Mass Schedule for

The Apostolate of Hannah’s Tears

July 29, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
September 8, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.

February 2, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.
March 25, 2009 at 11:45 a.m.
July 26, 2009 at 12 noon
September 8, 2009 at 7:00 a.m.

God Bless You,

Hannah’s Tears

“Thought for the Day: SS. Zachary and Elizabeth are living examples of the observant Jews of their day, steeped in Scriptures and awaiting the redemption of Israel. Their admirable fidelity and devotion made them key figures in the coming of Jesus. Mary’s kindness in going to help Elizabeth shows her own sensitivity to the welfare of others. It is something we should strive to imitate daily.” From “The One Year Book of Saints”, by Rev. Clifford Stevens

Let us continue to pray for and help one another as we lift our cross to Jesus and Mary each day…the more we look away from ourselves and see that we are not alone in our suffering the more we will find peace in our own hearts. Happy Feast Day!!!

May Our Lord bless and keep you today and always,
The Apostolate of Hannah’s Tears

In 1899 Pope Leo XIII approved this Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for public use. This litany is actually a synthesis of several other litanies dating back to the 17th century. Father Croiset composed a litany in 1691 from which 17 invocations were used by Venerable Anne Madeleine Remuzat when she composed her litany in 1718 at Marseille. She joined an additional 10 invocations to those of Father Croiset, for a total of 27 invocations. Six more invocations written by Sister Madeleine Joly of Dijon in 1686 were added by the Sacred Congregation for Rites when it was approved for public use in 1899. This makes a total of 33 invocations, one for each year of life of our Lord Jesus Christ. A partial indulgence is attached to this litany. http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/Litanies/sacred_heart.htm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, prays for us when we reach out to her. She is our true Mother and each of YOU are the treasure of her heart as you are her adopted children by baptism.

Let us continue to remain ever close to our Heavenly Mother as she leads us to her only son. I know in the beauty of Spring we continue to question God’s holy will for our lives. That is a human condition… but let us remember that we must look to the Lord and always be thankful for the beautiful gift of life, He has given us to live in our very selves. Each of you are a treasure in His eyes…please remember this as you wake up each day, kneel down at the foot of your bed and give Our Lord thanks and praise, even if you find it difficult. Maybe you have suffered a loss…this is probably very difficult for you right now, but what you can do is gaze at Our Lord on the Crucifix and ask Him to help you through your time of great need.

When I have found it very difficult to pray, I take my Miraculous Medal and hold it and just pray simply “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee and for those who do not have recourse to thee especially the enemies of the Church.” I also try to go before the Lord in His true presence at Holy Mass…this is very healing. Remember, God has a perfect plan for all of our lives, if we follow Him and take care of ourselves, with our bodies being the Temple of the Holy Spirit and also a living Tabernacle each time you receive Him in Holy Eucharist…You are that treasure. Remember to love yourselves as He also loves you.

Enjoy the Spring season and take those cool walks before the heat of summer begins.

Blessings to All of YOU!

Hey, here’s a film that you may enjoy!
“St. Gerard Majella A Saint for Our Times” $14.95
http://www.hli.org/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=592&osCsid;=32db6bf93156f53708e43225765e38f7
Let me know how you like it, looks like a good one… and it’s cheaper than going out to the movies. :–D

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Need a prayer for St. Gerard? Check out this site…. Saint Gerard Prayers

This text was written by Fr. James McCurry, OFM Conv., in honor of the beatification of Mother Teresa, October 19, 2003.

Hey everyone… We would like to share this beautiful litany with you, if you have never prayed this before, we think you will love it!!! http://www.catholicdoors.com/prayers/litanies/p03485.htm

This has truly become a favorite to pray especially for the intentions of this Apostolate’s ministry. Please join us if you will in praying to our Old Testament Saints!

God Bless You and have a wonderful weekend, filled with many blessings.

Hannah’s Tears

I just found an article my new friend, Heidi Hess Saxton, wrote on her blog in 2007… it’s “What’s the Right Reason to Adopt?”

If you are praying and discerning this journey, this could be a must read for you, check it out.

http://www.catholicmom.com/saxton07.htm

God Bless You!