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“The Mother Who Suffers With Us”

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Mary and Gethsemane

Night had fallen, the stars already dressed in mourning, the sky clouded as the mind of man.
Mary, Mater Dolorosa..
Fear and dread her heart knew, she perceived within her very soul that pain, that anguish which were the very cries of her suffering son kneeling in the Garden Gethsemane .
Mary, Mater Dolorosa.
The awareness that bound heart to heart, knit soul to soul, that inner ‘knowing’ when the beloved is afflicted or in pain… even though the miles stretch out a thousand miles….even though an ocean divided them…………..
The pain of love that knows not separation but union, because it knows what befalls the one who suffers, it embraces it all within its own heart. Such was the pain of Mary, a sword pierced her heart, the sword of sorrow for the suffering of her son.
Christ knelt in bloody sweat within the darkened garden, abandoned by his sleeping followers, crying out in silent tears………………
Mary knelt within the walls of Jerusalem, the city of peace that knew not peace, and wept…… she knew and bore it all within her………..he was Flesh of her Flesh, Blood of her Blood, their hearts a burning sacrifice of love unto God.
Jesus her son, Yeshuah, born of her body, fruit of her Espousal to the Spirit, she knew his anguish, she heard his every sigh, she counted every drop of blood, she knew the price of mans redemption……….
His suffering, his dying and his death……………
O’ Mary, Mater Dolorosa.
Mary knelt in her Gethsemane, crushed in the wine vat of the Walls of Jerusalem, crushed by the lovelessness and sin of the many, and gently fell the tears… tears that love was rejected and that all too soon, all too soon, her son, her only son was to pass beyond her arms into the embrace of death.
She knew, for all that passed through his heart passed through hers, she knew, and she prayed..
She experienced the struggle……and at a consummate moment the Spirit whispered,
“Father! thy will be done”, and she, “Fiat, My God, Fiat………………
A stillness enveloped her, a breathless moment, then, wings of a mighty angel enfolded her, exuding drops of blood ……………………… consolation filled her soul!!!!
Poor Clare Colettines TMD <community@poorclarestmd.org>

Meditation from the Poor Clare Colettine Nuns ~ October 23

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Mirror of Justice, Pray for us.

Speculum justitiae, ora pro nobis. Mary truly is the mirror of God, this is a most beautiful image and reality, that Mary reflects to the world, to her children the very attributes of God, she mirrors Christ and all things in him. All virtues and all goodness are reflected in the mirror that Mary is. The mirror image was so loved by the medieval mystics and it is well worth exploring and contemplating, indeed our Holy Mother Clare invites us to do so, she sees Christ as the mirror of eternity and all good and exhorts us to look into this mirror daily. Mary is a mirror of love, a mirror of mercy, a mirror of compassion , a mirror of justice and every good. How blessed we are are to be loved by her. She is NOT God, she is a reflection a mirror of the Divine Goodness…… this is so beautiful, and we have to realise that this too for us is our vocation to be mirrors of Christ and of Mary, in other words that others should see in us something of their goodness and truth, because it is by and large through mankind that man finds God. Through the witness and confession of others. Gaze upon Mary, look into the mirror of her face, choose your favourite picture and look deep within in that picture, that mirror, because all great works of art were created through the action of the Holy Spirit and you can read the picture with your heart.

Meditation from the Poor Clare Colettine Nuns ~ October 20

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Virgin Most Powerful Pray for Us!

Mary, mother, daughter, woman and spouse is indeed, powerful. Powerful not according to the eyes of the world but according to grace. She is the vessel so full of the Holy Spirit, so full of that love which is perfect that it gives her power that no other creature on this earth will ever possess. The power of a totally and utterly pure love. We can often find ourselves in situations where we feel, powerless, unable to create change, an impression or impact, in such situations we must surrender to the power of her love, to Mary’s prayers and intercession. Trust in Mary at all times she will lead us forward into the future and she will be with us no matter what it may hold. Mary most powerful, pray for us.

Saint Luke ~ Physician and Artist

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St. Luke the Apostle, was a doctor and painter. Let us ask him for his intercession for those in need of spiritual, and physical healing, as well as for our Catholic doctors and nurses.

The other day a Catholic doctor from my parish shared with me that she never begins a procedure without saying a “Hail Mary”. She also shared with me that she shared this with another Catholic doctor that she works with. As she feels that her procedures never fail when she gives her all to Mary.

Let us also remind our Catholic doctors and nurses, that they are also called to have faith within their vocation of healing. They need our support and prayers as well as we need them for physical healing. Nothing can be accomplished without out GREAT FAITH, this is what St. Luke teaches us, as he also had in his ministry, a great faith in the one true God and a love for Mary the mother of Christ.

St. Luke was also the artist who painted Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Let us all run to Mary, who is our perpetual helper and handmaid. She who is our Mother!

Below are some prayer groups that the Catholic medical field has put together, as well as Saint Gianna, who was a Catholic doctor, wife and mother, who died after giving birth to her daughter.

Prayers and Support for the Roman Catholic Medical Field

St. Luke, pray for us, who need great faith in these times of struggle and healing in a time of pain and sorrow. Amen.

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

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The Twelve Promises of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary for those devoted to His Sacred Heart:

    1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.

    2. I will establish peace in their families.

    3. I will console them in all their troubles.

    4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of their death.

    5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings.

    6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy.

    7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.

    8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.

    9. I will bless the homes where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.

    10. I will give to priests the power of touching the most hardened hearts.

    11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced.

    12. The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under my displeasure, nor without receiving their Sacraments; My heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.

    Myths about Dioxins and Freezing Plastic Water bottles from jhsph.edu

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    I would like to humbly apologize to any of you that received the message that was sent out in regards to using plastic items, etc… I am deeply sorry. The message below is from Myths about Dioxins and Freezing Plastic Water bottles from jhsph.edu . Although, most doctors do not like the idea of us using plastic water bottles, the information that was posted earlier did not come from Johns Hopkins. Please accept my humble apologies for this error.


    January 15, 2008
    Email Hoax Regarding Freezing Water Bottles and Microwave Cooking

    The Internet is flooded with messages warning against freezing water in plastic bottles or cooking with plastics in the microwave oven. These messages, frequently titled “Johns Hopkins Cancer News” or “Johns Hopkins Cancer Update,” are falsely attributed to Johns Hopkins and we do not endorse their content. Freezing water does not cause the release of chemicals from plastic bottles. In general, it is best to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when using any plastic products. When cooking with plastics, only use those plastic containers, wraps, bags and utensils for their intended purposes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has some helpful guidelines for cooking with plastics in microwave ovens.

    Additional information about chemicals and water bottles
    Public Affairs media contact for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: Tim Parsons at 410-955-6878 or paffairs@jhsph.edu.

    “October 15th ~ Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day”

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    Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day: October 15

    This is also the feast of St. Teresa of Avila (reformer of the Carmelite Order), let her intercede for you as you remember the soul of your lost child.

    “Back in His Arms Again“, is a ministry that will help you if you find a need for help after a miscarriage. There are also resources available for those who may be suffering with difficult pregnancy, such as “Be Not Afraid Ministry“. If you are in need of further information or could use a helping hand let us know.

    St. Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582

    “Let nothing trouble you, let nothing make you afraid. All things pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains everything. God alone is enough.”

    http://religion-cults.com/saints/october15.htm

    Prayer to Redeem Lost Time
    O my God! Source of all mercy! I acknowledge Your sovereign power. While recalling the wasted years that are past, I believe that You, Lord, can in an instant turn this loss to gain. Miserable as I am, yet I firmly believe that You can do all things. Please restore to me the time lost, giving me Your grace, both now and in the future, that I may appear before You in “wedding garments.” Amen.

    Prayer to Saint Teresa of Avila
    Dear wonderful Saint, model of fidelity to vows, you gladly carried a heavy cross following in the steps of Christ who chose to be crucified for us. You realized that God, like a merciful Father, chastises those whom he loves – which to worldlings seems silly indeed. Grant to {name of sufferer} relief from great pains, if this is in line with God’s plans.