Posted on 05/20/2016 9:18:34 PM PDT by Salvation
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The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary:
Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word.
And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us.
Amen. "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you" (Lk 1:28) "Blessed are you among women, |
How do Protestants think that they will pay for their sins? For them, it's either heaven or hell. We are incapable of being ALL bad or ALL good. So...how is that concept reconciled?
I asked my Protestant friends and they all say: "I don't know."
Well, Catholics know and it's a GOOD thing to know about purgatory...a place to PURGE sins because NO ONE goes to heaven who has ANY sin on his/her soul.
Catholics also have the concept of mortal and venial sins...that is, abortion is a MORTAL sin.
Venial sin: According to Roman Catholicism, a venial sin (meaning "forgivable" sin) is a lesser sin that does not result in a complete separation from God and eternal damnation in Hell as an unrepented mortal sin would.
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13. | And they brought to him young children, that he might touch them. And the disciples rebuked them that brought them. | Et offerebant illi parvulos ut tangeret illos. Discipuli autem comminabantur offerentibus. | και προσεφερον αυτω παιδια ινα αψηται αυτων οι δε μαθηται επετιμων τοις προσφερουσιν |
14. | Whom when Jesus saw, he was much displeased, and saith to them: Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. | Quos cum videret Jesus, indigne tulit, et ait illis : Sinite parvulos venire ad me, et ne prohibueritis eos : talium enim est regnum Dei. | ιδων δε ο ιησους ηγανακτησεν και ειπεν αυτοις αφετε τα παιδια ερχεσθαι προς με μη κωλυετε αυτα των γαρ τοιουτων εστιν η βασιλεια του θεου |
15. | Amen I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall not enter into it. | Amen dico vobis : Quisquis non receperit regnum Dei velut parvulus, non intrabit in illud. | αμην λεγω υμιν ος εαν μη δεξηται την βασιλειαν του θεου ως παιδιον ου μη εισελθη εις αυτην |
16. | And embracing them, and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them. | Et complexans eos, et imponens manus super illos, benedicebat eos. | και εναγκαλισαμενος αυτα τιθεις τας χειρας επ αυτα ευλογει αυτα |
Saint Christopher Magallanes,
Priest & Companions, Martyrs
Optional Memorial
May 21st
from Vatican website
Saint Christopher Magallanes was joined in martyrdom with twenty-one diocesan priests and three devout laymen, all members of the Cristeros Movement, who rose up in rebellion against the anti-Catholic Mexican government during the 1920's, having erected a seminary at Totatiche, he secretly spread the Gospel and ministered to the people. When imprisoned by the government authorities, he was heard to shout from his cell; "I am innocent and I die innocent. I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico".
Source: Daily Roman Missal, Edited by Rev. James Socías, Midwest Theological Forum, Chicago, Illinois ©2003
Collect:
Almighty and eternal God,
who made the Priest Saint Christopher Magallanes and his companions
faithful to Christ the King even to the point of martyrdom,
grant us, through their intercession,
that, perserving in confession of the true faith,
we may always hold fast to the commandments of your love.
Through our Lord Lesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. +Amen.First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no man could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb!" And all the angels stood round the throne and round the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen."Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, clothed in white robes, and whence have they come?" I said to him, "Sir, you know." And he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and night within His temple; and He who sits upon the throne will shelter them with His presence. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and He will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Gospel: John 12:24-26
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. If any one serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there shall My servant be also; if any one serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Feast Day: May 21
Born: 1069 at Walpole, Norfolk, England
Died: 1170 at Finchale, County Durham, England
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Saturday
May 21, 2016
We need Sunday Mass!
“In a Catholic New York column, I mentioned that I received a Christmas card from an old friend a few months back, with the usual annual update of family news. The year previous, in 2008, his card had brought good news: he had landed a very prestigious and high-paying job as a geologist the profession he cherished at a mining exploration company in Montana. I was so happy for him, a friend since high school. He had explained in his card that the job was three weeks at a time, in a very isolated area of the mountains, then a week back home in Illinois with his wife and three children. He regretted being away, but he and his wife had agreed this career opportunity was well worth it.
Then came this years Christmas card with the news he had quit that job! Was it the money? Hardly, the card explained, since the salary was exceptional. Lack of challenge? Just the opposite, the news went on, as he really enjoyed the work. Why, then, had he quit?
Listen to this: ‘I missed my wife and kids, and I missed Sunday Mass. Up in the mountains, at the site, we were over a hundred miles from the nearest Catholic church, so I could only go to Mass one Sunday a month, when I was home. The job as much as I loved it was ruining my marriage, my family, and my faith. It had to go!’”
This is an excerpt an article by Cardinal Dolan. For the full text go to
http://www.cam.org.au/News-and-Events/Reflections/Article/8023/sunday-mass-do-not-miss-the-eucharist#.VzYjkfkrKM8
Year of Mercy Calendar for today: Celebrate the Lord’s Day today.
Saturday, May 21
Liturgical Color: Green
Today is the optional memorial
of St. Christopher Magallanes,
priest, and his companions,
martyrs. In the 1920s, St.
Christopher ran a seminary in
Mexico. He and 21 priests were
arrested and killed by the anti-
Catholic government.
In 1815, St. Eugene de Mazenod founded the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate to evangelize the poorest populations of Provence that were being neglected. He then sent his missionaries to proclaim the Gospel in America, South Africa and Asia. Later on, he was appointed Vicar General of Marseilles and, in 1836, Bishop of this same diocese. Until his death on May 21, 1861, he was at the service of his people with an extraordinary pastoral charity, nourished by an intense interior life. In his city, rapidly developing at the time, he created numerous parishes, built new churches and installed new Religious Institutes. Cardinal Bernard Gantin
Saint Christopher Magallanes was joined in martyrdom by twenty-one diocesan priests and three devout laymen, all members of the Cristeros movement, who rose up in rebellion against the anti-Catholic Mexican government during the 1920s. Having erected a seminary at Totatiche, he secretly spread the Gospel and ministered to the people. Captured by government authorities, he was heard to shout from his jail cell: "I am innocent and I die innocent. I forgive with all my heart those responsible for my death, and I ask God that the shedding of my blood serve the peace of our divided Mexico." This optional memorial is new to the USA liturgical calendar and will be inscribed on May 21.
St. Eugene de Mazenod
St. Eugene De Mazenod, refused to follow the established modes expected of someone born into nobility. From an early age, Eugene was troubled by the living conditions of the poor and their degraded status in society. When he became a priest, Eugene was not satisfied to accept the traditional role of a pastor serving a large, affluent parish. Instead, he sought out the poor laborers and preached the message of Gods love a message they had not heard before.
Born in France in 1782, Eugene lived amid turmoil in his country and in his family. Although he grew up with the privileges and luxuries of wealth, his family life was far from ideal. His parents came from very different backgrounds and they eventually divorced, a rarity for Catholics in the 18th century.
As the French Revolution grew, Eugenes family was forced into exile, and at different times, he was separated from his mother or father for years at a time.
After years of struggling to find his place in life, Eugene experienced a conversion at the age of 25 and entered the seminary. He was ordained a priest in 1811. In 1816, Eugene invited others to join in his ministry to the poor and founded the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Since that time, thousands of Oblate priests and brothers have dedicated their lives to serving those most in need. He died on May 21, 1861.
On December 3, 1995, Pope John Paul II canonized Eugene De Mazenod a saint and recognized his example of untiring dedication to the poor.
Excerpted from Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate Website
Patron: Dysfunctional families.
Things to Do:
St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions
Like Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, S.J. (November 23), Cristobal and his twenty-four companion martyrs lived under a very anti-Catholic government in Mexico, one determined to weaken the Catholic faith of its people. Churches, schools and seminaries were closed; foreign clergy were expelled. Cristobal established a clandestine seminary at Totatiche, Jalisco. Magallanes and the other priests were forced to minister secretly to Catholics during the presidency of Plutarco Calles (1924-1928).
All of these martyrs except three were diocesan priests. David, Manuel and Salvador were laymen who died with their parish priest, Luis Batis. All of these martyrs belonged to the Cristero movement, pledging their allegiance to Christ and to the church that he established to spread the Good News in societyeven if Mexico's leaders had made it a crime to receive baptism or celebrate the Mass.
These martyrs did not die as a single group but in eight Mexican states, with Jalisco and Zacatecas having the largest number. They were beatified in 1992 and canonized eight years later.
Excerpted from Saint of the Day, Leonard Foley, O.F.M.
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Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs (Optional Memorial)
He should pray. (James 5:13)
When should we pray? All the time, according to James! Of course, we should still make sure we are setting aside a specific time for prayer every day, but that shouldnt be the extent of our prayer lives. We can learn to pray—to tune into Gods presence—every moment of the day. Are you struggling? Pray! Are you happy? Pray! Are you sick? Pray! Has a temptation tripped you up? Pray! Let every situation, good and bad, become an opportunity for prayer.
Our brothers and sisters in heaven, the saints, give us some guidance on what this type of prayer looks like. Venerable Charles de Foucauld described prayer as familiar converse with our Beloved. St. Thérèse of Lisieux called it a launching out of our hearts toward God, lifting our eyes toward heaven whether from the crest of joy or the trough of despair.
Wouldnt it be great if God were involved with all the details of your life in the way these saints describe? Well, he is! That means that your prayer can be as familiar as the conversations you have with your spouse or your best friend. This idea can sound unrealistic, but it really isnt. We just need to know how to get there.
Heres one way you might want to try today: choose a Scripture passage or an encouraging phrase—maybe I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me or Jesus, I trust in you. Write it on a piece of paper, and put it in your pocket, or tape it to your computer screen. Let it become your mantra today. When you find yourself feeling agitated, repeat this phrase a few times, either out loud or in your heart. When you transition between activities, recall it. When you enjoy a success, proclaim it in thanksgiving. When you face a road bump, proclaim it in faith. Over time, youll become more aware that Jesus is with you, and youll find yourself talking with him.
Of course, this is just one suggestion. There are many ways to learn how to pray always. No matter what strategy you use, remember that the point is to lift your eyes to heaven and discover that Jesus is with you—always!
Lord, teach me how to walk with you during every moment of my life.
Psalm 141:1-3, 8
Mark 10:13-16
Daily Marriage Tip for May 21, 2016:
Is your spouse looking to share or fix a problem? Communicate with each other about what the conversation is seeking to accomplish.
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May 21, 2016 - Saturday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
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Father Edward Hopkins, LCMark 10:13-16
Introductory Prayer: Lord, I believe in your love and care for me and for my family. I believe that you call me to help protect, guide and inspire innocence and holiness in others. I trust that you will show me how to do this better. I love you, Lord, for the purity of your love, and I wish to love you with the fullness and innocence of my baptismal faith. Petition: Lord Jesus, restore my innocence so I can draw nearer to you.
Resolution: I will commit to fight for innocence in a more practical way: control the use of Internet or TV at home, get my children involved in a faith/virtue program, pray with them at night, take my family to confession, study Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, find a chastity program for young adolescents, etc. |
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