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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Johnsons: God's Amazing Grace
CBN TV - Video
A couple adopts a baby from Africa and witnesses a miracle in her life and theirs. Born with Hepatitis B, Gracie Johnson is healed of her illness.
Sunday, December 09, 2012
History of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Ultimate symbol of the New Evangelization
The video and following news report is from RomeReports.com:
December 9, 2012. (Romereports.com) The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is centuries old, but its appeal, evergreen.
As the anniversary of the apparitions approach, Catholics around the world, but especially those from Mexico, prepare to honor her through prayer and song.
Yet, for many, it has taken special significance amidst a push towards the New Evangelization.
FR. JOSE MANUEL SUAZO
Academics Prefect, Mexican College in Rome
“Blessed Mary is able to relay a Christian message to a non-Christian culture.”
The apparitions date back to 1531 in modern day Mexico City, as a humble indigenous man by the name of Juan Diego walked past a hill, where Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared before him.
She asked him to convey a message to have a church built in her son's honor. But upon doing so, Juan Diego receives a skeptical response from the archbishop, Friar Juan de Zumárraga.
FR. JOSE MANUEL SUAZO
Academics Prefect, Mexican College in Rome
“The archbishop asks for a sign as proof, to show that Juan Diego is being truthful. And in reality, the archbishop doesn't get one sign, he gets three. The first is appearance of roses.”
Those roses appeared on top of the hill called Tepeyac, in the midst of winter. Juan Diego picked several roses at the Lady's request. But before delivering them, his uncle falls ill and summons Juan Diego to fetch him a priest because he is dying.
While on his way, Our Lady of Guadalupe appears before him again. As Juan Diego apologizes for not delivering the roses, he explains about his uncle's illness.
FR. JOSE MANUEL SUAZO
Academics Prefect, Mexican College in Rome
“To that, our Blessed Virgin Mary responds, 'Am I not your mother, in whom you can confide? I look after and worry about you. Don't worry anymore, your uncle Juan Bernardino has healed.'”
The miraculous healing, gives way to the third and final sign. On December 12, 1531, Juan Diego heads out to see the archbishop, using his cloak to hold the roses he picked on the hill.
FR. JOSE MANUEL SUAZO
Academics Prefect, Mexican College in Rome
“When Juan Diego goes before Archbishop Friar Juan de Zumárraga, he presents the flowers as a sign. And upon opening up his cloak, the roses fall and miraculously the image of the Our Blessed Lady of Guadalupe appears.”
The image on the cloak, depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe with olive skin and dressed as an Aztec princess triggered a mass conversion among the indigenous population in Mexico to Catholicism.
FR. JOSE MANUEL SUAZO
Academics Prefect, Mexican College in Rome
“Our Blessed Mary was far ahead of us when it comes to the New Evangelization, presenting the Gospel in a brand new way.”
The three signs, led to the construction of a cathedral where Our Lady of Guadalupe indicated. Today, a large Basilica in her honor stands there as well.
Pieter Bruegel's "The Procession to Calvary" hits the big screen
The video trailer and following excerpt is from RomeReports.com:
December 9, 2012. (Romereports.com) The drama film, 'The Mill and the Cross' is currently being showcased in roughly 50 countries. Directed by Polish filmmaker, Lech Majewski, the movie is inspired by Pieter Bruegel's 1564 painting 'The Procession to Calvary.'
The Flemish artist depicts the Passion of Jesus in his famous Renaissance painting. The 3D film revolves around a dozen characters, which was a challenge in itself, since Bruegel's painting includes more than 500 people.
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Catholic Devotional Prayers and Novenas
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| Photo by Loci B. Lenar |
Are You in Need of Prayer?
Send your requests to PrayerRequest@Christian-Miracles.com or submit directly on our website at the following link: Prayer Requests
With support of Father Richard Tartaglia, prayer requests submitted to www.Christian-Miracles.com are prayed for every Monday morning after the 8:00 am Mass, during Holy Hour Adoration, which is held between the hours of 8:30 to 9:30 am at Saint Mary's Church. In addition, all requests are prayed for every third Thursday of each month during the 7:30 PM evening prayer service held at St. Mary's Church.
If you live in the area or plan on visiting New Jersey, please consider attending and joining in the prayer services. St. Mary's Church is located on 15 Myers Avenue in Denville, New Jersey.
For directions to St. Mary's Church, please visit the following link: http://www.stmarys-denville.org/directions.htm
Regardless of your religious denomination, please feel free to send your prayer request by email. Your email address will remain confidential. Unless requested otherwise, Loci B. Lenar, the founder of www.Christian-Miracles.com visits Father Richard Tartaglia on a regular bases for spiritual guidance and shares with him all prayer requests.
The following devotional prayers can be used daily to obtain God's blessing and favor. Click on the link to read the prayer.
Friday, December 07, 2012
Father and Son Remember Heavenly Experience
CBN TV - Video
While Todd thought his son was dying, Colton Burpo was actually experiencing heaven. Hear their first-hand account of the experience.
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
"Fatima Today” Premiers on Radio Maria Starting December 6, 2012
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| Our Lady of Fatima - Photo by Loci B. Lenar |
World Apostolate of Fatima, USA
Press Release
The Message of Fatima – “Fatima Today” - will be aired live on Radio Maria every Thursday at 2:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm CT, 12:00 MT and 11:00 PT commencing on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
The program takes its name from “Fatima For Today, The Urgent Marian Message of Hope” written by Father Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R., and published by Ignatius Press in 2010, and will, like Father’s book, present an understanding of Our Lady’s message as it pertains to the world today which is in full communion with that of Holy Mother Church.
The program will be hosted by Deacon Bob Ellis, National Coordinator of The World Apostolate of Fatima, USA – A Public International Association of the Faithful under the Pontifical Council for the Laity.
Father Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. will be Deacon Bob’s guest on the program’s premier.
The program can be heard live throughout the country on the internet at Radio Maria by simply clicking on the “Listen Now” button.
It can also be heard live on the following radio stations:
Louisiana
Alexandria – 580 AM
New Iberia – 1360 AM
Natchitoches – 89.7 FM
Lake Charles – 91.1 FM
Mississippi
D’lberville – 88.1 FM
New York
Albany – 89.9 FM
New York (Affiliate) – 620 AM
Ohio
Springfield – 1600 AM / Anna – 88.7 FM
Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg – 88.1 FM
Texas
Port Arthur – 1250 AM
Wisconsin
Peshtigo – 91.3 FM
“We would be mistaken to think that Fatima’s prophetic mission is complete.” - Pope Benedict XVI
“The Message of Fatima is more important today than ever.” - Blessed John Paul II
“Learn the Message of Fatima. Live the Message of Fatima. Spread the Message of Fatima.” - Pope Benedict XVI
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