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Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary Protectress of Africa
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Protectress of Africa, you have given to the world the true Light, Jesus Christ. Through your obedience to the Father and the grace of the Holy Spirit, you have given us the source of our reconciliation and our justice, Jesus Christ, our peace and our joy.
Mother of Tenderness and Wisdom, show us Jesus, your Son and the Son of God. Guide our path of conversion, so that Jesus might shine his glory on us in every aspect of our personal, familial and social lives.
Mother, full of Mercy and Justice, through your docility to the Spirit, the Counselor, obtain for us the grace to be witnesses of the Risen Lord, so that we will increasingly become the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Mother of Perpetual Help, we entrust to your maternal intercession the preparation and fruits of the Second Special Assembly for Africa. Queen of Peace, pray for us! Our Lady of Africa, pray for us!
Yaounde, 19 March 2009
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Therapius. Martyred in Africa with Maximus, 16 Feb.
Thonius, Paulus, Pansius, Dionysius, Hopaesius, Hor, another Dionysius, Ammon, Bessammonius, Agatho, Recumbus, Bastmus, Sarmathus, Proteheas, Orion, Colluthus, Didymus, Pelesius, Arates, Theonas, Hippeas, Romanus, Saturninus, Pinutus, Serapion, Papias, Bastamonus, Pantherus, Papia, Dioscurus, Heron, Cyriacus, and Ammonius. We are martyrs who preached Jesus in Kemet, martyred in Alexandria, 18 Jan.
Thomais, I was a martyred who was born at Alexandria. A fisherman’s spouse. Incest passion blinded my father in law. He killed me in 476 A.D. 14 April (probably same as Thomais of Alexandria. Woman martyr April 13)
THOMAS evangelized the Gospel to India. Two versions of his death exist. One says a pagan priest ordered him speared. The other says he was praying at the place Thomas Didymus (The Twin). Also known as Thuma Holy Apostle took the Gospel to India.
Thomas, I was a Coptic saint, 26 Jan.
Thomas, I was a saint in the Coptic Calendar, 10 March.
Thomas, I brought back a woman drowned to life. 15 June, Coptic calendar.
Thomas with companions (9 women and 3000 men), martyred in Kemet (Egypt) 20 June. Coptic Calendar.
Thomas, martyr. I was born in Sandalat, in Kemet. I confessed Christ at 12 years of age in Alexandria. Authorities beheaded me at Taw, Kemet with Paphnutius, of Bendura, Moses of Balkim, and others. Abyssinian/Coptic Calendar (21 June).
Thomas, I was bishop of Mar’as, Kemet. I was jailed 22 years, freed by Emperor Constantine and participated in the Council of Nice, 17 Aug. Abyssinian/Coptic Calendar (21 June).
Thomas, (Abba), 10 Oct.
Thomas of Tanphot, priest with Iraja (Herais). with 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; Maximus of Vuchim, priest; Macroni of Thoni, priest; Senuthius, of Buasti, priest; Simeon of Thou, priest; Ptolemaeus, priest; who was son of the Eparch, priest;. Coptic calendar, 25 Sept.
Thomas, Victor, and Isaac, martyred at Asmunaja (Oshmunein), Kemet(Egypt), 17 Nov. Coptic calendar.
Thomas, deacon, at Tiberiopolis (361 A.D. 362 A.D.), martyr, 28 Nov.
Thyrsus, martyred in Alexandria withSaturninus, 31 Jan.
Thyrsus, martyred in Alexandria with Orion, 16 Aug.
Tibur, martyred in Alexandria 9 Sept.
Tiburtinus, martyred in Alexandria, 9 Aug.
Timida, martyred in Africa Proconsularis, 30 May.
Timeda with Ada, martyred in Ethiopia, 2 June.
Timoleon, martyred at Maurentania. 19 Dec.
Timothy, martyred in Philippolis, 24 Aug.
Timothy, martyred in Kemet. I was born at Dirshaba, and practiced my faith. I said Christ at Atrib. In the persecutions of Roman Emperor Diocletian, I suffered beheading at Alexandria. 5 Sept. I am listed in the Coptic Calendar.
Timothy, bishop of Alexandria, second from Athanasius. Among the Holy Folk
Timothy (Dometius) I was the martyr at Benhor, Kemet, 1 Nov. I am listed in the Coptic Calendar.
Timothy, I am bishop of Asina (Esne, also known as Antinopolis) Kemet. I was a monk. In the reign of terror and persecutions of Roman Emperor, Diocletian’s authorities jailed me. I was tortured for three years. Constantine’s authorities set me free. 19 Dec. I am listed in the Coptic Calendar.
Timothy, Theodore, and Calliopius, We are martyrs in Kemet, 17 March, We are listed in the Coptic Calendar
Timothy with Theodore, 29 Aug. (Probably the same as Timothy with Theodore, martyr at Tiberiopolis, 2 Sept).
Timothy martyred in Africa, the area of Maurentania, Caesariensis. During the Roman Emperor Decius persecutions, I was ordained a deacon. I died burned at the stake. 19 Dec.
Timothy, Feb 4. Coptic Calendar
Timothy (one of the 12 Disciples), Alexandria, Coptic friend of God.
Timothy, the lector and wife, Maura. Martyrs at Penapeis, Kemet . I am Timothy from Penapeis in the Kemet Thebaid with my wife, Maura. I was the son of a priest from around Antinoe in the Thebaid. We were married 20 days. I served as a reader (now called lector) in Church. Maura and I studied scriptures religiously.
Since I taught Christians in the community, enemies turned us into Arian, the Thebaid Governor. This was during the reign of terror and persecutions of Emperor Diocletian (284A.D. to 305 A.D.).
Arian told us to surrender the holy and sacred books, and sacred vessels. I could not! It was if I were surrendering my children to the lions.
Arian ordered hot iron spits through my ears. Maura was brought to pressure me into what Arian wished, and to worship idols. Maura did not attempt to persuade me. My wife bade me be strong, and said that she, too, was Christian.
Arian ordered all her hair pulled from her head. Her fingers were chopped off. Then authorities placed her into a boiling water cauldron. She suffered no harm from this boiling liquid.
Authorities nailed us both to a wall, where we torturously endured nine days. Arian finally had us crucified, she facing me, I facing her. We consoled one another. It took nine days for us to die, 286 A.D. at Antinoe, 23 Nov. Coptic Calendar. (Probably same as Timothy and Maura, Heraclides, martyr, Heradius and Zozimus, martyrs, at Carthage; 3 May, (286 A.D.), of Antinoe, in Kemet)
Timothy, Heron, Arsenius, Isodore, Dioscorus, Martyrs
Timothy, bishop at Tiberiopolis (361A.D. 362 A.D.), martyr. 28 Nov.
Timothy. Martyred in Kemet with Theodore, 17 March.
Timothy (priest), Polius (Hippolytus) and Eutychus (deacons), and companions. We died martyrs. Maurentaniean Caesariensis in the reign of terror and persecutions of Roman Emperor Diocletian 21 May
Timothy. Martyred in Mauretania with Curentus, 18 March.
Timothy (Amba) I was a Coptic friend of God, 3 April I am listed in the Coptic Calendar.
Timothy, I am the martyr at Alexandria with Pelusius, 6 April
Timothy, Martyred in Africa ____May.
Timothy, I am the martyr from Old Cahira , Kemet. I was a soldier of Arrhianus. I was whipped and beheaded under the reign of terror and persecutions of Roman Emperor Diocletian. Persecutions. 15 June.
Timotheus, Zoticus, Zoilus, Gelatus (or Cursicus), I was a priest, Leo a subdeacon. Martyrs in Africa. 30 June.
Timothy, 22d Patriarch of Alexandria. I was the brother of Saint Peter II, 380 A.D. to 385 A.D. 14 July. Coptic Calendar.
Timothy II, Aelurus, 26 Patriarch of Alexandria, 548-80 A.D. Though I was a Monophysite, I was elected patriarch after Dionysius. I was deported to Gangra Island, and after a second time elsewhere, Emperor Zeno restored me to the position. Coptic Calendar.
Timothy III, 32 Patriarch of Alexandria, 517 to 535 A.D. I befriended Severus in Antioch, who came to me in Kemet. 7 Feb.
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PROPHECY MEDITATIONS TODAY
Test! Discern The Spirit! Accept what speaks to YOUR SOUL/SPIRIT. Disregard the rest!
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Message of March 27th, 2009 Saint Michael Speaks
The following verbal message was received and audibly recorded during the Friday night rosary at Mary’s Knoll. Of interest this was the first public message given during this lent of 2009. As in the past when St. Michael speaks it’s with a powerful voice that was strong enough to be heard by many others.
"I speak at the command of My Lord. Repent, Reform and Rejoice. The Almighty has commanded these words to be spoken. During this holy time look deeply within your hearts .. see how your offenses have caused great sorrow to the Lord who loves you.
Reform as you confess your sins รข€¦ and then little ones rejoice, as he has touched and healed you thru His forgiveness. In truly learning how to love you shall know of His presence. You, will be the instruments He has chosen thru these difficult moments . these difficult final times into which He is gathering all of his servants. Let your hearts not be troubled but be filled with the confidence that God truly loves you and truly wishes you to be with Him.
No matter what your state of life or physical being He is with you and seeks to draw you closer to Him. Each one, no matter what the physical condition plays an important role in the salvation for mankind. For in suffering you will find the joy that God Himself found upon the cross knowing that it was not wasted. It was a gift from God so too, you must realize and accept that all things permitted by God are used by Him in this special way.
Wake up . wake up and see before it is too late. For I am not here to cause you concern but to strengthen you to tell you of God’s mercy and to tell you that you are armed with His love and His strength. When you say, "I am unable to do what you have called me to do", Our Lord comes to your rescue . if you but say . It is with your strength and your strength alone I obey . I follow and I surrender . to the Holy One of God.
Peace and only peace He brings you".
(Recipient) "God is with us this night. It was He, Michael, who came as God’s Messenger". "Tongues".
Vision to littlest of servants March 30, 2009
While in Church this morning before Mass while praying in front of the BLESSED SACRAMENT I received the following vision.
I saw JESUS and HE was outside my pew. I could see that HE looked like HE had just been scourged with HIS hands tied in front of HIM and WOUNDS all over HIS BODY.
HE then told me that the priests, bishops, and cardinals were SCOURGING HIM again by their disobedience to HIS PETER, THE POPE.
I then saw a priest, a bishop, and a cardinal all dressed up in their religious clothing. JESUS then spoke to me and told me that although they appear as HOLY on the outside by their DRESS they are DEAD to HIM on the inside.
That they appear to serve HIM by their DRESS and RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES but deny the POWER of HIS CHURCH, THE HOLY SPIRIT!!!
I then saw the priest, the bishop, and the cardinal smiling as people were lined up with whips striking JESUS on HIS BACK.
JESUS spoke again and told me that by their disobedience the shepherds were leading the flock away from the CHURCH and its TEACHINGS and as a result the flock was now adding to HIS WOUNDS by their disobedience.
JESUS SPEAKS. I AM DESIRE THAT YOU OBEY, PRAY, AND LOVE MY PETER WHO IS POPE BENEDICT XVI. HE IS YOUR LEADER. HE IS YOUR DEAR, DEAR, PAPA. LOVE HIM!!! LOVE HIM!!! LOVE HIM!!!
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 02- Pray to understand the Fathers will
"In the Virgin's example of silent and fruitful listening, contemplation helps grasp the presence of the Living One in the Eucharist and aids in transfiguring the deaths that mark the earthly city into a commitment for life and hope in the resurrection" (Pope John Paul II, Servant of God).
"You, eternal Father, are the table that offers us as food the Lamb, your only-begotten Son. He is the most exquisite of foods for us . . . that we receive in Holy Communion, which feeds and strengthens us while we are pilgrim travelers in this life" (St. Catherine of Siena).
Mother Teresa
Never let anything so fill you with pain or sorrow so as to make you forget the joy of Christ Risen.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Apr 2 It is necessary to be strong to become great: this is our duty. Life is a struggle from which we cannot withdraw, but we must triumph (CE,33).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
-Where is the true passion of politics?
"Because we hate certain things, other passions which are related to struggle with difficulties also arise... Coming back to want of fire and enthusiasm in our politicians, the reason is rather obvious. They have no great central overwhelming cause to which they are dedicated with the full fervor of their being, and they have no great shock at evil or wrong."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
Jesus, my Love, today gave me to understand how much He loves me, although there is such an enormous gap between us, the Creator and the creature; and yet, in a way, there is something like equality: love fills up the gap. He Himself descends to me and makes me capable of communing with Him. I immerse myself in Him, losing myself as it were; and yet, under His loving gaze, my soul gains strength and power and an awareness that it loves and is especially loved. It knows that the Mighty One protects it. Such prayer, though short, benefits the soul greatly, and whole hours of ordinary prayer do not give the soul that light which is given by a brief moment of this higher form of prayer. (815)
I have come to understand today that even if I did not accomplish any of the things the Lord is demanding of me, I know that I shall be rewarded as if I had fulfilled everything, because He sees the intention with which I begin, and even if He called me to himself today, the work would not suffer at all by that, because He himself is the Lord of both the work and the worker.
My part is to love Him to folly; all works are nothing more than a tiny drop before Him. It is love that has meaning and power and merit. He has opened up great horizons in my soul-love compensates for the chasms. (822)
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.
APRIL 2 - PRAY TO UNDERSTAND THE FATHER'S LOVE
Our Lady speaks of understanding the will of the Father and his love:
O children! Remember that the only way you can be always with me, and know the will of the Father, is to pray. That is why I call you again today. Do not let my calls go unheeded. Above all else, continue to pray, for then you will understand the Father's will and his love for you (Locutionist Jelena & Mirijana May 16, 1987).
In Matthew's gospel, Christ also speaks of the Father and his promised reward to those who pray:
And whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, so that they may be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father in secret; and then your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you (Mt 6:5-6).
Reflection:
Prayer to God the Father is powerful, for among other things, "you will understand the Father's will and his love for you," as Mary tells us today. Humble prayer, "in secret", as Jesus advises in our gospel reading is always heard by the Father and swiftly answered.
The following "Petition to God" was dictated to Jelena, one of the Medjugorje locutionists, by the Blessed Mother. It was distributed throughout the church by the priest at Medjugorje. Let us offer it in response to the Virgin's message today:
O God, our hearts are deeply obscured, despite our bond to your heart. Our hearts are rent between you and Satan; between good and evil; enlighten and unify them with your grace. Do not permit two loves to exist in us, or two faiths; grant that we may never be torn between lying and sincerity, love and hatred, honesty and dishonesty, humility and pride.
Help us to raise our hearts to you like those of children. May you renew and fill our hearts with peace; may the longing for peace grow within us. May your holy will and love dwell in us that we may truly desire to be your children. Remember our past devotion and help us to again receive your Spirit.
With open hearts we seek that you will be done in us. With open souls we seek your tender mercy. May your mercy strengthen us to recognize our sins which make us impure. Lord God, we wish to be your children, humble and devout, sincere and cherished, as you desire us to be.
And may you, brother Jesus, intercede with the Father, that he may bless us with his goodness and inspire us to respond with goodness. Help us, Lord Jesus, to comprehend the Father's infinite love and manifold gifts, that we may never fail to please him with works of love and peace. Amen.
Application:
Offer this Petition to God once more today, perhaps this evening. May it be a prayer from your heart.
Medjugorje Day By Day Apr 01 - May you be the hope and joy of mankind
"Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy," Jesus
told St. Maria Faustina of the Blessed Sacrament, "Adore, in the Blessed
Sacrament, My Heart, which is full of mercy." "I want Adoration to take place . . .
for the intention of imploring Mercy for the world." (Divine Mercy Diary,
300, 1572, & 1070)
Pope John Paul II to Archbishop
Mother Teresa
"The cross is the proof that He loved us and the Tabernacle is the proof that He loves us now with tender compassion".
The Cross is a thorny fruit which outside is most pungent. After the thorns and bark are removed, one finds a precious and savory fruit, that only she who has the patience to endure the annoyance of the punctures, can come to discover the secret of the preciousness and the taste of that fruit. And only she who has come to discover this secret keeps it with love. And all the others look at it with contempt and despise it.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Apr 1 Doesn't the Holy Spirit tells us that when the soul approaches God it must be prepared for temptations? Courage, therefore, courage my good daughter. Fight valiantly and you will receive the prize of strong souls (Letters III, p. 427).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The Passion of Love and Hate
"The root of all passions are love and its opposite, hate. Hence our passions are either for the pursuit of what we love, or escape from what we hate."
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Jesus, lover of human salvation, draw all souls to the divine life. May the greatness of Your mercy be praised here on earth and in eternity. O great lover of souls, who in Your boundless compassion opened the salutary fountains of mercy so that weak souls may be fortified in this life's pilgrimage, Your mercy runs through our life like a golden thread and maintains in good order the contact of our being with God.
For He does not need anything to make Him happy; so everything is solely the work of His mercy. My senses are transfixed with joy when God grants me a deeper awareness of that great attribute of His; namely, His unfathomable mercy. (1466)
Jesus, hide me in Your mercy and shield me against everything that might terrify my soul. Do not let my trust in Your mercy be disappointed. Shield me with the omnipotence of Your mercy, and judge me leniently as well. (1480)
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.
APRIL 1 - MAY YOU BE THE JOY OF MANKIND
The Blessed Virgin speaks of joy today:
"Dear Children, persevere in prayer so that your hearts may be filled with joy. Dear children, may you be the hope and joy of mankind, But you can only achieve this through prayer. Pray, pray! (Visionary Prayer Group May 3rd, 1986).
In his prayer to the Father, Jesus speaks of conveying his joy to his disciples:
While I was with them, I protected them in your name that you have given me. I guarded the, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to you, and I speak these things in the world so that they may have my joy made complete in themselves (Jn17:12-13)
Reflection:
Joy is a unique quality of the Christian life. It seems to be born of trust in God's love for us and for all aspects of our lives. Fr. Slavko Barbaric, spiritual director to the visionaries, recently gave a sermon on Our Lady's messages of prayer and joy.
Here, in part, is what he said:
Normally, after meeting someone, you need time to get to know him, tell him about yourself, exchange views, and so forth. However, if our prayer only consists of an occasional "hello" to someone who only occupies a corner of our lives, then we probably aren't going to experience great joy.
The problem is that we all want joy but we're not willing to follow the path that leads to its source: prayer from the heart. That is why Our Lady asks us so urgently to, "pray, pray!" It is the means to happiness.
Application:
Today the Mother of God asks that we make our hearts, "joyful through the means of prayer." To this end, try to extend and deepen your prayer so that you will more fully experience that joy.
Medjugorje Day By Day Mar 31 - Open your hearts to the Holy Spirit
"Whenever we are shaken by the sight of evil spreading in the universe . . .
we should not forget that such unleashing of the forces of sin is overcome by the saving power of Christ. Whenever the words of consecration are uttered in the Mass and the Body and Blood of Christ become present in the act of the sacrifice, the triumph of love over hatred, of holiness over sin, is also present. Every Eucharistic Celebration is stronger than all the evil in the universe; it means real, concrete accomplishment of the redemption" (Pope John Paul II).
Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity, Carmelite Nun (1880-1906) France:
Bl. Elizabeth wrote, "When Our Lord was on earth, the Gospel says `a secret power went out from Him,' at His touch the sick recovered their health, the dead were restored to life. Well, He is still living! living in the tabernacle in His adorable Sacrament." "When you are close to the tabernacle in which love incarnate dwells, there is no distance."
Mother Teresa -
We must say, " I belong to you. You can do whatever you like. "
And this is our strength and this is the joy of the Lord.
Meditations by Padre Pio -
Accept all the suffering and incomprehension that comes from Above. In this way you will perfect and sanctity yourself (FSP, 119).
Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Passion is not unconscious!
"The eye has a reflex action when someone is about to thrust his finger into it, but passion is a conscious affair; it is something that happens to a creature endowed with reason and free will."
St. Faustina's diary http://www.marian.org/directory_flash.html -
After I had gone into the refectory, during the reading, my whole being found itself plunged in God. Interiorly, I saw God looking at us with great pleasure. I remained alone with the Heavenly Father. At that moment, I had a deeper knowledge of the Three Divine Persons, whom we shall contemplate for all eternity and, after millions of years, shall discover that we have just barely begun our contemplation. Oh, how great is the mercy of God, who allows man to participate in such a high degree in His divine happiness! At the same time, what great pain pierces my heart [at the thought] that so many souls have spurned this happiness. (1439)
Write, speak of My mercy. Tell souls where they are to look for solace; that is, in the Tribunal of Mercy [the Sacrament of Reconciliation] There the greatest miracles take place [and] are incessantly repeated. To avail oneself of this miracle, it is not necessary to go on a great pilgrimage or to carry out some external ceremony; it suffices to come with faith to the feet of My representative and to reveal to him one's misery, and the miracle of Divine Mercy will be fully demonstrated.
Were a soul like a decaying corpse so that from a human standpoint, there would be no [hope of] restoration and everything would already be lost, it is not so with God. The miracle of Divine Mercy restores that soul in full. Oh, how miserable are those who do not take advantage of the miracle of God's mercy!... (1448)
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.
Mar 31 - OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is the topic of Our Lady's message today:
"Dear Children, during these days I call you to especially open your hearts to the Holy Spirit, who is working through you. Open your hearts and surrender your lives to Jesus so that he can work through your hearts and strengthen you in faith (Weekly Message May 23, 1985).
And from Acts:
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon yon; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
Reflections:
Jesus wishes to give us the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Mother asks us to be open to receive his power. With faith and openness, then let us pray to the Spirit using The Sequence of the Holy Spirit, one of the loveliest prayer-poems of the church:
Holy Spirit, Lord of light, from the clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give. Come, thou Father of the poor, Come, with treasures which endure; Come, thou light of all that live!
Thou, of all consolers best, Thou, the soul's delightful guest, Dost refreshing peace bestow; Thou in toil art comfort sweet; Pleasant coolness in the heat; Solace in the midst of woe.
Light immortal, light divine, Visit thou these hearts of thine, And our inmost being fill: If thou take thy grace away, Nothing pure in man will stay; All his good is turned to ill.
Heal our wounds, our strength renew; On our dryness pour thy dew; Wash the stains of guilt away; Bend the stubborn heart and will; Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray.
Thou, on us who evermore Thee confess and thee adore, With thy sevenfold gifts descend: Give us comfort when we die; Give us life with thee on high; Give us joys that never end.
Application:
Make it a habit to pray to the Holy Spirit each day, as the Virgin asks of us.
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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
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, Attorney James Wesly Smith ‘s 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
