This is What Happens When Someone is Sacriligious

Priest Slaps Young Man For Desecrating Eucharist

EWTN Family Prayer - Those Who Are in Nursing Homes

EWTN Family Prayer - Those in Need of Employment

Thanks to all of you who joined in praying Easter's Novena for Employment.

EWTN Family Prayer - Those Who Are Dying

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

El Nacimiento de la Virgen by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz

Picture Source Idle Speculations. Thanks Terry!

It is typical in the Church to celebrate a saint's death-day instead of the saint's birthday, for "the Church always argued that it was premature to celebrate a birthday because the rest of the life of the person born on that day was subject to su ch ambiguity" (Pope Benedict XVI). The birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an exquisite exception since "her soul was the space from which God was able to gain access into humanity" (Pope Benedict XVI). "Today God welcomes on earth the holy throne which he had prepared for himself. He who established the heavens in wisdom has fashioned a living heaven" (Byzantine Liturgy).

From The Magnificat September 8th reading, Vol. 12 No. 7

Litany in Honor of the Holy Infancy of

The Blessed Virgin by St. John Eudes

Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, hear us, Have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, graciously hear us, Have mercy on us.

God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the World, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Infant Mary, Pray for us.

Infant Daughter of the Father, Pray for us.

Infant, Mother of the Son, Pray for us.

Infant, Spouse of the Holy Ghost, Pray for us.

Infant, fruit of the prayers of thy parents, Pray for us.

Infant, Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity, Pray for us.

Infant, riches of thy father, Pray for us.

Infant, delight of thy mother, Pray for us.

Infant, honor of thy father, Pray for us.

Infant, honor of thy mother, Pray for us.

Infant, miracle of nature, Pray for us.

Infant, prodigy of grace, Pray for us.

Immaculate in thy Conception, Pray for us.

Most holy in thy Nativity, Pray for us.

Most devout in thy Presentation, Pray for us.

Masterpiece of God's grace, Pray for us.

Aurora of the Sun of Justice, Pray for us.

Beginning of our joy, Pray for us.

End of our evils, Pray for us.

Infant, joy of earth, Pray for us.

Pattern of our charity, Pray for us.

Model of our humility, Pray for us.

Infant, most powerful, Pray for us.

Infant, most mild, Pray for us.

Infant, most pure, Pray for us.

Infant, most obedient, Pray for us.

Infant, most poor, Pray for us.

Infant, most meek, Pray for us.

Infant, most amiable, Pray for us.

Infant, most admirable, Pray for us.

Infant, incomparable, Pray for us.

Infant, health of the sick, Pray for us.

Comfortess of the afflicted, Pray for us.

Refuge of Sinners, Pray for us.

Hope of Christians, Pray for us.

Lady of the Angels, Pray for us.

Daughter of the Patriarchs, Pray for us.

Desire of the Prophets, Pray for us.

Mistress of the Apostles, Pray for us.

Strength of Martyrs, Pray for us.

Glory of the Priesthood, Pray for us.

Joy of Confessors, Pray for us.

Purity of Virgins, Pray for us.

Queen of all Saints, Pray for us.

Infant, our Mother, Pray for us.

Infant, Queen of our hearts, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, Infant Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, Infant Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, Infant Jesus.

Infant Jesus, Hear us.

Infant Jesus, Graciously hear us.

O almighty and merciful God, Who through the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of the Immaculate Infant Mary that she might be the worthy Mother of Thy Son, and didst preserve her from all stain, grant that we who venerate with all our hearts her most holy childhood, may be freed, through her merits and intercession, from all uncleanness of mind and body, and be able to imitate her perfect humility, obedience and charity. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Prayer Source

Prayer Novena for the Papal Visit to UK Begins September 15th

The following was shared by Donal Foley:

September 24th is the Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham National Shrine of Our Lady in England, Mary's Dowry.

The Novena period which precedes the Feast begins on Wednesday

15th of September - Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

As this Novena period surrounds the Papal Visit - (September 16th to 19th) it is suggested that people pray the Novena for the following intentions:

"For God's mighty blessing and protection upon the Papal Visit

and for the Holy Father's intentions".

For overseas readers, perhaps the best way of joining in the Novena is to say the Rosary each day, or at least one decade, for this intention.

For UK readers, a Poster advertising the Novena is available via: antoniavb(at)talktalk(dot)net. 

Perhaps ask in your Parishes that it be displayed and ask for the

Novena intentions to be published in next week's parish newsletters.

Also, the newly printed Novena Booklets are available individually or

in bulk from St. Paul's Bookshop by Westminster Cathedralin

London www.stpauls.org.uk (Tel: 0207 828 5582) or individually

from the Slipper Chapel Bookshop (Tel: 01328 821 794) at the

Roman Catholic National Shrine in Walsingham

For this Novena of Prayer to enfold the Papal Visit in an ocean

of prayer and protection it needs everyone of you to do what you can

to advertise it and forward it on to others. Thank you so much!

May Our Lady of Walsingham pray for us and place her loving and

protective mantle around our beloved Holy Father Pope Benedict

XVI.

Many thanks

Antonia

God Bless our Pope!

'When England goes back to Walsingham, Our Lady will come back to England.'

(Prophecy of Pope Leo XIII)

Upcoming Events from Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii

From a recent email from the Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii:

You are invited to attend two inspirational events that will lift up your weary souls. Mark your calendars for these important Divine Mercy Healing events. We have invited great guest speakers who will encourage you to hope in the love and mercy of God amidst trials, tribulations and sufferings. Don't miss these great opportunities to receive God's healing mercy. Spread the word. God bless you always.

Jesus, I Trust in You

Visit the website for more details.

Divine Mercy Healing Mass, Oct 5
at Our Lady of Good Counsel
on October 5, Tuesday 6 pm - 9 pm
in celebration of the Feast of St. Faustina
at Our Lady of Good Counsel
1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Oahu

Admission is free; everyone is invited,

6 pm - Divine Mercy Healing Mass
7 pm - "Deliver Us From Evil" a talk by Fr. Bill Halbing
8 pm - Healing Service
9 pm - Refreshment

Divine Mercy Healing Conference 2010
Theme: "The Healing Power of God's Mercy"
Featuring 5 guests coming from the East Coast.

Registration is required.
Procession, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, Holy Mass, Holy Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Reflection Talks on God's Healing Mercy and other topics, Healing Services, Dramatic multi-media presentation, Veneration of the St. Faustina's relic, Praise and Worship, Fellowship and more. Register by Sept. 30

Event Info
October 7-10, 2010
St. Philomena Church
3300 Ala Laulani St.
Honolulu (Salt Lake)

EWTN Family Prayer - Conversion of Sinners

EWTN Family Prayer - Vocations to the Priesthood

The Prayer

Author Unknown

Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask Your forgiveness and to seek Your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, "Woe on those who call evil good," but that's exactly what we have done. We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and reversed our values.

We confess that:

We have ridiculed the absolute truth of Your Word and called it pluralism.
We have worshiped other gods and called it multiculturalism.
We have endorsed perversion and called it an alternative lifestyle.
We have exploited the poor and called it the lottery.
We have neglected the needy and called it self-preservation.
We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare.
We have killed our unborn children and called it a choice.
We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable.
We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem.
We have abused power and called it political savvy.
We have coveted our neighbor's possessions and called it ambition.
We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression.
We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.
Search us, O God, and know our hearts today; cleanse us from every sin and set us free.
Guide and bless these men and women who have been sent to direct us to the center of Your will.
I ask it in the name of Your Son, the living Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Shared by Sue Cifelli