ET VERBUM CARO FACTUM EST

HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI
PROCLAIMS A YEAR FOR PRIESTS ON THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIES NATALIS OF THE CURÉ OF ARS
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Dear Brother Priests,On the forthcoming Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday June 19, 2009 – a day traditionally devoted to prayer for the sanctification of the clergy –, I have decided to inaugurate a “Year for Priests” in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the “dies natalis” of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide. This Year, meant to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior renewal for the sake of a more forceful and incisive witness to the Gospel in today’s world, will conclude on the same Solemnity in 2010.

"The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus”, the saintly Curé of Ars would often say.

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Were we to fully realize what a priest is on earth, we would die: not of fright, but of love. ... Without the priest, the passion and death of our Lord would be of no avail. It is the priest who continues the work of redemption on earth. ... What use would be a house filled with gold, were there no one to open its door? The priest holds the key to the treasures of heaven: it is he who opens the door: he is the steward of the good Lord; the administrator of His goods. ... Leave a parish for twenty years without a priest, and they will end by worshipping the beasts there. ... The priest is not a priest for himself, he is a priest for you.---ST. JOHN MARY VIANNEY.

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By Sister Irene Hartman, OP

Holy Ones of Our Times

“If you shout, ‘Death to Christ the King,’ we will spare your life.” Jose chose instead to say, “Hail to Christ the King. Long live Christ the King. Long live the Virgin of Guadalupe.” These were the last words of a 14 year old Mexican lad who was put to death by masonic government officials because he refused to give up his Catholic faith. Preferring death to freedom, he died a martyr. At his open grave, he was given one last opportunity to reject Jesus. Again he shouted, “Long live Christ the King.” He was shot seven times. After the first shot, he drew a large cross on the ground with his blood. After the other shots, he died kissing the cross.Who is the 14 year old Mexican lad who gave his life rather than deny his faith in Christ?
José was born on March 28, 1913 in Sahuayo, and attended school in his hometown.At that time the Masonic led Mexican government was intent on destroying the Roman Catholic Church, and Catholics were tormented, imprisoned, and put to death by the thousands; Priests were murdered by firing squad. There was a Catholic group, called the Cristeros, who were determined to stop this oppression and killing. José’s brothers joined the group and José wanted to do the same, but his mother forbade it. The boy insisted that he wanted the chance to give his life for Christ and so come to heaven easily. Eventually José was allowed to join and he became the flag bearer of the troop, winning the name Tarcisius after the early Christian saint who was martyred for protecting the Eucharist from desecration.For the anti-Catholic persecutors, the youth was too much of a defender of the faith. To break his resolve, José was made to watch the hanging of another Cristero who had been held in custody. José encouraged the man, saying that they would soon meet in heaven. He was devoted to the Blessed Virgin and frequently prayed the rosary in her honor. While imprisoned himself, José wrote to his mother saying that he was ready to fulfill the will of God. His father tried to raise a ransom for his release, but was unsuccessful.
The skins of his feet were sheered off and he was obliged to walk through the village to the cemetery. He wept and moaned in pain, but would not give in to the demands of his persecutors to deny Christ and say, “Death to Christ the King.” Made to stand in his open grave, the 14 year old José proclaimed, “Long live Christ the King.”José, along with 12 other Mexicans who died in the Cristero War, have been proclaimed martyrs and were beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on Nov. 20, 2005.
Note:In Sahuayo Mexico, the graveyard that was used to bury the Cristero Martyrs has a well. The Cristeros were dunked in the well in a further effort to make them renounce Christ. When they did not, they were shot in the head and kicked into a grave.
Not one single Mexican denounced Christ.
On the wall are his Roman Catholic Family History and his Baptismal Certificate. Pictures include his grandparents, his parents Wedding Mass pictures and various family members.This likeness of Blessed Jose Sanchez del Rio is in San Santiago Church in Sahuayo Mexico, Michoacan State. He was held captive in this room for a short time after the Freemasons became angry with him.He saw that the Freemasons had stabled their horses in the Church. They had tied them to the altar and also had made chicken coops of the confessionals. Jose chased all the horses out, killed the chickens, and paid the price.The Freemasons peeled the skin from his feet, slashed the bottom of his feet with bayonets, and then forced him to walk to the graveyard. Once at the graveyard, they dunked him in a well, in an attempt to further coerce him to blaspheme. When he would not, they took him to his gravesite, and tried again.

The Freemasons eventually murdered him.

His remains are at San Santiago Church in Mexico.

Santa Maria de Guadalupe, esperanza nuestra, salva nuestra patria y conserva nuestra Fe.

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Litany of Consolation

When the darkness of depression overshadows me, Lord Jesus, you say: I am the Light of the world.

When plagued by my fragility and all my limitations, Lord Jesus, you say: Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of God is theirs.

When sadness takes hold of me, Lord Jesus, you say: Blessed are the sorrowing; they shall be consoled.

When tormented by my insecurity and my inadequacy, Lord Jesus, you say: Blessed are the lowly; they shall inherit the earth.

When lost and unsure about where to turn, Lord Jesus, you say: Your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

When fretful and obsessive about so many things, Lord Jesus, you say: Do not worry about what you are to eat of drink or use for clothing.

When lethargy and listlessness take over, Lord Jesus, you say: Seek first the Father's kingship over you and all will be given you.

When worry about the future paralyzes me, Lord Jesus, you say: Let tomorrow take care of itself.

When I feel helpless and forsaken, Lord Jesus, you say: Ask and you will receive.

When shame and guilt overwhelm me, Lord Jesus, you say: I have come to call, not the self-righteous, but sinners.

When engulfed by anxiety and fear, Lord Jesus, you say: Do not be afraid of anything.

When my life lacks any purpose or direction, Lord Jesus, you say: Follow me.

When I believe I am worthless and a total disappointment, Lord Jesus, you say: You are worth more than an entire flock of sparrows.

When weighed down my the addictions of my life, Lord Jesus, you say: Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome.

When the harshness and ruthlessness of life assail me, Lord Jesus, you say: I am gentle and humble of heart: your souls will find rest.

When it seems I have only a little to offer, Lord Jesus, you say: To the one who has, more will be given.

When I crave approval and fear the judgment of others, Lord Jesus, you say: Whoever becomes lowly like a little child is of greatest importance in the kingdom of God.

When I'm feeling discouraged because of my body, Lord Jesus, you say: Remain in me.

When my situation seems hopeless, Lord Jesus, you say: For God, all things are possible.

When I fear that my life is irrelevant and insignificant, Lord Jesus, you say: The last shall be first.

When I'm afraid to face the truth about myself, Lord Jesus, you say: Whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

When exhausted by tedium, tiresomeness, and stress, Lord Jesus, you say: Come by yourselves to an out-of-the-way place and rest a little.

When terrified by the raging storms of life, Lord Jesus, you say: Do not be afraid; it is I.

When I am full of doubt, with no one to depend on, Lord Jesus, you say: Everything is possible to one who trusts.

When it's hard to persevere and I'm tempted to give up, Lord Jesus, you say: By patient endurance you will save your lives.

When bitterness and resentment poison my heart, Lord Jesus, you say: If the Son frees you, you will truly be free.

When I feel like I belong to no one, Lord Jesus, you say: I know my sheep and my sheep know me.

When I see nothing but my wrongdoing and failures, Lord Jesus, you say: Do not let your heart be troubled; have faith in me.

When swayed by moralism, relativism, and nihilism, Lord Jesus, you say: I am the way, the truth, and the life.

When I am feeling cut off, alienated, and alone, Lord Jesus, you say: I am the vine, you are the branches.

When duped by self-absorption and self-obsessiveness, Lord Jesus, you say: Apart from me you can do nothing.

When despairing because of isolation and alienation, Lord Jesus, you say: I will not leave you orphans.

When downcast from feeling friendless and betrayed, Lord Jesus, you say: I call you friends.

When I refuse to believe that anyone could love me, Lord Jesus, you say: It was not you who chose me, it was I who chose you.

When tempted to apathy, cynicism, and dread, Lord Jesus, you say: Ask and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.

When polluted by hatred and violence of the world, Lord Jesus, you say: Take courage; I have overcome the world.

When I think that happiness is nothing but a delusion, Lord Jesus, you say: Do you love me?

When my life reaches a dead-end and I lack all desire, Lord Jesus, you say: Do you love me?

When I decide that life has no meaning, Lord Jesus, you say: Do you love me?

Yes, Lord Jesus, I do! Lord Jesus, you say: Live on in my love.

written by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P.
please say a Hail Mary for him.

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The Holy Rosary Joyful Mysteries

(also Sundays from beginning of Advent until Lent)

By the Sign of the Holy Cross, from our enemies free us, O Lord, My God.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Apostles Creed

V. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
R. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen.

One Our Father. Three Hail Marys for an increase in the Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity.

First Joyful Mistery: The Annunciation

Meditation: And when the angel had come to her, he said, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee, blessed art Thou among women." Luke 1, 28

One Our Father Ten Hail Mary’s. Then the Glory Be and the O My Jesus.

Second Joyful Mystery: The Visitation

Meditation: And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost, and cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Blessed art Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb!" Luke 1, 41-42

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Mary’s.
Then the Glory Be and the O My Jesus.

Third Joyful Mystery: The Birth of Jesus

Meditation: And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2, 7

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Mary’s. Then the Glory Be and the O My Jesus.

Fourth Joyful Mystery: The Presentation

Meditation: And when the days of Her purification were fulfilled according to the Law of Moses, they took Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. Luke 2, 22

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Mary’s. Then the Glory Be and the O My Jesus.

Fifth Joyful Mystery: The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

Meditation: And it came to pass after three days, that they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. Luke 2, 46

Say one Our Father and ten Hail Mary’s. Then the Glory Be and the O My Jesus.

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Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan, and all the evil spirits who prowl about the World seeking the ruin of souls.
The Memorare of St. Bernard:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come; before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

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To thee, O blessed Joseph, do we have recourse in our tribulation, and, having implored the help of thy thrice-holy Spouse, we confidently invoke thy patronage also. By that charity wherewith thou wast united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly affection with which thou didst embrace the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray, that thou wouldst look graciously upon the inheritance which Jesus Christ hath purchased by His Blood, and assist us in our needs by thy power and strength. Most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, protect the chosen people of Jesus Christ; keep far from us, most loving father, all blight of error and corruption: mercifully assist us from Heaven, most mighty defender, in this our conflict with the powers of darkness; and, even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the supreme peril of His life, so now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; keep us one and all under thy continual protection, that we may be supported by thine example and thine assistance, may be enabled to lead a holy life, die a happy death and come at last to the possession of everlasting blessedness in Heaven. Amen.

Let us pray.

O GOD, who’s only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
May the Divine Assistance remain always with us; and may the souls of the Faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

V. Lord grant us Priests.
R. Lord grant us Priests.
V. Lord grant us many Holy Priests.
R. Lord grant us many Holy Priests.
V. Lord grant us many Holy Priests and Religious Vocations.
R. Lord grant us many Holy Priests and Religious Vocations.
Saint Pius X pray for us.
Saint Joseph pray for us.
Saint Juan Diego pray for us.
Saint Therese the Little Flower, pray for us.
Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for us.
Saint Rita, pray for us.
Amen.

End of Joyful Mysteries

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Exorcism Against Satan and the Rebellious Angels

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF HIS HOLINESS, Pope LEO XIII, May 18th 1890

The Holy Father exhorts priests to make use of this exorcism as often as possible. It is therefore worthy of propagation. The faithful also may say it as any approved prayer.
(Note: where the symbol (†) is found, in the prayer of exorcism, the sign of the cross is to be made.)
In the Name of The Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, Amen.

Let GOD arise and let His enemies be scattered: and let them that hate Him flee from before His Face!
As smoke vanisheth, so let them vanish away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the Presence of GOD (Ps 67:1-2). Judge Thou, O' Lord, them that wrong me: overthrow them that fight against me.
Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded that devise evil against me. Let them become as dust before the wind: and let the Angel of the Lord straighten them. Let their way become dark and slippery: and let the Angel of the Lord pursue them.
For without cause they have hidden their net for me unto destruction: without cause they have upbraided my soul.
Let the snare which he knoweth not, come upon him: and let the net which he hath hidden, catch him: and into that very snare let him fall. But my soul shall rejoice in the Lord, and shall be delighted in His Salvation (Ps 34:1, 4-9).
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
O Most Glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies, St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the battle and in our wrestling against principalities and powers against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places (Ephes 6:12). Come to the aid of men, whom GOD created incorruptible, and to the Image of His own Likeness He made him (Wis 2:23); and from the tyranny of the devil He bought him at a great price (Cor 7:23).
Fight the battles of the Lord today with the Army of the Blessed Angels, as once thou didst fight against lucifer, the leader of pride, and his apostate angels; and they prevailed not: neither was their place found anymore in Heaven. But that great dragon was cast out, the old serpent, who is called the devil and satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him (Apoc 12:8-9).
Behold, the ancient enemy and murderer strongly raises his head! Transformed into an angel of light, with the entire horde of wicked spirits he goes about everywhere and takes possession of the earth, so that therein he may blot out the Name of GOD and of His Christ and steal away, afflict and ruin into everlasting destruction the souls destined for a Crown of Eternal Glory. On men depraved in mind and corrupt in heart the wicked dragon pours out like a most foul river, the poison of his villany, a spirit of lying, impiety and blasphemy; and the deadly breath of lust and of all iniquities and vices. Her most crafty enemies have engulfed the Church, the Spouse of the Immaculate Lamb, with sorrows, they have drenched her with wormwood; on all her desirable things they have laid their wicked hands.
Where the See of the Blessed Peter and the Chair of Truth have been set up for the light of the gentiles, there they have placed the throne of the abomination of their wickedness, so that, the Pastor having been struck, they may also be able to scatter the flock. Therefore, O' thou unconquerable Leader, be present with the people of GOD and against the spiritual wickedness which are bursting in upon them; and bring them the victory.
The Holy Church venerates thee as its Guardian and Patron; and it glories in the fact that thou art its Defender against the wicked powers of earth and hell. To thee the Lord has assigned the souls of the redeemed to be placed in Heavenly bliss. Beseech the GOD of Peace to crush satan under our feet, that he may no more be able to hold men captive and to harm the Church. Offer our prayers in the sight of the Most High, so that the mercies of the Lord may quickly come to our aid, that thou mayest seize the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and satan and that having bound him, thou mayest cast him into the bottomless pit, so that he may no more seduce the nations (Apoc 20:3).
Hence confiding in thy protection and guardianship, by the sacred authority of our ministry, we confidently and securely begin the task in the Name of Jesus Christ our GOD and Lord, of driving away the attacks of diabolical deceit.

Behold the Cross of the Lord, flee away ye hostile forces.

All: The lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David hath conquered
May Thy mercy, O' Lord, be upon us. All: Since we have hoped in Thee.
O Lord, hear my prayer. All: And let my cry come unto Thee.
The Lord be with you, All: And with thy spirit.

LET US PRAY:

O GOD and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we invoke Thy Holy Name, and we humbly implore Thy mercy, that by the intercession of the Mother of GOD Mary Immaculate Ever Virgin, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of Blessed Joseph the Spouse of the same Blessed Virgin, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and of all the Saints, Thou wouldst deign to afford us help against satan and all the other unclean spirits and against whatever wanders throughout the world to do harm to the human race and to ruin souls, through the same Christ Our Lord, Amen.
We exorcize thee, O' every unclean spirit, satanic power, infernal invader, wicked legion, assembly and sect; in the Name and by the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ (+); may thou be snatched away and driven from the Church of GOD and from the souls made to the Image and Likeness of GOD and redeemed by the Precious Blood of the Divine Lamb (+). Most cunning serpent, thou shalt no more dare to deceive the human race, persecute the Church, torment GOD's elect and sift them as wheat (+). The Most High GOD commands thee (+). He with whom in your great insolence, thou still claimest to be equal; He who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the Truth (1 Tim 2:4).
GOD the Father commands thee (+), GOD the Son commands thee (+), GOD the Holy Ghost commands thee (+). The Majesty of Christ, the Eternal Word of GOD made flesh, commands thee (+); He Who to save our race outdone through thy envy, "humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death" (Phil 2:8). He who has built His Church on the firm rock and declared that the gates of hell shall never prevail against Her, because He will dwell with Her "all days even to the end of the world" (Mat 28:20). The Sacred Sign of the Cross commands thee (+), as does also the power of the Mysteries of the Christian Faith (+), the Glorious Mother of GOD, the Virgin Mary, commands thee (+); She who by Her humility and from the first moment of Her Immaculate Conception, crushed thy proud head. The faith of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and of the other Apostles command thee (+). The Blood of the Martyrs and the pious intercession of all the Saints command thee (+).
Thus, cursed dragon and thee diabolical legion, we adjure thee by the Living GOD (+), by the True GOD (+), by the Holy GOD (+), by the GOD "who so loved the world that He gave up His Only Son, that every soul believing in Him might not perish but have life everlasting" (John 17:1-3); stop deceiving human creatures and pouring out to them the poison of eternal damnation; stop harming the Church and ensnaring her liberty. BEGONE, satan, inventor and master of all deceit, enemy of man's salvation. Give place to Christ in whom thou hast found none of your works; give place to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church acquired by Christ at the price of His Blood. Stoop beneath the powerful Hand of GOD; tremble and flee when we invoke the Holy and terrible Name of Jesus, this Name which cause hell to tremble, this Name to which the Virtues, Powers and Dominations of Heaven are humbly submissive, this Name which the Cherubim and Seraphim praise unceasingly repeating: Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord, the GOD of Armies!
O' Lord, hear my prayer, All: And let my cry come unto Thee
May the Lord be with thee, All: And with thy spirit.

LET US PRAY:

GOD of Heaven, GOD of Earth, GOD of Angels, GOD of Archangels, GOD of Patriarchs, GOD of Prophets, GOD of Apostles, GOD of Martyrs, GOD of Confessors, GOD of Virgins, GOD Who has power to give life after death and rest after work, because there is no other GOD than Thee and there can be no other, for Thou art the Creator of all things, visible and invisible, of whose Reign there shall be no end. We humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy Glorious Majesty and we beseech Thee to deliver us by Thy Power from all the tyranny of the infernal spirits, from their snares, their lies and their furious wickedness; deign, O' Lord, to grant us Thy powerful protection and to keep us safe and sound. We beseech Thee through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.

From the snares of the devil, All: Deliver us O' Lord.
Grant that Thy Church may serve Thee in secure liberty, All: We beseech Thee, hear us.
Deign to crush down the enemies of the Holy Church, All: We beseech Thee, hear us.

(Holy Water is sprinkled in the place where he may be)

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May GOD rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou, O' Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of GOD, cast into hell satan and all the other evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world, seeking the ruin of souls, Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Have mercy on us.

End of Prayer

Saint Benedict Ritual for protection of homes or businesses:

Place a Saint Benedict Crucifix in the home or business. Place four Saint Benedict medals (small ones are fine) in the corners of the peoperty; one in each of the four corners. If the property is not square of rectangukar, place them in what would be the four corners. Say:

“Saint Benedict please protect our home and all in it.”

Bless your place with Holy Water.

Make certain you try to stay in a state of grace.

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Alsgiving and Prayer

1 Take heed that you do not your justice before men, to be seen by them: otherwise you shall not have a reward of your Father who is in heaven. 2 Therefore when thou dost an almsdeed, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be honoured by men. Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when thou dost alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doth. 4 That thy alms may be in secret, and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee. 5 And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward.
6 But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret will repay thee. 7 And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard. 8 Be not you therefore like to them, for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him. 9 Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our supersubstantial bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen. 14 For if you will forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offences. 15 But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offences. Mathew 6: 1-15

*Please take a moment to view this video, and then meditate on how we crucify Christ every day.

'Do you believe you are in a state of grace?'

'If I am not, may God put me in it; and if I am, God keep me in it.' St. Joan of Arc.