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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Happy Solemnity of St. Jospeh




Happy Solemnity of St. Joseph, everyone. Now, on this special day, let us invoke his special aid and protection.

St. Joseph, patron of the Universal Church, of the dying, of workers and families, pray for us.


Chaplet of St. Joseph

1. St. Joseph, faithful cooperator in our redemption, have pity on poor humanity, still wrapped in so much error and so many evils. You were a docile instrument in the hands of the heavenly Father, in arranging everything for the birth and childhood of Jesus, for the preparation of the Victim, of the Priest, and of the Divine Master of the world. St. most docile to the will of God, obtain for us zeal for vocations and for their formation. For ourselves, we ask you for generous and constant correspondence to the precious gift of God’s call.

~St. Joseph, pray for us.

2. St. Joseph, model of every virtue, obtain for us your interior spirit. In loving and active silence, in the practice of all religious and civil laws, in docility to everything God willed, you arrived at a high degree of sanctity and heavenly glory. Obtain for us an increase of faith, hope and charity, an ample infusion of the cardinal virtues, an abundance of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

~St. Joseph, pray for us.

3. St. Joseph, we venerate you as the model of laborers, the friend of the poor, the consoler of the afflicted and those forced to leave their own land, the saint of Divine Providence. On earth you represented the universal goodness and concern of the heavenly Father. You were the carpenter of Nazareth and work- teacher to the Son of God, who became a humble laborer for us. Assist with your prayers all who labor in intellectual, moral and material work. For the nations obtain legislation inspired by the Gospel, the spirit of Christian charity, a way of governing in accord with justice and peace.

~St. Joseph, pray for us.

4. St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, we bless the Lord for your intimate communication with him during his infancy and youth at Bethlehem, in Egypt, and at Nazareth. You loved him with a father’s love and he loved you with the love of a son. Your faith made you adore in him the incarnate Son of God, while he obeyed you, served you, listened to you. You held pleasant conversations with him, shared work, great sufferings and most tender consolations. Obtain for us the grace never to offend Jesus by sin. Pray for us that we may always receive the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation fittingly, attain to a great intimacy with and a tender and strong love for Jesus while on earth, and possess him forever in heaven.

~St. Joseph, pray for us.

5. St. Joseph, pure spouse of Mary, we humbly ask you to obtain for us a true devotion to our tender Mother, Teacher, and Queen. By divine will, your mission was associated to Mary’s. With Mary you shared sufferings and joys; with her there was a holy rivalry in virtue, work and merits; union of mind and of heart. St. Joseph, pray for fathers and mothers. Obtain for us the grace to know the Blessed Virgin Mary, to imitate her, to love her, to pray to her always. Draw many souls to her maternal heart.
~St. Joseph, pray for us.

6. St. Joseph, protector of the dying, we supplicate you for all the dying, and beg your assistance in the hour of our own death. You merited a happy passing by a holy life, and in your last hours you had the ineffable consolation of being assisted by Jesus and Mary. Deliver us from sudden death; obtain for us the grace to imitate you in life, to detach our heart from everything worldly and daily gather treasures for the moment of our death. Obtain for us the grace to receive the sacraments of the sick well, and with Mary, inspire us with sentiments of faith, hope, love and sorrow for sins, so that we may breathe forth our soul in peace.

~St. Joseph, pray for us.

7. St. Joseph, protector of the universal Church, look kindly upon the Pope, the episcopate, the clergy, the religious and laity. Pray for the sanctification of all. The Church is the fruit of the blood of Jesus, your foster Son. We entrust to you our supplications for the extension, liberty and exaltation of the Church. Defend her from errors, from evil and from the powers of hell, as you once saved the threatened life of Jesus from the hands of Herod. May the desire of Jesus come true: “That there be one fold under one shepherd.”

~St. Joseph, pray for us.

Sunday, March 24, 2019

A Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal





~From Catholic Online
God, heavenly Father,
look upon me and hear my prayer
during this holy Season of Lent.
By the good works You inspire,
help me to discipline my body
and to be renewed in spirit.

Without You I can do nothing.
By Your Spirit help me to know what is right
and to be eager in doing Your will.
Teach me to find new life through penance.
Keep me from sin, and help me live
by Your commandment of love.
God of love, bring me back to You.
Send Your Spirit to make me strong
in faith and active in good works.
May my acts of penance bring me Your forgiveness,
open my heart to Your love,
and prepare me for the coming feast
of the Resurrection of Jesus.

Lord, during this Lenten Season,
nourish me with Your Word of life
and make me one
with You in love and prayer.

Fill my heart with Your love
and keep me faithful to the Gospel of Christ.
Give me the grace to rise above my human weakness.
Give me new life by Your Sacraments, especially the Mass.

Father, our source of life,
I reach out with joy to grasp Your hand;
let me walk more readily in Your ways.
Guide me in Your gentle mercy,
for left to myself I cannot do Your Will.

Father of love, source of all blessings,
help me to pass from my old life of sin
to the new life of grace.
Prepare me for the glory of Your Kingdom.
I ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever.

Amen.  

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Feast of the Holy Family

Image received in an email from a friend and fellow HFI member. 

Happy Feast of the Holy Family.  May our families grow ever closer to Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and to the wonderful example of family life that they set.  
We ask for their guidance and protection in the coming year, that we may follow the will of God in our lives and be blessed by Him in 2019 regardless of our circumstances, and that we may always give glory and honor to Him, as they did.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, assist me at the hour of my death.
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, may I die and rest in you.

I hope you all had a wonderful 2018 and pray that your 2019 will be filled with every blessing and good things.

Sunday, December 16, 2018

O Come, Emmanuel...

From an email I received from our Friends at EWTN

As we get closer to Christmas, I hope you are able to make time for Eucharistic adoration and contemplation of our Savior’s imminent birth. Here are today’s readings:

First reading: Zephaniah 3:14–18a
Psalm: Isaiah 12:2–6
Second reading: Philippians 4:4–7
Gospel: Luke 3:10–18

Today is Gaudete Sunday – meaning “Rejoice”.  The theme in these verses: “The Lord your God is in your midst” (Zephaniah), “Great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel” (Isaiah), “The Lord is near” (Philippians) is reason to rejoice indeed!

While God has always been close to His creation and His people, the thought that Emmanuel, “God with us”, would condescend to take on the human condition and literally live as one of us is reason for a great celebration at His birth!

Leading up to this joyful event, the last week of Advent brings the ancient O Antiphons to the Liturgy of the Hours, the universal prayer of the Church. Each day’s antiphon petitions Jesus to “come” to us.  Here they are for you to pray, contemplate and enjoy throughout this week:

December 17: O Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge!
December 18:  O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power!
December 19: O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay!
December 20: O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!
December 21: O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God!
ewtnLogo2December 22: O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!

May God continue to bless you on your Advent journey,

Father Joseph Mary Wolfe, MFVA
EWTN Global Catholic Network


Monday, April 9, 2018

DIVINE MERCY





Thank you, Jun Soriano​, for calling this to my attention.  Beautiful!



God bless...

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Easter Reflection: April 1, 2018


EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Gospel Reading: Jn 20: 1-9, or Mk 16: 1-7 or Lk 24: 13-35

On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, “Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; He is not here.”

Celebrate the glory of the Resurrection ad share the joyful news of the Risen Christ!

~From the National Shrine

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 30, 2018


Friday of Holy Week
Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Day of Fasting and Abstinence
Gospel Reading: Jn 18: 1-19: 42

Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him scourged. And the soldiers wove a crown out of thorns and placed it on His head, and clothed Him in a purple cloak, and they came to Him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him repeatedly.(Jn 19: 1-3).

If you are able, attend a Good Friday service today, or offer an additional act of penance.

~From the National Shrine

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 28, 2018


Thursday of Holy Week
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Gospel Reading: Jn 13: 1-15

“I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” (Jn 13: 15).

Spend time in church or in a quiet place, praying with Our Lord, and keeping Him company in the Garden of Gethsemane while He awaits the suffering He is to endure.

~From the National Shrine

Lenten Reflections: March 28, 2018


Wednesday of Holy Week
Gospel Reading: Mt 26: 14-25

“What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?”  They paid him thirty pieces of silver, and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand Him over. (Mt 26: 15-16).

Resolve to abstain from a favorite food or recreation today as a small act of reparation and love for our Lord.

~From the National Shrine

Monday, March 26, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 27, 2018


Tuesday of Holy Week
Gospel Reading: Jn 13: 21-33, 36-38

Peter said to Him, “Master, why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.” Jesus answered,”…Amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny Me three times.”  (Jn 13: 37-38)

Pray for a true conversion of heart, so that you might turn permanently away from all that separates you from the love of God.

~From the National Shrine

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 26, 2018


Monday of Holy Week
Gospel Reading: Jn 12: 1-11

“You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.” (Jn 12: 8)

Give testimony to God’s infinite love by performing a corporal or spiritual work of mercy.

~From the National Shrine

Lenten Reflections: March 25, 2018


PALM SUNDAY OF THE
PASSION OF THE LORD
Gospel Reading: Mk 14: 1 – 15:  7
Or
Mk 15: 1-39

While they were eating, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, and said “Take it; this is My Body.” Then He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them, “This is My Blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many.” (Mk 14: 22-24)

Make an act of Spiritual Communion asking for an increase in faith, and reflect on the Mystery of the Eucharist.

~From the National Shrine

Friday, March 23, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 24, 2018


Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Gospel Reading: Jn 11: 55-56

So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we going to do? This man is performing many signs.” (Jn 11: 47).)

Take time to prayerfully meditate on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.

~From the National Shrine

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Reflections: March 23, 2018


Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Gospel Reading: Jn 10: 31-42

“Jesus answered them, “‘I have sown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone Me?’” (Jn 10: 32)

Throughout the day, pause frequently to offer prayers of praise to God in gratitude for the many blessings  He has bestowed upon you.

~From the National Shrine

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 22, 2017


 Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Gospel Reading: Jn 8: 51-59

“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” (Jn 8:51).

Take time to read and reflect on the Beatitudes in the fifth chapter of the Gospel of St. Matthew.

~From the National Shrine

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Lenten Reflection: March 21, 2018


Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Gospel Reading: Jn 8: 31-42

“If you remain in My word, you will truly be My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  (Jn 8: 31-32)

Ask Our Lady to assist you in remaining faithful to God’s Word as she was.

~From the National Shrine

Monday, March 19, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 20, 2018


Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Gospel Reading: Jn 8: 21-30

“Jesus said to the Pharisees: ‘I am going away and you will look for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come.’” (Jn 8: 21).

Pray the Act of Contrition today in reparation for past sins.

~From the National Shrine

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Lenten Reflections: March 19, 2018


Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Gospel Reading: Mt 1: 16, 18-21, 24a, OR Lk 2: 41-51a

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.” (Mt 1: 20)

Reflect on the trials endured by the guardian and earthly father of Jesuys, asking Saint Joseph to teach you obedience and trust.

~From the National Shrine

Lenten Reflections: March 18, 2018


Sunday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Gospel Reading: Jn 12: 20-33

“Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life.” (Jn 12: 25).

Consider making an anonymous donation of clothing or food to your local parish church or shelter for those in need.

~From the National Shrine