March 19, 2024

Glorious Mysteries

The Resurrection

1. Luke 24: 1-12

On the first day of the week, at the first sign of dawn, they went to the tomb with the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb, but on entering they could not find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled about this, two men in brilliant clothes suddenly appeared at their side. Terrified, the women bowed their heads to the ground. But the two said to them, ‘Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here; he has risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee: that the Son of man was destined to be handed over into the power of sinful men and be crucified, and rise again on the third day.’ And they remembered his words.

And they returned from the tomb and told all this to the Eleven and to all the others. The women were Mary of Magdala, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James. And the other women with them also told the apostles, but this story of theirs seemed pure nonsense, and they did not believe them.

Peter, however, went off to the tomb, running. He bent down and looked in and saw the linen cloths but nothing else; he then went back home, amazed at what had happened.

2. Jesus rose on the third day. Mary had
    wept outside the tomb. Mary, Jesus'
    Mother knew of the suffering since
    the presentation in the temple.

    A sword, too, will pierce your heart,
    Oh Mary.

3. Mary and Jesus had special secrets
    they shared in Their Hearts.

    What is love? Love is an unspoken
    language between two people or
    more people. There are deep feelings
    within the heart, many times unexpressed.
    Mary pondered the mysteries of Christ’s
    life in her heart. There was so much joy
    for Mary after the resurrection. Can you
    imagine Mary's joy at seeing the resurrected
    Lord?

4. The resurrection is about love.

John 3:16

For this is how God loved the world:
he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him 
    may not perish
but may have eternal life.
 

5. We know more this deep love of the
Trinity in the resurrection.
6. Mary is the Singular Vessel.
    She is daughter of the Father.
    She is Mother of the Son.
    She is Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
7. The love of the Two Hearts helps us to
    know deep intimate love.
8. Consecration to the Hearts of Jesus and
    Mary is so important.

9. Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lord Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock, I consecrate myself to Your most Sacred Heart. From Your pierced Heart the Church was born, the Church You have called me, as a member of Shepherds of Christ Associates, to serve in a most special way. You reveal Your Heart as a symbol of Your love in all its aspects, including Your most special love for me, whom You have chosen as Your companion in this most important work. Help me to always love You in return. Help me to give myself entirely to You. Help me always to pour out my life in love of God and neighbor! Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You!

10. Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Dear Blessed Virgin Mary, I consecrate myself to your maternal and Immaculate Heart, this Heart which is symbol of your life of love. You are the Mother of my Savior. You are also my Mother. You love me with a most special love as a member of Shepherds of Christ Associates, a movement created by your Son as a powerful instrument for the renewal of the Church and the world. In a return of love, I give myself entirely to your motherly love and protection. You followed Jesus perfectly. You are His first and perfect disciple. Teach me to imitate you in the putting on of Christ. Be my motherly intercessor so that, through your Immaculate Heart, I may be guided to an ever closer union with the pierced Heart of Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock.

 

The Ascension

1. Luke 24:50-53

Then he took them out as far as the outskirts of Bethany, and raising his hands he blessed them. Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him and then went back to Jerusalem full of joy; and they were continually in the Temple praising God.

2. Jesus ascended into heaven, but He is here
    with us truly present in the Eucharist.
3. The apostles were afraid and stayed in
    the upper room praying.
4. They were waiting for the Holy Spirit to
    come.
5. When on earth, Jesus walked the Earth in
    His body, now Jesus remains in the
    Eucharist. Such a gift.
6. Jesus remains Body, Blood, Soul and
    Divinity.
7. God is with us.

    Song: I Love You Jesus

8. Song: Your Presence Pervades my Soul

9. Sing: Glory, Glory, Glory Lord

10. Song: God's Love

 

The Descent of Holy Spirit on the Apostles

1. The apostles went out to preach and
    converted many. It was through the
    Holy Spirit that they were not afraid.
    They were fearless. They went to the
    world to spread the love of God.
    Pray to the Holy Spirit, He dearly loves
    us. He is our friend, ask Him to possess
    your soul. Ask Him to fill us with His gifts.

2. Acts 2: 1-4

When Pentecost day came round, they had all met together, when suddenly there came from heaven a sound as of a violent wind which filled the entire house in which they were sitting; and there appeared to them tongues as of fire; these separated and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak different languages as the Spirit gave them power to express themselves. 

3. Come, Holy Spirit, come and fill the
    hearts of the faithful, give us courage
    to live in the Father's will lovingly.
4. When I am weak, I am strong in God.
5. God is with us in our every breath.
    Go to Him. Love Him, ask Him to
    fill you with His grace.
6. Sing song: Come Holy Ghost
7. Our biggest fear is to offend God
    with our sins.
8. Who is on our throne, put God on
    the throne. He must be first to grow
    in the spiritual life.
9. Jesus: Amen, Amen, I say to you,
    walk in the truth. I give you My truth
    here, listen to Me.
10. Dear Holy Spirit,
    I pray for the gift of council. Infuse
    into my intellect, wisdom, knowledge
    and understanding.

 

The Assumption

1. Mary: I am your Spiritual Mother,
    more than any earthly mother. I love
    you with the purest love.
2. Mary: I want to rock you in my arms
    and cradle you in my heart.
3. Mary: I love you, so much!!!
4. R. Mary was taken body and soul into
    heaven.
5. Mary: I cradled you tenderly and lull
    you to sleep by the beating of my
    Immaculate Heart. You do not fear.
    You know my Motherly love for you.
6. Mary: Open your heart wide to the
    working of the Holy Spirit.
    The Holy Spirit wants to give you His
    gifts.

7. From the Holy Spirit Novena

Prayer for the Holy Spirit and His Gifts

Come Holy Spirit, come, come into our hearts, inflame all people with the fire of Your love.

Leader: Send forth Your Spirit and all will be reborn.
All:  And You will renew the face of the earth.

We pray for the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, we ask for perfection in our souls to make us holy, holy souls likened to God.

Dear Holy Spirit, we give ourselves to You soul and body. We ask You to give us the Spirit of Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord.

8. Mary: I am the Immaculate Heart, I
    am the Mother of the youth of America,
    I am joining with the Shepherds of
    Christ youth program to bring the
    young hearts into my Immaculate Heart,
    and teach them to be pure in all their
    actions. I called young hearts. Do you
    hear the cries of your heavenly Mother?
    If you answer my call, I will be your
    defender against the works of the devil.
    You will receive such graces. I will
    help you to walk the walk of holiness.
    I want pure hearts, my spouse the
    Holy Spirit will sanctify you.
9. Mary: I call young hearts. I want you
    to teach them to be pure in their actions.
    Spread the rosary to the youth. What
    has happened to the school rosary
    program? What has happened to the
    rosary program and rosary makers?
10. Mary: Prepare the young! Tell them
    to consecrate their heart to my heart,
    and to the Heart of my Son Jesus.
    Dear youth of America,
    I am Mary, your Mother, pray the
    rosary, pray the rosary together,
    meditate on the mysteries of the rosary,
    pray for your vocation, pray for your
    country, pray the Shepherds of Christ
    prayers.

    Mary said years ago:
    Youth of America:
    See my Motherly face, laden with tears
    of blood, I watch my little children
    suffer, and I cry, bloody tears for them.
    My Son Jesus loves the little children,
    He loves the youth, oh my young apostles.
    Listen to my Motherly cry, and I will
    guard and bless you... please, please.
    This is my message for my young
    Shepherds of Christ. I am Mary, your
    Mother, thank you for responding to
    this call.

 

The Queenship of Mary

1. Revelation 12:1-2

Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, robed with the sun, standing on the moon, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was pregnant, and in labour, crying aloud in the pangs of childbirth.

2. August 16th Jesus: My young
    members in Shepherds of Christ,
    You have been called by Me to this
    very special mission. The youth will
    march on this world, singing the song
    of Jesus. you will know more and
    more My deep love for you, for I am
    giving you special grace to share in My
    life.
3. Jesus: I am the King of heaven and
    earth and Mary is the Queen of
    heaven and earth.
4. Jesus: There will be an era of peace.
    Mary is the Queen of peace.

5. Sing: See the Eyes that Look at Mary

6. Sing: The Rosary Song

7. Sing: Our Lady of Clearwater

8. Sing: In My Heart

9. Mary: Consecrate your hearts to our Two Hearts today.

10. Mary’s Message - from the Rosary of August 27, 1996

Mary:  I stood beneath the cross of my Son, and my Heart was in such pain for I saw Him before my eyes. I saw Him covered with blood. I saw Him die. My Heart, my children, my Heart to watch my Son, but my Heart, my Heart, how I suffered for my little children of the world that give in to this world and give up the love of my Son. O my little children of light, I give you this message. Carry this light into the darkness for your Mother Mary, for I stood beneath the cross and I cried. I cried for the little ones. I cried for the young ones, the ones that do not care and will lose their souls. How do I make you see for you will not listen to me? What can I do? I come. I appear. I beg. I plead. I give you these gifts from my Son, and you reject me. I do not deliver messages very often anymore for I have been ignored. The message is the same. You do not read the messages I have given to you. Please help me. Help the little children. I appear. I appear. I appear, and I am ignored. I stood beneath the cross, and I cried. I cried, and my Heart was in such anguish for my little children, for I am searching for them this day as I searched for the Child Jesus. Please, please help me. I cannot hold back the hand of my Son any longer. I am Mary, your Mother. I ask you to help my children. You are my children of light.