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Monday, December 17, 2012
Pope 'deeply saddened' by Connecticut school shooting, asks for prayers and consolation
The video and following news story is from RomeReports.com:
December 17, 2012. (Romereports.com) Benedict XVI expressed his sorrow for the victims and survivors of Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that left 27 dead, including 20 children and the alleged gunman.
The Pope addressed the tragedy publicly for the first time, during the Angelus on Sunday.
BENEDICT XVI
“I was deeply saddened by Friday’s senseless violence in Newtown, Connecticut. I assure the families of the victims, especially those who lost a child, of my closeness in prayer. May the God of consolation touch their hearts and ease their pain.”
The Pope first offered his condolences on Friday, soon after shooting took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
On Saturday, the Vatican Secretary of State issued a press release on behalf of Benedict XVI saying he was praying for God to console all those affected by the shooting.
That message was reinforced during Sunday's Angelus.
BENEDICT XVI
“During this Advent Season, let us dedicate ourselves more fervently to prayer and to acts of peace. Upon those affected by this tragedy, and upon each of you, I invoke God’s abundant blessings!”.
The community of Newtown has a population of about 2500, and is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
Its Catholic Church, St. Rose of Lima, has become a gathering point in the aftermath of the shooting, for mourners to honor the victims and survivors of the shooting.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Pray for God's Protection on Your Family, Our Nation and World
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| Photo by Loci B. Lenar |
Miraculous Signs of Archangel Michael
Loci B. Lenar spoke publicly at St. Mary's prayer service on September 20, 2012, regarding a miraculous photograph that he took of a statue of Archangel Michael in the Church of St. Michael, Netcong, New Jersey.
The prayer service held at St. Mary's Church focused on Michaelmas (Feast of St. Michael and the Archangels). The Catholic church is located on Myers Avenue in Denville, NJ.
Please make note: Mr. Lenar added and said, "In order to capture the rainbow that appeared around the statue and display window, I photographed the image without using a flash even though indoor lighting was dim (left photo with darker exposure). There is also a distinct shadow appearing around the arms of the statue from the rainbow as well. However, the photograph on the right is taken with the flash on (lighter exposure). With added light the colorful rainbow is diffused. (There is still a visible rainbow around the statue, but it's diffused from the camera flash). Furthermore, after the photographs were taken, I shared the images directly as captured on the camera's digital memory card (before downloading photos into my computer) with my spiritual advisor, Fr. Richard Tartaglia of Saint Mary's Church, Denville, NJ. The original digital images were transferred onto a CD for church archives."
Mr. Lenar said, "God is both the director and divine light - He sets the timing and place for us to act in response to His instructions. In the motion picture industry, the film director says, 'lights, camera, action.' Therefore, when called by God, we need to respond to His commands. With that in mind, there is significance to the photograph of St. Michael the Archangel and its meaning in the global community. One cannot avoid noticing while watching television programs the ongoing stories of acts of violence reported on network news shows. From the tragic shootings in July of 2012 at Aurora, Colorado, during the midnight screening of The Dark Knight Rises to the violence in the Middle East - the question must be raised: Is our world losing control?”
Mr. Lenar said the following scripture appears to answer the question: "At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people - everyone whose name is found in the book - will be delivered." (Daniel 12:1)
“St. Michael the Archangel is the protector of God’s people and church,” said Mr. Lenar.
With prayerful discernment, Mr. Lenar believes and said, "Our Lord Jesus is calling for all to join together and 'pray for divine protection' in order to mitigate (end) violence throughout the world. It’s now more important than ever before to pray for our nation and families, especially for people who are subjected to adversity and disrespectful behavior on a daily bases. Our world is in dire need of healing and peace - with prayer everything is possible.”
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle,
be our protection against the malice and snares
of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through
the world seeking the ruin of souls.
thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through
the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
To read more about this story and to view additional photographs, please visit the following link: Signs of Archangel Michael
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Johnsons: God's Amazing Grace
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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.
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