February 1, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Thursday, February 1, 2018
FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH-The Guardian Angels
1 Kgs 2: 1-4, 10-12
1 Chronicles 29: 10, 11a, 11d-12d
Mk 6: 7-13

INTENTION OF THE MONTH: Jesus Master, sanctify my mind and increase my faith. Jesus, teaching in the Church, bring everyone to your school. Jesus Master, free me from error, from vain thoughts and from darkness. Jesus, truth, may I be the light of the world.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Luningning Lopez IAM (1994)--Corradina Adamo HFI  (2004)--Sr M Virginia Tenore PD (2006)--Giancarlo Mancinforte HFI (2006)--Sr Federica Carli PD (2017)--Emeterio Adriano (1976).

January 31, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
ST JOHN BOSCO, PRIEST, RELIGIOUS FOUNDER
OBLIGATORY MEMORIAL
2 Sm 24: 2, 9-17
Ps 32: 1-2, 5-7
Mk 6: 1-6

The word of St. Paul is always valuable regarding these thoughts: "All that is true, just, pure, loving, revered, what is virtue and deserves praise, all this must be the subject of your thoughts" (ACV, p. 111).

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Fr Renato Canciani SSP (1976)--Vita Sorrento IAM  (1981)--Bro Gaetano Kucich SSP (1984)--Sr M Lorenzina Flores Yanez FSP (1987)--Sr M Angelica Mondad FSP (1997)--Fr Vincenzo Iannuzzi SSP (1999)--Franca Marchina IAM (2015)--Sr Maria Coren FSP (2017)--Sr Lidia Ribeiro de Campos (2017)--Maria del Carmen Mireles HFI (2017)--Riccardo Nincheri HFI (2017)

January 30, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
ST MARTINA
ORDINARY TIME
2 Sm 18: 9-11, 14b, 24-25a, 30- 19: 3
Ps 86: 1-6
Mk 5: 21-43
What does it mean: mother of men? The mother gives life to her son; the mother feeds her son...Here is the office of Our Lady, the office of our most Holy Mother: it provides us with all that we cannot obtain, that is, all divine graces (RSP, p 441).

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Sr Anthony Colella FSP (1985)--Sr Assunta Gagliardelli SGBP (1987)--Fr Desiderio Costa SSP (1989)--Sr Provvidenza Arrigo FSP (1992)--Fr Paolo Salomoni IJP (1997)--Sr M Isaia Cendron PD (1997)--Bro Christopher Toppo SSP (2001)--Hernando Hurtato HFI (2003)--Fr Ugo Zecchin SSP (2004)--Bro Paulus Jate SSP (2005)--Sr Teresa Gai FSP (2008)--Sr M Alfonsina Mascolo FSP (2010)--Bro Rerino Ulmert SSP (2012)--Sr Ferdinanda Sperti FSP (2014)--Sr Maria Park FSP (2014)--Sr Giuseppina Randini SGBP (2014)--Mons Giovanni Giallombardo IJP (2014)--Maria Martina IAM (2014)--Fr Francesco Ostuni IJP (2017)

January 29, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Monday, January 29, 2018
ORDINARY TIME
2 Sm 15: 13-14, 20; 16: 5-13
Ps 3: 2-7
Mk 5: 1-20

If our mid is geared to holiness, our desire should be for others also to live out this ideal (UPS I, 85).

  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Bro Michele Trappolini SSP (1978)--Fr Eugenio Turci SSP (1986)--Sr M. Pasqualina Colorizio FSP (1999)--Fr Antonio Turci IJP (2002)--Fr ANgelo Segato SSP (2005)--Sr Annette Margaret Boccabello FSP (2012)--Sr Mary Veronica Rizzitano FSP (2017)

A Little Wisdom From Mother Angelica

"Let us ask Our Dear Lord for the graces we don't even know we need, the grace to endure the cross with serenity. I think that has to be one of the greatest gifts, and I'm sure not many ask for it." 
- Mother Angelica

January 28, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Sunday, January 28, 2018
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dt 18: 15-20
Ps 95: 1-2, 6-7, 7-9 (8)
1 Cor 7: 32-35
Mk 1: 21-28

The visit to the Blessed Sacrament for the apostle is like an audience, a school where the disciple or the minister spends time with the Divine Master (ACV, p. 103).

  

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED Sr M. Clara Capelletti SGBP (1973)--Fernanda M. Da Costa IAM (1973)--Fr. Gaetano Tedeschi IJP (1985)--Sr M. Bertilla Franchetti PD (1987)--Sr Maria Cucchi SGBP (2001)--Lis Spalla HFI (2005)--Hilario Zuniga (1972)--Geraldine Gretchko (1987)

A Little Wisdom from St. Francis de Sales

"If you are able to fast, you will do well to observe some abstinence beyond what is enjoined by the Church. For in addition to the ordinary benefits of fasting—namely, lifting up the mind, subduing the flesh, strengthening virtue, and earning an eternal recompense—it is a great matter to be able to command our tastes and inclinations, and to keep the body and its appetites subject to the law of the spirit. And even if we do not fast to any great extent, Satan is the more afraid of those who, he is aware, know how to fast."

— St. Francis de Sales, p. 144-5

January 27, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Saturday, January 27, 2018
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF THE 
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
ST ANGELA MERICI, VIRGIN, RELIGIOUS FOUNDER
2 Sm 12: 1-7a, 10-17
Ps 51: 12-17
Mk 4: 35-41

Sanctify study: attention to school is a great virtue. This year, we have to be more attentive to study. Do not miss anything about the precious gift that the Lord makes us of time and of science. Is this not an approach to God (RSP, p 438).

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Mons. Alfred FErnandez IJP (1983)--Sr Anna Rinaldi FSP (1996)--Fr Giuseppe Manzo IJP (2002)--Sr M Lia Chirone FSP (2003)--Sr Amabile Zuppardo FSP (2004)--Sr M Rosalia Bovo FSP (2010)--Fr HernanPerez Etchepare SSP (2012)--Andrea Caforno HFI (2013)--Sr M Flavi Ferrai FSP (2016)--Sr Eugenia Grasson FSP (2017)--Charles Piampiano (1978)

January 26, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Friday, January 26, 2018
SS TIMOTHY AND TITUS, BISHOPS
OBLIGATORY MEMORIAL
2 Tim 1: 1-8 OR
Titus 1: 1-5
Ps 96: 1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10
Mk 4: 26-34

Among the letters of St Paul, three are pastoral: two to Timothy and one to Titus. They are called "pastoral" because they are addressed to pastors of souls. They are to be read and mediated, applying them to the present time (SP, January 1967)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Sr Francesca Masala FSP (1980)--Amabile Grando HFI (1987)--Fr Anselmo Viano SSP (1996)--Sr M Oliva Cattapan PD (1998)--Pietro Secchiaroli HFI (2000)--Emile Brunelle HFI (2009)--Anna Accossu HFI (2013)--Sr M Tarcisia Marchisio FSP (2014)--Joseph (1970)--& Mary Dwojacki (1976)--Douglas Patton (2011)

Bishop Barron on “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”

Well said, Bishop Barron

January 25, 23018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Thursday, January 25, 2018
CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL, APOSTLE
FEAST
Acts 22: 3-16 OR
Acts 9: 1-22
Ps 117: 1bc, 2
Mk 16: 15-18

The conversion of St. Paul was a true conversion...in the sense that the theology of the Old Testament has passed to the New Testament. Christian mentality: in the sense that he initially hated Jesus Christ, but soon after he gave all of himself to Him and lived for Him: He wanted Christ to live in him (FSP, p. 350).

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Bro Giuseppe Chisea SSP (1991)--Bro James De Feo SSP (2000)--Sr M Emiliana Sartor PD (2000)--Fr Valentino Gambi SSP (2002)--Sr Margherita M Gergolet FSP (2008)--Sr M Elisabetta Moreale FSP (2010)--Sr M Norberta Zini FSP (2010)--Bro Antonino Parlavecchio SSP (2016)--Ralph Mennella (2010)--Sylvester Teterycz (no year given).

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 9

Day Nine: Today we pray for the staff of the St. Paul Center, our Fellows, and all of our benefactors. May the intercession of St. Paul guide all of us as we seek to spread devotion and understanding of Sacred Scripture in the Church.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.
~St. Paul Center.com

January 24, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
ST FRANCIS DE SALES, BISHOP, 
RELIGIOUS FOUNDER, DOCTOR
OBLIGATORY MEMORIAL
2 Sm 7: 4-17
Ps 89: 4-5, 27-30
Mk 4: 1-20

If St. Paul were living today, he would be inflamed with the will to do good, would immediately be in this House: I am sure. Here is the center for doing good today (Diary, October 9, 1918)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Beato Giuseppe Timoteo M. Giaccardo SSP (1948)--Fr Angelo Fenoglio SSP (1980)--Sr M. Gabriela Raccosta PD (2001)--Sr Giuslia Fontana FSP (2005)--Sr M. Cristina Gamez FSP (2009)--Bro Umberto Giacinto Oggero SSP (2011)--Sr M. Angela Serpieri PD (2011)--Marisa Andreotti IAM (2013)--Fr William Ignatius Staniszewski SSP (2015)--Sr M Nilia Miccio FSP (2017)

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 8

Day Eight: Today we pray for the conversion of all who persecute Christians, that like St. Paul, they may experience the person of Christ in all people and repent.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.

~St Paul Center.com

January 23, 2018 With Blessed Father Alberione

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
ORDINARY WEEKDAY
ST MARIANNE COPE, VIRGIN
ST VINCENT OF SARAGOSSA, BISHOP, MARTYR
2 Sm 6: 12b-15, 17-19
Ps 24: 7-10
Mk 3: 31-35
If we read the Letters of St. Paul, we see well how he thought: his reasoning and the Divine thought of the Gospel (AP 1958/1, p 175)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR DECEASED: Novice Arturo Ravera SSP (1935)--Sr Gabriella Ambrogio FSP (1944)-- Sr Maria della Croce Cavalleris PD (1949)--Bro Mario Eutaquio Da Fonseca SSP (1995)--Bro Ramiro Morales SSP (2004)--Fr Alessandro Marengo SSP (2006)--Sr M Clotilde Gianusso FSP (2008)--Bro Natale Pellizzari SSP (2016)--Bro Daniele Toppan SSP (2016)--Sr M Modesta Grotto PD (2017)

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 7

Day Seven: Today we pray for the deeper conversion of all who study and teach Scripture, that their encounter with the Living Word will bear fruit in the lives of countless others.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.
~St Paul Center.com

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 6

Day Six: Today we pray for the conversion of all who violate the dignity of the unborn, that through the intercession of St. Paul, they may mercifully recognize the sanctity of all human life.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.

~St Paul Center.com

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 5

Day Five: Today we pray for all missionaries, that they, like St. Paul, may endure all hardships for the sake of God’s glory and never cease to trust in His providence.
 
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.

~St. Paul Center.com

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 4

Day Four: Today we pray for the conversion of non-Christians. May the intercession of St. Paul guide all peoples to the saving message of Jesus Christ.
 
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
 
Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.

~St Paul Center.com

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 3

Day Three: Today we pray for the deeper conversion of all priests and deacons who are entrusted with proclaiming the Word of God, that they may be renewed in their love of Scripture and inspired by the Holy Spirit to communicate that love to all the faithful. Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Closing Prayer O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day. ~St Paul Center.com

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 2

Day Two: Today we pray for the conversion of all who have fallen away from the Church. Particularly, we ask through the powerful intercession of St. Paul that our family members and friends will return to the sacraments.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Closing Prayer
O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.

~St Paul Center.com

January 16, 2018 With St. Mother Theresa

TUESDAY,  JANUARY 16

SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

ST PRISCILLA

1 Sm 16: 1-13

Ps 89

Mk 2: 23-28

Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.  ~Mother Theresa

Please pray for our Deceased and our intentions.

Conversion of St. Paul Novena: Day 1

Day One: Today we pray for our own deeper conversion. May we be tireless apostles for the Gospel and emulate St. Paul’s profound love of Christ. Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Closing Prayer O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth and Doctor of the Gentiles, intercede for us to God, who chose you. You are a vessel of election, O St. Paul, the Apostle, preacher of truth to the whole world. O God, you have instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul. Let the power of his intercession with you help us who venerate his memory this day.

~ St Paul Center.com

January 15, 2018: Don't Forget...

MONDAY,  JANUARY 15

SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

ST ITA

1 Sm 15: 16-23

Ps 50

Mk 2: 18-22

Don’t forget about Jesus. Speak to Him often and lovingly about everything and don’t forget to listen. Remember we cannot reflect or share that of which we do not know.

Please pray for our Deceased and our intentions.

Prayer for One Another

 A Prayer for One Another

Divine Master, grant that my spouse and I may have a true understanding love for each other. Grant that we may both be filled with faith and trust. Give us the grace to live with each other in peace and harmony.

May we always bear with one another’s weaknesses and grow from each other’s strength. Help us to forgive one another’s failings and grant us patience, kindness, cheerfulness and the spirit of placing the well-being or one another ahead of self.

May the love that brought us together grow and mature with each passing year.

Bring us both every closer to You Through our love for each other. Let our love grow to perfection!

~Amen

-Concord Jan-Mar 2018

January 14, 2018 Reflection: In God's Service

"God calls us to His service as we are, but helps us along the way to purify ourselves so as to become better instruments. It is up to us to take advantage of God's grace. But the Church is witness to many examples of big sinners who, by God's grace, have become greatest saints. 

May we never underestimate the power of God to transform us."

~365 Days With the Lord 2018 January 13th
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Please Pray for Our Deceased

January 13, 2018 With Mother Angelica

January 11, 2018 With St. Francis de Sales

“Anxiety is the greatest evil that can befall a soul except sin.  God commands you to pray, but He forbids you to worry.”  St. Francis de Sales

January 10, 2018 With Saint Apollinaris

Something to think about.

Please Pray for Our Deceased

January 9, 2018 With Mother Angelica

"We all reflect the Trinity from our Baptism. When we're born, until we're baptized, we are not temples of God. So it is at Baptism we begin to grow brighter and brighter, which is the essence of our life."

-Mother Angelica

Please Pray for Our Deceased:

January 8, 2017: Only for Today

A dear friend sent this to me in a Christmas message. I thought it worth sharing.


Only For Today

Only for today, I will seek to live my day positively, without trying to solve the problems of my life all at once.
Only for today, I will be happy in the certainty that I was created to be happy, not only in the net world, but also in this one.
Only for today, I will do one good deed and not tell anyone about it.
Only for today, I will make a plan for myself; I may not follow it to the letter, but I will make it.
And I will guard against haste and indecision.
Only for today, I will firmly believe, despite appearances, that the good Providence of God cares for me as if I were the only person in the world.
Only for today, I will have no fears. In particular, I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful and to believe in goodness.
                                                                             ~ St John XXIII

Please Pray for Our Deceased

January 7, 2018: Our Twofold Story

Our Twofold Story

Oh! if only we were to reflect 

on our past life and picture

a twofold story:

the story of God's mercy toward us--

in other words, 

how "the hand of the Lord"

has guided us--

and the story of our response 

to the Lord's countless grace

                                                        

                                                        ~ Christ Lives in Me pg 3

Please Pray for Our Deceased:

Be Holy Wherever You Are

Image is from the internet

"God wants you to be holy wherever you are. The simple duties of your life, done with love, cause great rejoicing in the entire Kingdom."

-Mother Angelica

Please pray for our deceased...

Miracle Prayer Request for Christina

Repost: This is a MIRACLE PRAYER REQUEST for the complete healing of 11-year-old Christina Dangond. She has battled cancer for five years. As of October 2017 the doctors have said there is nothing more they can do. We are asking HFI families and children to pray and ask Fr. Alberione to intercede for Christina's complete healing. We need a miracle. Right now Christina is still fighting to survive. We ask that you please share this request with any HFI members you know who do not have access to this message via social media and all others with whom you are called to share it. Christina and her family are active with Fr. Michael Harrington’s Pauline family efforts in the Boston area. — with Michael Harrington.

St Elizabeth Ann Seaton

Please Pray for Our Deceased.

Jesus Always Calls Us Back...

"We may sometimes reject Jesus in one way or another. Let us thank God, however, that Jesus always leads us back to Himself."

~ 365 Days with The Lord 2018 (January 3)

Is Your Life a Witness?

There are times when we feel that others are making pawns out of us. But we should be willing to go through this and stand for our principles.

Reflect: Is your life a witness? To what or for whom?

~ 365 Days With the Lord: January 2, 2018

Please Pray for Our Deceased:

The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Some things to think about on this Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (and always)

"In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal."

--Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Father and Doctor of the Church

O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all you necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of necessity. 

--Saint Basil the Great

Please Pray for Our Deceased