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Pray the Rosary

Sign of the Cross:  In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

The Apostles Creed:  I BELIEVE in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer:  OUR Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary:  HAIL Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen. (Three times)

Glory Be:  GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

1 posted on 11/26/2006 2:29:54 PM PST by Carolina
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To: All
The Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

The First Joyful Mystery:  The Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary

Reflections for each Hail, Mary:

  1. The time for the Incarnation is at hand.
  2. Of all women God prepared Mary from her conception to be the Mother of the Incarnate Word.
  3. The Angel Gabriel announces: "Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with thee."
  4. Mary wonders at this salutation.
  5. The Angel assures her: "Fear not . . . you shall conceive in your womb, and give birth to a Son."
  6. Mary is troubled for she has made a vow of virginity.
  7. The Angel answers that she will conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit, and her Son will be called the Son of God.
  8. The Incarnation awaits Mary's consent.
  9. Mary answers: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to your word."
  10. The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

Hail Mary...(ten times)
Glory be...
O, my Jesus...

 

The Second Joyful Mystery:  The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth

Reflections for each Hail, Mary:

  1. Mary's cousin Elizabeth conceived a son in her old age . . . for nothing is impossible with God.
  2. Charity prompts Mary to hasten to visit Elizabeth in the hour of her need.
  3. The journey to Elizabeth's home is about eighty miles requiring four or five days.
  4. Though long and arduous, the journey is joyous, for Mary bears with her the Incarnate Word.
  5. At Mary's salutation, John the Baptist is sanctified in his mother's womb.
  6. Elizabeth exclaims: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
  7. "How have I deserved that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"
  8. "Blessed is she who believed that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled."
  9. Mary replies: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit finds joy in God my Savior."
  10. Mary serves her cousin in all humility for three months until the birth of John the Baptist. . 

Hail Mary...(ten times)
Glory be...
O, my Jesus...
 

 

2 posted on 11/26/2006 2:31:37 PM PST by Carolina
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To: Carolina; Lady In Blue; Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; Notwithstanding; nickcarraway; ..

SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE
WITH
HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI
ON HIS PASTORAL VISIT TO TURKEY
NOV. 28
DEC. 1, 2006
Program

Heavenly Father, from whom every family in heaven on earth takes its name, we humbly ask that you sustain inspire, and protect your servant, Pope Benedict XVI, as he goes on pilgrimage to Turkey — a land to which St. Paul brought the Gospel of your Son; a land where once the Mother of your Son, the Seat of Wisdom, dwelt; a land where faith in your Son’s true divinity was definitively professed. Bless our Holy Father, who comes as a messenger of truth and love to all people of faith and good will dwelling in this land so rich in history. In the power of the Holy Spirit, may this visit of the Holy Father bring about deeper ties of understanding, cooperation, and peace among Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, and those who profess Islam. May the prayers and events of these historic days greatly contribute both to greater accord among those who worship you, the living and true God, and also to peace in our world so often torn apart by war and sectarian violence

We also ask, O Heavenly Father, that you watch over and protect Pope Benedict and entrust him to the loving care of Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, a title cherished both by Catholics and Muslims. Through her prayers and maternal love, may Pope Benedict be kept safe from all harm as he prays, bears witness to the Gospel, and invites all peoples to a dialogue of faith, reason, and love. We make our prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Prayer composed by Bishop William E. Lori


29 posted on 11/26/2006 3:28:37 PM PST by NYer (Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may get to Heaven. St. Rose of Lima)
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To: Carolina
I think this is appropriate for the upcoming events:

Monday, November 27, 2006
St. Francis Anthony Fasani, Priest (Memorial)
First Reading:
Psalm:
Gospel:
Revelation 14:1-5
Psalm 24:1-6
Luke 21:1-4

That man is truly humble who converts humiliation into humility.

-- St. Bernard


36 posted on 11/27/2006 9:42:20 AM PST by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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To: Carolina

Beautiful thread.
I will be praying.


39 posted on 11/27/2006 9:54:54 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: Carolina

May Pope Benedict XVI be kept safe from all harm during his journey to Turkey and beyond. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, unto the Ages of Ages, Amen...


42 posted on 11/27/2006 7:01:37 PM PST by blinachka (Vechnaya Pamyat Daddy... xoxo)
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To: Carolina

Prayers for Pope Benedict's safety on this visit.


47 posted on 11/28/2006 12:20:22 PM PST by Dajjal (See my FR homepage for new essay about Ahmadinejad.)
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To: Carolina

Thank you for posting the prayers, notes, and pictures.

This is a fantastic thread I'll be sure to revisit on more than one occasion.


52 posted on 11/29/2006 10:59:12 PM PST by Gene Eric
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To: Carolina; Salvation

God Bless the good Pope from the Elder Rome!


55 posted on 11/30/2006 5:30:11 PM PST by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated!)
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