding us of a promise fulfilled, and a physical meal from our natural designer, Christ.
Build International Ministries - You Have Comeback PowerSandy Anderson
Have you ever looked at a seed and wondered about its power within? It may be small and insignificant but it contains God’s unlimited potential. As soon as it is put in the ground, it begins to experience some painful discomfort. If you could dialog with that seed, it will tell you, it is painful to be covered with dirt. It will say it is dark and lonely buried by the weight of the dirt. But the seed knows a secret. That little seed knows by instinct that it has comeback power. It knows that one day it will break free from its outer shell and push through the mighty dirt, bearing beautiful flowers and luscious fruits.
The document summarizes events during Jesus's final week based on biblical accounts, including his stay in Bethany, a dinner with Lazarus, Martha and Mary, and Mary's anointing of Jesus with expensive perfume. It notes the astronomical signs of the waxing gibbous moon and locations of stars, and analyzes biblical details like the type of perfume and monetary value to provide historical context for the story. The author expresses their aim to interpret scripture through the lens of pastoral culture.
This document discusses Catherine McAuley's spirituality as one of contemplation and action. It highlights how Catherine found God in her everyday experiences and prayer, which sustained her in her ministry. The rhythm of contemplation and action is at the heart of the Sisters of Mercy's vocation. Catherine entered fully into her mission through prayer and discernment of God's movement, like Mary. This spirituality calls Sisters of Mercy to both receive God's word in prayer and act upon it through ministry to those in need.
This document provides the order of service for a church worship gathering. It includes elements such as a call to worship, scripture reading, message, communion, and announcements. The message focuses on the book of Proverbs and the appearance of Lady Wisdom. Various hymns and songs are listed to be sung. Prayers are included for offering, bread and cup, as well as other elements of the service. Announcements provide information about upcoming events and needs of the congregation.
The document describes Mary's request to form Cenacles of prayer everywhere as (1) a Crusade of prayer, (2) a Marian Movement of priests and laity, and (3) a life of prayer with Mary and brotherhood. The purpose of the Cenacles is to (4) wage a cosmic battle through spiritual means, (5) invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit for a second Pentecost and worldwide evangelization. Mary promises her presence and assistance to Cenacles, especially family Cenacles, which can influence events and obtain peace.
This document provides a 10-slide meditation on the Second Luminous Mystery from the Rosary, the Marriage at Cana. It summarizes key elements of the biblical story, including how Mary notices they are running out of wine and tells Jesus, who then instructs the servants to fill jars with water which he turns into wine. It reflects on how Jesus thereby raises marriage to the dignity of a sacrament and encourages obedience to him and calling on Mary's intercession. It closes by introducing the Rosary of Nations and associated prayers.
This document provides a summary and commentary on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, "The Way of the Cross". It describes Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha, falling under its weight, and meeting his mother Mary along the way. The text draws from revelations to saints like St. Bridget of Sweden and Venerable Mary of Agreda, and encourages meditating on Jesus' suffering to attain perfection and embrace one's own crosses. Biblical quotes and reflections are included with each station of the cross.
This document provides a summary of the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, which is the Resurrection. It contains several passages from writings reflecting on the Resurrection, including its significance, how Christ's body was transformed with gifts like clarity and agility, and how he appeared first to his mother Mary. The document encourages keeping watch in prayer and sharing in the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
This document provides excerpts from meditations on the Nativity and the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Birth of Jesus. It describes Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem, their inability to find lodging in the inn due to lack of room, and their staying in a manger instead. It emphasizes themes of poverty, humility, and embracing suffering according to God's will. Mary is presented as a model of these virtues in welcoming the hardships of the journey and finding contentment in the manger.
This document provides details from various sources about the Holy Family's flight into Egypt and their time there. It describes their difficult journey through the desert with little food or shelter. It notes Mary and Joseph's acceptance of God's will despite the hardships. It also describes their arrival in Egypt and settlement in Heliopolis, their poverty-stricken living situation, and their work helping the local people through spiritual teachings, miracles of healing, and driving out demons.
This document discusses biblical roles between men and women based on scripture readings from Genesis 1-3. It examines whether men and women have different roles and if so, what is the nature of those roles. The document analyzes passages that indicate:
1) Male and female were created equally in God's image but with different roles, with man designated a leadership role.
2) In Genesis 2, man was created first then woman as a helper for man. Helper does not imply a weaker position, as God is described as our helper.
3) In Genesis 3, the fall disrupted the created roles, with Eve taking the leadership role and Adam passively allowing deception. Their sins had consequences.
The document describes the apparitions of Our Lady of Mount Carmel that occurred in Garabandal, Spain from 1961-1965. During these apparitions, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to four young girls and taught them to pray the rosary properly and with devotion. She emphasized the importance of prayer, the Eucharist, and living according to God's will. The apparitions centered around Mary and her role in drawing people closer to Christ.
The document provides a summary of the May 2008 issue of the newsletter SERAPHIM from St. Peter's Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church Youth Club. It describes several events, including a feet washing ceremony, an unexplained image seen in a hospital prayer garden window, explanations of love and wisdom from Bible passages, the importance of obedience, and a successful youth social day event. It also includes student art, Bible riddles, and teachings on Syrian Orthodox traditions.
Surprise! Halloween is not a pagan festival after allDenise Campbell
Halloween has Christian origins rather than pagan roots. It originated from the Catholic traditions of All Saints' Day on November 1st and All Souls' Day on November 2nd. Halloween's name comes from a contraction of "All Hallows' Eve," the evening before All Saints' Day. While the ancient Celts may have had festivals near this time, Halloween is actually a Christian holiday focused on remembering saints and praying for souls in purgatory. Modern Halloween traditions like wearing costumes and trick-or-treating have been adapted from pagan customs but now hold more innocent meanings within a Christian context.
The document provides background information on the city of Ephesus where one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation was located. It describes Ephesus as an important center of commerce and religion, with the Temple of Artemis being one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It discusses Paul's ministry in Ephesus, spreading Christianity, and a riot that occurred related to worship of Artemis. The high priest addresses concerns with the Ephesus church leaving its first love in the opening vision of Revelation.
This document discusses that Judgment Day, as described in the Bible, will occur on May 21, 2011. It provides biblical references to support this claim, such as that the flood began on the 17th day of the second month in 4990 BC. It urges readers to request free books from Family Radio for more information on the end times and God's plan for judgment. The world is warned to repent of sins or face destruction, though God may show mercy to some.
- The document contains announcements for a parish including notices about hurricane collections, mass times being changed, readers for mass, and an invitation for married couples to renew their vows. It also contains a prayer for AECYA 2012 and excerpts from "The Work of God".
1. The passage describes how sin separated humanity from communion with God, but that Jesus bridged the gulf through His merits.
2. It says Jesus is the appointed medium of communication between God and fallen humanity. Without Jesus, angels could not communicate with humans.
3. Jesus connects helpless humans to the source of God's infinite power. He makes spiritual communion possible once again.
This is a quarterly newsletter provided by Triumphant Christian Center Visionary Times writing staff. It provides information that informs and inspires the Christian community.
12.03.16 communion benefit of communionJustin Morris
The chief blessing of Communion is the forgiveness of sins. The words spoken during Communion, "Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins," show that forgiveness, life, and salvation are given through these words. Where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation. Communion resonates with the human soul by being a simple meal between friends, a sacrificial meal reminding us of a promise fulfilled, and a physical meal from our natural designer, Christ.
Build International Ministries - You Have Comeback PowerSandy Anderson
Have you ever looked at a seed and wondered about its power within? It may be small and insignificant but it contains God’s unlimited potential. As soon as it is put in the ground, it begins to experience some painful discomfort. If you could dialog with that seed, it will tell you, it is painful to be covered with dirt. It will say it is dark and lonely buried by the weight of the dirt. But the seed knows a secret. That little seed knows by instinct that it has comeback power. It knows that one day it will break free from its outer shell and push through the mighty dirt, bearing beautiful flowers and luscious fruits.
The document summarizes events during Jesus's final week based on biblical accounts, including his stay in Bethany, a dinner with Lazarus, Martha and Mary, and Mary's anointing of Jesus with expensive perfume. It notes the astronomical signs of the waxing gibbous moon and locations of stars, and analyzes biblical details like the type of perfume and monetary value to provide historical context for the story. The author expresses their aim to interpret scripture through the lens of pastoral culture.
This document discusses Catherine McAuley's spirituality as one of contemplation and action. It highlights how Catherine found God in her everyday experiences and prayer, which sustained her in her ministry. The rhythm of contemplation and action is at the heart of the Sisters of Mercy's vocation. Catherine entered fully into her mission through prayer and discernment of God's movement, like Mary. This spirituality calls Sisters of Mercy to both receive God's word in prayer and act upon it through ministry to those in need.
This document provides the order of service for a church worship gathering. It includes elements such as a call to worship, scripture reading, message, communion, and announcements. The message focuses on the book of Proverbs and the appearance of Lady Wisdom. Various hymns and songs are listed to be sung. Prayers are included for offering, bread and cup, as well as other elements of the service. Announcements provide information about upcoming events and needs of the congregation.
The document describes Mary's request to form Cenacles of prayer everywhere as (1) a Crusade of prayer, (2) a Marian Movement of priests and laity, and (3) a life of prayer with Mary and brotherhood. The purpose of the Cenacles is to (4) wage a cosmic battle through spiritual means, (5) invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit for a second Pentecost and worldwide evangelization. Mary promises her presence and assistance to Cenacles, especially family Cenacles, which can influence events and obtain peace.
This document provides a 10-slide meditation on the Second Luminous Mystery from the Rosary, the Marriage at Cana. It summarizes key elements of the biblical story, including how Mary notices they are running out of wine and tells Jesus, who then instructs the servants to fill jars with water which he turns into wine. It reflects on how Jesus thereby raises marriage to the dignity of a sacrament and encourages obedience to him and calling on Mary's intercession. It closes by introducing the Rosary of Nations and associated prayers.
This document provides a summary and commentary on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, "The Way of the Cross". It describes Jesus carrying his cross to Golgotha, falling under its weight, and meeting his mother Mary along the way. The text draws from revelations to saints like St. Bridget of Sweden and Venerable Mary of Agreda, and encourages meditating on Jesus' suffering to attain perfection and embrace one's own crosses. Biblical quotes and reflections are included with each station of the cross.
This document provides a summary of the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, which is the Resurrection. It contains several passages from writings reflecting on the Resurrection, including its significance, how Christ's body was transformed with gifts like clarity and agility, and how he appeared first to his mother Mary. The document encourages keeping watch in prayer and sharing in the joy of Christ's Resurrection.
The document discusses the Cenacle, which is a group prayer with Mary using the Rosary to invoke the Holy Spirit and prepare for a second Pentecost. It encourages forming Cenacles around the world to pray for the salvation of humanity. Key aspects of Cenacles include being simple, spontaneous, quiet and fraternal gatherings. The document provides examples of prayers focused on a given nation, invoking Jesus, Mary and the Holy Spirit for the evangelization of that nation. It encourages joining the Rosary Confraternity to strengthen prayer and form an army of prayer warriors. The overall message is calling Catholics to form prayer groups using the Rosary and Cenacle to pray for renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit
The document provides a detailed meditation on the Fifth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary - The Crucifixion. It describes various scenes from Jesus' crucifixion, including him being stripped of his garments, nailed to the cross, forgiving those crucifying him, the exchange with the good thief, and entrusting Mary to John. It includes commentary from various saints and theologians on the spiritual fruits and lessons of each moment. Overall, the meditation aims to guide reflection on Jesus' suffering and death and how it leads to forgiveness, perseverance, and conversion.
The document summarizes 10 key points about Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River. It discusses how Jesus was baptized by John, the Holy Spirit descended upon him, and a voice from Heaven declared him God's beloved Son. It also reflects on how our own baptisms unite us with Christ's death and resurrection and empower us with the Holy Spirit.
This document provides details about the descent of the Holy Spirit from multiple perspectives. It describes how Mary led the apostles in prayer in the Cenacle on Pentecost and discusses her pivotal role as the Mother of the Church and of Evangelization. The document also recounts mystical revelations about the event, including how the Holy Spirit descended upon those present with visible signs like tongues of fire and influenced both believers and non-believers in Jerusalem.
The document is an Apostolic Letter from Pope John Paul II on the Rosary. It discusses the history and importance of the Rosary as an effective prayer. The Rosary leads Christians to contemplate the mysteries of Christ's life and receive graces through the intercession of Mary. It is recommended as a path for spiritual growth, contemplation, and forming communities to evangelize. When prayed with meditation on Christ's life, the Rosary draws one closer to God.
The document is a letter from a Congregational Leadership Team celebrating Presentation Day and reflecting on how mystery calls them to live fully in uncertain times. It includes reflections on Mary's openness to God's call and how she responded with trust and courage. The letter encourages embracing mystery in life and opening to what is emerging, as Mary did. It shares a breath prayer on mystery and blessings of hope.
This document provides guidance for observing Lent through creating Nazareth in one's heart by entering into prayer and discernment. It recommends daily practices like lectio divina, rosary, and examination of conscience. The weekly program involves discernment and putting aside guides to have a direct dialogue with God in prayer. It discusses St. Joseph's example of prayer, and the stages of prayer according to St. Teresa of Avila from vocal to contemplative. It relates the visions of St. John Bosco calling him to help boys, and encourages praying the rosary while walking in nature to contemplate the mysteries.
This is a study of Jesus exalting a woman. She anointed His head with perfume and He said this woman's act of loving devotion will be remembered for all time.
This document provides a meditation on the Second Sorrowful Mystery, the Scourging at the Pillar. It contains 7 points that discuss: 1) Jesus voluntarily accepting suffering as a sacrificial victim to heal us of our sins. 2) Jesus wanting to heal us of diseases through accepting pain because He loved us. 3) Jesus accepting scourging to set us free from oppression and bondage. 4) Inviting offering of sufferings to Jesus. 5) Asking for a spirit of penance, reparation, purification and sanctification in suffering. 6) Never forgetting we are redeemed at great price by Christ's precious blood. 7) A revelation from Our Lady about falling as if dead at the first
Helen keller-introduction-to-the-true-christian-religion-everyman's-library-e...Francis Batt
This document is an appreciation of Emanuel Swedenborg and his work "The True Christian Religion" written by Helen Keller. In 3 sentences:
1) Keller has been a strong believer in Swedenborg's doctrines since age 16 as they taught her to listen to the inward voice rather than opinions, and his interpretation of the Bible and Christianity has given her a richer understanding and sense of the Divine.
2) Swedenborg's central doctrine is that God is Divine Love, Wisdom, and Power for use, and his writings bring fresh testimony and actuality to concepts of God, the word, and the hereafter.
3) Keller finds Swedenborg's message and writings to be a happy rest from the noisy insanity
The document provides an overview of Pentecost and the Sacrament of Confirmation from a biblical perspective. It discusses how Confirmation is rooted in the Old and New Testaments. Key points include Jesus promising the disciples the Holy Spirit, the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the history and traditions surrounding Confirmation, and the responsibilities of Confirmed Christians.
This is a study of how Jesus is the source of our good works. We are God's workmanship created in Christ Jesus to walk in a path of doing good for the glory of God.
The disciples saw Jesus walking on water in the middle of the night during a storm. They were terrified, thinking he was a ghost. Many ancient cultures, including Jews at the time, believed in spirits and supernatural beings. Jesus' act showed he had power over nature and the physical world. It also symbolized that he has a spiritual presence and power even when not seen physically. The document discusses how Jesus used miraculous acts to teach spiritual truths and reveal aspects of his divine nature to help disciples understand him better.
The document discusses receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. It begins by stating that all members of the Church are commanded to receive the Holy Ghost. It then outlines that:
1) All people first receive the Light of Christ at birth, which enlightens their mind.
2) The gift of the Holy Ghost is bestowed through baptism and the laying on of hands.
3) Those who receive the Holy Ghost may enjoy gifts of the Spirit like tongues, prophecy, and healing.
Applications harvested from facts about the sunflower will refresh your prayer life when you dig into the 2014 International Day packet written by Guadalupe Savariz de Alvarado, Women’s Ministries Director of the Southern Union Mission of Euro-Asia Division. Examine how the sunflower’s relationship with the sun is like your relationship with the Son of God. Learn how growing sunflowers is like cultivating your prayer life. - See more at: http://www.adventistwomensministries.org/#sthash.s5m4ZdW3.dpuf
This is a study of Jesus as the precious fountain opened. It was a promise that Israel would be cleansed by the blood of Jesus and it is able to do so for all who trust in Him.
This document provides guidance for group prayer using the Rosary to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations. It begins with an opening prayer and recitation of the Rosary with Mary. Each mystery is then explored through 10 points that provide background information, scriptural references, and insights from saints. The purpose is to aid meditation and reflection on the mysteries as part of the "Cenacle" prayer group seeking to spread the Gospel message around the world through the intercession of Mary and the power of the Holy Spirit.
This document provides guidance for group prayer using the Rosary to invoke the Holy Spirit and aid in the evangelization of nations. It begins with an opening prayer and recitation of the Rosary with Mary. Each mystery is then summarized in 10 points covering key elements like quotes from saints, descriptions of artwork, and intentions for prayers. The purpose is to unite angels, saints and the Rosary confraternity in praying for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit and spread of the Gospel worldwide.
The document discusses the central role of Mary, Mother of God in Catholic theology and doctrine. It summarizes teachings from several popes and saints about how Mary acts as an intercessor between humanity and God, and mediates the distribution of graces from God. It emphasizes that devotion to Mary through prayers like the Rosary allow one to find the path to Christ.
The document introduces cenacles of prayer with Mary as a means to prepare for a second Pentecost and evangelization through prayer of the rosary. It encourages forming prayer groups called cenacles in every part of the world to pray for salvation and forgiveness. When two or more gather to pray with Mary through the rosary, it is considered a cenacle. Praying in cenacles with Mary involves invoking the Holy Spirit for a new outpouring on nations through praying with faith, hope and love alongside angels, saints and the Rosary confraternity.
The document discusses the Eucharist and contains meditations on the Institution of the Eucharist during the Fifth Luminous Mystery. It includes slides with descriptions and quotes about Jesus instituting the Eucharist during the Last Supper, making his body and blood present under the forms of bread and wine. It also contains words from the Virgin Mary emphasizing the importance of properly preparing to receive the Eucharist and expressing her own preparation for receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
The document discusses Jesus' ministry of proclaiming the Kingdom of God and calling for repentance and conversion. It describes how Jesus lived in solitude and prayer in the desert, fasting for 40 days. It notes how Jesus overcame temptations of the flesh by exercising virtues opposed to common vices. The document also discusses seeking God and his will above all else, and living according to the Gospel message to proclaim God's Kingdom until the ends of the earth. Finally, it mentions Jesus' ministry of mercy, forgiveness, and treating his disciples with patience.
This document summarizes the contents of the meditations for the Fourth Glorious Mystery: The Assumption. It describes how Saint Gabriel informed Mary of her impending death. It then shares extensive passages from the book "The Mystical City of God" describing Mary's final days, where she bids farewell to the earth and visits holy sites. The document includes Mary's last will and testament, where she entrusts her soul to God and leaves her possessions and merits to the Church.
This document contains Mary's reflections on her journey to visit her cousin Elizabeth. It discusses Mary's motivation to help save souls through her maternal love. It describes Mary's four day journey to visit Elizabeth, travelling 80 miles. It shares Mary's words of encouragement for those who bring good news and spread the gospel. Mary expresses her desire to visit people out of love and be present with them during prayer. The document emphasizes bringing Christ to others through living the gospel and avoiding praise and flattery, instead turning praise to God. It connects Mary's visit to the themes of humility, the Magnificat, and St. John the Baptist's recognition of Christ in the womb.
The document outlines the mission and goals of the Marian Movement of Priests and Laity, which includes consecrating oneself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, joining the Rosary Apostolate and Confraternity of the Holy Rosary, fighting spiritual battles through prayer and suffering, and multiplying cenacles of prayer for the evangelization of nations. Mary invites followers to entrust themselves completely to her, to become holy through prayer, work and suffering, and to spread her message and light to all parts of the world.
The document outlines the origins and purpose of the National Rosary for the Evangelization of Nations. It is meant to invoke the Holy Spirit, who is the prime agent of evangelization, and to pray to Our Lady, the Star of the new evangelization. The rosary can be adapted for different countries or regions by substituting the name of the nation or people. It consists of 3 prayers - the Fatima Prayer, an invocation of the Holy Spirit, and a prayer to Our Lady of that nation. The goal is to pray for the evangelization of all nations and peoples of the world.
The document discusses three treasures related to the Rosary:
1) The Confraternity of the Rosary, which is an "army of prayer warriors" united in prayer through the Rosary
2) The Communion of Saints, which refers to praying the Rosary with Mary, angels, and saints
3) The law of public prayer, which holds that praying together in a group multiplies the spiritual benefits
Praying the Rosary together through the Rosary Confraternity allows one to pray with the "entire celestial court" and gain spiritual benefits far beyond praying alone.
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Joyful mysteries. Picture-Text
1. Begin the Cenacle by
recitation of the Holy Rosary with Mary,
Our Lady of all Nations
For the New Evangelization
of Nations
O Lord, Take from us all lukewarmness in meditation
and all dullness in prayer. Give us fervour and
delight in thinking of you, and the grace to work for
the things we pray for. (St. Thomas More)
Pray the Creed.
2. Cenacle with Mary
The Cenacle is Group prayer,
with Mary and all angels and saints,
using the Rosary,
to invoke the descent of the Holy Spirit
(a second Pentecost),
for a second evangelization of
continents and nations.
(Asia, Africa, Russia, China, India, etc)
Pray the Our Father
3. The Cenacle
Pray with 3 virtues
1. Faith
2. Hope
3
3. Love.
2 Pray with 3 choirs
1 1. Angels
2. Saints
3. Confraternity
of the Rosary
To invoke the
descent of the Holy 1 2 3
Spirit upon nations
The prayer of the Rosary is no longer a monologue or a dialogue,
but a chorus, a TRUE COMMUNION OF ANGELS AND SAINTS
4. First Joyful Mystery
The Annunciation
and when the angel had come to
her, he said, “Hail, full of grace, the
Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
among women.”
Fruit of the Mystery: Humility
5. 1. “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you.”
“Do you know why God did this? Because I had
believed in Him and because I had humbled myself.”
---The blessed Virgin spoke to St. Elizabeth of Schoenau.
Leonardo Da Vinci. 1452-1519. The Annunciation. Uffizi. Florence. Italy
6. 2. The blessed
virgin is often
depicted as
fetching water
with a pitcher, as
she prepares
herself to be the
“container” of
Jesus.
Water plays a
powerful
symbolic role.
Jesus said
“Those who
drink the living
waters will never
suffer spiritual
thirst.”
Twelve century mosaic, Basilica of San Marco. Venice.
7. 3. Trust in Mary The Church has great
trust in her. For it must
be recognized that
The archangel holds a lily before anyone else it
which signifies Mary’s was God himself, the
virginity.
Eternal Father who
entrusted himself to
the Virgin of Nazareth,
giving her His own Son
in the mystery of the
Incarnation.
(Pope John Paul II)
The Madonna bows her
head and places a hand
She became the Arc of
on her chest, a gesture of the Covenant, the
submission.
tabernacle of the Most
Master of St. Verdiana, The Annunciation,
1410. Paul Getty Museum. Los Angeles. High.
8. 4.*** Seek the will of God
“Happy is the soul, to
which the Most High
manifests his holy and
perfect will; but more
happy and blessed is
he, who puts into
execution, what he
has learned.”
(Mary of Agreda)
Francesco Alberni. Annunciation..
Hermitage museum. St. Petersburg.
9. 5. Hear the delicate voice of the Lord
“I wish to see thee very
attentive, and very quick and
diligent in following it up in
deed. In order to hear this
most delicate and spiritual
voice of the Lord it is
necessary that the creature
live entirely according to the
spirit. Listen, my daughter,
and incline thy ear; free
thyself from all visible
things.” (Mary of Agreda)
Rubens, The Annunciation, Rubens House. Antwerp
10. 6.*** Say “Yes” “In many ways God shows
to God to mortals the highways
and pathways of eternal
life: by the Gospels, by the
Sacraments and laws of the
holy Church, by the
writings and examples of
the saints, and by the
obedience due its ministers.
Whenever by any of these
means thou hast come to
the knowledge of the will
of God, I desire thee to
assume the wings of
humility and obedience,
and, hasten to execute it.”
(Mary of Agreda)
11. 7. As obedient servant
“He intimates his
perfect will to them in a
supernatural manner.
God is always sweet in
commanding, just in
his commands,
powerful in giving the
necessary help,
quick in disposing
circumstances so that
He can be obeyed.”
(Mary of Agreda)
12. 8. The Holy Spirit will come upon thee
The Rosary is genuine “training in holiness” in the “School of Mary”. She
teaches by obtaining for us the gifts of the Holy Spirit.---Pope John Paul II
“I teach you
how to live; I
form you in a
practical way
to live with me.
Live in daily
communion of
life and of love
with me.” (Gobbi)
Mary is vital to
our spiritual
Nicolas Poussin 1657. National Gallery. London. growth.
13. 9. “Let it be to me….”
Mary’s words “Let it be to
me” indicates not a
passive acceptance but an
active embracing and a
desire for God’s will in her
life. His plan for our lives is
always the best for us, and
corresponds to our heart’s
deepest longings.
Mary’s “Yes” serves as a
model of faith for all
believers. (Pope John Paul II)
Orazio Gentileschi. Annunciation
1623. Turin Galleria Sabanda.
14. 10.** An angel appear to St. Joseph in a
dream “I invite you to strengthen
your bonds with your
guardian angels. They
have the tasks of being a
light upon your path,
a defence for your life,
and of waging together
with you the same battle.”
(Gobbi)
Saints intercede.
Angels intervene.
Gian Giacomo Barbelli, Joseph’s Dream. 1660.
15. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization of
(Nations)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of
hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most
need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National) people
and enkindle in them the fire of your love! Come by means
of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.”
3. Prayer to Our Lady of ( Nation ): Star of the new
evangelization.
“Hail Holy Queen, Mother of (Nation), come and present the
(National) people to Jesus, the fruit of thy womb.
Look upon them continually with mercy and through your
16. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization
of Nations (Abridged version)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National)
people and enkindle in them the fire of your love!
Come by means of the powerful intercession of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved
Spouse.”
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar
17. Second Joyful Mystery
The Visitation
Elizabeth was filled with the Holy
Spirit and cried out in a loud voice:
“Blessed are you among women,
and blessed art the fruit of thy
womb.”
Fruit of the Mystery: Love of Neighbour
18. 1. Mary rose up and went with all haste to a city of Juda, in
the hill country. “I am in a hurry because the times have
arrived. Souls are daily being lost in greater numbers. I want
to save them through an extraordinary intervention of my
maternal love. I need your help and your love.” (Gobbi)
You thought
of others
rather than
yourself.
Help us to be
selfless too,
and to put
other’s need
before our
own.
Joseph von Fuehrich, Mary’s walk across the mountains, 1841.
19. 2** Mary took a 4 day journey, travelling 80 miles south in the hilly country.
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of
those who bring good news. (Isaiah 52.7)
“Oh, in your
days, how
beautiful are the
feet of those who
announce peace,
and spread the
good news of
salvation. You
must be the
vigilant sentinels
on mountains.”
Giotto, The visitation. (Gobbi)
20. 3.* The Greeting: There entering in, she gave
Elizabeth greeting.
“As I visited Elizabeth
out of love, I wish to
visit you out of love. I
wish to come into
your situation
whatever it may be: to
be present with you
and to pray with you
and for you.”
“I am at your side
when you pray.”
21. 4. The Leap for joy
No sooner had Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting
than the child leaped in her womb for joy.
God, when the infant John
leapt in Elizabeth’s womb
in recognition of Christ’s
divinity, You miraculously
showed us that the
sanctity of life begins
before birth. It was an
unborn child who first
paid homage to Our Lord.
Help our society to
recognize the sanctity of
lives of the unborn
Joseph Strub The Visitation. 1505. Madrid children.
22. 5. Elizabeth’s Exultation Elizabeth was filled with the
Holy spirit and cried out in a loud voice: blessed art thou among women.
Whenever we pray
the rosary our
Heavenly Mother is
at our side, praying
with us and for us.
We should also jump
with joy and say to
ourselves: “How
have I deserved to
be thus visited by
the Mother of my
Lord?”
Domenico Ghirlandaio, The visitation, 1491. Musee du Louvre. Paris.
23. 6.** Bring Christ
to others
“Speak always by
your life. Let your
life be your word.”
(Gobbi)
“Preach the Gospel
at all times, and if
necessary use
words.”
(St. Francis of Assisi)
24. 7.**Turn praise to God
Mary, when Elizabeth
praise you, calling you
“blessed among all
woman”, you turned
your praise toward
God immediately. In
your humility, you saw
that you were but a
mirror of God’s own
glory. Help us always
to recognize Him as the
source of our own gifts
and blessings.
Visitation on glass window. Holy Rosary Church. Minneapolis. MN.
25. 8.* • Every time the Son of
. God comes to us in the
“
“poverty” of the
sacramental signs of
bread and wine, the
seeds of the new history
wherein “the mighty are
put down” and “the lowly
are exalted” takes root in
the world.
• The Eucharist has been
given to us so that
our life, like that of Mary,
may become completely
a Magnificat!
(Pope John Paul II )
26. 9.**St. John’s privilege Mary had been with her for about
three months, until John the Baptist was born. One of the privileges of
the Baptist is to have been first held by Mary, Mother of God.
Dear blessed Mother,
help me to share
Christ with others
less privileged
spiritually. Whenever
I keep my faith in
Christ to myself,
please remind me to
share, at least
through the charity of
prayer.
Rogier van der Weyden, St. John the Baptist . 1450. Gemalde-galerie. Berlin.
27. 10.** Miracle in your Life.
“My children, never doubt
that God can work a miracle
in your life even if things
seem impossible: all things
are possible with God. Trust
Him.
Offer this mystery to the
Heavenly Father that He
will also work a miracle of
grace in your life.” (Gobbi)
28. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization of
(Nations)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of
hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most
need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National) people
and enkindle in them the fire of your love! Come by means
of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.”
3. Prayer to Our Lady of ( Nation ): Star of the new
evangelization.
“Hail Holy Queen, Mother of (Nation), come and present the
(National) people to Jesus, the fruit of thy womb.
Look upon them continually with mercy and through your
29. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization
of Nations (Abridged version)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National)
people and enkindle in them the fire of your love!
Come by means of the powerful intercession of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved
Spouse.”
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar
30. Third Joyful Mystery
The Birth of Jesus
She gave birth to her first-born
son and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes and laid him in
a manger, for there was no room
for them in the inn.
Fruit of the Mystery:
Spirit of Poverty
31. 1.* THE CENSUS: “Follow me along the way of
incessant prayer, so that it may become a colloquy of love, of
trust, and of filial abandonment to the plan of salvation of
the Lord.” (Gobbi)
The spirit of
constant
prayer is the
greatest gift
we can offer
to a broken
world.
(St. Seraphim)
Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The Census at Bethlehem. 1566. Brussels Museum
32. 2.*** Road to Bethlehem (means “House of
Bread” in Hebrew)
“You must tread the
same road as your
heavenly Mother:
that of intimate
union with God, of
detachment from all
creatures, and of
perfect service to
the Lord.” (Gobbi)
33. 3. No Room In the Inn: “Since I bear
Humanity had no place for Him. Him in my womb
let us give thanks
for having
disposed events
in this way. Let
us lovingly
embrace poverty.
Let us go gladly
wherever the
Lord shall guide
Joseph von Fuehrich, No room in the inn.
us.“ (Mary of Agreda)
34. 4. The Silent Night “When I gazed at His
beauty, I realized that I was
not worthy of such a Son.
When I looked at the places
where the nails would be
driven into His hands and
feet, my eyes filled with
tears and my heart was torn
with grief!
I knew that it was His will
and that it would be for the
good, and I made my whole
will conform to His. Thus
my happiness was ever
mixed with sorrow.”
Our Lady spoke to St. Bridget of Sweden.
35. 5.**The Holy Night
“This is the night
which has conquered
all darkness forever.
The life of every man
takes on a new
meaning: Do not be
afraid, God is with
you!
He asks for your gift
of love.” (Gobbi)
Philippe de Champaigne, The nativity,
1643. Lille, Musee des Beaux-Arts.
36. 6. “ ..and peace on earth to men of good will.”
“His name is
peace: Peace
between God
and man, and
peace among
all men----
because you
are all children
of God, true
brother of
Jesus and of
each other.”
(Gobbi)
Rembrandt 1666-1669 The angels appearing to the shepherds
37. 7. Encounter with “Prepare yourselves
Jesus. with me for the coming
of Jesus, which is
.
realized each day in the
mystery of his real
Eucharistic presence
and under the human
clothing of every person
whom you meet. This
daily encounter with
Jesus must become for
you a joyous and
perennial Nativity.”
(Gobbi)
38. 8.****Poverty and Humility
“No one should despise
the humility and poverty
which the Lord loved and
chose for Himself as the
very means of teaching
the Way of Eternal Life.
Few are those who stop to
consider this truth and as
a result, only the few reap
the fruit of these
mysteries.” (Mary of Agreda)
Anton Raffael Mengs. Adoration of the Shepherds. Museo del Prado. Madrid.
39. 9.*** Adoration of the Shepherds
“Of all the human race, those who merited to be the first to
see the Christ Child were the poor, humble, and devout
shepherds.” “The Lord
works only by
means of
littleness and
weakness.
The mercy of
the Lord
manifest itself
only by means
of poverty and
misery.” (Gobbi)
Murillo, The Adoration of the Shepherds. 1650. Museo del Prado. Madrid.
40. 10.*** Adoration of “Thy ceaseless offer,
the Magi however, must be
Love, which is the
gold;
continual Prayer,
which is the incense;
and the patient
acceptance of labors
and true
Mortifications,
which is the myrrh.”
(Mary of Agreda)
Rubens, Adoration of the Magi, Museum of Louvre. Paris
41. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization of
(Nations)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of
hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most
need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National) people
and enkindle in them the fire of your love! Come by means
of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.”
3. Prayer to Our Lady of ( Nation ): Star of the new
evangelization.
“Hail Holy Queen, Mother of (Nation), come and present the
(National) people to Jesus, the fruit of thy womb.
Look upon them continually with mercy and through your
42. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization
of Nations (Abridged version)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National)
people and enkindle in them the fire of your love!
Come by means of the powerful intercession of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved
Spouse.”
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar
43. Fourth Joyful Mystery
The Presentation
When the day came to purify them
according to the law of Moses, the
couple brought him up to Jerusalem so
that he could be presented to the Lord,
for it is written in the law of the Lord,
“Every first-born male shall be
consecrated to the Lord.”
Fruit of the Mystery: Obedience
44. 1. The Sacrifices “The Son of God, with
(8th day) immeasurable love, offered
up to the eternal Father
three sacrifices of so great
value that each one would
have been sufficient for the
Redemption of a thousand
worlds. 1.He assumed the
condition of a sinner.
2.The willingness to suffer
the pains.
3.The most ardent love with
which He began shed his
blood for the human race.
(Mary of Agreda)
Micheal Pacher, The Circumcision of Christ, 1479. St. Wolfgang Church. Austria.
45. 2.*** Docility “I have asked you for the
consecration to my
Immaculate Heart to form
all of you to that interior
docility which is necessary
for me in order that I may
be able to work in each one
of you, bringing you to a
profound transformation.
I am forming you to prayer
which must always be
carried out by you in union
with me.” (Gobbi)
Mantegna, The circumcision, 1474. Uffizi, Florence.
46. 3.**Your Presentation
“My children, with
docility, let yourselves
be carried in my
motherly arms, and you
will see everywhere the
marvels of grace and
mercy of my
Immaculate Heart.
I am bringing you to the
Father. Expect and
receive everything as a
gift of love from the
Father.” (Gobbi)
47. 4.*** Your Thanksgiving
“Accustom thyself to humble
thanksgiving for the benefits
which thou receivest, since
thou, among many
generations, art so specially
signalized by the riches of
grace with which my Son and
I visit thee without any merit
of thine. I was wont to repeat
many times this verse of
David: "What shall I render
the Lord for all the things that
he hath rendered to me?"
(Ps. 15, 12). (Mary of Agreda)
Jan van Scorel. Presentation at the temple. 1524. Kunsthistorisches Musee. Vienna
48. 5.***Your Offering: labours and sufferings
“We suffered so much for
creatures and for their salvation, I
desire thee to imitate Us in this
conformity to the divine will.
Suffer with a magnanimous heart,
and labor to increase the
possessions of thy Lord and
Master, namely, souls, which are
so precious in his sight and which
He has purchased with his life-
blood. Never shouldst thou fly
from labors, difficulties, bitterness
and sorrows, if by any of them
thou canst gain a soul for the
Lord.” (Mary of Agreda)
49. 6. Recognizing Christ “Let your minds be
illumined to know
how to always
recognize Him under
the fragile and
painful features of
the little, the poor, the
sick, the dying, the
sinners, the needy,
the oppressed, the
marginalized, the
persecuted, and those
far away.” (Gobbi)
How to pray with icons. By Myroslaw Tataryn
50. 7. Simeon took into his arms the master of the entire
universe, and in his joy he exclaimed: My eyes have seen
your saving deeds. Now you may let your servant go in peace
“The Holy
Spirit comes
down upon a
poor old man.
A poor old
man and a
woman come
to be the first
to understand
this great
mystery.”
(Gobbi)
51. 8. Simeon’s Prophesy: He will be a sign of contradiction.
“You will be called today
to be this sign of
contradiction.
By your life which will be
purely a living Gospel.
By your word, which will
repeat loudly the truth
Jesus has revealed to you.
By your witness, which
must be a light and
example for all the
.
Church.” (Gobbi)
Rembrandt, The presentation in the Temple. 1628. Hamburg.
52. 9.*** Our Lady of “ The doctrine contained in this
mystery will teach thee to strive
Sorrows
after the constancy and
expansion of heart by which
thou may prepare thyself to
accept blessings and adversity,
the sweet and the bitter, with
equanimity.
How persistently the human
heart forgets that its Teacher
and Master has first accepted
sufferings, and has honoured
and sanctified them in His own
Person!”
Seek ever to preserve inward
peace.” (Mary of Agreda)
53. 10.*** The Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary
“Teach souls to love the
Heart of My Mother pierced
by the very sorrow which
pierced Mine.
It is hearts that must be
changed. Recourse to My
Mother under this title I
wish for her universally, is
the last help I shall give
before the end of time.”
----Our Lord to Berthe Petit.
Picture discovered at the time of the 1918 armistice.
54. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization of
(Nations)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of
hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most
need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National) people
and enkindle in them the fire of your love! Come by means
of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.”
3. Prayer to Our Lady of ( Nation ): Star of the new
evangelization.
“Hail Holy Queen, Mother of (Nation), come and present the
(National) people to Jesus, the fruit of thy womb.
Look upon them continually with mercy and through your
55. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization
of Nations (Abridged version)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National)
people and enkindle in them the fire of your love!
Come by means of the powerful intercession of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved
Spouse.”
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar
56. The Fifth Joyful Mystery
The Holy Family and the Finding
of Jesus in the Temple
They came upon him in the temple sitting in the
midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking
them questions. All who heard him were amazed.
Fruit of the mystery: Joy in Finding Jesus
Piety
A critical contemporary issue: the family, the primary cell
of the society, is increasingly menaced by forces of
disintegration on both the ideological and practical planes.
The revival of the Rosary in Christian families will be an
effective aid to countering the devastating effects of this
crisis of our age. -----Pope John Paul II.
57. 1. Infancy of Jesus
Remarkable resemblance between
Mary and Anne to emphasized the
strong ties between mother and
daughter.
Quebec.
Leonardo da Vinci, The virgin and Child, St. Anne & St. John. 1500 London National Gallery
58. 2.**The Flight to Egypt “My daughter, while
journeying at the command
of the Lord from one country
to another, my heart was
never troubled nor my spirit
cast down; for I always held
myself prepared to fulfill
entirely the will of God.
For in obeying the Lord
no further reason is
necessary than that the
Lord Creator so
commands and disposes.”
(Mary of Agreda)
Fra Bartolommeo, The Rest During the Flight to Egypt
with St. John, 1509, Paul Getty Museum. Los Angeles.
59. 3. The Holy Family
“Seeing the household
of Nazareth, we learn
the original truth of the
family according to
God’s plan.”
(Pope John Paul II)
“Pray for the unity and
strengthening of
Christian families, that
they will truly bring the
kingdom of God to this
Murillo, The two trinities, 1675.
earth.”
60. 4. He deserves to be known and extolled by all nations and
all generations of men, since the Lord has wrought such
things with no other man and to none has He shown such
love. (Mary of Agreda)
St. Andre Bessette
St. Joseph Oratory. Montreal.
Gerrit van Honthorst, The Childhood of Christ, 1620. St. Petersburg, Hermitage
61. 5. Imitate Saint Joseph
“Let the humble care and
watchfulness of my spouse
saint Joseph,
his submission to divine
direction and his esteem for
heavenly enlightenment,
serve thee as an example.
Let the consciousness of thy
faults serve thee as a motive
to submit in all humility to
the work of God.”
(Mary of Agreda)
62. 6.** The Search for Jesus
Our Lord did not spare
even his holy Mother all
kinds of sorrows and
troubles. The cross is
God’s precious treasure
given to his Elect.
Let us ask for the grace
.
to never lose Jesus. Let
us make Jesus the
center of our lives.
Whoever has God has
everything.
Jesus is at the center of the picture.
Pinturicchio, The Dispute in the Temple, 1510, Spello, Church of Santa Maria,
63. 7. Finding Jesus in the temple
“The Lord absented
Himself from me in
order that, seeking Him
in sorrow and tears, I
might find Him again in
joy. I desire that thou
imitate me in this
mystery and seek Him
with such earnestness,
as to be consumed with
a continual longing
until thou holdst him
and canst lose Him no
more.” (Mary of Agreda)
64. 8. Lord, give us the gift of true wisdom.
“The height of perversity opposed to the order of the Creator, is that
mortals in this transitory and short life rejoice in visible things as if
they were their last end, while they ought on the contrary, to make use
of creatures to gain, not to lose, the highest Good. Do thou, therefore,
my dearest, be mindful of this dangerous human folly. (Mary of Agreda)
65. 9. “My son, why hast thou treat us so? Think what anguish
of mind Thy father and I have endured, searching for thee?”
“Your Mother wants you whole and entire at every moment with her. At every moment
you must be just as I would have you be; you must do just what I would have you do.”
(Gobbi)
Holman Hunt, Finding of Jesus in the Temple. 1854.
67. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization of
(Nations)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of
hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most
need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National) people
and enkindle in them the fire of your love! Come by means
of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary, your well-beloved Spouse.”
3. Prayer to Our Lady of ( Nation ): Star of the new
evangelization.
“Hail Holy Queen, Mother of (Nation), come and present the
(National) people to Jesus, the fruit of thy womb.
Look upon them continually with mercy and through your
68. The ( National ) Rosary For the Evangelization
of Nations (Abridged version)
1. Fatima Prayer: To Eucharistic Jesus, source of all
evangelization.
“O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven,
especially those in most need of thy mercy.”
2. Invocation of the Holy Spirit: Principal agent of
evangelization.
“Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of the (National)
people and enkindle in them the fire of your love!
Come by means of the powerful intercession of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well-beloved
Spouse.”
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar
69. Consecration to the Immaculate Heart (condensed version)
“ Virgin of Fatima, Mother of Mercy, we who belong to
the Marian Movement, consecrate ourselves in a
special way to Your Immaculate Heart. We also
consecrate our motherland (Nation) to your
Immaculate Heart. We intend to live with you, through
you and for you, all the obligations assumed by our
Baptismal consecration to bring about in ourselves
that interior conversion so urgently demanded by the
Gospel, that we may be available only to do always
the will of the Father. Allow us to dwell in the
garden of your Immaculate Heart . Lead us to a
spiritual renewal with prayer and penance, with the
daily recitation of the Holy Rosary, the fervent
celebration and adoration of the Holy Eucharist, the
practice of Christian virtues, and in the works of the
apostolate .
Help us to be the disciples of the Marian Movement
to multiply everywhere Cenacles of prayer made with
you for the evangelization of the world, and the Divine
Mercy prayer , for the salvation of the world. Help
us to do everything with you in a spirit of humility,
70. Finally pray one Our
Father, one Hail Mary, and
one Glory be, to the Holy
Father’s intention.
End of the Cenacle
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