Thursday, March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020 Solemnity of Saint Joseph

Mass for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph
from Bishop Barron's Chapel


The Rosary of Saint Joseph 
with Scott Hahn

Protection Procession at Saint Mary's


Pope Francis Call: 

Rosary today, 9: PM Rome Time 3:00 PM our time

 - Fr. Mark Goring, CC -




Pope Francis spoke during his general audience 

from the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican March 18, 2020

The following is a translation of the pope's remarks  regarding the rosary initiative:

" Tomorrow we will celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. In life, work, family, joy and sorrow he always sought and loved the Lord, meriting the praise of Scripture as a just and wise man. Always invoke him with confidence, especially in difficult times, and entrust your lives to this great Saint.

I join in the appeal of the Italian bishops who in this health emergency have promoted a moment of prayer for the whole country. Every family, every faithful, every religious community: all united spiritually tomorrow at 9 p.m. in the recitation of the Rosary, with the Mysteries of Light. I will accompany you from here.
We are led to the luminous and transfigured face of Jesus Christ and His Heart by Mary, Mother of God, health of the sick, to whom we turn with the prayer of the Rosary, under the loving gaze of Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Holy Family and of our families. And we ask him to take special care of our family, our families, especially the sick and the people who are taking care of them: doctors, nurses, and volunteers, who risk their lives in this service."

Father Mark ended with this scripture Passage - 2 Chronicles 7:1

"if then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, 
humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, 
I will hear them from heaven and pardon their sins and heal their land."

Viva Cristo Rey


Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary

https://www.marian.org/mary/rosary/luminous.php


Baptism of Jesus

And when Jesus was baptized, …
the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove,
and alighting on Him, and lo, a voice from heaven, saying
"this is My beloved Son," with whom I am well pleased."
(Matthew 3:16-17)

Fruit of the Mystery: Openness to the Holy Spirit

Wedding at Cana


His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever He tells you." ... Jesus said to them, "Fill the jars with water." And they filled them up to the brim.
(John 2:5-7)
Fruit of the Mystery: To Jesus through Mary

Proclaiming the Kingdom

"And preach as you go, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, cast out demons. You received without pay, give without pay."
(Matthew 10:7-8)

Fruit of the Mystery: Repentance and Trust in God

Transfiguration

And as He was praying, the appearance of His countenance was altered and His raiment become dazzling white. And a voice came out of the cloud saying, "This is My Son, My chosen; listen to Him!"
(Luke 9:29, 35)

Fruit of the Mystery: Desire for Holiness

Institution of the Eucharist

And He took bread, and when He had given thanks He broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you." ... And likewise the cup after supper, saying, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood."
(Luke 22:19-20)

Fruit of the Mystery: Adoration


LITANY of Saint Joseph

https://www.ewtn.co.uk/devotionals/prayer/litany-st-joseph

 Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
 Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
 Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world. Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit. Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God. Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary. Pray for us.
St. Joseph. Pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David. Pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs. Pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God. Pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin. Pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God. Pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ. Pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family. Pray for us.
Joseph most just. Pray for us.
Joseph most chaste. Pray for us.
Joseph most prudent. Pray for us.
Joseph most strong. Pray for us.
Joseph most obedient. Pray for us.
Joseph most faithful. Pray for us.
Mirror of patience. Pray for us.
Lover of poverty. Pray for us.
Model of artisans. Pray for us.
Glory of home life. Pray for us.
Guardian of virgins. Pray for us.
Pillar of families. Pray for us.
Solace of the wretched. Pray for us.
Hope of the sick. Pray for us.
Patron of the dying. Pray for us.
Terror of demons. Pray for us.
Protector of Holy Church. Pray for us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world. have mercy on us.
He made him the lord of his household. And prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray, ---  O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever.

Saint Joseph, pray for us.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

An Act of Spiritual Communion

“My Jesus, I believe that you
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there
and unite myself wholly to you.     
Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
St. Alphonus Liguori

World Leaders ask for Prayers amid virus outbreak

 I would add Repentance as well. Anyways I haven't heard anything from our Prime Minister yet. Maybe I missed something. 


Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta declared on March 17, 2020 that March 21,2020 be National Day of Prayer.
https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/news/ea/Coronavirus-Kenya-turns-to-prayers/4552908-5494690-obwlsaz/index.html

President Trump declares Sunday a National Day of Prayer amid COVID-19 outbreak
https://wgntv.com/news/president-trump-declares-sunday-a-national-day-of-prayer-amid-covid-19-outbreak/

Mass at Saint Mary's Church Ottawa ON, Canada - March 18, 2020


In the Weeks Ahead Let Us Remember His Mercies

I managed to find a pen and a piece of paper in my messy purse to jot down a few words from Deacon Marc's homily at mass yesterday and I'm glad I did because I have a terrible memory and would have forgotten it all by the time I got home. 

"Lent is a time to go into the wilderness like a pilgrim people in an alien land"

"Without the mercies and Grace of God poured out by Him where would we be? Without God's mercy, without God's love we are nothing. "

" In the Weeks Ahead Let Us Remember His Mercies." 


 Hosea- Come Back to Me
from the Monks of the Weston Priory


1...Come back to me with all your heart. Don't let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, though straight and tall; so must we to others' call.

Refrain:

Long have I waited
For your coming home to Me
And living deeply our new life.

2...The wilderness will lead you to your heart where I will speak.
Integrity and justice with tenderness you shall know.

3....You shall sleep secure with peace; faithfulness will be your joy.


Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Monday, March 16, 2020

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