A Christian Voice in Your Home! Volume 14 Number 9 September 2021 Amid extraordinary times, Mary reminds us: ‘to be joy and peace’ The month of Septem- whose hearts have been by anyone! Years ago the ber is dedicated to Our conquered by hatred. Lord told me that towards Lady of Sorrows, whose This is our assignment the end of this age of dis- memorial the Church cel- from our heavenly Mother obedience, He will begin ebrates on Sept. 15. Sep- for this coming month! pouring out His gifts on tember falls during the li- Despite the liturgical His people in new ways, turgical season known as season being called Ordi- and the extraordinary will Ordinary Time, which is nary Time, we are living in seem ordinary! Let us re- represented by the liturgi- a moment that is anything main hopeful and faithful August 25, 2021 cal color green. This sym- but ordinary. I am amazed as we contemplate the Message to Marija bol of hope is the color of at the speed with which magnifcence of God, the new life. events are taking place. spender of His ways, and “Dear children! In our Lady’s message The battle is intensifying the perfect handmaid of Little children, with to the world given on Au- and there are extraordi- the Lord, the Blessed Vir- joy I invite all of you gust 25, 2021 to Mirija in nary events happening gin Mary. who have responded to Medjugorje, she reminds on a daily basis all over Also this month the my call, to be joy and us to be joyful and peace- the planet. For many this Church celebrates Our peace. With your lives ful; to witness to heaven can be rather frightening. Lady’s birthday on Sep- you bear witness to the with our lives on earth, Always remember that tember 8th, the Most Holy Heaven that I bring you. and to refect the love of God is in control! He sees Name of Mary on Septem- It is the time, little our Mother Mary to the all, and He knows all. He ber 12th, and the feast children, to be the re- world – particularly those cannot be hoodwinked… Continued on next page fection of my love for all those who do not love and whose hearts are conquered by hatred. Do not forget: I am with you and I intercede for all of you with my Son Jesus to give you His peace. Thank you for hav- ing responded to my call ”.
Note: These messages are not yet recognized by the Catholic Church as having a supernatural origin. Fr. Dan Continued from pg 1 ing of Jesus on His way From the Desk of to Calvary; Mary’s stand- day of the Exaltation of ing at the foot of the cross the Cross on Sept. 14. when our Lord was cruci- I will be with a group of Fr. Dan fed; her holding of Jesus pilgrims in Medjugorje for when He was taken down all three of these celebra- Fr. Dan Reehil from the cross; and then tions and will be praying National Priest Director our Lord’s burial. In all, for all of you during this Radio Maria the prophesy of Simeon pilgrimage. that a sword would pierce While refecting upon For a while there were Simeon who proclaimed our Blessed Mother’s Our Lady of Sorrows, we two feasts in honor of the to Mary, This child [Je- heart was fulflled in these remember how coura- Sorrowful Mother: one go- sus] is destined to be the events. For this reason, geous Our Mother was ing back to the 15th cen- downfall and the rise of Mary is sometimes de- in going to the Cross to tury, the other to the 17th many in Israel, a sign that picted with her heart ex- witness the death of her century. For a while both will be opposed and you posed and with seven Son. She understands were celebrated by the yourself shall be pierced swords piercing it. More suffering, pain, human universal Church: one on with a sword so that the importantly, each new weakness, and the rage the Friday before Palm thoughts of many hearts suffering was received of hell towards God and Sunday, the other in Sep- may be laid bare (Luke with the courage, love, His church. She went to tember. 2:34-35). These seven and trust that echoed her the Cross in obedience The title, Our Lady sorrows of our Blessed fat, let it be done unto me to God’s will. In doing so, of Sorrows, given to our Mother included the fight according to Thy word, Our Lady received a new Blessed Mother focuses of the Holy Family into frst uttered at the Annun- vocation at the Cross – on her intense suffering Egypt; the loss and fnd- ciation. she becomes our Mother and grief during the pas- ing of the child Jesus in Many early Church too when Jesus gave her sion and death of our the Temple; Mary’s meet- Continued on next page to John. Just when her Lord. Traditionally, this heart was being torn apart suffering was not limited in her pain, she opens her to the passion and death Immaculate Heart to re- event; rather, it comprised YEAR OF ceive all of us; so selfess, the seven dolors or seven SAINT so humble, so pure in in- sorrows of Mary, which tention. were foretold by the Priest JOSEPH Dec. 8, 2020 - Dec. 8, 2021 Like us on Prayer to St. Joseph Facebook! Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, 1. Search “Radio Maria USA facebook” Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; 2. Click the “like” button in you Mary placed her trust; Follow us on with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, Instagram! show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. 1. Search “radio_maria_usa” Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, 2. Click the “follow” button and defend us from every evil. Amen. Fr. Dan Continued from pg 2 Mary looked on her Son’s Jesus, she is now mother lives and throughout his- writers interpret the wounds with pity, but saw to all his followers. Fur- tory. sword as Mary’s sorrows, in them the salvation of thermore, as Jesus died, St. Bernard wrote, especially as she saw the world. he handed over his Spirit. “Truly, O Blessed Mother, Jesus die on the cross. John’s account of Je- Mary and the Spirit co- a sword has pierced your Thus, the two passag- sus’ death is highly sym- operate in begetting new heart.... He died in body es are brought together bolic. When Jesus gives children of God—almost through a love greater as prediction and fulfll- the beloved disciple to an echo of Luke’s ac- than anyone had known. ment. Saint Ambrose in Mary, we are invited to ap- count of Jesus’ concep- She died in spirit through particular sees Mary as preciate Mary’s role in the tion. Christians can trust a love unlike any other a sorrowful yet powerful Church: She symbolizes that they will continue to since His” (De duodecim fgure at the cross. Mary the Church; the beloved experience the caring praerogatativs BVM). stood fearlessly at the disciple represents all be- presence of Mary and Je- Praised be Jesus and cross while others fed. lievers. As Mary mothered sus’ Spirit throughout their Mary! Now and forever! The Chaplet of Seven Sorrows Introductory Prayer: My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I can honor your Holy Mother, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share and meditate upon her suffering. I humbly beg you to give me true repentance for all my sins. Give me wisdom and humility, so that I may receive all the indulgences contained in this prayer.
Act of Contrition: “O My God, I am heartily sorry…” 3 Hail Marys in Honor of Our Lady’s Tears “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
1st Sword of Sorrow: The Prophesy of Simeon (Luke 2: 22-35) Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.” 6th Sword of Sorrow: Mary Receives the Dead Body of Jesus in Her Arms (Jn. 19: 38-40) 2nd Sword of Sorrow: The Flight Into Egypt (Matt. 2: 13-15) Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.” about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.” 7th Sword of Sorrow: The Body of Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (Jn. 19: 3rd Sword of Sorrow: The Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2: 41-52) 41-42) Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.” about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.”
4th Sword of Sorrow: Mary Meets Jesus on the Way to Calvary (Luke Concluding Prayer: Queen of Martyrs, your heart suffered so much. I 23: 27-31) beg you, by the merits of the tears you shed in these terrible and sorrow- Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. ful times, to obtain for me and all the sinners of the world the grace of “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always complete sincerity and repentance. Amen. about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.” Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. 5th Sword of Sorrow: Mary Stands at the Foot of the Cross (Jn. 19: Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. 25-27) Mary, who was conceived without sin and who suffered for us, pray for us. Pray 1 Our Father and 7 Hail Marys. “Most Merciful Mother, remind us always about the Sorrows of your Son, Jesus.” Fr. Koterski, host of two programs on RM, dies at age 67 Fr. Joseph W. Kot- In 1984, he entered tial College. erski, S.J., a long-time the Society of Jesus at Fr. Koterski was a vol- presenter at Radio Maria age 30 and was ordained unteer presenter for Ra- USA, passed away Aug. a priest eight years later. dio Maria for many years, 9, 2021, at the age of 67. In 1992, Father Koter- hosting two programs, Father Koterski was ski joined Fordham Uni- Catholic Classics and native of Ohio and grew versity’s philosophy de- Wisdom from Pope Bene- up in Pittsburgh, PA. He partment, where he held dict. graduated summa cum many positions. Radio Maria is thank- laude with a BA in clas- At the time of his ful for the years of teach- sical languages from death, Father Koterski ing and inspiration we re- Xavier University. He was an associate profes- ceived from Fr. Koterski. earned three advanced Fr. Joseph W. Koterski, SJ sor of philosophy and edi- His willingness to broad- degrees—a master’s in tor in chief of International cast on Radio Maria has philosophy, a doctor of University and the Boston Philosophical Quarterly. been such a blessing to philosophy, and a master College School of Theol- He was also the master of us and our listeners, and of divinity—from St. Louis ogy and Ministry. Queen’s Court Residen- he will be missed. Eucharistic Miracles movie in the works By Joe Bukuras to grab people’s attention Catholic News Agency for long periods of time. “What I’m trying to do A longtime Hollywood is fnd the synergy be- artist has teamed up with tween speakers in the a Catholic YouTube host movie and the live-action to create a live-action flm scenes,” Libutti said. “So, on Eucharistic miracles. when we start to feel the Ray Grijalba, host of talking is becoming bor- the YouTube channel The ing, people have had a Joy of the Faith, is co- little bit too much, that’s producing the Eucharistic when we’re going to put in Miracle Movie, along with the live-action so it’s going artist Angelo Libutti, who to interact perfectly.” has worked in the art and The flm includes animation department Angelo Libutti and Ray Grijalba meet and interview Nigerian Cardinal Catholic fgures such as Francis Arinze for the movie (photo: Angelo Libutti / Angelo Libutti) of famous flms such as Bishop Joseph Strickland The Lion King 3-D, Alvin of Tyler; Cardinal Francis and the Chipmunks, and “I think viewers need The co-producers are Arinze, former prefect of Spider-Man 2. Libutti is to know that Blessed Carlo excited about their live- the Vatican’s Congrega- also directing The Incred- Acutis’ mom is in this flm action movie format, be- tion of Divine Worship; Fr. ible Dream, which is in and she’s a big fan of the cause they believe many Donald Calloway, author production, as well as the movie,” Grijalba told CNA people - believers and of the “Consecration to St. TV series Knights of the in an interview. Grijalba’s non-believers - will be will- Joseph”; theologian Dr. Cross. YouTube video on Eucha- ing to sit down to enjoy a Scott Hahn; Catholic An- The two said that ristic miracles gained half quality flm. swers host Tim Staples; Blessed Carlo Acutis, an a million views. Libutti said that many and Lila Rose, president Italian teenager who died Libutti said the goal of Eucharistic documenta- of Live Action. The flm in 2006 and was the frst the movie is to evangelize ries have been produced, also features interviews millennial to be beatifed, those who have been mis- but he questions whether with scientists on the mir- was their inspiration for led about the reality of the the format of those docu- acles. the movie. Eucharist. mentaries has the ability Program Schedule Listen LIVE 24/7 at: radiomaria.us Call-in Studio Line: 866-333-MARY (6279)
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