City of Santa Fé, in New Mexico, USA.
A mystery of over 130 years and attracting around 250 thousand visitors every year. Point of attention : Loretto Chapel
What makes this chapel different from all others is that the subject of the supposed miracle that took place in it is a Staircase....
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People Mark 1:40-45
And a leper came to him beseeching him, and kneeling said to him, If you will, you can make me clean. Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, I will; be clean. And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. And he sternly charged him, and sent him away at once, and said to him, See that you say nothing to any one; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to the people. But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in the country; and people came to him from every quarter.
Dear brothers and sisters, our meditation on the human and spiritual journey of Saint Joseph invites us to ponder his vocation in all its richness, and to see him as a constant model for all those who have devoted their lives to Christ in the priesthood, in the consecrated life or in the different forms of lay engagement. Joseph was caught up at every moment by the mystery of the Incarnation. Not only physically, but in his heart as well, Joseph reveals to us the secret of a humanity which dwells in the presence of mystery and is open to that mystery at every moment of everyday life. In Joseph, faith is not separated from action. His faith had a decisive effect on his actions. Paradoxically, it was by acting, by carrying out his responsibilities, that he stepped aside and left God free to act, placing no obstacles in his way. Joseph is a just man (Mt 1:19) because his existence is adjusted to the word of God. Pope Bendict XVI, March 18, 2009
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ST JOSEPH
Patron of the Universal Church !
Protector of Families !
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Saint Joseph Novena
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Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God. I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary of contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls – Pray for me.
MEMORARE
Remember, most pure spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, my loving protector, Saint Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection or asked for your aid without obtaining relief. Confiding, therefore, in your goodness, I come before you and humbly implore you. Despise not my petitions, foster-father of the Redeemer, but graciously receive them. Amen.
LITANY IN HONOR OF ST JOSEPH
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear us,.... Jesus, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World,, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David, pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, pray for us.
Foster father of the Son of God, pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ, pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Joseph most just, pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, pray for us.
Joseph most strong, pray for us.
Joseph most obedient, pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Lover of poverty, pray for us.
Model of artisans, pray for us.
Glory of home life, pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, pray for us.
Pillar of families,. pray for us.
Solace of the wretched, pray for us.
Hope of the sick, pray for us.
Patron of the dying, pray for us.
Terror of demons, pray for us.
Protector of Holy Church, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,.................. spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,.................. graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,.................. have mercy on us, O Jesus.
He made him the lord of his household And prince over all his possessions.
Let us pray:
O God, in your ineffable providence you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector: You who live and reign forever and ever.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
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SEPTEMBER 29TH THE FEAST OF STS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS
The feast of the three archangels- Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- will be commemorated on September 29.
St. Michael whose name means "Who is like God" was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. St. Gabriel which means "Strength of God" announced to Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Christian people. St Raphael meaning "Medicine of God" is the archangel who took care of Tobias on his journey.
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Litany Of St. Michael The Archangel
Prayer to St. Gabriel, the Archangel
St.Gabriel Prayer
Litany of St Gabriel
Prayer to St. Raphael, the Archangel
Saint Raphael Prayer
Prayer to St Raphael for Healing
Prayer to St Raphael Before a Trip
Prayer to St. Raphael: Patron of Travelers & Bearers of the Good News
Prayer to St Raphael For the Choice of a Good Spouse
Litany in Honor of St. Raphael
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FEAST OF THE HOLY ROSARY OCTOBER 7th |
The Rosary is one of the best forms of prayer . Mary promised to Christians who faithfully pray the rosary that it is a powerful armor against hell and it will destroy vice, decrease sin and defeat heresies. It will cause virtue and good work to flourish; and it will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in heaven. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary. The celebration of this day invites all to mediate upon the mysteries of Christ, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary who was so singularly associated with the incarnation, passion and glorious resurrection of the Son of God. May we all draw closer to Jesus and Mary by praying the Rosary more devoutly and faithfully. |
"O Glorious Prince of the heavenly host, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in the terrible warfare that we are waging against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against the evil spirits. Come to the aid of man, whom Almighty God created immortal, made in His own image and likeness, and redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of Satan.
"Fight this day the battle of the Lord, together with the holy angels, as already thou hast fought the leader of the proud angels, Lucifer, and his apostate host, who were powerless to resist thee, nor was there place for them any longer in Heaven. That cruel, ancient serpent, who is called the devil or Satan who seduces the whole world, was cast into the abyss with his angels. Behold, this primeval enemy and slayer of men has taken courage. Transformed into an angel of light, he wanders about with all the multitude of wicked spirits, invading the earth in order to blot out the name of God and of His Christ, to seize upon, slay and cast into eternal perdition souls destined for the crown of eternal glory. This wicked dragon pours out, as a most impure flood, the venom of his malice on men of depraved mind and corrupt heart, the spirit of lying, of impiety, of blasphemy, and the pestilent breath of impurity, and of every vice and iniquity.
MEDIA ASSAULT ON PRIESTS ARE BIAS AGAINST THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
This same media is promoting abortions, euthanasia and same sex marriages as natural law .
Beware Catholics don’t be fooled by the fake demonic media who are merciless towards good priests.
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12% of 300 Protestant clergy surveyed admitted to sexual intercourse with a parishioner; 38% acknowledged other inappropriate sexual contact in a study by the United Methodist Church , 41.8% of clergy women reported unwanted sexual behavior; 17% of laywomen have been sexually harassed. Meanwhile, 1.7% of the Catholic clergy has been found guilty of pedophilia. 10% of the Protestant ministers have been found guilty of pedophilia. This is NOT a Catholic problem.
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The Miracle Prayer by Fr Peter Rookey Lord Jesus, l come before You, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins, I repent of my sins, please forgive me In Your name, I forgive all others for what they have done against me. I renounce Satan, the evil spirits and all their works. l give You my entire self. Lord Jesus, now and forever, I invite You into my life Jesus, I accept You as my Lord, God and Saviour. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit. Come Lord Jesus cover me with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Holy Spirit, I love You Lord Jesus. I praise You Jesus. I thank You Jesus. I shall follow You every day of my life. Amen.
SAY " THE MIRACLE PRAYER " ! BELIEVE IN MIRACLES. GOD LOVES YOU !
Roman Raccolta, July 23, 1898, supplement approved July 31, 1902, London: Burnes, Oates & Washbourne Ltd., 1935, 12th edition.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Peter M. Rookey, OSM.Fr. Peter died peacefully in his sleep in the overnight hours of September 9-10, 2014, at Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery, Chicago, IL. The friars of the community had gathered around his bed to offer prayers.Born in Superior, WI, October 12, 1916, he was ninety-seven years of age. He entered the Order at Hillside, IL, in 1930 and was a priest for seventy-three years.
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The St. Michael Center for the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY a non-profit Catholic lay apostolate, loyal to the Holy Father and to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. The SMC’s mission is to work in unity with all Catholics for the strengthening of our Roman Catholic Faith through all of which we hope to:
• teach the Truth about the Catholic Faith
• promote family unity
• promote vocations
• evangelize to all Catholics, especially those who left the Church.
• encourage service to the Church through corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
• encourage Catholics to practice their faith more actively through prayer and action, and spread the Catholic Faith more actively among family members and friends, both believers and non-believers.
network with Catholic individuals and prayer groups in the U.S.A. and internationally.
• establish relationships with other Catholic organizations in order to support their evangelization efforts with the aim of bringing many Catholics back to the Church.
• foster loyalty to the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
The St. Michael Center is also a prayer center in service of Jesus and Mary in silence, obedience and humility, and as such it encourages Catholics and non-Catholics to practice the virtues of humility, mercy and obedience, and the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Most importantly, the St. Michael Center encourages prayer for that which unites, not what divides us (Vis unita fortior); prayer for what leads everyone to God, not what misleads us; and prayer for a generous surrender of all souls to God.
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Encouraged by our Holy Father's homily to Catholic journalists on World Communications Day 2002, St. Michael Center seeks to bring the Gospel to the modern world via the Internet; to be a light in the darkness; to call all of God's people back to Him; to promote love and service to our Holy Father and the Catholic Church. As Pope John Paul II challenges all of us, "for the Church, the new world of cyberspace is a summons to the great adventure of using its potential to proclaim the Gospel message."
MIRACLES OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
THE MYSTERIOUS STAIRCASE
WHERE GOD WANTS ME TO BE
JANUARY 1MARY, MOTHER OF GODToday we begin our new year at the Eucharistic Celebration. We thank God for Mary, Jesus' mother.. JANUARY 2ST. BASIL AND ST. GREGORY NAZIANZENSts. Basil and Gregory were born in Asia Minor in the year 330. This area is modern-day Turkey.. JANUARY 3ST. GENEVIEVESt. Genevieve was born around 422 in Nanterre, a small village four miles from Paris. While still very young.. JANUARY 4ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETONSt. Elizabeth was called "Mother Seton" by everyone knew her by when she died on January 4, 1821.. JANUARY 5ST. JOHN NEUMANNSt. John Neumann was not only quiet, he was short-five feet, two inches tall. His eyes were very kind.. JANUARY 6BLESSED ANDRE BESSETTESt. Alfred Bessette was born on August 9, 1845, not far from Montreal, Canada. He was the eighth.. JANUARY 7ST. RAYMOND OF PENYAFORTSt. Raymond was born between 1175 and 1180 in a little town near Barcelona, Spain. He was educated at.. JANUARY 8ST. THORFINNSt. Thorfinn's life were discovered in details long after his death. He died in 1285, in a monastery in Belgium. Fifty years later, his tomb.. JANUARY 9ST. JULIAN AND ST. BASILISSASt. Julian and St. Basilissa were husband and wife. They lived in the early part of the fourth century. JANUARY 10ST. WILLIAMSt. William came from a wealthy French family. Even as a boy, he did not waste time fooling around or being idle. JANUARY 11ST. THEODOSIUSSt. Theodosius was born in Asia Minor in 423. As a young man, he set out on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. JANUARY 12ST. MARGUERITE BOURGEOYSSt. Marguerite was born in Troyes, France, on April 17, 1620, but spent most of her eighty years in.. JANUARY 13ST. HILLARY OF POITIERSSt. Hilary was born into a pagan family on 315 in Poitiers, a town in France. His family was rich and well-known. Hilary received a good education. JANUARY 14ST. MACRINASt. Macrina and her husband learned the high price of being true to their Christian beliefs. JANUARY 15ST. PAUL THE HERMITSt. Paul was born into a Christian family in the year 229. They lived in Thebes, Egypt. Paul's parents showed him by their own lives how to love God.. JANUARY 16ST. BERARD AND COMPANIONSSix Franciscan friars accepted from St. Francis of Assisi an assignment to go to Morocco. They were to announce Christianity to the Muslims. JANUARY 17ST. ANTHONY OF EGYPTSt. Anthony was born in 251 in a small village in Egypt. When he was twenty years old, his parents died. They left him a large estate and placed him in charge of the care of his young sister. JANUARY 18BLESSED CHRISTINABlessed Christina lived in the sixteenth century. She was born in Abruzzi, Italy. Her baptismal name was Matthia. As she grew up, Matthia felt the call to a life of prayer and penance. JANUARY 19ST. CANUTESt. Canute was a strong, wise king of Denmark. He lived in the eleventh century. Canute was a great athlete, an expert horseman, and.. JANUARY 20ST. FABIAN AND ST. SEBASTIANSt. Fabian was a pope who died a martyr in 250. It was during the persecution by Emperor Decius. JANUARY 21ST. AGNESSt. Agnes was a Roman girl who died in 304. She was just twelve years old when she suffered martyrdom.. JANUARY 22ST. VINCENT OF SARAGOSSASt. Vincent was martyred in Spain in 304. This was the same year that Agnes was martyred in Rome. JANUARY 23ST. JOHN THE ALMSGIVERSt. John was a dedicated Christian nobleman. He used his wealth and position to help poor people. After his wife passed away, John became a priest and bishop. In 608, he was consecrated the patriarch of Alexandria.. JANUARY 24ST. FRANCIS DE SALESSt. Francis was born at the de Sales castle in Savoy, France, on August 21, 1567. His wealthy family provided him with an excellent education. By the age of twenty-four, Francis was.. JANUARY 25CONVERSION OF ST. PAULSt. Paul lived at the time of Jesus but as far as we know they never met. Paul was first called Saul. As a young man, he was a very bright student of.. JANUARY 26ST. TIMOTHY AND ST. TITUSSt. Timothy was born in Lycaonia in Asia Minor. His mother was a Jew and his father was a Gentile. JANUARY 27ST. ANGELA MERICISt. Angela was born in the small Italian town of Desenzano, Italy, around 1474. Her parents died when she was ten. She and her only sister, who was three years older, loved each other.. JANUARY 28ST. THOMAS AQUINASSt. Thomas lived in the thirteenth century. He was the son of a noble family of Italy. He was very intelligent, but he never boasted about it. He knew that his mind was a gift from God. JANUARY 29ST. GILDASSt. Gildas was born around the year 500 in Britain. He set out as a young man to practice a self-sacrificing lifestyle. JANUARY 30ST. BATHILDISSt. Bathildis was a frightened, Christian English girl could have never imagined what her future would be like. JANUARY 31ST. JOHN BOSCOSt. John Bosco was born in Turin, Italy, on August 16, 1815. His parents were poor farmers. When John was two, his father died. John's mother struggled to keep the family together. |
The feast of the three archangels - Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael- will be commemorated on September 29.
St. Michael whose name means "Who is like God" was the archangel who fought against Satan and all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the devil. St. Gabriel which means "Strength of God" announced to Zachariah the forthcoming birth of John the Baptist, and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the Virgin, "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most familiar and frequent prayers of the Christian people. St Raphael meaning "Medicine of God" is the archangel who took care of Tobias on his journey.
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On October 7, the Catholic church will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This was established by Saint Pius V on the anniversary of the naval victory won by the Christian fleet at Lepanto, October 7, 1571. The victory was attributed to the help of the holy Mother of God whose aid was invoked through praying the Rosary.
"These most crafty enemies have filled and inebriated with gall and bitterness the Church, the spouse of the immaculate Lamb, and have laid impious hands on her most sacred possessions. In the Holy Place itself, where the See of Holy Peter and the Chair of Truth has been set up as the light of the world, they have raised the throne of their abominable impiety, with the iniquitous design that when the Pastor has been struck, the sheep may be.
"Arise then, O invincible Prince, bring help against the attacks of the lost spirits to the people of God, and give them the victory. They venerate thee as their protector and patron; in thee holy Church glories as her defense against the malicious power of hell; to thee has God entrusted the souls of men to be established in heavenly beatitude. Oh, pray to the God of peace that He may put Satan under our feet, so far conquered that he may no longer be able to hold men in captivity and harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of the Most High, so that they may quickly find mercy in the sight of the Lord; and vanquishing the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, do thou again make him captive in the abyss, that he may no longer seduce the nations. Amen.
V. Behold the Cross of the Lord; be scattered ye hostile powers. R. The Lion of the tribe of Judah has conquered the root of David. V. Let Thy mercies be upon us, O Lord. R. As we have hoped in Thee. V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
Let us pray.
O God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we call upon Thy holy Name, and as supplicants, we implore Thy clemency, that by the intercession of Mary, ever Virgin Immaculate and our Mother, and of the glorious St. Michael the Archangel, Thou wouldst deign to help us against Satan and all the other unclean spirits who wander about the world for the injury of the human race and the ruin of souls. Amen."