August 7, 2011
August 8th Holy Spirit Novena
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August 7, 2011
R. Fr. Joe said
Our first reading comes from
8 1/2 centuries before Christ
Elijah was a prophet
Queen Jezebel was wicked
She tried to lead the people to paganism
She worshipped pagan god Baal
Queen Jezebel was not converted
but pledged blood vengeance
on Elijah
Elijah fled to Mt. Sinai to go from
her
God spoke to Elijah there
Mt. Horeb where Moses got the
10 commandments
God spoke to Elijah in his heart
We can see God can speak to us in
whispers not big drama
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Kings 19: 9, 11-13
There he went into a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of Yahweh came to him saying, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'Then he was told, 'Go out and stand on the mountain before Yahweh.' For at that moment Yahweh was going by. A mighty hurricane split the mountains and shattered the rocks before Yahweh. But Yahweh was not in the hurricane. And after the hurricane, an earthquake. But Yahweh was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake, fire. But Yahweh was not in the fire. And after the fire, a light murmuring sound. And when Elijah heard this, he covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then a voice came to him, which said, 'What are you doing here, Elijah?'
Psalm 85: 9-14
His saving help is near for those who fear him,
his glory will dwell in our land.Faithful Love and Loyalty join together,
Saving Justice and Peace embrace.
Loyalty will spring up from the earth,
and Justice will lean down from heaven.Yahweh will himself give prosperity,
and our soil will yield its harvest.
Justice will walk before him,
treading out a path
Romans 9: 1-5
This is the truth and I am speaking in Christ, without pretence, as my conscience testifies for me in the Holy Spirit; there is great sorrow and unremitting agony in my heart: I could pray that I myself might be accursed and cut off from Christ, if this could benefit the brothers who are my own flesh and blood. They are Israelites; it was they who were adopted as children, the glory was theirs and the covenants; to them were given the Law and the worship of God and the promises. To them belong the fathers and out of them, so far as physical descent is concerned, came Christ who is above all, God, blessed for ever. Amen.
Matthew 14: 22-33
Jesus walks on the water and, with him, Peter
And at once he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he sent the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now some furlongs from land, was hard pressed by rough waves, for there was a headwind. In the fourth watch of the night he came towards them, walking on the sea, and when the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. It is a ghost, they said, and cried out in fear. But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, Courage! Its me! Dont be afraid. It was Peter who answered. Lord, he said, if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water. Jesus said, Come. Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but then noticing the wind, he took fright and began to sink. Lord, he cried, save me! Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. You have so little faith, he said, why did you doubt? And as they got into the boat the wind dropped. The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, Truly, you are the Son of God.
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 10, 2008
(1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33) Our first reading today takes us back roughly 860 years before Christ. The wicked Queen Jezebel was reigning in Israel at that time. The prophet Elijah was living in Israel at that time too. Jezebel was trying to lead Gods people into paganism and Elijah was trying to keep them faithful to God. So there was conflict between them. She decided to have Elijah killed, and to save his life he had to get out of Israel. He fled to Mount Sinai. That was the place where God made a covenant with Israel and where he gave Moses the Ten Commandments four centuries earlier. When God spoke to Moses and the people who were fleeing Egypt, God spoke in thunder and lightening and earthquake. Elijah did not experience God in such powerful natural events but rather heard God in the silence of the desert.INTRODUCTION
HOMILY
The story of the Jews leaving Egypt and meeting God at Mt. Sinai tells us of a God who controls the forces of nature. They tell us of the fire and earthquake and thunder when God spoke to them on Mt. Sinai. Jesus too shows his power over the forces of nature when he walks on the water. Sometimes God communicates with us in a way that is powerful and unmistakable. It may not be in thunder and earthquake that God speaks to us. He may speak to us through a special healing or some prayer answered that we never thought possible. Those moments are worth treasuring. They are important to hold onto and remember when it seems God is quiet, for one of Gods favorite ways of communicating with us is in silence. Like the prophet Elijah, we often need to discover God in the depth of our own hearts. And when we do find him there, we find him in dozens of other places too, which include the Scriptures and the Sacraments especially the Eucharist.In preparing my homily, I came across an interesting reflection on todays readings written by Fr. Grassi, a priest I met in Chicago a few years ago when I was there for a wedding. He said one of the most familiar nicknames for his city of Chicago is the windy city. Most people think this name comes from the sometimes very strong winds that blow into the city from Lake Michigan. But, he said, Chicago was dubbed the windy city because of its history of long-winded politicians who would promise citizens everything and give them very little in actuality.
He applied this to the Church. Currently people have deep concerns about the church. There is no doubt there are some serious problems. Many people are self-appointed experts on just about every problem in the Church and every facet of church life. But sometimes all their talking can get in the way of living out the gospel of Jesus.
Perhaps the readings for today are telling us not to be so windy. After all Elijah finds God not in the strong wind, but in a tiny whisper. The wind scares the apostles to the point where Peter almost drowns and needs Jesus to save him. Then Jesus calms the winds. Certainly there has to be communication, there has to be instruction and clarification. But there has to be silence too. Fr. Grassi concluded: maybe if we talked less and listened more it would be better for us and for the church. On that note I thought I would follow my own advice today and say: Amen.
R. Fr. Joe said
a doctor phoned one of his patients one day
"I have been trying to get you,
I have bad news and worse news,
The first news: all your tests show you
have 24 hours to live"
The man says "what news could
be worse"
The doctor said, "I have tried to get
you since yesterday"
R. Fr. Joe said in October, 1978
Pope John Paul II came in
Things were not too good
There was a cold war threatening world peace.
Priests and nuns were dropping out of
their vocation
So many things were going on which
were a concern
The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II got up and said
"Be Not afraid"
Fear can be a good thing when it helps
protect us
Some fear can consume us and it is a
fear that does us no good
We need to pray
In the Gospel last Sunday
Jesus fed 5000 from 5 loaves and 2 fish
and after feeding 5000
There was food left over
St. John fills in a few details
These people decided to make Jesus a King
It was not the Father's will
Kings have all these responsibilities
Jesus knew the will of the Father
The Father's will for Jesus was
far more than freedom from Roman power
Jesus did miracles to fit people's needs
Once Jesus calmed the sea with a storm
Jesus is Divine He shows His Divine nature by
walking on the waters
Jesus said: "It is I" which means "I Am" in the Greek
A name sacred to the Jews
Jesus walked on the waters
The Old Testament talks about God walking on
the waters of the earth and
God saying He is the "I Am"
There are Eucharistic overtones in Jesus feeding
people in a miraculous way
Jesus took the bread
He blessed it
He broke it
He gave it to the people
Jesus performed miracles Jesus fed the people
Jesus walks on the water
& He reassures them
Jesus calms fears by letting
them know His presence
Jesus does this in the Eucharist
Jesus does this to us
Jesus says I am with you
St. Matthew tells us Peter walked on the
water
Jesus shows Peter with His help
we can do amazing things if
Jesus asked Peter to
Jesus holds us up too
Especially in the Eucharist
Jesus gives us Himself in the Eucharist
Jesus tells us
"Be not afraid"
end of Fr. Joe homily
Given August 6, 2011 - Feast of the Transfiguration
Matthew 17: 5
He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud covered them with shadow, and suddenly from the cloud there came a voice which said, This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him.
Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14
While I was watching,
thrones were set in place
and one most venerable took his seat.
His robe was white as snow,
the hair of his head as pure as wool.
His throne was a blaze of flames,
its wheels were a burning fire.
A stream of fire poured out,
issuing from his presence.
A thousand thousand waited on him,
ten thousand times ten thousand
stood before him.
The court was in session
and the books lay open.I was gazing into the visions of the night,
when I saw,
coming on the clouds of heaven,
as it were a son of man.
He came to the One most venerable
and was led into his presence.
On him was conferred rule,
honour and kingship,
and all peoples, nations and languages
became his servants.
His rule is an everlasting rule
which will never pass away,
and his kingship will never come to an end.
Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice,
the many isles be glad!
Cloud, black cloud enfolds him,
saving justice and judgement the foundations of his throne.The mountains melt like wax,
before the Lord of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his saving justice,
all nations see his glory.For you are Yahweh,
Most High over all the earth,
far transcending all gods.
2 Peter 1: 16-19
When we told you about the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not slavishly repeating cleverly invented myths; no, we had seen his majesty with our own eyes. He was honoured and glorified by God the Father, when a voice came to him from the transcendent Glory, This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. We ourselves heard this voice from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain.
So we have confirmation of the words of the prophets; and you will be right to pay attention to it as to a lamp for lighting a way through the dark, until the dawn comes and the morning star rises in your minds.
R. Peter, James and John are
eyewitnesses of the transfiguration
The Father says this is My Son
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as dazzling as light. And suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them; they were talking with him. Then Peter spoke to Jesus. Lord, he said, it is wonderful for us to be here; if you want me to, I will make three shelters here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah. He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud covered them with shadow, and suddenly from the cloud there came a voice which said, This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him. When they heard this, the disciples fell on their faces, overcome with fear. But Jesus came up and touched them, saying, Stand up, do not be afraid. And when they raised their eyes they saw no one but Jesus.
R. Mary is Mother of Jesus
What a gift God gives to the
human race that God gives
us Mary conceived without sin
Mary conceived Jesus through the power
of the Holy Spirit
This shows us the love God has for
the human race to give us Mary,
Jesus to come to this earth
It is so awesome to me that the
Divine Almighty God took on flesh
It makes my heart skip a beat to
even ponder that Jesus, the Son of God,
took flesh
God wanted us to know about
Him God came to teach us
about Divinity This tells me
that God intends for us to
understand more deeply the
mystery of "the Word Incarnate
in the womb of the Virgin Mary"
When we ponder a mystery such
as this, we know God can
reveal insight into this hidden
mystery to us We, through baptism,
have this elevated capacity to
know and love Thus because of
the gift of baptism we can
understand insight into these
hidden mysteries because of
this capacity
God gives us this insight more
and more deeply as the baptized pray to
Him The Holy Spirit can fill us and
give us more and more knowledge
about God and the hidden mysteries
This is reality God is Divine,
but He gives us the capacity
through baptism to know
and understand these
hidden mysteries more and more He can
impart to us knowledge of Himself,
His love for us etc.
if He so chooses and we can
understand more and more as He
chooses to tell us about Himself to
us and we reach out seeking
to know Him ever deeper, love Him ever more
We were created to know, love
and serve God
We were created in the image
and likeness of God
We are being as God wills, when
we are seeking to know
and love Him more deeply
In heaven we will know so
much
Prayer for Union with Jesus
Come to me, Lord, and possess my soul. Come into my heart and permeate my soul. Help me to sit in silence with You and let You work in my heart.
I am Yours to possess. I am Yours to use. I want to be selfless and only exist in You. Help me to spoon out all that is me and be an empty vessel ready to be filled by You. Help me to die to myself and live only for You. Use me as You will. Let me never draw my attention back to myself. I only want to operate as You do, dwelling within me.
I am Yours, Lord. I want to have my life in You. I want to do the will of the Father. Give me the strength to put aside the world and let You operate my very being. Help me to act as You desire. Strengthen me against the distractions of the devil to take me from Your work.
When I worry, I have taken my focus off of You and placed it on myself. Help me not to give in to the promptings of others to change what in my heart You are making very clear to me. I worship You, I adore You and I love You. Come and dwell in me now.
-God's Blue Book, January 17, 1994
R. The more we are filled with His
life, abundantly filled with
His grace the more one, we
are in Him the more and more we
know God
Likened to a spouse knowing their spouse more
and more God wants us to know
Him and be in such oneness, that we
can dwell deeply in Him
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit dwell in
the graced baptized soul
in a special way
Jesus gives us Himself He
gives us His Body and Blood
We are the empty vessel waiting
to be filled
We cannot even fathom
the love of the Divine God
We are human creatures and
He shares Himself so abundantly
with us if we seek Him
We were created for this most
intimate love with Our Beloved God
The Prayer for Union says
Come to me Lord and possess my soul
But we must be open
We must seek purity to be so
intimately one with God
Oh God clean my heart and help me to
be able to love as you desire
Open the portals of my heart for
deeper union with You and
love with men
Jesus: Oh My child - My love was so great
for men I took on their sins and
I suffered for their offenses
I was whipped for their transgressions,
I was crowned for their pride
The cross I carried was laden,
heavy with the sins of
the human race
I ask for openness, but this
means to forgive the sinner
when they come to you in earnest
this means peace that you
do not hold back to one
who comes and repents
I forgive men for their sins when
they seek forgiveness with
a contrite heart, but they
are to make recompense for
their sins
They are to do acts of love, of
charity to their brothers,
they are to live as the Father
wills
On a snow covered road the path
is blocked because of the
snow, but the snow plow
comes and the path is made
open
A man whose heart is full of debris
needs to empty that debris so
his heart can be open and
ready to love
Unforgiveness held tightly clogs
the arteries of this spiritual
love from flowing as it
should
The wounded man can hold himself
so closed he makes little or
no progress if he fails to
recognize how he has not
dealt with his wounds and how
stiltedly he acts when he is
called by Me to give love to love
men of this earth
Wounds not healed are like
cancers that swell and take over
little room for love real love
likened to Mine
What must you do to do
God's will
Clean the debris from your
heart
Clean the debris - look at
the wounds of your relationships
Be reconciled in love in your
own heart pray for your persecutors
Be grateful to those who help you
Be ready to say thanks when one
is kind to you
Be generous yourself as you know
I would want you to be
Why hold back and be like other hard-hearted
men
You were created in My image and likeness
to put on Christ in the world
To love not with a tainted heart
this man says
"I might love you, if you love
me"
"I can be jealous, or envious
if I don't like what you
are doing"
The man who does the will of God
is loving through My Heart
You love because it's God's will
not gauging your love by how
others give or not give to you
A man had a snazzy car
In the car he had the best engine
His car ran great
A second man had a snazzy car
And he put an old beat up
tainted - rusted engine
in his car
It ran like a Junker
You were created in My image and
likeness
I am love
That means you are to love
I command you to love
You can love through My Sacred
Heart of love - on fire for love
of men
Or you can hold back your love
lick your old wounds
and love depending on how
others treat you or even
worse the devil lies to you
and you get on your pity pot
and say they are doing things to
you they aren't even doing
and choose self-pity rather than loving
To be a well oiled machine
operating efficiently the
parts work as one to
provide efficient service
But you can be the clunker
you can be the diseased
organ of the body that
holds it back and takes
over stopping functions
of efficiency
Learning to die to the self-
centered ways of your
heart and love through My Heart
is your life's work
You were created by God to know,
love and serve God and love
your neighbor as yourself
Not doing so is rebelling against
God's will
I am love
You were created in My image and
likeness
I am love
You are to not give into
the 7 deadly sins
tendencies of your fallen
human nature
pride, greed, envy, wrath,
lust,
gluttony,
and sloth
Don't look at who you think
needs work
You need work
I am a God of justice
When you die you will not
be judged for your neighbor
or your neighbor for you
Some people think they need
no work
I died for your sins
I was whipped for your stilted
hearts
Do yourselves a favor let the
snow plow come down your
street don't send it to
your neighbors you need to
look at yourself admit
your sins and ask for forgiveness
repent with a firm purpose
of amendment and sin no more
You have hurt people in
relationships - pray for
them fix those hard hearts
that stay stuck trying to
prove you are right and
perfect
You have a wounded human nature
Make amends to your God
Walk humbly
Say you are sorry
Come down from the tall ladders
where you worry more about
proving how perfect you
are than your wounded
relationship with Me and
others
Live to have unity in love
with God and others
Say you are sorry and repair
the breach for all you
hurt thinking you were
superior and right
Don't be condescending
Pray to be united and work to
high capacity as one
to work in God's will
To give your talents to build
My Kingdom in love
Talents I gave to you
use them for what I want
Don't ever use My gifts to try to
make yourself look better than
your brothers
Work as the Father's family in love
Pray to be holy
Mary is the perfect handmaid of God
Mary is your model
Reach for the stars
The man who reaches for the
stars never stops reaching
The man who reaches only far
enough to put a crown on his head
reaches only 6 or 7 feet
I see your heart
I know the motive for why you
do things
Give your hearts to Our Hearts
Act of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
and the Immaculate Heart of Mary."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!
"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."
Colossians 1: 15-20
He is the image of the unseen God,
the firstborn of all creation,
for in him were created all things
in heaven and on earth:
everything visible
and everything invisible,
thrones, ruling forces,
sovereignties, powers
all things were created through him
and for him.
He exists before all things
and in him all things hold together,
and he is the Head of the Body,
that is, the Church.He is the Beginning,
the firstborn from the dead,
so that he should be supreme in every way;
because God wanted all fullness
to be found in him
and through him
to reconcile all things to him,
everything in heaven
and everything on earth,
by making peace through his death
on the cross.
1 John 1: 8-10
If we say, We have no sin,
we are deceiving ourselves,
and truth has no place in us;
if we acknowledge our sins,
he is trustworthy and upright,
so that he will forgive our sins
and will cleanse us from all evil.
If we say, We have never sinned,
we make him a liar,
and his word has no place in us.
Jesus: You are vulnerable
Reach for the stars
Freedom is found in doing
God's will
Freedom is found in obedience
to God's will
Satan wants you to be a slave
to him
Look at the Israelites and the
Egyptians the Israelites
were slaves to the Pharaoh
He went in the depth of
the Red Sea
The devil wants you to
be his slave
Don't listen to him
Eve thought she could be
equal to God
Look at how you all
suffered
Seek the vision of God
Don't give into your
distorted vision
I created the world, the seen
and unseen out of nothing
I am your God Almighty, All Powerful
I command you to love for your
own good
I call
You respond
Satan said I will not serve God
God created a serene, beautiful,
orderly, harmonious world
A world without sin,
A world without evil and violence
I made a world and created
men to be obedient and love
God and others
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A Coloring Book with Short Meditations on the 15 mysteries of the rosary. Author: Rita Ring. Discerned by: Fr. Edward J. Carter S.J.
$ 5.00 each plus postageColor the Lives of Jesus and Mary. Volumes 1 through 7. Coloring books and meditations for grade school children and others on the mysteries of the rosary - really good. $5 each.
Coloring the Lives of Jesus and Mary Books 6 and 7
Mysteries of Light
$ 5.00 each plus postageColor the Lives of Jesus and Mary. Volumes 6 through 7. Coloring books and meditations for grade school children and others on the mysteries of the rosary - really good. $5 each.
God's Blue Book I on CD, Disk #1
God's Blue Book I, Disk #1 Read by author: Rita Ring. Discerned by: Fr. Edward J. Carter S.J.
$ 10.00 plus postage
Mysteries of Light Rosary Book
Rosaries From the Hearts of Jesus and Mary - Volume I
$ 5.00 plus postage
Mysteries of Light Rosary Book
Rosaries From the Hearts of Jesus and Mary - Volume II
$ 5.00 plus postage
Apostle's Manual
Shepherds of Christ Overview: Very carefully discerned by Fr. Edward J. Carter S. J.
$ 20.00Apostles Manual. About the Movement - the structure of the Movement — All Ministries - from the time 3 months before Mary appeared in Clearwater and 3 months after. Rosaries of the 13ths, Fr. Carter's Newsletters. Messages from God the Father — Reaching the priests, the Church, the schools and the world. $20
Songs From Jesus
Given by Jesus to His Messenger Author: Rita Ring. Discerned by: Fr. Edward J. Carter S.J.
$ 3.00Songs from Jesus Songbook. These loving songs were given from Jesus. So beautiful — Love Songs from Jesus of His love - helping us have pure and loving hearts. $3
Shepherds of Christ Holy Spirit Novena
Holy Spirit Novena by: Rita Ring
$ 1.00 plus postageHoly Spirit Novena Booklet. In four languages with the Imprimatur with 18 scripture readings for two complete novenas – this very powerful Holy Spirit Novena has prayers for prayers for Protection by the Blood of Jesus, Healing, Strength and Light, To Be One with God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, One with Jesus, To Dwell in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Prayer for the Holy Spirit and His Gifts, and the Word Alive in Our Hearts. All these prayers take about 10 minutes daily recited out loud. $1
Shepherds of Christ Holy Spirit Novena CD
Holy Spirit Novena Read by: Rita Ring
$ 10.00 plus postage
Holy Spirit Novena CD. Prayers and scripture readings from the Holy Spirit Novena Booklet read by Rita Ring. $10Colorea 1 thru 5
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Para Comprender Mejor La Santa Misa
Una Jornada Hacia el Corazσn de Jesϊs
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Meditaciones del Rosario
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Guiding Light - Steadfast to the Son
Inspiring Homilies Covering Cycle A of the Liturgical Year
$ 10.00 plus postageGuiding Light homily series - Steadfast to the Son - Cycle A — The sunflower is a great example of how we should be steadfastly guided by light. What a powerful thought that this exceptional plant is not stuck in one pose day in and day out, yet adaptable and magnetized to the sun. We feel the same about our Son. Our heads turns to face Christ as each day presents its challenges to find light. We join together like plants in a field and soak up the Son through the pulpit. We are a warm circle of strength using the wind of our breath to carry our priests' words, Christ's words, to new rich soil. $15
Guiding Light - Feed My Soul
Inspiring Homilies Covering Cycle C of the Liturgical Year
$ 10.00 plus postageGuiding Light - Feed My Soul - Cycle C — In a world rapidly advancing and encouraging personal gain, we are faced with modern problems. There is a challenge to find time in our busy schedules for Sunday Mass or a family meal. We are able to research, shop, bank and even work without hearing one human voice. It is no wonder that we may often feel disconnected and famished at our week's end. In Fr. Joe's third book of homilies from Cycle C, we are reminded of the charity that Christ intended us to show each other. We have a calling to turn the other cheek and be the Good Samaritan to others. We are rewarded with the Father's kingdom and love when we are not worthy. We are not left alone or hungry. $15
Guiding Light - Focusing on the Word
Inspiring Homilies Covering Cycle B of the Liturgical Year
$ 10.00 plus postageGuiding Light - Focusing on the Word - Cycle B — At times we may feel that our path to Christ is a bit "out of focus". Like the disciples in the Book of Mark, this ordinary life clouds our vision of Christ's Divinity. We may doubt the practicality or possibility of applying His teachings and example to our modern life. Cycle B's homilies are a "guiding light" to help us realize Jesus' Messianic greatness and His promise of better things to come. $15
Guiding Light - The Word Alive in Our Hearts
Inspiring Homilies covering partial year of Cycle A by Fr. Joe Robinson
$ 5.00 plus postageGuiding Light - The Word Alive in Our Hearts. - Cycle A (partial) — Homilies by the Reverend Joe Robinson given at St. Boniface Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is a tremendous honor Fr. Joe has allowed us to share these great gifts with you – for greater holiness and knowing more and more about God. $10
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Light, Happiness, & Peace
Journeying Through Traditional Catholic Spirituality Author: Fr. John J. Pasquini
$ 10.00 plus postageThis book Light, Happiness and Peace is a journey into the spiritual life — an awakening of deeper life IN HIM. Here are some of the comments we received from bishops and cardinals about the book. Cardinal – Pontifical Council for Culture – Vatican City “I am sure that this book, Light, Happiness and Peace through a discussion on traditional Catholic Spirituality will contribute in bringing back prayer into the mainstream of life.” $10
In Imitation of Two Hearts
Prayers for Consolation, Renewal and Peace in Times of Suffering Author: Fr. John J. Pasquini
$ 10.00 plus postageIn Imitation of Two Hearts - Prayers for Consolation, Renewal and Peace in Times of Suffering Fr. John J. Pasquini leads a suffering soul to the gentle Hearts of Jesus and Mary. In these most loving Hearts - the prayers by Fr. John Pasquini - help the person suffering to know more deeply the pascal mystery of death/resurrection. President of the Pontifical Council for Health $10
Authenticity
Authenticity - Prayers and Meditations Author: Fr. John J. Pasquini
$ 10.00 plus postageAuthenticity, the Yellow Book of prayers by Fr. John Pasquini, can lead the soul into deeper intimacy with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, can lead to greater love of Mary which leads to the unitive life and greater holiness. The book of prayers Authenticity by Fr. John J. Pasquini is to help one grow ever deeper in the Unitive life. Apostolic Nuncio – Archbishop – Philippines “With Authenticity, much is gained in prayer, and much is accomplished through prayer. More especially if prayer is directed in behalf of the Church.” $10
Medicine of Immortality
Prayers and Meditations for Mass and Eucharistic Adoration Author: Fr. John J. Pasquini
$ 10.00 plus postage“In Medicine of Immortality, Father John Pasquini offers his readers the richness of Catholic devotional prayer, the wisdom of the Fathers and, most of all, the fruits of his own prayer and meditation before the Blessed Sacrament. I recommend this book to all who wish to grow in their love for the Lord, who sustains the life of His Church through the precious gift of His Body and Blood.” Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Archbishop of Chicago $10
Ecce Fides
Pillar of Truth - Dedicated to defending Catholic beliefs through reason, Scripture, and the life of the Holy Spirit Author: Fr. John J. Pasquini
$ 10.00 plus postageEcce Fides is a work dedicated to defending Catholic beliefs through reason, Scripture, and the life of the Holy Spirit. "It is important that we (as people of God) return to the source of life, our faith, which is usefully exposed in this volume, and take it out to our contemporaries, evangelizing them and their cultures and inculturating the Gospel." Cardinal – Pontifical Council for Culture – Vatican City $10
Shepherds of Christ Spirituality Newsletters
Author: Fr. John J. Pasquini
$ 35.00 plus postageShepherds of Christ, a book of Spirituality Newsletters, is a compilation of the first nine newsletters from Fr. John J. Pasquini begining in August 2006. The Newsletter has been circulated to the priests and hierarchy spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart, promoting love for the Eucharist, greater love for the Church, the Priesthood, Mary and the Holy Spirit, the Mass, Prayer, and greater intimate relationship with God. $35
Authenticity Ocean DVD
The Authenticity Prayer Book is read with the Ocean as a backdrop.
$ 10.00 plus postageDVD - Prayers from the Authenticity Book read by Rita Ring on the ocean — it is beautiful. 410
Nursing Home Mass DVD
A special mass by Fr. John J. Pasquini for those in nursing homes or homebound.
$ 10.00 plus postageDVD - A beautiful Mass was done by Fr. John J. 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. $10
Consolation DVD
Give this DVD as a sympathy present.
$ 10.00 plus postageConsolation by Fr. John J. Pasquini — upon the passing of a loved one. 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. $10
Divine Mercy Chaplet CD
Give this DVD as a gift.
$ 10.00 plus postageDivine Mercy Chaplet CD. Prayed by Fr. John J. Pasquini $10
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