3 things to ponder…

The Apostolate of Hannah's Tears

There are 3 things to ponder today in meditation as I post these writings (below) of Blessed Charles de Foucauld. These are the 3 that remind me of the chaplet of Hannah’s Tears, the Holy Rosary, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet. As well as time spent with Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament, we must unite ourselves and our own suffering to Jesus, it is then and only then that we become one with HIM. When we pray with these sacramentals and prayers we must choose to unite ourselves to Him who chose to die for us.



The Heart and Cross

Charles de Foucauld from his writings:

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Through the cross we are united to Him, who was nailed on it, our heavenly spouse. Every instant of our lives must be accepted as a favor, with all that it brings of happiness and suffering. But we must accept the cross with…

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A Prayer for Healing to St. André Bessette

The Apostolate of Hannah's Tears



“People who suffer have something to offer toGod.When they succeed in enduring theirsuffering, that is a daily miracle.” Bro. André,I come to you in prayer for healing.

(state your need)

You were no stranger to illness. Plagued by stomach problems,you knew suffering on a daily basis,but you never lost faith in God. Thousands of peoplehave sought your healing touch as I do today. Pray that I might be restored to healthin body, soul, and mind. With St. Joseph as my loving Protector,strengthen my faith and give me peacethat I might accept God’s will for meno matter the outcome. Amen.

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Saint Hannah

The Apostolate of Hannah's Tears


Saint Hannah’s Story, go to the Holy Bible, Old Testament,1st Samuel chapter 1-3.

Feast celebrated: December 9
(in the Orthodox Church)
Patron Saint of Childless Wives

The Holy Prophetess Hannah dwelt in marriage with Elkanah, but she was childless. Elkanah took to himself another wife, Phennena, who bore him children. Hannah grieved strongly over her misfortune, and every day she prayed for an end to her barrenness, vowing to dedicate her child to God.
She went to the Temple and prayed fervently, but the priest Heli thought that she was drunk and began to reproach her. But Hannah poured out her grief, and after she received a blessing, she returned home. After this, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son, whom she named Samuel (which means “Asked from God”).
When the child reached the age of boyhood, his mother presented him to the priest Eli, and Samuel remained…

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Happy Feast Day, Saints Hannah and Juan Diego, Intercessors for Life

The Apostolate of Hannah's Tears

December 9th

Saint Hannah and Blessed Juan Diego are remembered in our hearts today as they both suffered with fertility problems within their marriages. Hannah begged God at the foot of the altar for a child and Juan Diego and his wife would be called in another way to bear fruit. To each soul God has a different plan.

May each of us accept God’s holy will for our lives today and give thanks.

St. Hannah bringing Samuel into the temple

The Holy Prophetess Hannah dwelt in marriage with Elkanah, but she was childless. Elkanah took to himself another wife, Phennena, who bore him children. Hannah grieved strongly over her misfortune, and every day she prayed for an end to her barrenness, vowing to dedicate her child to God.

She went to the Temple and prayed fervently, but the priest Heli thought that she was drunk and began to reproach…

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