OTHER DEVOTIONS
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.
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 - Monday January 25, 2022
"Scattered about the entire earth, your mother the Church is tormented by the assaults of error. She is also afflicted by the laziness and indifference of so many of the children she carries around in her bosom as well as by the sight of so many of her members growing cold, while she becomes less able to help her little ones. Who then will give her the necessary help she cries for if not her children and other members to whose number you belong?”
— Saint Augustine, p. 90
"Scattered about the entire earth, your mother the Church is tormented by the assaults of error. She is also afflicted by the laziness and indifference of so many of the children she carries around in her bosom as well as by the sight of so many of her members growing cold, while she becomes less able to help her little ones. Who then will give her the necessary help she cries for if not her children and other members to whose number you belong?”
— Saint Augustine, p. 90
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St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was born to a noble family in France. He enjoyed a privileged upbringing and education, earning a doctorate in law and theology. He was a well-liked and intelligent man, yet quiet and reserved. When struggling with thoughts of his possibly being predestined to eternal damnation, Francis went into a deep two-year depression. God healed him of this fear, and afterwards Francis consecrated himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He later became a priest, rejecting the lucrative career and advantageous marriage his father had prepared for him. As a priest, St. Francis became a prolific writer and preacher, and at the age of 35 was made bishop of the Calvinist stronghold in Geneva, Switzerland, at the height of the Protestant revolt against the Church. Through his gentleness, preaching skill, zeal for the faith, and his clear explanations of Catholic doctrine, he returned thousands of obstinate heretics to the true Faith. He also used sign language to convert the deaf. St. Francis de Sales is a Doctor of the Church, known especially for his writings on practical spiritual direction for lay people. He is the patron of teachers, the deaf, the Catholic press, confessors, educators, and authors. His feast day is January 24th. |
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2022
A MORNING OFFERING
Every year, I send out a morning offering prayer that I use to begin my day.
It's a prayer that is short, to the point, and helps those who pray it to focus on what matters most––Jesus Christ.
Below is the morning offering I use. There are many, and you can always make one your own. The most important thing to remember is to simply pray it with intentionality and love.
Morning Offering:
God, Our Father, I offer you my day. I offer you all of my thoughts, words, joys, and sufferings, in union with the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Holy Spirit, be my guide and strength today, so that I may witness to your love. Mary Mother of Jesus and the Church, pray for us. Amen.
Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love.
LEARNING FROM THE SAINTS
"True reverence for the Lord's Passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified, and recognizing in him our own humanity." (Pope St. Leo the Great)
PRAY WITH ME
Lord, help us to love. Amen
A MORNING OFFERING
Every year, I send out a morning offering prayer that I use to begin my day.
It's a prayer that is short, to the point, and helps those who pray it to focus on what matters most––Jesus Christ.
Below is the morning offering I use. There are many, and you can always make one your own. The most important thing to remember is to simply pray it with intentionality and love.
Morning Offering:
God, Our Father, I offer you my day. I offer you all of my thoughts, words, joys, and sufferings, in union with the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Holy Spirit, be my guide and strength today, so that I may witness to your love. Mary Mother of Jesus and the Church, pray for us. Amen.
Friends, be confident in Christ's mercy and love.
LEARNING FROM THE SAINTS
"True reverence for the Lord's Passion means fixing the eyes of our heart on Jesus crucified, and recognizing in him our own humanity." (Pope St. Leo the Great)
PRAY WITH ME
Lord, help us to love. Amen
RESOURCES
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