In honor of the feastday of St. Michael the Archangel who is the patron saint of soldiers, this update is dedicated to specifically praying for the troops.
O Saint Michael, defender of goodness, righteousness, and truth please protect the soldiers in Iraq from physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual harm. For those who are already suffering from these afflictions bring them comfort and hope so that they may persevere. Please pray for their sanctification and if they do not know the beauty of Catholicism pray for their conversion. Many are in grave spiritual danger, so send the soldiers chaplains who are faithful to the Church. Their souls greatly need nourishment, not merely to fight against the earthly enemy but the worst enemy of all: the devil.
Even though the troops are away from home, assure them that Their Heavenly Father is with them and that their mother Mary is there to console them. Pray that they may receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist daily if possible to have the strength and power to become holy and fight for their Master. Make Confession available to them to rid them of all that is unclean. Ask The Holy Spirit to help them use His fruits and gifts properly. Remind them of their fellow soldiers, the saints, who endured the good fight.
Please pray especially for the families of the soldiers. May they come together during this difficult time and grow spiritually. Give them the strength they need to live another day separated from their loved one.
The Official Prayer to St. Michael
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in the day of battle. Be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray. O do
thou O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God thrust into
Hell Satan and all the evil spirits prowling about the world seeking the
ruin of souls.
Amen.
Here's a song called "Letters from War." You are warned though, it will probably make you cry.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=x9CHRioindE&feature=related
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Inside Mary's Immaculate Heart
Today is Our Lady's birthday! In honor of her I wrote a poem entitled, "Inside Mary's Immaculate Heart."
Let her take you by the hand into her Immaculate Heart. It is full of infinite graces and gifts for anyone who asks for them. These things shall make you able to stand strong to fight against all that is evil.
This woman who is here to aide you is your soul's own mother. She has the most pure heart ever known to man. She is free from all sin and God once physically dwelt within her womb. Your soul's mother is as gentle as any woman could be.
She is a living vessel of love. Open up the doors to her heart and she will show you what love is. No one loved Jesus more than Mary did, so she can teach you how to love Him. She can show you how to treat everyone as a son or daughter. She also is your teacher in prayer. She shows you how to pray even during your everyday tasks. Now you are able to pray always, just as she has always done.
You encounter another door that looks spectacular. Mary hands you the key to open that door but you do not know what to expect. You do not know if you will be able to handle it. The door is just so large and you are afraid. Then your mother, who realizes your fear, holds you in her arms and says that you are ready to go in there. The lady sweetly says, "Just remember all that I have taught you."
Mary takes you by the hand and simply gazing at her loving face you feel the courage to take the next step. You use the key to open the door and you step in.
You are in awe because you realize that you are in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In His Sacred Heart you find things in it that you never dreamed possible. Jesus eagerly welcomes you into His loving arms, never letting you go. Then, Mary warmly says that, "You could not have entered the Sacred Heart of my Son without first going through my own heart, because I am the one who possesses the key."
Let her take you by the hand into her Immaculate Heart. It is full of infinite graces and gifts for anyone who asks for them. These things shall make you able to stand strong to fight against all that is evil.
This woman who is here to aide you is your soul's own mother. She has the most pure heart ever known to man. She is free from all sin and God once physically dwelt within her womb. Your soul's mother is as gentle as any woman could be.
She is a living vessel of love. Open up the doors to her heart and she will show you what love is. No one loved Jesus more than Mary did, so she can teach you how to love Him. She can show you how to treat everyone as a son or daughter. She also is your teacher in prayer. She shows you how to pray even during your everyday tasks. Now you are able to pray always, just as she has always done.
You encounter another door that looks spectacular. Mary hands you the key to open that door but you do not know what to expect. You do not know if you will be able to handle it. The door is just so large and you are afraid. Then your mother, who realizes your fear, holds you in her arms and says that you are ready to go in there. The lady sweetly says, "Just remember all that I have taught you."
Mary takes you by the hand and simply gazing at her loving face you feel the courage to take the next step. You use the key to open the door and you step in.
You are in awe because you realize that you are in the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In His Sacred Heart you find things in it that you never dreamed possible. Jesus eagerly welcomes you into His loving arms, never letting you go. Then, Mary warmly says that, "You could not have entered the Sacred Heart of my Son without first going through my own heart, because I am the one who possesses the key."
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