Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary (We are praying this rosary for your intentions)

Mother Teresa speaks:

 

Our Lady is an indispensable companion and the rosary the simple but powerful means to remain united to her:

…apply Mother Teresa’s words to your own life and vocation.

 

First Mystery: Agony in the Garden

We are taught to love and say the Rosary with great devotion; let us be very faithful to this our first love-for it will bring us closer to our Heavenly Mother. Our rule asks of us never to go to the slums without first having recited the Mother’s praises; that is why we have to say the Rosary in the streets and dark holes of the slums. Cling to the Rosary as the creeper clings to the tree-for without Our Lady we cannot stand. Pg. 141

 

Second Mystery: Scourging at the Pillar

I want to become a real slave of Our Lady – to drink only from His chalice of pain and to give Mother Church real saints. I know what I want is above my strength to do the impossible…but He who has given me the desire will also give me the strength to do the impossible… pg. 141

 

Third Mystery: The Crown of Thorns

Mother Teresa as she began her work, it was observed, “Seeing her poorly dressed in a simple humble sari, with a Rosary in her hand, was like seeing the Gospel come alive, making Jesus present among the poorest. On could say a Light has dawned in the darkness of the slums” Pg. 131

 

Fourth Mystery: Carrying of the Cross

My God give me courage now-this moment-to persevere in following your call...today my God-what tortures of loneliness. I wonder how long my heart will suffer this…Let me not draw back from the sacrifice I have made of my free choice and conviction. – Immaculate Heart of Mary, have pity on thy poor child. For love of thee I want to live and die as a Missionary of Charity. pg140

 

Fifth Mystery: Crucifixion

The missionary must die daily, if she wants to bring souls to God. She must be ready to pay the price He paid for souls, to walk in the way He walked in search for souls. Pg. 140

 

(Quotations from Mother Teresa, Come Be My Light)

 

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RETREAT

St. Benedict Center, Schuyler, NE, November 2010

For Immediate Release- please spread the news…

 

On November 5 - 7, 2010, a weekend retreat, titled, “In the Shadow of Our Lady,” directed by Monsignor Andrew J. Vaccari and Teresa Monaghen, A.O., will take place at St. Benedict Center, 4 mi. N. of Schuyler on Hwy. 15.  The retreat begins on Friday, at 7:30 p.m. and ends on Sunday after lunch.  The program fee is $ 60; the costs for room and board are additional.  Please register early by calling Saint Benedict Center (402) 352-8819 or visit www.StBenedictCenter.com.

 

 

In the spirit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta and other saints, we will explore how to stay very close to our Lady.  As Mother Teresa said, “If you do this, you can do great things for God and the good of people.”  A reference book that will be used on the retreat will be, Mother Teresa: In the Shadow of Our Lady by Joseph Langford, MC (Our Sunday Visitor).

Questions on the retreat or transportation call or write Teresa: psm@prosanctity.org or 402-289-2670

 

 

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary (We are praying this rosary for your intentions)