Bl. Junipero Serra

Meditation

Blessed Junipero Serra, from early childhood you experienced prolonged pain and

suffering, yet with youthful innocence you did not lose faith, hope or charity. You placed

your trust in God and His holy purpose during your novitiate and were able to overcome

untold afflictions. Obtain for me the grace to deepen my belief in what God has revealed.

Strengthen my hope in Him and intensify my love of Him in heart and deed.

Litany of Blessed Junipero Serra

God, the Father of Heaven,

Have mercy on us.

God, the Son, Redeemer of the World,

Have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Spirit,

Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God,

Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

Pray for us.

Mother of the Church,

Pray for us.

Queen of the Angels,

Pray for us.

Patroness of the Americas,

Pray for us.

Blessed Junipero Serra,

Pray for us.

Who opens my eyes and heart to the challenges of today,

Pray for us.

Prophet and penitent who saw the suffering Christ in the poor,

Pray for us.

Protector, lover, defender of the Indians and our faith,

Pray for us.

Admirer of all creation, the sea, the sky, and all the earth,

Pray for us.

Model of priestly service and saintly son of St. Francis,

Pray for us.

Beloved of God and of all those in need,

Pray for us.

Peacemaker in the face of violence,

Pray for us.

Teacher of perseverance and trust in prayer,

Pray for us.

Apostolic missionary, Pastor, and Patron of the Californias,

Pray for us.

Pathfinder for those seeking true direction in their lives,

Pray for us.

Patron of all Serrans,

Pray for us.

God's fearless leader,

Pray for us.

Who keeps my gratitude fresh each day,

Pray for us.

Who accepts both success and suffering as gift,

Pray for us.

Who bore his physical and emotional pain in imitation of the Crucified,

Pray for us.

Who spoke the truth openly and courageously against power and injustice,

Pray for us.

Whose charity and humility endured a lifetime,

Pray for us.

Who proclaimed the Gospel, fed the hungry, and clothed the naked,

Pray for us.

Who was always faithful, zealous and loyal,

Pray for us.

Who was close to the sick and dying,

Pray for us.

Who is guide to my feet in following Christ,

Pray for us.

Who told us "Always go forward and never turn back,"

Pray for us.

O Christ, may your compassion shine forth from the depths of our hearts and embrace all

we meet,

Hear us, O Lord.

You who fills the emptiness in our life with your presence,

Hear us, O Lord.

Tender-hearted and merciful God,

Hear us, O Lord.

Christ hear us.

Christ hear us.

Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.

Prayers

Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be to the Father.

Let Us Pray:

O Lord Jesus Christ,

reward the apostolic zeal

of Your Seraphic son, Blessed Junipero Serra,

who leaving home and fatherland,

labored for the salvation of souls

in Spain, Mexico and California.

By Your Most Holy name

may he be raised to the full honors of the altar.

Through the intercession of Blessed Serra,

look with favor on my special prayers

which have no earthly answer.

This we pray through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

We ask this in the name of Thy Blessed Trinity and of

Mary, Queen of vocations. Amen.

Nihil Obstat

Marco Antonio Figueroa, OFM, STL

CNA News Article July 1, 2010

Re-center marriages from contraception to Christ, author says

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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jul 1, 2010 (CNA) .- Patrick McCrystal, an Irish pharmacist and pro-life leader, has authored a book on the effect contraception has on marriages and on society as a whole. He calls contraception “a most potent destroyer of marital harmony,” urging couples to re-center their marriages upon Jesus Christ. read more

Catholic Radio Show: NaPro Technology

Interested in finding out more about Natural Procreation (NaPro) Technology?  Are you curious about the Creighton Method of natural family planning? 

On Thursday, June 24th, Dr. Ja.son Matt.ingly, a NaPro physician, and Syl.via Cor.son, a Creighton Method instructor/nurse, will appear on the Mik.e Alle.n Show from 5:00-6:00pm EST.  They will discuss the many aspects of NaPro Technology and the Creighton Method.  You can listen live by following this link (click on the "Listen Live" box on the right side of the page). The show has a 1-800 call in number if a listener would like to ask the guests a question.

"Theology of the Passion of the Christ"

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Wow! I just finished listening to a beautiful interview on Catholic Radio with Teresa Tomeo interviewing Monica Migliorino Miller, PhD. She is the author of "The Theology of the Passion of the Christ", she tells us that we need to focus most especially on Simon of Cyrene (during the carrying of the cross) and take to heart, how the cross was thrust upon him without his desire of the cross. Who would ever desire the cross? I don't think that any of us would say that we enjoy the cross, but the cross you have received will be a gift to your soul if you learn to unite your cross to Christ Jesus you will find peace.

God bless you!

The Most Blessed Sacrament

Jesus loves

YOU!

Trust in HIM!

"Come to the foot of the altar.

There, graces will flow over all people who ask for them with confidence and enthusiasm.

They will flow over both the great and the small."

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

Dear Mother Mary,

Please pray for me your child, who is having a difficult time embracing the cross in my life today. Each day it seems to be more difficult, but I know dear mother with your help I will get through. These challenges that confront me have no power over me. I ask you in my weakness, please take me by the hand and help me, unite my sufferings to Jesus Christ crucified. I know with your motherly attention, I will get through these days of sorrow and I will find hope in you who became my mother at the foot of the cross as you continue to lead me back to your son Jesus.

Chaplet in Honor of the Immaculate Heart

V. Incline unto my aid, O God!

R. O Lord, make haste to help me!

V. Glory be to the Father, etc.

R. As it was in the beginning, etc.

1. Immaculate Virgin, who, conceived without sin, didst direct every movement of thy most pure heart to that God Who was ever the object of thy love, and who was ever most submissive to His will, obtain for me the grace to hate sin with my whole heart, and to learn of thee to live in perfect resignation to the will of God.

Pray 1 Our Father, 7 Hail Mary's

Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow!

2. I marvel, Mary, at thy deep humility, through which thy blessed heart was troubled at the gracious message brought thee by Gabriel, the archangel, that thou wast chosen Mother of the Son of the Most High, and through which thou didst proclaim thyself his humble handmaid. Wherefore, in great confusion at the sight of my pride, I ask thee for the grace of a contrite and humble heart, that, knowing my own misery, I may obtain that crown of glory promised to the truly humble of heart.

Pray 1 Our Father, 7 Hail Mary's

Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow!

3. Blessed Virgin, who, in thy sweetest heart, didst keep as a precious treasure the words of Jesus thy Son, and pondering on the lofty mysteries they contained, didst learn to live for God alone, how doth my cold heart confound me! O dearest Mother! Get me grace so to meditate within my heart upon God's holy law that I may strive to follow thee in the fervent practice of every Christian virtue.

Pray 1 Our Father, 7 Hail Mary's

Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow!

4. Glorious Queen of Martyrs, whose sacred heart was pierced in thy Son's bitter Passion by the sword, whereof the holy man Simeon had prophesied, gain for my heart true courage and a holy patience to bear the troubles and misfortunes of this miserable life, that so by crucifying my flesh with its desires while following the mortification of the Cross, I may indeed show myself to be a true child of thine.

Pray 1 Our Father, 7 Hail Mary's

Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow!

5. O Mary, Mystical Rose, whose loving heart, burning with the living fire of charity, did accept us for thy sons at the foot of the Cross, becoming thus our tender Mother, make me feel the sweetness of thy maternal heart and thy power with Jesus, that when menaced by the perils of this mortal life, and most of all in the dread hour of death, my heart united with thine may love my Jesus then and through all ages. Amen.

Pray 1 Our Father, 7 Hail Mary's

Heart transpierced with pain and woe, Set my heart with love aglow!

Let us now turn to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, that He may inflame us with His holy love!

O Divine Heart of Jesus! To Thee I consecrate myself, full of deep gratitude for the many blessings I have received and daily do receive from Thy boundless charity. With my whole heart I thank thee for having, in addition to them all, vouchsafed to give me Thy own most holy Mother, giving me to her as a child, in the person of the beloved disciple. Let my heart ever burn with love for Thee, finding in Thy sweetest Heart its peace, its refuge, and its happiness. AMEN!

~~ from MY TREASURY OF CHAPLETS, by Patricia S. Qunitiliani

Sacred Heart Novena

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Saint Ephrem of Syria, pray for us

"Go with Him, as His inseparable companion, to the wedding feast of Cana, and drink of the wine of His blessing. Let you have ever before you the Face of the Lord, and look upon His beauty, and let your earnest gaze turn nowhere away from His most sweet countenance. Go before Him into a desert place and see the wonder of His works, where He multiplied in His own Holy Hands the bread that sufficed the great multitude. Go, my brother, go forward, and with all the love of your soul follow Christ wherever He may go… And lovingly behold Him as taking bread into His hands, He blesses it, and breaks it, as the outward form of His own Immaculate Body; and the chalice which He blessed as the outward form of His Precious Blood, and gave to His Disciples; and be you also a partaker of His sacraments."

- St. Ephrem of Syria

Special Event for Couples with Infertility & NaProTECHNOLOGY Talk by Dr. Mielnik

Hello Everyone,

On Thursday, June 17, we will hold the first of what will become a monthly outreach for couples struggling with infertility and recurrent miscarriage.

The evening will include Adoration, Confession, Mass & Catholic support group for couples struggling with infertility, as well as a presentation on the NaProTechnology approach to treating infertility for couples seeking more information about this alternative.

Mass will be held at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish,

411 East 68th Street, New York, NY . The event begins at 6 pm.

Schedule of Events

6:00 pm Adoration and Confession in the Main Church

6:25 pm Litany and Prayer to Saint Gianna Beretta Molla

6:35 pm Mass

7:15 pm Support Group in Conference Room 1

OR

7:15 pm The NaProTechnology Approach to Treating Infertility: Presentation by Dr. Mielnik in Conference Room 2

Please share this information with your contacts and anyone struggling with a diagnosis of infertility or recurrent miscarriage.

Thanks and God bless.

Sincerely,

Anne Mielnik, MD

The Heart of our divine Master

Dear Little Hearts,

A grace filled, blessed Feast of Corpus Christi, to you all!!!! How the Divine Heart loves us and longs for our love, our response.... Learn of me for I am meek and humble and heart and you shall find rest for your souls!!! The HEART of Today's feast is total and utter love. Let us not loose sight of the fact that despite all secular proclamations, this month, the month of June has long , traditionally been dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us return love for love.

Lovingly,

All your sisters

Poor Clare Colettines TMD

From the Heart of A Priest

Thoughts of Brother Pio- (Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina)

The Heart of our divine Master has no law more lovable than that of gentleness, humility and charity.

"The Blessed Eucharist ~ Our Greatest Treasure"

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The Blessed Eucharist

Our Greatest Treasure
By: Rev. Michael Mueller C.SS.R.

In "The Blessed Eucharist," Father Michael Mueller describes how Christ's love for us moved Him to create this most beautiful Sacrament. He explains why Our Lord veils Himself in the appearance of bread - a garment so humble He is little known, little loved even neglected and insulted. Fr. Mueller helps the reader discover what a treasure the Sacrament is, sharing countless compelling accounts of miracles involving the Eucharist, quotations from Scripture and the Saints reflecting the virtues that can be obtained from Communion worthily received and the consequences of an unworthy reception of Our Lord. He instructs the reader on how to best prepare for receiving the Sacrament, and how to properly offer thanksgiving afterwards. "The Blessed Eucharist" awakens a deeper awareness of the incredible gift that God has given us in His Presence in the Eucharist, allowing us to embrace all the wondrous fruits this Sacrament has to offer.

Happy Feast of Corpus Christi ~ The Body and Blood of Christ

Jesus, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity

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A Witness to Hope

“Road of Hope”

Airs 2 a.m. EST Sunday May 23, 2010

1 p.m. EST, Wed., May 26

and

2 p.m. EST, Sat., May 29

If you have been feeling hopeless, tune into this documentary – and consider saying a prayer this week to Cardinal Van Thuan.

Faith Meets Science: Parish Mission and Conference This Weekend

Faith Meets Science

Natural Family Planning & NaProTECHNOLOGY

A Conference with Fr. Dan McCaffery and Dr. Anne Mielnik

Saturday & Sunday, May 22-23, 2010

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
74 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT

Schedule of Events:

May 22-23: Special Parish Mission on Natural Family Planning

All weekend Masses will be celebrated by Fr. Dan McCaffery from NFP Outreach,

with homilies dedicated to deepening the understand of Catholic teachings on marriage and family planning.

Medical Conference, Sunday, May 23, 2010

2:00 pm The Scientific Basis of Modern Natural Family Planning Methods

Talk by Dr. Anne Mielnik

3:00 pm Catholic Treatments for Infertility, Recurrent Miscarriage and Other Reproductive Health Disorders

Talk by Dr. Anne Mielnik

4:00 pm Q & A

Fr. McCaffery & Dr. Mielnik

For more information, please contact The Gianna Healthcare Center for Women at 212-481-1219.

www.giannahealth.org

"Faith & Culture" talks about the ethics of infertility treatments...

Please don't miss "Faith & Culture" on EWTN:

This week's episode: Ethics of Infertility Treatment

Colleen talks with Dr. John Haas, president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, about the ethical issues raised by new reproductive technologies.

Sunday Night Live: St. Gianna Molla - Tom McKenna & Pierluigi Molla

Dear Friends,

We just had to post Fr. Groeschel's Sunday Night Live with our dear St. Gianna's son, Pierluigi Molla. Don't miss it!!!

REMINDER: Monday May 17 Mass with St. Gianna's Son, Pierluigi Molla

Hello Everyone,

Please join the physicians and staff of The Gianna Center for Women Monday, May 17 at 6:30 pm for a special Mass, offered for the intentions of couples struggling with infertility and pregnancy-related miscarriages.

The Mass will be followed by a talk by Pierluigi Molla, the living son of St. Gianna Beretta and an opportunity to view and venerate her relics.

Location: St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 411 East 68th Street, NY (between 1st Ave and York)

Schedule of Events

6:30 PM Mass, offered for the intentions of couples suffering from infertility, recurrent miscarriage and difficult pregnancies

7:30 PM Talk by Pierluigi Molla, son of St. Gianna

8:15 PM Blessing with St. Gianna's relics

8:30 PM Light reception and book signing

Physicians from The Gianna Center in midtown Manhattan, which offers a highly effective, ethically-sound approach to treating infertility, will also be present to answer questions and offer support.

Hope to see you there.

God bless,

Anne Mielnik, MD

Gianna -- The Catholic Healthcare Center for Women
15 East 40th Street, Suite 101
New York, NY 10016
(212) 481-1219
www.giannahealth.org



Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly, you are doing the impossible. - St. Francis of Assisi

Gianna Center for Women

New York’s new Gianna Center for Women offers effective treatment for infertility and recurrent miscarriage using NaPro Technology, an alternative to in vitro fertilization. The Gianna approach in completely in line with Catholic Church teaching and allows a couple to conceive naturally, with success rate which are comparable to other methods. The Gianna Center also offers pro-life obstetrics, gynecology and general medical care for women.

To schedule an appointment with a NaPro Technology physician, please call the Gianna Center at 212-481-1219 or visit www.giannahealth.org

Sunday Night Live: Dr. Anne Melnick & Dr. Kyle Beiteris - Pro-Life Healthcare

"Set Me As A Seal"

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The Song of Songs

Introduction

The Song of Songs, meaning the greatest of songs (Song 1:1), contains in exquisite poetic form the sublime portrayal and praise of the mutual love of the Lord and his people. The Lord is the Lover and his people are the beloved. Describing this relationship in terms of human love, the author simply follows Israel's tradition. Isaiah (Isaiah 5:1-7; 54:4-8), Jeremiah (Jeremiah 2:2, 3, 32), and Ezekiel (Eze 16; 23) all characterize the covenant between the Lord and Israel as a marriage. Hosea the prophet sees the idolatry of Israel in the adultery of Gomer (Son 1-3). He also represents the Lord speaking to Israel's heart (Song 2:16) and changing her into a new spiritual people, purified by the Babylonian captivity and betrothed anew to her divine Lover "in justice and uprightness, in love and mercy" (Song 2:21).

Psalm 95

As I prayed this psalm in the morning, I thought of you and wanted to share these beautiful words in song. I know life is hard when you are carrying a cross that seems quite unbearable, but I want you not to loose hope in HIM who loves you and will get YOU through all the challenges of this life.

We keep you in our hearts of prayer,

Hannah's Tears Ministry