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Sant Rafca (Rebecca) ~ September 1 ~ Little Flower of Lebanon

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Like Therese of Lisieux, Rafca, “The Little Flower of Lebanon,” the “Purple Rose,” the “Silent and Humble Nun”, had to tell her life story to her Mother Superior some months before her death. Obedience to this request is the reason why today we are able to know something about this woman who sought for nothing else but to be forgotten by men and live only for God. However, the perfume of this violet immediately spread after her death and has attracted the attention of the ecclesiastical authorities.
Novena to St. Rafca go to: http://www.wmcm.org/saintrafcanovena.html
We ask You, Saint Rafqa, to spread real joy in our world which is suffering; to comfort sad people and make them happy and caring; to teach us to pray with faith in Jesus Christ and to live our life peacefully. Medicine was incapable of curing you, so You cured sick people by supporting pain and sharing with Jesus Christ the Mystery of Redemption. We ask You to wipe off the tears; to cure sick people; to fill people’s hearts with joy and love; to make us follow Your steps and virtues in order to glorify, with You the Virgin Mary, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
For more information on Saint Rebecca go to www.rafca.org

Saint Raymond Nonnatus, August 31

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Patronage
childbirth
children
expectant mothers
infants
midwives
newborn babies
obstetricians
pregnant women

Novena Prayer to Saint Raymond Nonnatus
O Blessed Saint Raymond Nonnatus, so loving to all your devotees, I being last of them all, I am happy to know that through the infinite goodness of God, He has deigned to make you a Saint, adorned thee with special graces and help, for which I am most thankful. On the Most Holy Trinity, and you my adorable patron saint, through your merits and those of the blood poured by our Savior Jesus Christ, and through the Immaculate Conception of Mary, I most humbly beg thee, deign to intercede from the most sublime God, protection for the holy Mother Church, that through your prayers, God’s wrath be taken away, see the progress of true faith, defeat the wrong doctrines, the peace and understanding of all Christians, peace of the whole country and the redemption of the Christian captives.

I am humbly begging you my devoted saint, that you be may be my intercessor. Since for many hours you did not die of the womb of your dead mother an you were successfully delivered from her side, to be the joy of the world, and that my soul may live in grace in this earthly world, may I imitate your live and exemplary holiness, so that when the hour of my death comes, I may detest all evil thoughts and temporary wealth of this world, so that with the burning love for God, my soul may reach heaven and together with you and the angels and all the saints, praise God Almighty forever.

Deign to grant me most amiable father the favor I am asking in this novena (mention the request). I firmly believe most amiable father that you will be my protection since you are merciful to any one imploring thy help. But if the favor I am asking will not be for the glory of God and the good of my soul, then beg from God that I will be resigned to his Divine Will, so that I may have the peace of soul while I live, till the hour of my death and that I enjoy true happiness in heaven. Amen

http://orderofmercy.org

Prayer Card:
http://www.catholictradition.org/Life/nonnatus

Govenor Sarah Palin Witness of Hope

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Govenor Sarah Palin is a witness of hope in an age where abortion is readily available to those who are suffering with difficult pregnancy. What an inspiration to the faithful, as we fight for and pray for life! Here’s an article that was published by the National Catholic Register called “2 Ways of Seeing Babies”.

Let us keep this election in our prayers and lift our suffering to the Lord as He makes use of them all. Remember nothing is waisted!

As Mrs. Palin struggled with a difficult pregnancy, many families in this life do. Please check out Leticia Velasquez’s blog site, she is also a mom of a down syndrome child and has much wisdom and support on her site (she is also a part of the Extraordinary Mom’s Network )…. Cause of Our Joy Blog Site . Another article from a Catholic blog friend…http://mommylife.net/archives/2008/04/sarah_palin_ala.html

Below are some of the sites for special needs children that Leticia has found helpful:

The Arc
Living with Trisomy 13
My Child, My Gift
DownSyn.com
Mommy Monsters Inc.
Patricia E. Bauer
CHASK
Praying for . . Stephen’s Miracle

If you are struggling with a difficult pregnancy, please find the Be Not Afraid site on the right hand side of this blog. There are many resources available for your needs.

God Bless~

*Added 9/12/08

THE RISE OF SARAH PALIN

By Raymond Arroyo

Saint Monica, August 27

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Dearest Friends,

Some of you have written with your requests to be placed on the altar at Holy Mass on September 8, if you have not heard from us directly, please know that you are in our prayers and your intentions for both you and your husband will be remembered at this Mass. Anyone else that would like to be remembered, please let us know by writing the email on this site. We still have a little more time before it must be turned into the office. So, let us know…
“Nothing is far from God.” – Saint Monica
Feast Day – August 27th
Patron of Wives
Dear St. Monica, troubled wife and mother, many sorrows pierced your heart during your lifetime. Yet, you never despaired or lost faith. With confidence, persistence, and profound faith, you prayed daily for the conversion of your beloved husband, Patricius,and your beloved son, Augustine; your prayers were answered. Grant me that same fortitude, patience, and trust in the Lord. Intercede for me, dear St. Monica, that God may favorably hear my plea for (Mention your intention here.) and grant me the grace to accept His Will in all things, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Transverberation of the Heart of Teresa of Avila

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If Christ Jesus dwells in a man as his friend and noble leader, that man can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. And I clearly see that is we expect to please him and receive an abundance of his graces, God desires that these graces must come to us from the hands of Christ, through his most sacred humanity, in which God takes delight. All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example. What more do we desire from such a good friend at our side? Unlike our friends in the world, he will never abandon us when we are troubled or distressed. Blessed is the one who truly loves him and always keeps him near. Whenever we think of Christ we should recall the love that led him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of his love; for love calls for love in return. Let us strive to keep this always before our eyes and to rouse ourselves to love him. For is at some time the Lord should grant us the grace of impressing his love on our hearts, all will become easy for us and we shall accomplish great things quickly and without effort.

Saint Teresa of Avila

The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

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Let us lay our sorrows at the feet of Our Blessed Mother. Let us draw near to her heart as she knows the pains of sorrow. Today we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries in the Holy Rosary, please continue to pray for this ministry as we keep you also in prayer.
Please feel free to drop us an email if you are in need of prayer.
God bless you,
The Apostolate of Hannah’s Tears
Columbus, Ohio

August 22 ~ Coronation of Mary

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Hail Holy Queen

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Our Lady of Knock ~ Our Lady of Silence ~ August 21, 2008

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Happy Feast of Our Lady of Knock to all you that are Irish or Irish at heart. Our Lady of Knock is also known as Our Lady of Silence, at times when we pray, our prayers are most times answered in silence. If this is where you are right now, just aware of God’s silence… Renew your trust in Jesus and Mary and know that your are not alone. Most of us are learning to trust the Lord in His silence. There is a scripture that says “Be Still and Know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Maybe this is where we need to be when things feel like they are not going our way. Listen to the Lord in His silence, there is much to be learned in this apparition of Our Lady of Knock.
God bless you!
PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK, IRELAND
Eleventh Century Irish Litany of Mary
Great Mary,
Greatest of Marys,
Greatest of Women,
Mother of Eternal Glory,
Mother of the Golden Light,
Honor of the Sky,
Temple of the Divinity,
Fountain of the Gardens,
Serene as the Moon,
Bright as the Sun,
Garden Enclosed,
Temple of the Living God,
Light of Nazareth,
Beauty of the World,
Queen of Life,
Ladder of Heaven,
Mother of God.
Pray for us.

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux ~ August 20

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“In dangers, in doubts, in difficulties, think of Mary, call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from your lips, never suffer it to leave your heart. And that you may more surely obtain the assistance of her prayer, neglect not to walk in her footsteps. With her for guide, you shall never go astray; while invoking her, you shall never lose heart; so long as she is in your mind, you are safe from deception; while she holds your hand, you cannot fall; under her protection you have nothing to fear; if she walks before you, you shall not grow weary; if she shows you favor, you shall reach the goal”

St. Bernard of Clairvaux