Lessons in Suffering

Posted on by
Reply

“Suffering is a secret weapon. When united to Christ, it is a blade which severs the cords of slavery binding unknown brothers; it is a light sent to expose the darkness in the soul of a lost sister; it is a tidal wave of grace washing over some soul in the desert of sin… carrying that one away into a sea of Safety, an ocean of Mercy.

Oh how precious our suffering is!

How often we waste it…

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (James 4:7)

In my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the Church. (Col 1:24)

Christ has taught man to do good by his suffering and to do good to those who suffer… This is the meaning of suffering, which is truly supernatural and at the same time human. It is supernatural because it is rooted in the divine mystery of the Redemption of the world, and it is likewise deeply human,because in it the person discovers himself, his own humanity, his own dignity, his own mission. We ask precisely you who are weak to become a source of strength for the Church and humanity. In the terrible battle between the forces of good and evil, revealed to our eyes by our modern world, may your suffering in union with the Cross of Christ be victorious! —POPE JOHN PAUL II, Salvifici Doloros; Apostolic Letter, February 11th, 1984“

(Quoted from Mark Mallett’s blog post below)

Fighting Fire with Fire | The Now Word

Saint of the Day

Posted on by
Reply

Prayer to St. Monica, for Lost Souls
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.

Blessed Solanus Casey

Posted on by
Reply

Go to:

Prayers for the canonization of Blessed Solanus Casey

Means for Acquiring the Love of God:

I. Detachment of oneself from earthly affections.
Singleness of purpose.

II. Meditation on the Passion of Jesus Christ.

III. Uniformity with the Divine Will.

IV. Mental Prayer – meditation and contemplation.

V. Prayer – “Ask and it shall be given to you.”

After this he noted:

TO PRESERVE GOD’S PRESENCE:

I. Raise your heart to Him by frequent aspirations.

II. Make a good intention at the beginning of each week
and frequently during its execution.

Watch “Lessons From An Everyday Saint” on YouTube

Beatification Mass of Fr. Solanus Casey