Mary Vitamin for July 21st

Topic: Prayer makes for a profitable day

Quote:
Father Stefano Manelli, FI
When we entrust everything to our sweet Mother, nothing but profit comes of
it — in virtue, in grace, in love.
Devotion to Our Lady, (Academy of the Immaculate), 103.

Meditation:
Fr. Charles M. Mangan,
A deep interior life is very “practical” because it gives the person a real
clarity and calm when making decisions. Those who pray frequently and desire to
love and serve God above all else are blest with the ability to understand the
most important realities and to choose well with tranquility and peace.
Catechism on Redemptoris Custos, (Eternal Life: 2003), 11. [ q#43]

Resolution:
Persevering with my prayer life not only helps with the problems of today but
will lead to good choices in the future. Today when I say my usual prayers I
will remember that I am laying a path of gold for my future and my family.
Nothing but profit comes from praying to God through Our Lady.

Marian Vow:
The final entry of the Marian Seraphic Pathways, handbook to the MIM, includes
the blessing of Holy Father St. Francis.
And may anyone observing these things be filled in heaven with the blessings of
the most High Father, and on earth be filled with the blessings of the most
beloved Son with the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, and with all the powers of
heaven and with all the Saints. And I, Brother Francis, least of the brethren,
your servant, as much as I can, confirm for you, inwardly and outwardly, this
most holy blessing. Amen. (SFT).
Marian Seraphic Pathways, #72

I give this resolution to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Thanks be to God for graces received.

Related sites: Castle of the Immaculate

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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Jun 29, 2019 on how the martyrdom of Peter and Paul in Rome led to the growth in unity for the early Church. Father gives a summary of their lives and the significance for the Church and as example for to live as Christians in the Church.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Sts. Peter and Paul – Solemnity
Readings: 
1st: act 12:1-11
Resp: psa 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
2nd: 2ti 4:6-8, 17-18
Gsp: mat 16:13-19

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=1098

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQDUCXOBfQk

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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Feb 29, 2020, on how the account of St. Matthew’s call to be a disciple highlights the need to discern the will of God for our lives so that we can become holy, be with him for all eternity and help others to do the same. He outlines three ways that with prayer will enable :

1. God directly shows us a direction. i.e. St Paul and St. Matthew. Our will is clearly moved in a particular direction.
2. Process discernment where we pray and discern on the alternatives and see which gives us peace and consolation.
3. Discerning using our natural powers at a time of great tranquility, when we are not being swayed by passions and emotions and then weigh the pros and the cons.

All should be confirmed in prayer.

He recommends Fr. Timothy Galligher’s book Discerning God’s Will: https://www.amazon.com/Discerning-Will-God-Ignatian-Christian/dp/0824524896

Ave Maria!

Mass: Saturday after Ash Wednesday – Wkdy
Readings: 
1st: isa 58:9-14
Resp: psa 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 0
Gsp: luk 5:27-32

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=1739

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and YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUia29amEZI

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Fr Josemaria gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Aug 18, 2020, on how God wants to give us the graces to enlighten our minds and incline our wills to the specific good that he wants us to accomplish, and even if this involves much suffering, by generously cooperating with this grace, we will find an unshakable peace. Fr. relates this to the account of the rich young man who went away sad and the examples of John Paul II and Our Lady who had great peace in the midst of such suffering.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Tuesday in the 20th Week in Ordinary Time – Wkdy
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/081820.cfm
1st: eze 28:1-10
Resp: deu 32:26-27, 27-28, 30, 35-36
Gsp: mat 19:23-30

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=919

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