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Prayer during Coronavirus
O clement, O loving, O sweet Mother Mary, We, your children of every nation, Turn to you in this pandemic. Our troubles are numerous; our fears are great. Grant that we might deposit them at your feet, Take refuge in your Immaculate Heart, And obtain peace, healing, rescue, And timely help in all our needs. You are our Mother. Pray for us to your Son. Amen.
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Prayer during Coronavirus
O clement, O loving, O sweet Mother Mary, We, your children of every nation, Turn to you in this pandemic. Our troubles are numerous; our fears are great. Grant that we might deposit them at your feet, Take refuge in your Immaculate Heart, And obtain peace, healing, rescue, And timely help in all our needs. You are our Mother. Pray for us to your Son. Amen.
MEDITATION OF THE DAY - Thursday, May 28, 2020
"Helping a person in need is good in itself. But the degree of goodness is hugely affected by the attitude with which it is done. If you show resentment because you are helping the person out of a reluctant sense of duty, then the person may receive your help but may feel awkward and embarrassed. This is because he will feel beholden to you. If, on the other hand, you help the person in a spirit of joy, then the help will be received joyfully. The person will feel neither demeaned nor humiliated by your help, but rather will feel glad to have caused you pleasure by receiving your help. And joy is the appropriate attitude with which to help others because acts of generosity are a source of blessing to the giver as well as the receiver."
— St. John Chrysostom
"Helping a person in need is good in itself. But the degree of goodness is hugely affected by the attitude with which it is done. If you show resentment because you are helping the person out of a reluctant sense of duty, then the person may receive your help but may feel awkward and embarrassed. This is because he will feel beholden to you. If, on the other hand, you help the person in a spirit of joy, then the help will be received joyfully. The person will feel neither demeaned nor humiliated by your help, but rather will feel glad to have caused you pleasure by receiving your help. And joy is the appropriate attitude with which to help others because acts of generosity are a source of blessing to the giver as well as the receiver."
— St. John Chrysostom
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St. Bernard Montjoux St. Bernard of Montjoux (c. 923–1008 A.D.), also known as St. Bernard of Menthon, was born to a wealthy and noble family in the Kingdom of Arles (present day France and Switzerland). As an adult he refused an honorable marriage and determined instead to give his life in service to the Church. He became a priest in northern Italy and spent more than four decades doing missionary work in the Alps. He built schools and churches, and is especially known for aiding travelers. The area where he ministered had an ancient, snowy, and dangerous pass winding through the mountains along which pilgrims traveled to and from Rome. To serve the pilgrims St. Bernard built a hospice at the highest point of the pass, 8,000 feet above sea level. Later he founded another hospice along another smaller pass. St. Bernard obtained papal approval for communities of priests to serve in the hospices, which have generously aided travelers for more than a millennium. The priests and their well-trained dogs (the St. Bernard breed named for the saint) would seek and rescue lost pilgrims. St. Bernard was declared the patron saint of skiers and mountain climbers by Pope Pius XI in 1923. His feast day is celebrated on May 28th. |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020
WHAT THE SAINTS UNDERSTOOD
The saints amaze me.
Some traveled the world, like John Paul II.
Some stayed in one place, like Thérèse of Lisieux.
Some spent their lives helping the poor, like Mother Teresa.
Some were royalty, like King Louis IX.
Some were middle class folks with work deadlines and a mortgage, like Gianna.
Some couldn't read or write, like Faustina.
Some spent their lives in scholarship, like Jerome.
Some suffered and died for the faith, and others died in peace.
But, no matter their lot in life, they all had one thing in common––Holiness. They loved God and understood that their mission was to be in Heaven with Him for all eternity. And we should, too.
That journey begins now.
PS– I'll be opening up membership to my SanctifyU community (studying the lives, teachings, and wisdom of the saints) NEXT WEEK! Stay tuned!
Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love.
LEARNING FROM THE SAINTS
"If you have God as the center of all your action, you will reach the goal." (Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati)
PRAY WITH ME
Jesus, help us to love you more. Amen.
FOR MORE CATHOLIC INSPIRATION
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Overcoming Challenges In Prayer
WHAT THE SAINTS UNDERSTOOD
The saints amaze me.
Some traveled the world, like John Paul II.
Some stayed in one place, like Thérèse of Lisieux.
Some spent their lives helping the poor, like Mother Teresa.
Some were royalty, like King Louis IX.
Some were middle class folks with work deadlines and a mortgage, like Gianna.
Some couldn't read or write, like Faustina.
Some spent their lives in scholarship, like Jerome.
Some suffered and died for the faith, and others died in peace.
But, no matter their lot in life, they all had one thing in common––Holiness. They loved God and understood that their mission was to be in Heaven with Him for all eternity. And we should, too.
That journey begins now.
PS– I'll be opening up membership to my SanctifyU community (studying the lives, teachings, and wisdom of the saints) NEXT WEEK! Stay tuned!
Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love.
LEARNING FROM THE SAINTS
"If you have God as the center of all your action, you will reach the goal." (Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati)
PRAY WITH ME
Jesus, help us to love you more. Amen.
FOR MORE CATHOLIC INSPIRATION
Visit Jon's Website
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Overcoming Challenges In Prayer
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