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01/11/2023

🕊 SAINTS OF THE DAY 🕊
🙏🏻 All Saints’ Day 🙏🏻
(Feastday: Nov 1)
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On All Saints’ Day, the Church commemorates the communion of saints in a special way. The commemoration of All Saints’ Day stems from a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven, and the living. All Saints’ Day celebrated the saints of the Church, both those that are well-known and those unknown. The day has been celebrated in some capacity since at least the 4th century. All Saints’ Day is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning Catholics are required to attend Mass.

12/10/2023

𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢 𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗦, 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗦.

12/10/2023

𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥,
As I begin this new day, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude. I thank you for the gift of life, for the opportunities that lie ahead, and for the love and blessings you bestow upon me.

I open my heart and mind to your guidance and wisdom. Help me to find meaning and purpose in this day, to live with compassion and love, and to be a source of positivity and hope in the world.

I pray for the well-being of my family and friends. Please watch over them, protect them, and grant them the strength and peace they need in their lives.

I also lift up those who are suffering, those who are hungry, homeless, or in pain. May your healing touch be upon them, and may we all work towards a world where no one goes without.

I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any shortcomings and mistakes I've made. Grant me the strength to learn from my errors and to walk a path of righteousness.

As I meditate on your teachings and reflect upon your presence, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

With a heart full of love and faith, I conclude this prayer, knowing that you are with me throughout this day and always.

Amen.

20/07/2023

✝️NIGHT PRAYER✝️🙏.

Father of endless love and amazing grace,
O Lord our God we long to see your face,
Be our help in our need and keep us safe we pray, help your meek people, the poor provide for them, the sick heal them, those without hope to get something to feed on tonight, be their hope and feed them father. Those without shelter Lord be their shelter and refuge.
As we give thanks for the gift of the ending day,
Pardon we seek for the wrong we have done today,
Help us to return and walk upon the right way,
For many are the times that we may have gone astray,
Detach us from sin and attach us to virtue we pray,
Detach us from complaining and attach us to thanksgiving,
Detach us from mistrust and attach us to trusting in you,
Detach us from fear and attach us to courage no matter how tough things may be. Detach us from bad dreams as we go to rest on our beds, send your Angels to protect us, cover us with the blood of your dear son our savior, Lord that we shall triumph in you our Creator. AMEN ✝️🙏. GOOD NIGHT

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19/07/2023

NIGHT PRAYER🙏

Oh Lord, Omnipotent;

That we are going to rest, lead Us Lord;

Be our life, that we may rise up safely In the next morning
Be our hope, that all our worries and weaknesses may not rule, but your victory.
Be the food, hope of life for the hungry who have no hope for a meal tonight, provide for them Lord our Creator.
Provide shelter to those who have no where to lay themselves especially this night, Lord.
Be the ruler of our lives, our guide and our strength to overcome the devil, temptation and sin.
Render us your protection that we may rise up safely in body and soul, for your creator glory, Lord of Lords. Amen.🙏🙏✝️

19/07/2023

MORNING PRAYER 🙏✝️.

In the morning Prayer today, Thank God for the gift of life and the grace to be alive. Today as you step out: Your life will attract Divine favour and peace on all you do. Grace will pave way for you, mercy will continue to speak for you. Where others have reached their peak, it will be your starting point. The power to survive every storm of life shall rest on you and the name of the Lord shall be glorified in your life. Holy spirit will be your guide, His grace shall be sufficient for you, the hand of God will touch your situation, and your experience will change positively so shall it be in Jesus mighty name. AMEN🙏✝️.

HAVE A BLESSED NEW DAY WITH NEW GLORIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS.🎊🙏.

19/07/2023

_*WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH 2023*_

_*FIFTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A*_

_*FIRST READING*_
_"The angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush."_
_*EXODUS 3: 1 – 6, 9 – 12*_

In those days: Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he led his flock to the west side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush. He looked, and behold, the bush was burning, yet it was not consumed. And Moses said, “I will turn aside to see this great sight, why the bush is not burned.” When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” And he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. The Lord said, “And now, behold, the cry of the people of Israel has come to me, and I have also seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them. Come, I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt.” But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” He said, “But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”

_*The Word of the Lord.*_


_*RESPONSORIAL PSALM*_
_*Psalm 103: 1– 2, 3 – 4, 6 – 7 (R.) 8a*_

_*R/. The Lord is compassionate and gracious.*_

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all within me, his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and never forget all his benefits. *R/.*

It is the Lord who forgives all your sins,
who heals every one of your ills,
who redeems your life from the grave,
who crowns you with mercy
and compassion. *R/.*

The Lord does just deeds,
gives full justice to all
who are oppressed.
He made known his ways to Moses,
and his deeds to the children of Israel. *R/.*

_*GOSPEL ACCLAMATION*_
Matthew 11: 25

Alleluia
_Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have revealed to little children the mysteries of the kingdom._
Alleluia

_*GOSPEL*_
_"You have hidden these things from the wise and revealed them to infants."_
_*MATTHEW 11: 25 – 27*_

At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”

_*The Gospel of the Lord.*_

18/07/2023

NIGHT PRAYER🙏

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen

Heavenly Father, on this peaceful night, we gather before you with grateful hearts. We seek your divine presence and guidance. Grant us strength to face challenges and wisdom to make right choices. Bless our loved ones with health, happiness, and protection. May peace prevail in troubled hearts and harmony in our communities. Grant us courage to spread love and kindness, and let forgiveness heal wounds. Thank you for your unconditional love. In your holy name, we pray. Amen.

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen

18/07/2023

Morning Prayer🙏

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen

My Lord, at the beginning of this day I want to put everything in your hands. I adore you because only your presence is able to animate my heart, when the forces are over.

I abandon myself in your hands and let today be a day guided by your love within me. Today I give you my heart so that you can guide what I have inside, enter the depths of it and know what I have so that you can help me to depend only on You.

I present to you my sorrows so that every day you encourage me to accept with faith what escapes my strength, to decisively assume what I cannot change only with my possibilities, I leave everything in your hands.

Do not let despair and sadness win the battle, encourage my soul and give me strength to live with courage and firmness, always trusting in your company.

I present to you the desires of my heart, so that today you can help me discern them better, always knowing what I really need.

Here you have me willing to serve, to give everything for that project of blessing that you have with everyone who approaches You to be transformed. Amen.

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen

18/07/2023

🕊 SAINT OF THE DAY 🕊
🙏🏻St. Camillus de Lellis🙏🏻
(Feastday: Jul 18)
Pray for us

Patron Saint of the Sick

St. Camillus de Lellis was born in Italy in 1550. At a young age, his mother died and he joined the army to fight against the Venetian forces. After serving in the army for a few years, St. Camillus hurt his leg and was unable to work. He gambled away all of his possessions which eventually led him to work at a Capuchin monastery. After some time passed, St. Camillus being a Capuchin novice. St. Camillus was unable to become a Capuchin because of the detrimental sore on his leg. Despite his inability to enter the order, St. Camillus dedicated his life to the care of the sick. After many years of studying, St. Camillus became a diocesan priest at the age of 34. St. Camillus then left San Giacomo and founded a congregation of his own. As superior, St. Camillus still dedicated a great deal of his time to care for the sick.

18/07/2023

REFLECTIONS

Becoming Lukewarm

July 18, 2023
Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Saint Camillus de Lellis, Priest—USA Optional Memorial
(Celebrated July 14 outside the United States)

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.” Matthew 11:21–22

Chorazin and Bethsaida were Jewish towns that Jesus visited frequently to preach and to perform many “mighty deeds.” They were located just north of His city of residence, Capernaum. Tyre and Sidon were pagan coastal cities northeast of Chorazin and Bethsaida, in modern-day Lebanon, and were towns known for their immoral living. Though Jesus did not spend much time in those cities, He did visit them at times. During Jesus’ first recorded visit there, recall His encounter with the Syrophoenician woman who begged Him to heal her daughter (Matthew 15:21–28). The Gospel passage quoted above took place prior to Jesus making that journey.

Why was Jesus so harsh toward the towns He spent so much of His time in. Why did He rebuke Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum? To answer this, it’s important to remember that Jesus spent most of His time preaching to the “lost sheep of the house of Israel.” In other words, His primary mission during His public ministry was to share the Gospel with those who were descendants of Abraham and had been entrusted with the Law of Moses, the teachings of the prophets and the liturgical rites. For that reason, Jesus not only preached with perfection to these people, He also did miracle after miracle. And though there were many who did believe in Him and became His disciples, there were many others who were indifferent or who flatly refused to believe in Him.

Today, Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum could be seen as symbols of those Catholics who were born and raised in the faith and were given good formation by their parents and others. Many parents whose children have gone astray from the faith wonder what they did wrong. But the truth is that even Jesus Himself was rejected, despite His perfect preaching, perfect charity and undeniable miracles. And the same happens today. There are many who, despite being raised within the holy faith given to us by Christ Himself, reject that faith and turn a blind eye to the Gospel and the Church.

Jesus’ rebuke of those towns should echo today in the minds of those who, despite being given so much in regard to a good upbringing, have rejected God. Of course, that rejection is not always absolute and total. More often, it is a rejection in degrees. First, the rejection comes in the form of missing Mass. Then moral compromises. Then a lack of faith. And eventually confusion, doubt and a complete loss of faith sets in.

If you are one who has started down the road of becoming more and more lukewarm in your faith, then the rebuke of these towns by Jesus should be understood to also be directed at you in love. “Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required…” (Luke 28:48). Therefore, to those who have been taught the faith well, much is expected. And when we fail to live up to that which is demanded of us by God out of love, a holy rebuke is exactly what we need.

Reflect, today, upon whether the rebuke Jesus issues toward these towns is also issued toward you. Have you been blessed with a good formation in the faith? If so, have you done all you can to help nourish that faith and grow in your love of God? Or have you allowed your faith to dim, to become lukewarm and to begin to wither and die? If you have been given much, have been raised in the faith and have been privileged with good examples in your life, then know God expects much of you. Answer that high calling that is given to you and respond to God with all your heart.

My passionate Jesus, You poured out Your heart and soul through Your preaching to the people of Israel. Although many accepted You, many others rejected You. I thank You for the privilege I have been given to hear Your holy Word preached to me. Help me to respond to You with all my heart so that I will be counted among those who listen and believe. Jesus, I trust in You.