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Maryam with my husband, Theodore, and my son Sergius, We are martyrs at Atrib, Kemet. Beheaded after torture. 7 Feb. Coptic Calendar.
Mastridia of Alexandria, virgin, 24 Nov.
Matrona(another), Matrona with Saturninus, and four children, the lectors Saturninus (another) and Felix, and the nun, Maria, and the toddler, Hilarion; Senator Dativus; Thelica, Emeritus, Felix, Ampellius, Rogatianus, Victoria, 37 other Christians ( Felix, Quintus, Maximianus, Rogatianus, Rogatus, Januarius, Cassianus, Victorianus, Vincentius, Caecilianus, Restituta, Prima, Rogatianus, Eva, Givalius, Rogatus, Pimponia, Secunda, Januaria, Saturnina, Martinus, Datus, Felix, Margarita, Major, Honorata, Regiola, Victorinus, Pelusius, Faustus, Datianus, Matrona, Caecilia, Heredina, Secunda, Januaria, of Abitine, in the Northwestern part of Africa. We were arrested having prayed the Divine Mysteries in the Emeritus’ house. We professed the faith. I Saturninus was clubbed. I died in jail, 12 Feb. 304 A.D. 11 Feb. Roman, 20 Feb in Algiers.
Matthew. Holy Apostle Matthew the Evangelist preached to the Hebrews and wrote his Gospel for them in Aramaic before he left to continue his journeys and mission. He was executed by order of the Sanhedrin. Nov. 16
Matutina, Romulus, Acutus, Pinnarius, Marulus, Successus, Misias, Donatus, Successa, Alexander, Solutor, and Saturninus. We were martyred in Africa, 27 March.
Maura, the wife of .Timothy, the lector. Martyrs at Penapeis, Kemet. Timothy was the son of a priest from around Antinoe in the Thebaid. I, Maura and Timothy studied scriptures religiously. Authorities tortured Timothy and me for not telling where the Holy Books and sacred vessels were. I did not attempt to persuade my husband, though pressured to do so. Authorities nailed us both to a wall, where we torturously endured nine days. But we consoled one another. We died 286 A.D. at Antinoe. 23 Nov. Coptic Calendar. (Probably the same as Maura of Antinoe, Kemet May, 10 martyrs, martyr wife of Timothy the Reader, 286 A.D. 3 May).
Maurella martyred in the Northwestern parts of Africa withVictus, 21 May.
Maurice martyr, general of the Theban Legion with 200 more killed. 10? Oct
Mauritius with Victor, Gereon, and my 330 companions. Part of the Theban Legion, Martyredon the Lower Rhine River at Xanten. 10 Oct.
Maurus Monk
MAURUS OF AFRICA
Maurus, Theban Legionnaires, martyr.
Maxiamian, martyr, refused service in the Roman Army From 260A.D, 267A.D.
Maximianus, Secundianus, Quartus, Victorianus, Januarius, Medianus, Adauctus, Denecutia, Alexander, Proculus, Afranus, Audactus, and Deodatus. Martyrs in Africa. 14 May.
Maximianus with Januarius with Saturninus, and four children, the lectors Saturninus (another) and Felix, and the nun, Maria, and the toddler, Hilarion; Senator Dativus; Thelica, Emeritus, Felix, Ampellius, Rogatianus, Victoria, 37 other Christians ( Felix, Quintus, Rogatianus, Rogatus, Cassianus, Victorianus, Vincentius, Caecilianus, Restituta, Prima, Rogatianus, Eva, Givalius, Rogatus, Pimponia, Secunda, Januaria, Saturnina, Martinus, Datus, Felix, Margarita, Major, Honorata, Regiola, Victorinus, Pelusius, Faustus, Datianus, Matrona, Caecilia, Heredina, Secunda, Matrona(another), Januaria, of Abitine, in the Northwestern part of Africa. We were arrested having prayed the Divine Mysteries in the Emeritus’ house. We professed the faith. I Saturninus was clubbed. I died in jail, 12 Feb. 304 A.D. 11 Feb. Roman, 20 Feb in Algiers.
Maximus and 39 Others, of Carthage martyr, Oct. 28.
Maximus and 40 others beheaded at Carthage (3rd century (249, 251 A.D.), martyr. 10 April
MAXIMUS of Alexandria, I was the priest who threw out the heretic Bishop, Paul of Samosata. From 251 A.D. to 264 A.D. I oversaw the church headquarters while Patriarch Dionysius was exiled. When Dionysius died, I became its bishop. I died peacefully and naturally. 27 Dec.
Maximus, (Maximus Alexandrinus?). A letter gives a compliment for success in refuting heretics. Might be the Cynic philosopher, son of high caste, Alexandrian parents, who sufferedfor the Faith. Among the Holy Folk.
Maximus of Alexandria. Bishop,
Maximus of Vuchim, priest with Iraja (Herais), with a brother, Abadir. We are children martyrs of Saint Basilides sister. Basilides is called the Father of Kings. We were brought under arrest to Antinoe, Kemet, beheaded with 3685 companions and other martyrs with Cluthus, a physician and priest. Also martyred with us were Apa Paphnutius of Tentyra, priest; Apa Isaac of Tiphre, priest; Apa Shamul of Taraphia, priest; Apa Simeon of Tapcho, priest; Sissinius of Tantatho, priest; Theodore of Chotep, priest; Moses of Psammanius, priest; Philotheus of Pemdje, priest; Macarius, of Fayum, priest; Macroni of Thoni, priest; Senuthius, of Buasti, priest; Simeon of Thou, priest; Ptolemaeus, priest; who was son of the Eparch, priest; Thomas of Tanphot, priest. Coptic calendar, 25 Sept.
Maximus with Stupur. Martyred in Africa, 16 Feb. (Probably the same as with Saulus, martyred in Africa, 16 Feb.)
Maximus with Therapius. Martyred in Africa withPaul, and Vincent, 16 Feb.
Maximus, a boy at the monastery
Maximus, Africanus, Terence, Pompeius, and 36 others of Carthage (3rd century), martyrs. 28 Oct. (Probably the same as Maximus with Victor martyred in Kemet. 28 Oct).
Maximus, Rogatus, Malentus, Nasseus. We are martyrs at what is now Renault Algiers in 329 A.D.. We were killed in tradition by Donatists or revolting pagans. Our parents set a monument to us. 21 _______,447 A.D.
Maximus with Restitutus, Martyred atin Carthage, 4 Oct.
Medianus, Secundianus, Quartus, Victorianus, Januarius, Adauctus, Denecutia, Maximianus, Alexander, Proculus, Afranus, Audactus, and Deodatus. Martyrs in Africa. 14 May.
Mehraela Martyred atbrother of Abhor (Amba Hor). 9 Jan.
Melania Divas, I am Spanish (Aka Melandia Divas). I am a widow at 22 years of age. But I moved to Alexandria, in Africa, spending most her time there ministering and gaining holiness. There, I sold my possessions, moved to the Nitria mountain area.
A court official tried to extort from Melania, but he soon found out I was well-connected lady by birth and by association. He apologized to Melania. I also established a monastery in Palestine.
I became connected with the African holy persons and saints:
Pambo
Arsisius,
Sarapion
Pahnutius of Scete,
Isidore the Confessor, bishop of Hermopolis,
Dioscorus.
From my own resources and funds, Melania ministered to them all. I dressed often in slave’s clothing, helping the following holy bishops and priests, banished by the prefects of Alexandria:
Isidore
Pisimius
Adelphius
Paphoutius
Pambo
Ammonius Paroles,
12 other Bishops and priests
Melania, grand daughter of Melania the Elder. This Holy Woman was prone to the same works of charity.
Melania, martyr with Pambo (Panbis)
Meleus with Trophinus, martyred in Alexandria, 14 Nov.
Menas, Hermogenes, & Eugraphos, Martyrs in Alexandria, Menas Kallikelados (which means eloquent), proved a persuasive man. While born in Athens (and therefore not black) He worked in Africa. A Christian and educated officer in the army of Rome, he went about the empire doing problem solving jobs for the Emperor. Eugraphus worked as secretary (scribe) to Menas.
Following Roman Emperor Alexander Severus, Emperor Maximinus (from 235 A.D. until 238 A.D.) stationed Menas in Alexandria. He was to alleviate difficulties with the townsfolk. Additionally, Menas exhorted Christians to remain strong as part of his duties.
Maximinus was not pleased. Nor was Hermogenes, an eparch born to non-Christians and another court official. The Emperor sent Hermogenes to dissuade Menas from his Christian way. Seeing miracles done by Menas through the grace of God, Hermogenes converted to Yeshua, Jesus the Christ. Authorities of Emperor Maximinus, martyred Menas, Eugraphus, and Hermogenes, 235 A.D. Dec. 10th, 17 Feb. (Latin Rite). (Same as Mennas of Alexandria, Dec. 10, martyr, some say the date was 313 A.D.).
Menas the Kemetian, Holy martyr in Phrygia, 296 A.D
Menas, and Ammonius, Kemetian soldiers, and Demonsia with her brother, Acronius, and with our companions. We were burned alive in a church during the reign of terror and persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. 29 May. Coptic Calendar.
Menelaus, Tryphon, Cyrion, Eulogius, another Cyrion, Porphyrius, Apricus, Justus, Julianus, Orestes, Hemerion, and Julius, martyred at Alexandria 3 July.
Mennas, Bishop,
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Test! Discern The Spirit! Accept what speaks to YOUR SOUL/SPIRIT. Disregard the rest!
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FATHER MELVIN DOUCETTE
"Do not be afraid"
Monday, January 12, 2009
Dear Friends,
The Beatitudes
"Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied."
Matthew 5:6
Here is another message from Our Lord and Saviour addressed to Joseph. Jesus spoke to him in these words, "The question I ask you this morning is this: Is there justice in the world? Are the courts and the governments following Me in passing different verdicts and laws for the country?
In many countries, the government has become like a god. They decide on things, which are not their business, and they go against My decrees. Just take for example the law that permits abortion in the country and this law goes directly against the commandment of God: 'Thou shall not kill.' Countries have passed laws allowing euthanasia although no one has the right to kill the elderly, the lame, the blind, the mental ill or any person that is challenged.
Some governments have passed laws allowing homosexual marriages and that too is against the law of God. The Father instituted marriage and it is to be between a man and a woman.
Is there justice in your courts? If a person has spoken that homosexual union is sinful, that person can be hauled to court and be condemned. That person is condemned for adhering to the law of God and therefore what is done is an injustice. Courts pass all kinds of restrictions around abortion mills and if a pro-life person breaks these laws they are hauled to court. What is happening in many countries is this: sin is protected by the law and the law of God is outlawed.
My dear friends, do not be afraid to stand up for what is right. Hunger and thirst that righteousness and justice be carried out in your countries and do not be afraid to protest if it is not done. I bless all those who work for this just cause and if you are made to suffer, remember that I was killed for standing for the truth."
Father Melvin
Message from The Heavenly Father for the world to the Daughter of Zion, Sat. Dec. 20, 2008, 5 P.M.
I AM The I Am, coming in a triumphant message for the world to hear. I Am, coming in My Glory across the land. I Am, The I Am, marking My precious ones for the end time ministry to the precious children who shall be coming in their paths.
This is the time for all to receive My Jesus and understand His Redemption that the Cross can be fulfilled in all of the children forever.
A time of jubilee is coming of rejoicing for salvation to all My children of the world. Yes, some will be taken by the evil one, but the eyes of their understanding is about to open and by My Blessed Mary not a one will be lost. My Son will never have died on the Cross in vain.
Hear Me children of the Most High, your salvation is here. Please take hold of what I have given unto you to keep you safe in all times of turmoil the land is bringing. I keep you in the palm of My hand forever, I claim you as mine; now claim Me as your Heavenly Father forever.
Your Father, The I Am, The I Am, who in My love abound totally over you and in you, just for My service
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Blessed Mary came as The Mother of Glory and was so stern I asked the Father God in My heart is this Her. Father replied, I Am, the I Am and My Blessed Mary is coming with a strong word for the nation, will you receive Her.
A Word of Warning for the Nation from The Mother of Glory to the Daughter of Zion, Friday, 12/19/08, 11 A.M.
My lovely children of the Most High, I come with words of warning for the nation. The time I cannot reveal to you in this message, but My Jesus is ready to show what is in the hearts of His children over all the world. Do not let this slip up on you, for you, My lovely ones must be prepared. Repent and receive from your Jesus and keep your hearts so pure with no malice towards another and no evil thoughts or habits prevailing.
This is not an easy word but you, Daughter of Zion, have answered yes to putting our words out to the people.
It is so very close and not much time for every heart to be ready to see his soul from birth, as his life is brought before him. Lovely children you must be ready.
Daughter of Zion, we promised not to give you any words for the children unless they are ready to take place. This is ready to happen. Please warn our children for not a one will be lost and many gained for eternal life and many turned around in their hearts for Our Jesus.
My Son, Jesus, will be shown to all people of the earth in the Glory of God the Father. Lovely children please be ready.
Your Mother of Glory, with My Son, Jesus. Come to His Sacred Heart and come to My Immaculate Heart. We will give you understanding lovely children.
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Message to Eileen Renders Jan.11, 2009
I do hope that your New Year is beginning on a positive swing. We will all be praying for our new Presient elect Obama to be positively influenced by the seriousness of pro-life.
God bless,
Eileen
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Jesus Tells Us How To Live!
Today my husband and I attended our usual 8:00 A.M. Mass at our parish church, Our Lady Of Sorrows where I made small offerings to Jesus and Mary and prayed for all with special needs and intentions.
In preparation of receiving the Blessed Sacrament, the body and blood of Christ, I made an Act Of Contrition.
After receiving the most precious body and blood of Christ, I knelt in silent commune with Jesus, giving thanks and asking Him to please cover me with His most precious blood. I prayed that Jesus hold back all distraction and allow me to hear only and see only, that which comes directly from His heart to mine! Then I prayed, Speak Lord, Your servant listens Jesus responded to my heart saying:
Eileen, My sweet child. I call you sweet because you sincerely love Me from within your heart. If all My children would speak and behave with sincerity from within their heart, there would be no sin!
Do not criticize or ridicule those who are not sincere. Rather, reach out a hand to guide them back into the Light! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Continue to pray for your brothers and sisters. Amen
Our Lady of All Nations littlest of all servants January 11, 2009
My dear, dear children this year will be full of major events which will bring great change. Some of the changes will be of HEAVEN and will bring many and GREAT GRACES. I am counting on MY PRAYER WARRIORS, MY ARMY to continue to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY using their MOST POWERFUL WEAPONS, THE ROSARY AND THE DIVINE CHAPLET.
REJOICE because the BATTLES OF ALL BATTLES has begun and when it is finished MY SON will be VICTORIOUS OVER ALL EVIL and will RENEW THE EARTH. Then finally, the ERA OF PEACE will begin when all will WORSHIP THE FATHER as their "DADDY". REJOICE! REJOICE! REJOICE! As of this year the march toward MY SON'S TOTAL VICTORY OVER ALL THE FORCES OF EVIL HAS BEGUN.
IN THE END THE TWO HEARTS WILL TRIUMPH
Medjugorje Day By Day Jan 13 - HOLD ON IN YOUR SUFFERING
Feast of the Holy Innocents-December 28
"The adoration of the Lord in the sacrament is also an education in sensitizing our conscience . . . When the conscience becomes dulled, this lets in the violence that lays waste the world" (Pope Benedict XVI). Pray before Jesus Eucharistic for an end to the slaughter of the unborn.
Mother Teresa -
The Cross will be for us as it was for Christ: proof of the greatest love.
Meditations by Padre Pio - Temptation is a sure sign the soul is very pleasing to the Lord.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Pleasures are indeed good when they aid the soul
"One cannot talk with the mouth full. Our thinking processes are impeded in direct relation to the intensity of the exercise of our sensible satisfactions. The more intense the sensible reaction, the less the concentration of thought. This is the basis for two important truths: first, lust does, as Scripture says, impede the spirit and the mind.
The second is that the pleasures of the body do play an important role in aiding the soul. It is this very power of relaxation attached to sensible pleasure which proves such a boon; it rests our soul, and when pleasure does that, it is really pleasurable."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
When, on one occasion, my confessor told me to ask the Lord Jesus the meaning of the two rays in this image, I answered, "Very well, I will ask the Lord." During prayer I heard these words within me: The two rays denote Blood and Water. The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls...
These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross.
These rays shield souls from the wrath of My Father. Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him. I desire that the first Sunday after Easter be the Feast of Mercy. (299)
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These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
Jan 13 - HOLD ON IN YOUR SUFFERING
Our Lady speaks today of perseverance and suffering as especially touching the heart of her Son:
Thanks to all of you who have come here, so numerous during this year, in spite of snow, ice and bad weather, to pray to Jesus. Continue, hold on in your suffering.
You know well that when a friend asks you something, you give it to him. It is thus with Jesus. When you pray without ceasing and you come in spite of your tiredness, he will give you all that you ask from him. For that pray. Suffering leads us to the heart of Christ (Locutionists Jelena & Mirjana December 1, 1983).
In this passage from 1 Peter, suffering is presented as a positive and redemptive force when linked to the passion of Christ:
For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God's approval. For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you as example, so that you should follow in his steps (1 Pt 2:19-21).
Reflection:
During the First World War, a village behind the lines in the Somme Valley had been repeatedly shelled, and there were many civilian casualties. The church too had been damaged, but it was the largest building available for an emergency hospital. The altar was turned into an improvised operating table.
One of the casualties brought in by stretcher was a young soldier who belonged to the village and was home on leave. He was badly wounded and his leg would have to come off at once. "You'll have to be brave", said the doctor, "I'm afraid this is going to be painful. We've got no anesthetic; it was all destroyed when the hospital was hit."
The young man looked at the "surgical altar", and pointed with his head towards the large crucifix over it. "I'll be all right on the altar", he said. "So long as I can look at him, I'll manage."
With Jesus Christ, all things are bearable, and even acquire a redemptive value when linked to his cross. For the Christian there is no empty pain; it is transformed with Christ's into a path to salvation.
Application:
Offer a prayer to the Lord today giving him any annoyances, discomfort, or pain you may experience. Try to make this a daily offering
Medjugorje Day By Day Jan 12 - ADVANCE AGAINST SATAN
"The man who receives Holy Communion loses himself in God like a drop of water in the ocean: It's impossible to separate them anymore . . . . In these vast depths of love, there's enough to lose yourself for eternity" (St. John Vianney).
Meditations by Padre Pio -
12. When the soul grieves and is afraid of offending God, it does not offend Him and is very far from committing sin.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
12 Nothing can be of its own
"Minds never inquire where they came from, or where they are going; they are just on the way. They never begin, they never develop, they never end - they just stop. Nothing in life has shape, a pattern, a rule or destiny. Nothing links things together except more succession in time; the needle of writing is drawn through the cloth but it weaves no pattern."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html
1934. Once, when I returned to my cell, I was so tired that I had to rest a moment before I started to undress, and when I was already undressed, one of the sisters asked me to fetch her some hot water.
Although I was tired, I dressed quickly and brought her the water she wanted, even though it was quite a long walk from the cell to the kitchen, and the mud was ankle-deep. When I re-entered my cell, I saw the ciborium with the Blessed Sacrament, and I heard this voice, Take this ciborium and bring it to the tabernacle.
I hesitated at first, but when I approached and touched it, I heard these words, Approach each of the sisters with the same love with which you approach Me; and whatever you do for them, you do it for Me. A moment later, I saw that I was alone....(285)
August 9, 1934. Night adoration on Thursdays. I made my hour of adoration from eleven o'clock till midnight. I offered it for the conversion of hardened sinners, especially for those who have lost hope in God's mercy. I was reflecting on how much God had suffered and on how great was the love He had shown for us, and on the fact that we still do not believe that God loves us so much.
O Jesus, who can understand this? What suffering it is for our Savior! How can He convince us of His love if even His death cannot convince us? I called upon the whole of heaven to join me in making amends to the Lord for the ingratitude of certain souls. (319)
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
Jan 12 - ADVANCE AGAINST SATAN
The Blessed Mother never mentions Satan without identifying the means to defeat him:
Dear children, today I call you especially now to advance against Satan by means of prayer. Satan wants to work still more now that you know he is at work. Dear Children, put on the armor for battle and with the rosary in your hand, defeat him! (Weekly Message August 8, 1985).
Jesus also speaks of defeating the Evil One:
Or how can one enter a strong man's house and plunder his property, without first tying up the strong man? Then indeed the house can be plundered. Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters (Mt 12:29-30).
Reflection:
Binding Satan is always a matter of faith and prayer, yet it also helps to be aware of his strategies, such as the following:
Five Ploys of Satan
Doubt - Tempts us to question God's Word and his goodness, forgiveness, and love
Discouragement - Tempts us to focus intently on our problems rather than entrusting them to God's care
Diversion - Tempts us to see the wrong things as attractive so that we will want them more than the right things
Defeat - Tempts us to feel like failure so that we don't even try
Delay - Tempts us to procrastinate so that things never get done
Application:
Reflect on these ploys of Satan, and if you find that he has darkened your life on any of these counts, lift up the situation to Our Lady in prayer. Recall her advice on binding the evil one: "Put on the armor of battle. With the rosary in your hand, defeat him!"
Medjugorje Day By Day Jan 11 - BE CONVERTED
(Jn 1:29-33): John the Baptist saw Jesus and exclaimed "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." "It is He who will baptize with The Holy Spirit." When we go to "The Lamb," Jesus in The Holy Eucharist, we ask for grace to live out our Baptismal calling as faithful children of The Father. With each Hail Mary we pray�to be open to receiving the gifts of The Holy Spirit (from our A-13 Rosary pamphlet).
Mother Teresa -
Remember that the Passion of Christ ends in the joy of the Resurrection of Christ!
The Archbishop Kwangju said to the Pope: "In Korea, in the town of Nadju, Our Lady cries..." The Pope answered "There are bishops, like in Yugoslavia for example who are against this...., but it's important to look at the great number of people who are answering invitations, the amount of conversions...
All this is underlined in the Gospel , all these facts have to be seriously investigated." (L`Homme Nouveau, 3. February 1991.) http://www.medjugorje.org/pope.htm
Meditations by Padre Pio - Do not halt in seeking the truth, in discovering God. Be docile to the influence of grace, following its inspiration and attraction. Do not be ashamed of Christ and His doctrine.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen -
Stream of consciousness lacks conscience!
"As a human mind loses an objective and a goal in life, even its culture becomes identified with movement as pleasure, instead of the attainment of a goal. Modern writing reflects this inasmuch as it is made up of experiences strung together, but leading nowhere, nor painting any moral."
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Jesus, living Host, You are my Mother, You are my all! It is with simplicity and love, with faith and trust that I will always come to You, O Jesus! I will share everything with You, as a child with its loving mother, my joys and sorrows-in a word, everything....(230)
Holy Hour. During this hour of adoration, I saw the abyss of my misery; whatever there is of good in me is Yours, O Lord. But because I am so small and wretched, I have a right to count on Your boundless mercy....(237)
Jesus, I trust in You; I trust in the ocean of your mercy. You are a Mother to me....(249)
I feel certain that my mission will not come to an end upon my death, but will begin. O doubting souls, I will draw aside for you the veils of heaven to convince you of God's goodness, so that you will no longer continue to wound with your distrust the sweetest Heart of Jesus. God is Love and Mercy. (281)
MEDJUGORJE DAY BY DAY
These thoughts for a day are taken from a daily meditation book based on the Messages of Our Lady of Medjugorje by Father Richard J. Beyer, Ave Maria Press.
Jan 11 - BE CONVERTED
Concerning the urgency of conversion, Our Lady said in a locution to Jelena:
Hurry to be converted. Do not wait for the great sign. For the unbelievers, it will then be too late to be converted. For you who have the faith, this time constitutes a great opportunity for you to be converted, and to deepen your faith (locutionist Jelena & Mirjana after December 15, 1982).
Jesus also speaks of the pressing need for conversion:
The people of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the proclamation of Jonah, and see, something greater than Jonah is here! (Mt 12:41).
Reflection:
In the ancient ruins of Pompeii, there was found a petrified woman who, instead of trying to flee from the city, had spent her time in gathering up her jewels. In one of the houses was found the skeleton of a man who, for the sake of a few coins, a small plate and a saucepan of silver, had remained in his house until the street was half-filled with volcanic matter, then was trying to escape from the window.
Because life (and death) is built around priorities, both Christ and his Mother press us to put God and the spiritual first in our lives. This boils down to the various decisions we make every day. Deciding for God, or conversion, is an ongoing process. Little decisions build on one another, for good or bad. That is why Our Lady says to, "hurry to be converted�to deepen your faith", for it is a gradual process, rarely occurring overnight.
Application:
In the decisions and choices you make today, try to be aware of the Lord's presence and what would please him.
SHORT POWERFUL PRAYER THROUGH ST. JOSEPH
"Glorious St. Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful
guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of
God, I ask you to join me in praising God the Father
through His Divine Son who died on the cross and
rose again to give us sinners new life. Through the
Holy Name of Jesus, pray with me that we may obtain
from the eternal Father the favor we ask. (here
state your intention)."
Say this prayer for nine consecutive days.
Fear not! God is your shelter (the 23rd Psalm and the Lord’s Prayer. God never fails. Don’t fail him. Call on Jesus. Jesus on the mainline, tell him what you want!
http://www.live365.com/stations/283424
BLACK CATHOLIC GOSPEL RADIO (Afrocentric Rosary, Stations of Cross, Chaplet of Divine Mercy)
AFROCENTRIC CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/ChapletofDivineMercy.mp3
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/ChapletPtII.wma
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/streamaudio/Chaplet_Pt_lII.wma
FRIDAY-AFROCENTRIC SORROWFUL MYSTERIES OF ROSARY , AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Part I
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/11_AfrocentricSorrowfulMysteries--TheCrossScourge_Artis.mp3
Part II
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/12_AfrocentricSorrowfulMysteries-CrownofThorns-Carrying.mp3
Part IIII
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/13_StationsoftheCrossI-VII_Artist_Album.mp3
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Part I
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/13_StationsoftheCrossI-VII_Artist_Album.mp3"
Part II
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/14_StationsoftheCrossVIII-End_Artist_Album.mp3"
For further information:
BLACK CHRISTIANITY’S AFRICAN BEGINNINGS
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/
BLACK CATHOLICS BLOG
http://blackcatholicsprophecymeditations.blogspot.com
Black, African Saints
www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/BlackSaintsMysticHoly.html
Black and African Catholics Prophecy Meditations
www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/recentmeditations.html
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/
Black African Catholics Coptic, Latin rite, Orthodox Prophecies Meditations
http://www.angelfire.com/realm/blackcatholics/blog/
Black Saints Videos Part I
LINKS
YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Google, DailyMotion, Blip.tv, Veoh, Stupid Videos, Sclipo, Viddler and Howcast
Part II
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=jMnYwZEfBg4
LINKS
YouTube, Yahoo, MySpace, Google, Revver, DailyMotion, Blip.tv, Veoh, Stupid Videos, Sclipo, Viddler and Howcast
Attorney James Wesly Smith is a writer/producer of more than 30 audio visual film projects on the Black Genesis of Christianity, with an emphasis on the Early African Liturgical Churches. His 30 year effort resulted in the reference tome, Black Saints, Mystics, Holy Folk, (Ancient African Liturgical Church) Volume I, and II, detailing Black involvement in the Church from before 1 A.D. (See Out of Africa I called my Son, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:13-15). Smith may be reached at stbernice@yahoo.com
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