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Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland

Sr. JosephMary f.t.i. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:00:00 +0000

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August 21st:? Anniversary of Our Lady’s Apparition at Knock, Ireland

Vision of Peace

An intense love for the “ever Immaculate Mother of God” and her children suffering in purgatory – these were the two characteristics which strongly marked the deep piety of Venerable Archdeacon Cavanagh, Parish Priest of Knock at the time of the apparition.?? Several months before the apparition, Archdeacon Cavanagh found he could gratify his holy desire of saying one hundred Masses for the souls in purgatory whom our Blessed Mother most wished released. The great poverty of the people deprived him of the temporal help which other priests have from the celebration of the holy sacrifice for the intentions of the people. He made it known that he rejoiced to find he was free to follow his desire and to offer the adorable sacrifice for these holy souls in purgatory. On the morning of the twenty-first of August, 1879, this saintly priest, standing before the altar of Knock church, had the happiness of completing his incomparable gift of mercy in favor of the holy souls ?the last of the hundred Masses had been offered.???

^?In the evening twilight of that same day the exterior of the south gable-end of the church and some space around it were enveloped in a radiance not of earth. In the profoundest spaces of this light there was a vision which, in several of its features, has rightly been considered apocalyptic in character. The vision had a focal point of supreme significance: a Lamb, facing towards the other figures of the apparition, was standing on a full? sized altar. Behind the Lamb and away from him, a large cross stood erect on the altar. Triumphant over death and radiating the splendors of his glory, this Lamb clearly represented Jesus-the risen and glorious Lamb of God-who redeemed us by his sacrifice.

From the silent summits of contemplation that overlook the eternal city our Lady gazed with immortal rapture on the divine Lamb and she was so transformed in his beauty and gladdened by his presence that it seemed as if a fountain of joy had broken in her heart. She appeared as if completely, yet serenely, held by the wonder and glory of her vision which shone upon her in a revelation which eternity will never exhaust. She did not speak. The beauty of her vision had ravished every human attraction from her lips.? At Knock, Mary had freely willed her silence.

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE APPARITION

At about 8 o’clock on Thursday evening the 21st August, 1879, Our Lady, Sr. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appeared at the South gable of the Church at Knock.

Our Lady wore a large white cloak, fastened at the neck. Her hands and eyes were raised towards heaven, in a posture of prayer. On her head was a brilliant crown and where the crown fitted the brow, was a beautiful rose.

On her right was St. Joseph, head bowed and turned slightly towards her as if paying her his respects. He wore white robes.

On Our Lady’s left was St. John the Evangelist, dressed as a bishop, with a book in his left hand and right hand raised as if preaching. His robes were also white.

Beside the figures and a little to the right in the centre of the gable was a large plain altar. On the altar stood a Lamb, facing the West and behind the Lamb a large cross stood upright. Angels hovered around the lamb for the duration of the Apparition.

?There were fifteen official witnesses to the Apparition which was enveloped in a heavenly light. They included men, women and children of various ages. They watched the apparition for two hours, in the pouring rain and recited the Rosary. It was so real that an old lady, Brigid Trench, went up to the gable and tried to kiss the feet of Our Lady.

NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen??

Give praise to the Father Almighty, To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord,

To the Spirit who lives in our hearts, Both now and forever. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find.”

Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick, lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Give me a greater love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.

?Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Grant us peace.

?Help of Christians, pray for us.

ST. JOSEPH,

Chosen by God to be The Husband of Mary,

The Protector of the Holy Family,

The Guardian of the Church.

Protect all families

In their work and recreation

And Guard us on our journey through life.??

(Repeat – Lamb of God, etc.)

ST.JOHN,

Beloved Disciple of the Lord, Faithful priest.

Teacher of the Word of God.

Help us to hunger for the Word.

To be loyal to the Mass

And to love one another??

(Repeat – Lamb of God, etc.)??

Our Lady of Knock, pray for us.

Refuge of Sinners, pray for us.

Queen Assumed into Heaven, pray for us.

Queen of the Rosary, pray for us.

Mother of Nazareth, pray for us.

Queen of Virgins, pray for us.?

Health of the Sick, pray for us.

Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Our Lady, Queen and Mother, pray for us.

Our Lady, Mother of the Church, pray for us.

?(Here mention your own special intentions)??

With the Angels and Saints let us pray: Give praise to the Father Almighty, To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord, To the Spirit who lives in our hearts, Both now and forever. Amen.

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Dec 27 – Homily – Fr Joachim: Insight of the Resurrection

apostolate — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:24:27 +0000

Homily #121227b ( 06min) Play – Fr. Joachim on the life of St. John the Evangelist and how the resurrection gave John insight into who Jesus was and was the inspiration to love and serve and spread the word of God.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. John – Feast – Form: OF
Readings:
1st: 1jo 1:1-4
Resp: psa 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gsp: joh 20:2-8

Audio (MP3)

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Dec 27 – Homily – Fr Dominic: St. John, Pure and Innocent

Griswold Friars — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:46:53 +0000

Homily #131227 ( 03min) Play – St. John the Beloved Disciple is a model of purity, innocence, and the strong love of Jesus that needs to continue to grow in our hearts.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. John – Feast – Form: OF
Readings:
1st: 1jo 1:1-4
Resp: psa 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gsp: joh 20:2-8

Audio (MP3)

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Dec 27 – Homily – Fr Joachim: He Saw and Believed

apostolate — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:52:37 +0000

Homily #131227b ( 06min) Play – Fr. Joachim on the feast of St. John the Evangelist preaches on how John completed his joy by spreading the Word of Jesus, all that he heard and saw, to others. Let us partake in that same joy by the same means. Ave Maria! Mass: St. John – Feast – Form: OF Readings: 1st: 1jo 1:1-4 Resp: psa 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12 Gsp: joh 20:2-8 Audio (MP3) +++

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Apr 10 – Homily – Fr Matthias: Greatest Love and Purity

apostolate — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 14:26:15 +0000

Homily #150410n ( 05min) Play – Father relates the commentary from Cornelius a Lapide on today’s gospel, telling us why St. John was the first to recognize Our Lord when he called from the shore.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Friday of Easter Week – Wkdy – Form: OF
Readings:
1st: act 4:1-12
Resp: psa 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27
Gsp: joh 21:1-14

Audio (MP3)

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Doing What Pleases God – Jan 04 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

apostolate — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 14:51:29 +0000

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Jan 04, 2021, on how doing what pleases God is the best way to have our prayers answered. He mentions that St Ignatius of Loyola said that we should work as if everything depends on us and pray as if everything depends on God. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, today’s saint, says pray without ceasing. Jesus said “For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me” John 6:38

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Mem
Readings: Wkdays before Epiphany – Jan 4 – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/010421.cfm
1st: 1jo 3:7-10
Resp: psa 98:1, 7-8, 9 0
Gsp: joh 1:35-42

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=1338&r=1316

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Simple Lesson for Great Holiness – Dec 27 – Homily – Fr Terrance

apostolate — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:08:59 +0000

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 27, 2021, on how the gospel of St John focuses on love and how this relates to humility and mercy, and highlights the need to fix ourselves before we point out the faults of others. He then gives a practical summary of how to examine ourselves to find our faults and ask Our Lord for help in improving ourselves. We must do violence to ourselves in this regard but this does not mean beating ourselves up. We should also make use of confession, prayer, good works and strive to replace bad habits with good habits.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. John the Evangelist – Feast
Readings: – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/122721.cfm
1st: 1jo 1:1-4
Resp: psa 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12
Gsp: joh 20:2-8

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=1224

Also on Facebook: https://fb.watch/a9zQ2FMWbP/
and YouTube: https://youtu.be/kHQWY8aETsw

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