Rosary for November 21

The Presentation of Mary

(…to be offered for the intentions of Agnes Rus, on the occasion of her birthday)

 

The First Mystery

You have been blessed, O Virgin Mary, above all other women on earth by the Lord the most high God; he has so exalted your name that your praises shall never fade from the mouths of men (Jdt. 13:23,25)

 

The Second Mystery

Today is the prelude to God's munificence, and the announcement of salvation: in the temple of God the Virgin is seen openly, foretelling to all the coming of Christ...

 

The Third Mystery

The most pure temple of the Savior, his most precious bridal chamber, the Virgin, sacred treasury of God's glory, enters today into the house of the Lord, bringing with her the grace of the divine Spirit.

 

The Fourth Mystery

Wherefore the angels of God are singing: 'Behold the heavenly tabernacle...Wherefore let us cry out to her with all our strength: "Joy to you, fulfillment of the Creator's plan!"

 

The Fifth Mystery

At the moment when the young girl Mary was presented in the glorious temple, everything that humans build was already diminished by the praise in her heart."

 

(Magnificat, page 293, November 2009)

 

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Thought for the day ... G. Giaquinta

Let us sow goodness and holiness, and we will see barren fields bloom.

 

 

 

November 2009 Board Prayer Intentions

Pro Sanctity PRAYER INTENTIONS:

1. For Kevin, son of Larry and for his new son.
2. For all our priests
3. For Heidi as she plans the Advent Celebration and for all those who will attend, may it be good number.
4. For Kay and Rob Parlor on their mission of mercy for Rob’s dad and family
5. For Sam – intercession of our Founder for his healing, he needs a miracle.
6. For Loredana, our General Moderator from Italy,  for a good and holy sojourn here in the USA visiting the Pro Sanctity Family
7. In thanksgiving for a grace filled month of October and November celebrating the Universal Call to Holiness all over the Mid-West!
8. For the family members among us who are suffering and need our prayers.
9. For the Eggers Family and their health needs.
10. For Aunt Mary who has cancer in her lungs.
11. For the American Bishops and the work they are doing for the liturgy.
12. For the USA Week of the Institute of the Apostolic Oblates from November 24-30!
13. For all those who are praying for these intentions and the Good Lord will bless them many times over!
14. For the canonization of our Founder and thanksgiving for the graces and miracles given through his intercession.

 

Last class of Saint School!

AT THE SCHOOL OF SAINTS –Tuesday, Nov. 10 – 7-10 p.m.

St. Jeanne Jugan
“Love God very much, so that you can look after the aged well, for it is Jesus whom you care for in them” (Saint Jeanne Jugan).

 

Last session – and we have loved it – join us for the newest canonized saint, St. Jeanne Jugan!

 

We have as our special guests Mrs. Jeanne Gatz who prayed for the intercession of St. Jeanne Jugan and her husband, Dr. Edward Gatz who received the miracle! Dr. Edward Gatz of Omaha, Neb., was cured of eso­pha­geal cancer as a result of Blessed Jeanne’s intercession. They will share their amazing story and the also share on the life of the newly canonized saint! This evening will highlight the “lived theology” of Saint Jeanne Jugan (Nov. 10) and will be taught with a Lectio (reflective) approach.

St. Cecilia Archdiocesan Institute and co-sponsored with the Pro Sanctity Movement

Where: 3900 Webster St., Omaha NE – no need to pre-register, just drop in and the cost is only $5.00

Call Teresa Monaghen for information: 402-289-2670 or email psm@prosanctity.org

Instructor: Teresa Monaghen, STB, MA

Celebrate!

 

Happy and Blessed Feast of All Saints!

We are ALL called to holiness…All…All…All!

Celebrate Today – The “All-ness” of Our Call!

 

Thought for the day ... G. Giaquinta

Mary, we want to be saints like you and radiate divine love to all around us.

 

ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 9, 10-31-09, SAINTS ARE SELFLESS

If there is one word that describes Damien and encapsulates everything we have learned of his life, it is selflessness. Fr Damien never thought of himself. He gave every ounce of his time, energy, and love to care for those God placed in his charge. From the day he arrived on the island to the day he died himself from leprosy, he gave everything he had. The maximum love Bishop Giaquinta always spoke of was exemplified by Damien to the core. He worked, prayed, played with the children, said Mass and administered the sacraments until his life was completely spent in the love of God

How does this apply to us? As we study this remarkable life, it is clear to us that so often we forget that our lives are not our own, that we have been purchased with a price. We too easily spend our time as we choose, doing what we want when we want, pushing Christ to the side.

Prayer: Dear Lord, as we celebrate All Saints Day tomorrow remind us of all those who have gone before us who spent their lives completely in your service, and remind us to give ourselves more completely to create a world of All Saints, All brothers and Sisters

ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 8, 10-30-09, SAINTS ARE HUMBLE

If anyone had reason to boast, Damien did, he did so much good for so many in his care. I wish I could find the source again, but I am unable to. I read among St Damien’s writing how critically important humility was in his eyes. He said that he knew if he became proud, God would stop using him—so anytime anyone tried to give him credit, he refused it.

How does this apply to us? Pride is at times hard to avoid. I tend to feel pleased and important when I am complimented. I too easily forget that I have nothing that is not from God

Prayer: Dear Lord, Keep us ever mindful that everything we have is a gift from you, and to give You the glory when we are praised

ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 7, 10-29-09, SAINTS SUFFER

Damien suffered greatly during his life, both from the spiritual and emotional suffering mentioned earlier in this novena, as well as the physical suffering of leprosy itself. It is said that even in his last days of life, he continued to offer Mass and the sacraments, and build what the people needed—until he was too weak to stand. He undoubtedly took comfort in the suffering of Christ Himself on the cross, knowing the one that loved him and all of the people in the colony was not without understanding of what they were experiencing

How does this apply to us? It seems that daily we are taught to avoid suffering at all costs, take a pill, escape into a movie or silly tv show, anything to avoid the unpleasant.
If Christ Himself, the One we are to model our lives after, could not avoid suffering, how can we as His followers expect to avoid it.

Prayer: Dear Lord, the next time we must suffer with a twisted ankle, a common cold, being stuck in traffic or any number of things, help us to remember what you suffered and to avoid the tendency to complain. Help us to offer our sufferings for those who are in so much more need than we are.

ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 6, 10-28-09, SAINTS LONG FOR COMMUNITY

Practically since the day Damien arrived on Molokai, Damien longed for fellow priests to share his work and faith with, and most especially nuns to help teach and care for the children. For the longest time they were forbidden from coming by those in power who said it was for their own health and safety, but it seemed that it was for the selfish reasons of wanting to keep them where they were. Finally near the end of his life, Damien got to see his wish for community become a reality and he rejoiced greatly.


How does this apply to us? It can be too easy for many of us to avoid community, because we would rather do things ourselves or we do not wish to be held accountable.
Let us take a lesson from Damien knowing that community divides our work and multiplies our joy. He had reasons for sending his disciples out by twos.

Prayer: Lord, help us to seek out the company of believers who will help us to see you more clearly and be your light in the world.

ALL SAINTS NOVENA DAY 5, 10-27-09, SAINTS LONG FOR THE SACRAMENTS

Perhaps one of the boldest and most compelling aspects of Damien’s life was his longing for the sacrament of reconciliation. This was illustrated in the movie we watched in that no other priests would go to Molokai to hear Damien’s confession, so his Bishop agreed to go. For his own safety and the safety of his crew, the ship’s captain would not allow Damien to board the ship or the Bishop to get off the ship and go to the island. Damien’s desire to go to confession was so strong, that he got into a boat and shouted his confession in French as to make it private loud enough so that the Bishop could hear.

We found among his writing also a strong desire for the Eucharist:

"Were it not for the constant presence of our divine Master in our humble chapel, I would not have found it possible to persevere in sharing the lot of the afflicted in Molokai… The Eucharist is the bread that gives strength…It is at once the most eloquent proof of His love and the most powerful means of fostering His love in us. He gives Himself every day so that our hearts as burning coals may set afire the hearts of the faithful"

How does this apply to us? In reviewing both of these accounts it occurs to us that the sacraments are so readily available to us any time we should choose to partake in them, that we sometimes take them for granted and don’t have the extreme longing that Damien exemplified.

Prayer: Lord, renew the wonder in our hearts that the creator of the universe comes so very near to us in the sacraments. Remind us to be amazed at your desire to be close to us and to stay a long while with that amazement.