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twelfth century precursor of television

Michael McFarland Campbell

Saint Clare was born Chiara Offreduccio in Assisi in 1194. She followed her fellow citizen, Saint Francis, in a life of poverty and became mother and foundress of an order of nuns, the “Poor Clares” in Assisi. The Poor Clares were devoted to Our Lord and led a very active and fulfilling life, even though their convent was kept silent most of the time for prayer. Saint Agnes, Clare’s biological sister, joined the order along with her sister shortly after it was founded. One of the most significant miracles attributed to Clare happened when an army of soldiers raided Assisi … Continue reading twelfth century precursor of television

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Four prayers to St Philip: prayer 2 – Bl. John Henry Newman

Michael McFarland Campbell

O my dear and holy Patron, Philip, I put myself into thy hands, and for the love of Jesus, for that love’s sake, which chose thee and made thee a saint, I implore thee to pray for me, that, as He has brought thee to heaven, so in due time He may take me to heaven also. And I ask of thee especially to gain for me to a true devotion such as thou hadst to the Holy Ghost, the Third Person in the Ever-blessed Trinity; that, as He at Pentecost so miraculously filled thy heart with his grace, I … Continue reading Four prayers to St Philip: prayer 2 – Bl. John Henry Newman

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Novena to the Holy Face – Day 3

Michael McFarland Campbell

The Holy Face of Jesus I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more
honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me. (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina) Daily Preparatory Prayer O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword
of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the Angels and Saints … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Face – Day 3

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Novena to the Holy Face – Day 2

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The Holy Face of Jesus I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me. (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina) Daily Preparatory Prayer O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the Angels … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Face – Day 2

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The Holy Face of Jesus – Novena Day 1

Michael McFarland Campbell

The Holy Face of Jesus I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me. (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina) Daily Preparatory Prayer O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the … Continue reading The Holy Face of Jesus – Novena Day 1

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the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the Flesh

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In the 5199th year of the creation of the world, form the time when God in the beginning created the heaven and earth; the 2957th year after the flood; the 2015th year from the birth of Abraham; the 1510th year from Moses, and the going forth of the people of Israel into Egypt; the 1032nd year from the anointing of David King; in the 65th week according to the prophecy of Daniel; in the 194th Olympiad; the 752nd year from the foundation of the City of Rome; the 42nd year of the rule of Octavian Augustus, all the earth being … Continue reading the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the Flesh

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O Sapientia – 17 December

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The text of today‘s antiphon is

O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, powerfully and sweetly ordering all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.

Jesus, the Word or Wisdom of God, is like a bridge reaching from heaven to earth and from earth to heaven. We are invited to journey towards our Father by stepping on this bridge and following where it leads. Walking this ‘way of prudence’ helps to make the kingdom of God visible in our time. The one who utters the invitation is none less than the Messiah himself.

with thanks to Godzdogz.op.org – the English Dominican Studentate

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the clergy today should be wearing pink…

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Today is the second day this year that the clergy ought to be wearing pink at Mass. That is the vestments are meant to be rose coloured. This is what happens during Lent on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent, and today, Gaudete Sunday – the third Sunday of Advent.

Clergy from Hungary wearing Rose Vestments (pic: New Liturgical Movement)

Third Sunday of Advent

On this day the Church urges us to gladness in the middle of this time of expectation and penitence: the coming of Jesus approaches more and more. St. John, the holy precursor, announces to the Jews the coming of the Savior. “The Savior,” he says to them, “lives already among us, though unknown. He will soon appear openly.” Now is the time for fervent prayers and for imploring Jesus to remain with us by His mercy. Let us prepare the way for Him by repentance and by a worthy reception of the Sacraments. All the prayers of this Mass are filled with that which the Church wishes our souls to be possessed at the approach of the Savior.* Continue reading “the clergy today should be wearing pink…”