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1/02/2020

LOURDES PILGRIMAGE 2019

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June 5-11, 2019




O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy,
Health of the sick, Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
you know my wants, my troubles,
my sufferings.
Look with mercy on me.
 
By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes,
you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary,
whence you dispense your favors;
and where many sufferers have obtained
the cure of their infirmities,
both spiritual and corporal.
 
I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence
to implore your maternal intercession.
 
Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of 
my requests.
(mention your petition)
Through gratitude for your favors,
I will endeavor to imitate your virtues,
that I may one day share your glory.
Amen.


Our Lady of Lourdes,
pray for us.

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11/07/2019

THE FLAME OF LOVE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2019


This year's national conference videos can be viewed at this link:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the center
for the United States Movement of the Flame of Love.

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9/25/2019

THE POLITICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

"Climate Change" Is A Marxist Scam 
To Remake Society.
NOTHING MORE!


Climate Change Will Be the Next 
Pandemic-Like Story 
that CNN will "beat to death."
"Be prepared; it's coming."
- Charlie Chester, CNN Technical Director

PROJECT VERITAS: CNN EXPOSED
CNN Technical Director Admits Network Airs 
Political Propaganda.

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Little Darling of the Left
Brainwashed Teenager at the 2019 U.N. Climate Action Summit



Unfortunately, Greta has bought the (radical) ideological solutions being promoted by the United Nations... She does not realize that what she is demanding will ultimately result in the enslavement of her generation. How I would have preferred to hear Greta say: How dare you alter the climate statistics and manipulate the data in order to impose a carbon tax on the poor! How dare you try to slide Climategate past my generation and use “global warming” to impose a socialist agenda! How dare you threaten my generation with apocalyptic scenarios to scare them, make them anxious, and brainwash them into accepting the reordering of the economy into a communist system. How dare you!! __ Mark Mallett, "The Unfurling Revolution," Sept. 26, 2019 

"The 'existential threat' scenario is another left-wing falsehood used to whip up hysteria that will lead to the left's control of the economy and society." _ Dennis Prager
 

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Debate Over Climate Change and the 
Political Games Played to Create Policy

Dr. Patrick Michaels, Director of the Center for
the Study of Science at the Cato Institute.

Climate Change Narrative is Driven by
Agenda of Political Control

Myron Ebell, Director of Global Warming and
International Environmental Policy
at the Competitive Enterprise Institute.

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9/13/2019

MEDJUGORJE PILGRIMAGE 2018


May 29 - June 7, 2018



The Church of St. James the Apostle is 
the symbol and heart of the Parish of Medjugorje.

The Statue of Our Lady at the top of 
Apparition Hill is where Our Lady first appeared 
to six children in 1981. 
Pilgrims climb the steep, rocky path 
that leads to the apparition site.

The Blue Cross at the foot of Apparition Hill 
is where Our Lady appears monthly to 
visionary Mirjana. 
Pilgrims are invited to be present at 
the apparition.

Message of Our Lady of Medjugorje, Queen of Peace, through the visionary Mirjana Dragicevic-Soldo. (June 2, 2018)

"Dear children, I am calling you to accept my words which I am speaking to you as a mother, with a simplicity of heart, so that you may set out on the way of complete light and purity, of the singular love of my Son, man and God.
A joy -- a light indescribable in human words -- will penetrate your soul and the peace and love of my Son will take hold of you. I desire this for all of my children.
Therefore, you, apostles of my love, you who know how to love and forgive, you who do not judge, you whom I encourage, you be an example to all those who are not going on the way of light and love or who have diverted from it.
By your life show them the truth. Show them love because love overcomes all difficulties, and all of my children thirst for love.
Your unity in love is a gift to my Son and me. But, my children, remember that to love also means to desire the good for your neighbor and to desire conversion of your neighbor's soul.
As I am looking at you gathered around me, my heart is sad, because I see so little brotherly love, merciful love.
My children, the Eucharist -- my Son alive among you -- His words will help you comprehend, because His word is life, His word makes the soul breathe, His word brings about cognition of love.
Dear children, anew, I am imploring you as a mother who desires the good for her children: love your shepherds, pray for them.
Thank you."

The Cross at the top of Cross Mountain is 
embedded with relics of the True Cross. 
Climbing the mountain, 
pilgrims partake in the Stations of the Cross.


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SUPERNATURAL SIGN IN MEDJUGORJE

Bronze Sculpture of the Risen Christ




A mysterious liquid flows from the sculpture of the Risen Christ in Medjugorje.

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Many wonder... is Medjugorje true? 
Is Medjugorje approved by the Church?
What does the Catholic Church say 
about Medjugorje?


On May 14, 2019 (Mother's Day), on the eve of the first Marian apparition at Fatima, Pope Francis officially declared that diocesan pilgrimages to Medjugorje are approved by the Catholic Church.

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4/06/2019

THE EASTER TRIDUUM

From the Evening of Holy Thursday 
To the Evening of Easter Sunday 


"JESUS OF NAZARETH" 
The 1977 British-Italian television miniseries 


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8/24/2018

THE UPPER ROOM IN JERUSALEM

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim. (Acts 2:1-4)



The place where Jesus had his Last Supper,
and washed the feet of the disciples.
The place where Jesus instituted the priesthood,
and instituted the Eucharist.
The place where the Holy Spirit
came upon the disciples on the day of Pentecost.

"Do not grow weary of turning to Heaven: the world stands in need of prayer. It needs men and women who feel the attraction of Heaven in their life, who make praise to the Lord a new way of life. And may you be joyful Christians! I entrust you all to Mary Most Holy, present in the Upper Room at the event of Pentecost. Persevere with her in prayer, walk guided by the light of the living Holy Spirit, proclaiming the Good News of Christ." _ Address of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to Charismatic Catholics on May 26, 2012

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VIGIL OF PENTECOST - ROME 2017

 


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4/14/2018

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY


OUR LORD TOLD ST. FAUSTINA, “My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable Mercy. I desire that the ‘Feast of Mercy’ be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender Mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My Mercy.

THE SOUL THAT WILL GO TO CONFESSION AND RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION SHALL OBTAIN COMPLETE FORGIVENESS OF SINS ‘AND PUNISHMENT.’

On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My Mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender Mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My Love and Mercy throughout eternity. The ‘Feast of Mercy’ emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be ‘solemnly celebrated on THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.’ Mankind will not have Peace until it turns to the fount of My Mercy.”
(“Divine Mercy In My Soul,” Diary of St. Faustina, #699)


TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN 
THE FEAST OF MERCY:

1) Go to Confession.
2) Receive the Eucharist.
3) Offer prayers for 
the intentions of the Pope.
4) Recite the “Divine Mercy Chaplet”
in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament
Or
In a state of grace, 
practice a work of charity
in honor of The Divine Mercy.

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”

(The more one chooses to trust, 
the more grace one receives.)


THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY is a Powerful prayer that pleads God’s Mercy on the whole world. (3:oo PM is the “Hour of Mercy.”)

“Today I was awakened by a great storm. The wind was raging, and it was raining in torrents, thunderbolts striking again and again. I began to pray that the storm would do no harm, when I heard the words: ‘Say the chaplet I have taught you, and the storm will cease.’
I began immediately to say the chaplet and hadn’t even finished it when the storm suddenly ceased, and I heard the words: ‘Through the chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My Will.’”
(“Divine Mercy In My Soul,” Diary of St. Faustina, #1731)

“When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the Just Judge but as the Merciful Savior.” (“Divine Mercy In My Soul,” Diary of St. Faustina, #1541)


 

“JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU”
“MARY, TAKE OVER”


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4/06/2018

THE FEAST OF MERCY


What graces can I receive on this day?

Our Lord revealed to St. Faustina His desire to flood us with His graces on that day. Reflect on each of the promises and desires that He expressed about Divine Mercy Sunday, which are recorded in entry 699 of the Diary of St. Faustina -- the main passage about the Feast of Mercy:

• On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open.
• I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy [the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist].
• The soul that will go to Confession [beforehand] and receive Holy Communion [on that day] shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
• On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.
• Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.
• My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout eternity.
• Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity.
• The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness.
• It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter.
• Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.

These promises and desires point to an amazing flood of graces that are available to us on Divine Mercy Sunday -- including complete forgiveness of sins and punishment! The slate can be wiped clean, and we can be granted a completely fresh start in life. _ Fr. George W. Kosicki, CSB

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TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN
THE FEAST OF MERCY:

1) Go to Confession.
2) Receive the Eucharist.
3) Offer prayers for
the intentions of the Pope.
4) Recite the Divine Mercy Chaplet
in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament
-Or-
In a state of grace,
practice a work of charity
in honor of The Divine Mercy.

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CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY
Recorded at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy 
Eden Hill, Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Viewed worldwide on EWTN.

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