“The grace of our Lord be with us forever.” ~ Sr. Marie
Monday, March 31, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Divine Mercy Sunday
May Divine Mercy always reign in our souls and may we always be reflections of Jesus' Divine Mercy to all He sends our way. St. Faustina, pray for us. Sr. Marie, Pray for us. Amen. 
Friday, March 28, 2008
Cornerstone
From the prayer card: "We ask God and Sr. Marie to continue to bless the cornerstone given to her, 'Around this cornerstone we will build our faith and the powers of darkness will not prevail.'"
Today's Responsorial Psalm
118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a
R. (22) The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
Let the house of Israel say,“His mercy endures forever.”
Let those who fear the LORD say,“His mercy endures forever.”
R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;it is wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made;let us be glad and rejoice in it.
R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
O LORD, grant salvation!
O LORD, grant prosperity!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD;
we bless you from the house of the LORD.
The LORD is God, and he has given us light.
R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
See my post "Cornerstone" from August 12, 2007
Today's Responsorial Psalm
118:1-2 and 4, 22-24, 25-27a
R. (22) The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
Let the house of Israel say,“His mercy endures forever.”
Let those who fear the LORD say,“His mercy endures forever.”
R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
The stone which the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;it is wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made;let us be glad and rejoice in it.
R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
O LORD, grant salvation!
O LORD, grant prosperity!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD;
we bless you from the house of the LORD.
The LORD is God, and he has given us light.
R. The stone rejected by the builders has become the cornerstone.
or:R. Alleluia.
See my post "Cornerstone" from August 12, 2007
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Regina Coeli
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia!For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia!
Has risen, as he said, alleluia!
Pray for us to God, alleluia!
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!
For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia!
Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Mary, Mother of All Humanity
As we pray that all God's children in this world will answer Mary's call to "come home" to Mary's House and pray side by side in peace and for peace; and as Sr. Marie holds open wide the door to Mary's House and leads us in prayer; five Cardinals are petitioning the Holy Father to to proclaim Mary "the Spiritual Mother of All Humanity, the co-redemptrix with Jesus the redeemer, mediatrix of all graces with Jesus the one mediator, and advocate with Jesus Christ on behalf of the human race." They are asking for a Fifth Marian Dogma!
Good Fruit
We have been working hard for Sr. Marie and God has blessed each and every efort abundantly. We met with Rosario De Mandat-Grancey to whom we presented the beautiful pastel done by Candace Eaton. She was very touched and shared some very interesting information with us that will all go into the files for Sr. Marie. We also met a dynamic gentlman from Poland who works in radio and television who has become interested in Sr. Marie's cause and would like to help us.
So far we have spoken twice to lovely groups. One at the Monestary of Christ the King, and one at the Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden. At the latter we were blessed to be present during the presentation of the Holy Relics of Our Lord's Crucifixion. It was truly a moving tribute to Our Lord as we were led in praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary as we gazed upon the holy relics. Today we head to Westminster Cathedral and Padre Pio's Bookstore to share the good news of Sr. Marie. Please pray for us. Sr. Marie's message and mission is touching many hearts. And on this Feast of St. Joseph we ask him to bless and protect everyone involved in this cause and all those reading this post and we consecrate the cause for Sr. Marie to his patronage. We ask for all the graces he can give us on his day! God bless.
So far we have spoken twice to lovely groups. One at the Monestary of Christ the King, and one at the Shrine of Our Lady of Willesden. At the latter we were blessed to be present during the presentation of the Holy Relics of Our Lord's Crucifixion. It was truly a moving tribute to Our Lord as we were led in praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary as we gazed upon the holy relics. Today we head to Westminster Cathedral and Padre Pio's Bookstore to share the good news of Sr. Marie. Please pray for us. Sr. Marie's message and mission is touching many hearts. And on this Feast of St. Joseph we ask him to bless and protect everyone involved in this cause and all those reading this post and we consecrate the cause for Sr. Marie to his patronage. We ask for all the graces he can give us on his day! God bless.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
We're off to London!
Erin and I are heading to London tomorrow through Friday. We hope to spread the message and mission of Sr. Marie to those who we meet and greet at three planned speaking engagements; and of course we know God probably has other additional plans and work in place for us already about which we never would have even dreamed. So...in the next post I will be reporting from London! (Can't believe I actually got to write that!) It's my first trip. Erin is an old pro at it. Please keep us and Sr. Marie's mission in your prayers. Sr. Marie, pray for us.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Traveling for the holy season of Easter?
Why not bring Sr. Marie along? You can collect signatures from friends and family and spread the word about how she is answering so many prayers. It might be an opportunity to help Sr. Marie with her mission and message of peace for our world!
Please print out some petitions, pack them in your bags, and share Sr. Marie's story and mission with your friends and family during the upcoming glorious Easter season.
Please print out some petitions, pack them in your bags, and share Sr. Marie's story and mission with your friends and family during the upcoming glorious Easter season.
Friday, March 7, 2008
A Common Word
Another effort at dialogue and peace. Very interesting to read the comments of leaders of different faiths, among them many highly respected Cardinals of our faith. This is an open letter written by Islamic Clerics that begins:
I humbly submit that Mary, Mother of Jesus, is a third, and perhaps most powerful, source of unity between Muslim and Christian faiths. God bless the clerics who are completely capable of using "words" to look for unity and peace. We need them to work this through for us. In the meanwhile, however, the Blessed Mother needs only our whispered prayers. These prayers offered in unity in Mary's House at Ephesus where Christians and Muslims pray peacefully side by side and honor Mary are unmatched in power before the Throne of the One True God. Thank you Sr. Marie, Foundress of Mary's House, for encouraging the finding of Mary's House, and then restoring it and preserving it for all God's Children. Please lead us in prayers for peace. Amen.
I love how the open letter ends:
Visit A Common Word.
Muslims and Christians together make up well over half of the world’s
population. Without peace and justice between these two religious communities, there can be no meaningful peace in the world. The future of the world depends on peace between Muslims and Christians.
The basis for this peace and understanding already exists. It is part of
the very foundational principles of both faiths: love of the One God, and love of the neighbour. These principles are found over and over again in the sacred texts of Islam and Christianity. The Unity of God, the necessity of love for Him, and the necessity of love of the neighbour is thus the common ground between Islam and Christianity.
I humbly submit that Mary, Mother of Jesus, is a third, and perhaps most powerful, source of unity between Muslim and Christian faiths. God bless the clerics who are completely capable of using "words" to look for unity and peace. We need them to work this through for us. In the meanwhile, however, the Blessed Mother needs only our whispered prayers. These prayers offered in unity in Mary's House at Ephesus where Christians and Muslims pray peacefully side by side and honor Mary are unmatched in power before the Throne of the One True God. Thank you Sr. Marie, Foundress of Mary's House, for encouraging the finding of Mary's House, and then restoring it and preserving it for all God's Children. Please lead us in prayers for peace. Amen.
I love how the open letter ends:
Wal-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,
Pax Vobiscum.
Visit A Common Word.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Three Faiths Forum
Please visit the Three Faiths Forum website to learn of this ten year old mission to increase dialogue and understanding between the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faiths. Note it's patrons, Cardinal Arinze among them.
Vatican and Muslims to Establish Permanent Dialogue
Reuters
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican and Muslim leaders agreed on Wednesday to establish a regular official dialogue to improve often difficult relations between the two religions.
A joint statement said the first meeting of the "The Catholic-Muslim Forum" will take place on November 4-6 in Rome with 24 religious leaders and scholars from each side.
It said the themes of the first session would be "Love of God, Love of Neighbour," "Theological and Spiritual Foundation," and "Human Dignity and Mutual Respect."
Click on above title to read the entire article.
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican and Muslim leaders agreed on Wednesday to establish a regular official dialogue to improve often difficult relations between the two religions.
A joint statement said the first meeting of the "The Catholic-Muslim Forum" will take place on November 4-6 in Rome with 24 religious leaders and scholars from each side.
It said the themes of the first session would be "Love of God, Love of Neighbour," "Theological and Spiritual Foundation," and "Human Dignity and Mutual Respect."
Click on above title to read the entire article.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Vatican, Muslims prepare historic meeting with Pope
From the article:
For the entire article go to: http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL0345634320080303?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0Muslim representatives and Vatican officials begin talks this week that they hope will lead to an unprecedented Catholic-Islamic meeting.
[Quotation from Yahya Sergio Yahe Pallavicini, vice-president of the Italian Islamic Religious Community: ]
"Terrorism is one thing that has to be discussed," he said. "All religious leaders must renew a message of peace in their faith. Then it will be easier to isolate extremists and avoid the wrong use of religion."
Sr. Marie, pray for our Holy Father and for us as we work for peace!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
An Act of Love
O my God, I love Thee above all things with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and deserving of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all those who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.
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