Shepherds of Christ          Daily Writing

May 18, 2007

May 18, 2007

                    Yes — All the ends of the earth have seen
                the power of God.

                    God has called us to be united as a family in
                the Shepherds of Christ.

                    This is a vocation — to pray deeply for
                the priests, the Church and the world and
                to help support the Newsletter and the
                Ministries.

                    Remember the image of Our Lady
                of Clearwater on the building. We have
                very special Fatima statues so you can
                have a special place of prayer in your
                homes, praying the rosary for your family
                and for the priests, the Church and the
                world. If you are interested in these
                very special Fatima/Clearwater statues
                e-mail me with your phone number
                and address.

                    Those using the special statues
                will be united to us in a special way —
                We want you to pray the Shepherds of
                Christ prayers for the priests, the Church
                and the world from your special place
                in your home.

                    Our e-mail address is info@sofc.org.

                    Also Felix who did the original crucifix —
                in Florida has hand carved crucifixes
                with stands that are so gorgeous.
                These can be purchased, carved by
                Felix for your special prayer corner.
                I have pictures of Felix from the
                beginning starting with the tree
                in his shop in Texas —

                    e-mail me with your
                    phone number and address —

                    Crucifixes and statues should be
                        used especially praying for
                        the priests, the Church and the
                        world.

                    e-mail:  info@sofc.org

                Please send me your information
                    about your prayer chapter —

                e-mail me your name — the name of the
                    prayer chapter —
                    even if there are only 2 members.
                    You will get special graces from
                    praying these prayers and be
                    helping the priests, the Church
                    and the world.

13 Years Ago

                And the Newsletter came from a
                    message 13 years ago

                    Fr. Carter got a message from
                    Jesus May 31, 1994 to start
                    the Newsletter and send it to all the
                    priests in the United States.

                    In July 1994 — the first Priestly
                Newsletter went out — then Father
                Carter continued it for 6 1/2 years until
                his death December 18, 2000. He sent out
                33 Newsletters while he was alive.

                    The Newsletters to the end of 1999
                are in two volumes

                    Priestly Newsletter Book 1
                    Priestly Newsletter Book 2

                and can be ordered — it has about
                29 Newsletters in these two volumes
                of Fr. Carter's Newsletters.

                    Fr. Pasquini has written many, many
                books.

The synopsis of the spiritual life                 is in the great book                     Light, Happiness and Peace                         published by Shepherd of Christ just                         February, 2007 —                         We have circulated this wonderful                             book to over 8,000 priests —                             here are some comments.

Bishops Comments 2007

 1) Thank you for your letter with the enclosed book Light, Happiness & Peace - Journey Through Traditional Catholic Spirituality.
      With prayerful best wishes and kind regards.  (Archbishop - Apostolic Nuncio - Canada) 

 2) We cordially thank you for sending us the book Light, Happiness and Peace by Fr. John J. Pasquini. We will use all the available
      publications of Shepherds of Christ translated in Portuguese, to promote and enrich the prayers for priests at our diocese.  (Bishop -
      Brazil) 

 3) We are happy to get this special book "Light, Happiness & Peace" from which we obtain immense amount of useful information for
      the priests in all the eight chapters. We were deeply impressed by the quotation from Mother Teresa given on p. 143 of it, which is
      specially actual in the days of Lent.  (Vicar General - Poland) 

 4) Recently I received your letter and the book on the Spiritual Life "Light, Happiness and Peace" by Fr. John J. Pasquini. Thank you
      very much for sending it to me! Be assured of my prayers for your intentions: that the Holy Spirit may inspire all your initiatives!
      (Auxiliary Bishop - Netherlands) 

 5) Thank you for the special book on the Spiritual Life by Fr. John J. Pasquini "Light, Happiness and Peace."  (Vicar General - Spain) 

 6) Thank you for your letter and the book "Light, Happiness & Peace." The thoughts presented by Fr. John J. Pasquini are very
      inspiring and will help me in my prayers and talks and sermons to the people. May God continue to bless your work.   (Bishop -
      India) 

  7) It has been quite a number of times that I have received your newsletter which I deeply value. I thank you for the free copy of the
      book you sent me titled "Light, Happiness & Peace."  (Bishop - Eritrea - Eastern Africa) 

 8)  I accept most gratefully the book "Light, Happiness and Peace" which you have sent for our priests as a mission of love. Yours in
      Jesus and Mary.  (Archbishop - Sri Lanka) 

 9) Thank you for the book "Light, Happiness & Peace" by Fr. John J. Pasquini which is being put on the bookshelves of our Parish
      under the care of Fr. Jun De Peralta in charge of our priests. I wish you the best for the Lenten celebration of Paschal Mystery of
      Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Happy Easter!  (Bishop - Philippines) 

10) I have received your letter, the Magazine, Prayer Manual and the book "Light, Happiness and Peace." I am very grateful and hereby
      send you my best wishes and the Lord's blessings.  (Msgr. - Croatia) 

11) The book "Light, Happiness & Peace" will make for good reading during the Lenten Season. Perhaps it could be translated to
      Russian.  (Bishop - Kazakhstan) 

12) Thank you for sending the book "Light, happiness and Peace" as a gift of thanksgiving, and also the Newsletter for our Priests and
       the two Prayer Manuals (English and French). With every Blessing of the Holy Season of Lent.  (Archbishop - Pakistan) 

13) We received "Light, Happiness and Peace" the Bible quotations are important and precious. Thank you for all you send to us and
       for all you do!   (Bishop - Brazil) 

14) Thank you for your letter of February 12, 2007 with which you enclosed the book entitled Light, Happiness and Peace:
      Journeying Through Traditional Catholic Spirituality by the Reverend Fr. John J. Pasquini, the Shepherds of Christ newsletter and
      the Prayer Manuals. I offer my best wishes in Our Blessed Lord Jesus.   (Archbishop - Vatican City) 

15) I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated February 12th instant, along with an enclosed copy of the book entitled "Light, Happiness
      & Peace", 2007 Issue No. 1 of the newsletter "Shepherds of Christ" and the Prayer Manuals. In sincerely thanking you for these, I
      wish to congratulate you all on the completion of 12th year of your ministry of prayers for priests, the Church and the world, and
      reassure you my prayers.   (Archbishop - Apostolic Nuncio - India) 

16) Please do congratulate Fr. John J. Pasquini for his two books, In Imitation of the Two Hearts and Light, Happiness and Peace.
      I am happy that the book Light, Happiness and Peace takes head on a challenge that I had underlined in the 3 of the documents of
      this Discastery. While appreciating your work in helping people to pray and in emphasizing and promoting traditional Catholic
      Spirituality, I implore God's Blessings on you and your work.  (Cardinal - President - Vatican City) 

17) I thank you for your letter of 12 February 2007 to which you attached the book "Light, Happiness and Peace," the recent issue of
      "Shepherds of Christ" spirituality newsletter for priests and the Prayer Manual of the Shepherds of Christ Associates. In
       commending you for the work you do for the clergy, the church and the world, please be assured that these reading materials will
       be included in the library collection of this Apostolic Nunciature to which our staff will have easy access. May I invite you to also
       send similar literature Episcopal Commission on the clergy, of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. (Archbishop -
       Apostolic Nuncio - Philippines) 

18) I acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the Light, Happiness & Peace. Thank you and may the Lord Jesus bless you all with His
      abundant spiritual gifts.  (Cardinal - Japan) 

19) I have received the book, "Light, Happiness & Peace", which you kindly sent me, and I am much obliged. Please count on my
      prayers.  (Bishop - Republic of Panama) 

20) Thank you for the book "Light, Happiness & Peace" Which I found to be very inspiring and useful. My prayers are with you for the
      success of your apostolate.  (Bishop - India) 

21) Recently I received your letter of February 12, 2007, with its enclosure of a copy of Light, Happiness and Peace (authored by Rev.
      John J. Pasquini). Please accept my appreciation for these materials. With most cordial regards I remain.   (Bishop - Vatican City) 

22) I hereby write to acknowledge the receipt of your letter and the gift of the book, Light, Happiness and Peace. I am grateful to you
      for sharing with me your mission as a ministry. I am also glad to note that you love priests and the church.  (Bishop - Ghana - West
      Africa) 

23) I am writing to acknowledge receipt of the book, Light, Happiness & Peace, written by Fr. John J. Pasquini. Thank you for
      providing me with these publications. Know that I am most grateful for your zeal in encouraging prayers for priests, church and the
      world.   (Auxiliary Bishop - USA) 

24) We received the copy of Light, Happiness and Peace, Journeying Through Traditional Catholic Spirituality, by Fr. John J. Pasquini,
      the newsletter and the Prayer Manual that you kindly sent to me for the Vatican library. I gladly take this opportunity to express my
      gratitude for the books and for your kind attention to our Institution.  (Prefetto - Vatican City) 

25) I would like to thank you for the book "Light, Happiness & Peace" that I have received. I ask God to bless you in a special way.
     Also I invite the protection of Holy Mary, about your projects.   (Archbishop - Brazil) 

26) Thank you very much for your kind letter of the 12th instant and for the book, "Light, Happiness and Peace," by Fr. John J.
      Pasquini. I assure the members of the Shepherds of Christ Ministries of my special prayers and blessings.  (Cardinal - Prefect -
      Vatican City) 

27) I received your letter of February 21, 2007, wherein you kindly enclosed a copy of the Shepherds of Christ Newsletter, Prayer
      Manual and the book "Light, Happiness and Peace" by Fr. John J. Pasquini. Thank you very much for your consideration in this
      regard. With renewed sentiments of gratitude, and prayers for continued blessings.  (Cardinal - Vatican City) 

28) Thank you for your kindness and generosity in forwarding the booklet "Light, Happiness & Peace." The prayer book too will be
      used.  (Bishop - Australia) 

29) Thank you for the copy of the book by Fr. John J. Pasquini "Light, Happiness & Peace" as well as the Newsletter. Be assured of
      my prayers for you and the work your apostolate does in praying for priests, the church and the world.  (Bishop - USA) 

30) Thank you so much for the letter of February 12, which I received now. Many thanks for the rich and precious book "Light,
      Happiness & Peace" and the Prayer Manuals. God Bless you and grant His richest gifts and blessings.  (Patriarch of Alexandria of
      the Copt Catholics - Egypt) 

31) I thank you for the copy of Light, Happiness & Peace, which is a journey through traditional catholic spirituality by Fr. John J.
      Pasquini. I look forward to reading this work and I appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending it to me. With every good wish for you
      and your staff and the promise of prayer, I remain.  (Bishop - USA) 

32) Thank you for sending to me the book "Light, Happiness and Peace" and the Prayer Manuals. I ask God the Father and the Holy
      Mother to illuminate your work.  (Bishop - Peru) 

33) Thank you very much for your post from February 12, 2007, and for the book by Fr. John J. Pasquini, Light, Happiness and
      Peace. Thank you for your prayers for the priests. In this time of Lent I wish you the spirit of contemplation of the face of our Lord
      Carrying the cross and the joy of Resurrection.  (Archbishop - Poland) 

34) I am very grateful to you for having forwarded to me the new book of Fr. John J. Pasquini: Light, Happiness & Peace, the Prayer
      Manual and the Newsletter. I thank you very much for everything. Remembering you in my prayers. (Apostolic Nuncio - Belgium) 

35) Thank you for your letter of February 21, 2007, for the book; Light, Happiness and Peace and all the materials. Thanks for all you
      do for our priests. May God bless you.  (Archbishop - USA) 

36) My sincere appreciation for the inspirational book "Light, Happiness & Peace" by Fr. John J. Pasquini and the Prayer Manuals. I
      am grateful for your thoughtfulness. God Bless! (Bishop - USA) 

37) Thank you so much for the book entitled, Light, Happiness & Peace, written by Reverend John J. Pasquini, and the Shepherds of
      Christ Prayer Manuals and Newsletter. With every best wish.  (Bishop - USA)     

38) For the time and effort you have taken to share your publications and other materials with me, I am most grateful. Fr. John J.
      Pasquini's work "Light, Happiness & Peace" is a good spiritual work on the essential life. Please be assured of my prayers for you
      and the work of Shepherds of Christ Ministries.  (Vicar general - USA) 

39) I am really grateful to receive a new issue of the Priestly Newsletter "Shepherds of Christ" with the enclosed book of Fr. John
      Pasquini  "Light, Happiness and Peace". Wishing you to spread love towards the Church and her Ministries everywhere, I avail
      myself of this opportunity to renew to you my sentiments of high esteem.  (Bishop - Vatican City) 

40) Thank you for your kind gift of Light, Happiness & Peace, by Fr. John J. Pasquini. May Almighty God continue to Bless your
       ministry, and with prayers for a Holy Lenten Season I am.  (Bishop - USA) 

41) Thank you for sending me the Shepherds of Christ Newsletter and a complimentary copy of the book, "Light, Happiness & Peace."       I will read this book with interest.  (Bishop - USA) 

42) Thank you for the courtesy of sending me Light, Happiness & Peace along with the Prayer Manuals. I appreciate receiving
      them and will pass them along to staff. My prayers to you for a blessed Lenten Season.  (Bishop - USA)

Previous Comments

“Thus all those who are in active ministry will be able to get a copy each. But please do not consider this as an obligation. You may send the copies only if you can, or whatever number is possible.” (Bishop – India  9-2006) 

“I will be happy and thankful to you if you will send me extra copies for the Priests. We have 45 priests working here, and I will be glad if each one of them gets a copy.”  (Bishop – India  10-2006) 

“I read a portion of the book and am greatly impressed by the contents that Fr. John J. Pasquini has gathered to present this collection of prayers and meditations. I am sure it is a wonderful gift to the whole Church.”  (VG – India  11-2006) 

“Thank you for the great work done and especially for the powerful book for priests. It will be a valuable reference book for our priest.”  (Bishop – 10-2006) 

“I liked very much the icon of our Lady (l’Innocence) and of course I shall be glad to receive, at the same address, some extra copies, for our priests, especially the new ordained.”  (Aux. Bishop – Liban  11-2006)

"Many thanks for your kind letter with the useful information and for consoling book “In Imitation of Two Hearts” I would like to wish you the grace and blessing of our Savior for your activity in the coming year. May many priests and bishops receive your edifying message!  (Apostolic Nuncio of Belgium) 

"Thank you for your kind gift of Christmas season “Imitation of Two Hearts.”  (Cardinal of Tokyo) 

"Thank you for the newsletter and the prayer book. In Imitation of Two Hearts, which you so graciously sent. I am most grateful for your thoughtfulness in sending these, and I will read them with great interest! May God bless you and your work for Him in the New Year!"  (Bishop of Nebraska USA) 

"Your thoughtful Christmas greetings and thoughtful gift of the book, In Imitation of Two hearts by Fr. John J. Pasquini, arrived along with your newsletter and Shepherds of Christ Associates Prayer manual, and I greatly appreciate your kindness. Thank you!" 
(Archbishop of Washington USA) 

"I wish to express my gratitude to you for your kindness in sending me a copy of a special gift of prayers from the book: “In Imitation of the two Hearts” John J. Pasquini. I will look at these very carefully and I thank you for them!"  (Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis USA) 

                    Fr. Carter also did 3 synopsis
                of the spiritual life.

                    The Spirituality Handbook    
 

                    Priestly Newsletter 2000 Issue 3
 

                    Tell My People                      

There is a wonderful book of prayers                     that accommodates this book                     Authenticity Prayers by Fr. John Pasquini                       Also this disc of prayers is read                     on the ocean — it is beautiful.

The Book of Prayers                     Imitation of Two Hearts is                 a special gift for priests to give                 to people in Nursing Homes                 and in hospitals.                 It is a book for all of us to use                 or anybody that is suffering.                   Also Giclee prints of this                     magnificent art work                     Fr. Pasquini had done for                     this book.                 The art work comes in two sizes                     and looks like the original                     oil painting.                   The art work for                     Lucia's vision of June 13, 1929                     was done by Harold Kellner.                     These Giclee prints are                     also available —                         12 x 16                         18 x 24

                Fr. Pasquini has done a beautiful
                    gift of his most wonderful
                    homily given when someone
                    dear has died.

It can be given as a tremendous                 gift.                     The pictures from Annette's                 mom here were very important.
Her family was so pleased for                 Fr. Pasquini's words at her                 death.                 Give this as a sympathy present.
Also a beautiful Mass was done by                 Fr. Pasquini for Nursing homes                 and assisted living. It was done                 at St. Joseph's magnificent chapel —                 St. Joseph's assisted living in                 Jupiter, Florida. It last about                 33 minutes. We call it the golden                 Nursing Home Mass from St. Joseph's.                 St. Joseph's is the most beautiful                 assisted living home in Jupiter,                 Florida.

                    Order one for yourself and
                give as a magnificent gift.

                    Other books by Rita Ring

	The Mass Book with Imprimatur  English softbound and Spanish (spiral bound)
	The Parents and Children Rosary Book with Imprimatur  English softbound and Spanish (spiral bound)

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