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Resources Prayer for All Souls Meditation: Reading 1 MI 6:1-4, 6-8  Importance of the Mass  Mystical Stigmata Hear what the LORD says: What would the Lord Jesus say about Arise, present your plea before the mountains,  What is Charismatic our generation? Jesus gave a rather and let the hills hear your voice! Renewal stern warning to his generation when Hear, O mountains, the plea of the LORD,  The Real Meaning of they demanded a sign from him. It was pay attention, O foundations of the earth! Christmas For the LORD has a plea against his people, characteristic of the Jews that they  Why should I Confess? and he enters into trial with Israel.  History & Devotion- demanded "signs" from God's messengers to authenticate their claims. O my people, what have I done to you, Sacred Heart Jesus faulted them for one thing: or how have I wearied you? Answer me! For I brought you up from the land of Egypt, Prayer spiritual adultery. The image of adultery from the place of slavery I released you; Prayers was often used in the Scriptures for and I sent before you Moses, Novena describing apostasy or infidelity towards Aaron, and Miriam. Holy Rosary God. Way of the Cross Prayer of St. Gertrude the With what shall I come before the LORD, great dictated by Our Lady Holy Mass and bow before God most high? Bible to release 1,000 Souls from Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, Purgatory each time it is Signs from God with calves a year old? Intercession Prayers said. The prayer was extend Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, & Other Prayers to include living sinners When the religious leaders pressed which would alleviate the with myriad streams of oil? indebtedness accrued to Jesus to give proof for his claims to be Shall I give my first-born for my crime, Downloads them during their lives. the Messiah sent from God, he says in so the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? You have been told, O man, what is good,  Divine Songs - many words that he is God's sign and and what the LORD requires of you: Malayalam “Eternal Father, I offer that they need no further evidence from Only to do the right and to love goodness,  Divine Songs - English Thee the Most precious heaven than his own person. The and to walk humbly with your God.  Divine Songs - Tamil Blood of Thy Divine Son, Ninevites recognized God's warning Jesus in union with the  Divine Songs - Telugu Responsorial Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16BC Masses said throughout when Jonah spoke to them, and they  Other Downloads -17, 21 AND 23 the world today, for all repented (Jonah 3:5). And the Queen of  Holy Picture Gallery  Wallpapers the holy Souls in Sheba recognized God's wisdom in Purgatory, for sinners Solomon (1 Kings 10:1-9). Jonah was R. (23b) To the upright I will show the saving everywhere, for sinners God's sign and his message was the power of God. in the Universal Church, message of God for the people of “Gather my faithful ones before me, those in my own home those who have made a covenant with me by and within my family. Nineveh. Unfortunately the religious sacrifice.” Amen.” leaders of Jesus' day were not content And the heavens proclaim his justice; The Bible in one year: to accept the signs right before their for God himself is the judge. JULY

St. Gertrude the Great was eyes. They had rejected the message of R. To the upright I will show the saving power of God. 01 1 Kings 2, Ezek 25, Acts 5:32 born in Germany in 1263. John the Baptist and now they reject She was a Benedictine Nun, “Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you, –6:15, Ps 78:33–39 and meditated on the Jesus as God's Anointed One (Messiah) for your burnt offerings are before me always. 02 1 Kings 3–4, Ezek 26, Acts Passion of Christ, which and they fail to heed his message. I take from your house no bullock, 7:1–17, Ps 78:40–46 many times brought floods no goats out of your fold.” 03 1 Kings 5–6, Ezek 27, Acts of tears to her eyes. She did R. To the upright I will show the saving power of 7:18–39, Ps 78:47–53 many penances, and Our Simeon had prophesied at Jesus' birth God. 04 1 Kings 7, Ezek 28:1–13, Lady appeared to her many that he was destined for the fall and “Why do you recite my statutes, Acts 7:40–60, Ps 78:54–60 times. Her holy Soul passed rising of many in Israel, and for a sign and profess my covenant with your mouth, 05 1 Kings 8:1–29, Ezek 28:14– away in 1334. November 16 Though you hate discipline 26, Acts 8:1–23, Ps 78:61–67 is her Feast Day. that is spoken against... that thoughts and cast my words behind you?” 06 1 Kings 8:30–66, Ezek 29, out of many hearts may be revealed R. To the upright I will show the saving power of Acts 8:24–40, Ps 78:68–72 (Luke 2:34-35). Jesus confirmed his God. 07 1 Kings 9–10, Ezek 30, Acts message with many miracles in “When you do these things, shall I be deaf to it? 9:1–26, Ps 79:title–8 Weekly Guide for Or do you think that I am like yourself? 08 1 Kings 11, Ezek 31, Acts preparation for the greatest sign of all - Daily prayer I will correct you by drawing them up before your 9:27–43, Ps 79:9–13 his resurrection on the third day. eyes. 09 1 Kings 12–13, Ezek 32, Acts He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies me; 10:1–27, Ps 80:title–8 Sixteenth Week in and to him that goes the right way I will show the 10 1 Kings 14, Ezek 33:1–11, The Holy Spirit's gift of wisdom and salvation of God.” Acts 10:28–48, Ps 80:9–19 Ordinary time understanding R. To the upright I will show the saving power of 11 1 Kings 15–16, Ezek 33:12– God. 33, Acts 11, Ps 81:title–3 The Lord Jesus, through the gift of his Alleluia PS 95:8 12 1 Kings 17, Ezek 34:1–18, Daily Prayer This R. Alleluia, alleluia. Acts 12:1–14, Ps 81:4–10 Holy Spirit, offers us freedom from sin If today you hear his voice, 13 1 Kings 18–19, Ezek 34:19– Week and ignorance, and he gives us wisdom harden not your hearts. 31, Acts 12:15–13:11, Ps 81:11– and understanding so that we may grow R. Alleluia, alleluia. 16 in knowledge of God and his ways. Do 14 1 Kings 20, Ezek 35:1–36:12, Acts 13:12–33, Ps 82 you thirst for God and for the wisdom Gospel MT 12:38-42 15 1 Kings 21, Ezek 36:13–38, which comes from above? James the Acts 13:34–52, Ps 83:title–5

Prayer Before Mass Apostle says that the wisdom from 16 1 Kings 22, Ezek 37:1–15, above is first pure, then peaceable, Some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Jesus, Acts 14, Ps 83:6–12 17 2 Kings 1–3, Ezek 37:16–28, Prayer After Mass gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” He said to them in reply, Acts 15:1–18, Ps 83:13–18 good fruits, without uncertainty or “An evil and unfaithful generation seeks a sign, 18 2 Kings 4, Ezek 38, Acts insincerity (James 3:17). A double- 15:19–41, Ps 84:title–7 but no sign will be given it minded person cannot receive this kind except the sign of Jonah the prophet. 19 2 Kings 5–6, Ezek 39, Acts 16:1–21, Ps 84:8–12 Visit of wisdom. If we wish to be wise in Just as Jonah was in the belly of the whale three days and three nights, 20 2 Kings 7, Ezek 40:1–15, God's ways, then we must humble so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth Acts 16:22–40, Ps 85:title–8 ourselves before him, like attentive three days and three nights. 21 2 Kings 8–9, Ezek 40:16–35, Our Website students who wish to learn, and submit At the judgment, the men of Nineveh will arise with Acts 17, Ps 85:9–13 22 2 Kings 10, Ezek 40:36–49, our heart and mind to his will for our this generation www.missionofjesus.com and condemn it, because they repented at the Acts 18:1–12, Ps 86:title–8 lives. 23 2 Kings 11–13, Ezek 41, Acts preaching of Jonah; and there is something greater than Jonah here. 18:13–28, Ps 86:9–17 24 2 Kings 14, Ezek 42, Acts Web Radio The single of heart and mind desire one At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation 19:1–28, Ps 87 www.missionofjesus.com thing alone - God who is the source of all and condemn it, because she came from the ends 25 2 Kings 15–16, Ezek 43, Acts wisdom, goodness, truth, and 19:29–41, Ps 88:title–3 of the earth knowledge. Do you wish to be wise and to hear the wisdom of Solomon; 26 2 Kings 17, Ezek 44:1–14, Face book and there is something greater than Solomon here.” Acts 20, Ps 88:4–10 loving as God is wise and loving? Ask the 27 2 Kings 18–19, Ezek 44:15– Mission of Jesus Holy Spirit to fill you with the wisdom 31, Acts 21:1–14, Ps 88:11–18 which comes from above and to free 28 2 Kings 20, Ezek 45, Acts

your heart from all that would hinder 21:15–40, Ps 89:title–6 WhatsApp group 29 2 Kings 21–22, Ezek 46, Acts God's loving action in your life. 22:1–18, Ps 89:7–13 Mission Prayer 30 2 Kings 23–24, Ezek 47, Acts 22:19–30, Ps 89:14–20 (+918281778684) "Lord Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may grow in wisdom and 31 2 Kings 25, Ezek 48:1–12, Acts 23, Ps 89:21–27 knowledge of your love and truth. Free Prayer requests to me from stubborn pride and willfulness Email: that I may wholly desire to do what is [email protected] pleasing to you."

Today’s Saints St. Bridget of Sweden St. Bridget of Bridget was born in Sweden in 1303. From the time she was a child, she was greatly devoted to the passion of Jesus. When she was only ten, she seemed to see Jesus on the cross and hear him say, "Look at me, my daughter." "Who has treated you like this?" cried little Bridget. "They who Sweden despise me and refuse my love for them," answered Jesus. From then on, Bridget tried to stop people from offending Jesus.

When she was fourteen, she married eighteen-year-old Ulf. Like Bridget, Ulf had set his heart on serving God. They had eight children, of whom one was St. Catherine of Sweden. Bridget and Ulf served the Swedish court. Bridget was the queen's personal maid. Bridget tried to help King Magnus and Queen Blanche lead better lives. For the most part, they did not listen to her.

All her life, Bridget had marvelous visions and received special messages from God. In obedience to them, she visited many rulers and important people in the Church. She explained humbly what God expected of them. After her husband died, Bridget put away her rich clothes. She lived as a poor nun. Later, she started the order of the Most Holy Savior, also known as Bridgettines. She still kept up her own busy life, traveling about doing good everywhere. And through all this activity, Jesus continued to reveal many secrets to her. These she received without the least bit of pride.

Shortly before she died, the saint went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. At the shrines there, she had visions of what Jesus had said and done in that place. All St. Bridget's revelations on the sufferings of Jesus were published after her death. St. Bridget died in Rome on July 23, 1373. She was proclaimed a saint by Pope Boniface IX in 1391.

Reflection: May Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of the world, grant us the grace to share in his passion through a deeper spirit of repentance ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …. Bl. Margarita Bl. Margarita de Maturana de Maturana Pilar and her twin sister Leonor were the youngest of five children born to Juana Ortiz de Zarate and Vicente Lopez de Maturana. Both girls were known for their piety in their youth, and Leonor eventually joined the Carmelites of Charity. On 10 August 1903, Pilar entered the novitiate of the Vera Cruz Mercedarian Monastery at Berriz, Spain, taking the name Margarita. She taught school and later served as principal. By 1922 her health began to suffer, and she developed a duodenal ulcer that plagued her the rest of her life.

Even within a cloistered contemplative order, Margarita was drawn to missionaries, and every night spent time in prayer for their work; when interest in missionaries developed at her school, she formed a group dedicated to praying for them. She eventually felt the call to move from the contemplative life to missionary work, and to take like minded sisters with her. In September 1924 her house asked the superior general of their order to make the case for them, and on 23 January 1926 they were given approval for an experimental move to the missions. On 5 November 1926 a group reached Wuhu, China, and on 4 March 1928 another arrived in Saipan in the northern Marianas islands. Margarita was named Mother Superior of her house on 16 April 1927. On 11 November 1928 she arrived in Ponape in the Marianas on her first mission trip.

The work that she and her sisters did was so successful that on 17 May 1930 the Sacred Congregation for the Religious approved making the house in Berriz a Missionary Institute. On 30 July 1931 Mother Margarita was chosen first Superior General of Mercedarian Missionaries of Bérriz, a position in which she served her remaining years. She made two more lengthy mission trips to the south Pacific, but the ulcer eventually led to cancer, her health failed, and she returned home for treatment and to run the administration of her house. Today there are over 500 Missionary sisters working all over the planet.

Born : 25 July 1884 on the 3rd floor of 52 Tenderia Street, Bilboa, Vizcaya, Spain as Pilar López de Maturana y Ortiz de Zárate

Died : 12:15 am on 23 July 1934 at Donostia-San Sebastian, Berriz, Vizcaya, Spain of stomach cancer

Beatified :,• 22 October 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI• recognition celebrated at Santiago Cathedral, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain by Jose Cardinal Saraiva. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Bl. Basil Hopko Bl. Basil Hopko Son of Anna Petrenko and Basil Hopko, poor, landless peasants. His father died when the boy was just a year old, and when he was four his mother emigrated to the United States to look for work. Educated in Hungary, graduating with honors in 1923. Trained at the Eparchial Seminary, Prjashev, . He had dreams of joining his mother in the United States, and of persuing his vocation there, but the cost of recurring health problems left him unable to afford to travel. When he finally decided to serve in his native land, he was suddenly cured, and realized he was been given a sign about his calling. Ordained on 3 February 1929. Parish priest in where he was noted for a mission to the poor, the unemployed, and to students. Taught at the Eparchial Seminary in Prjashev. Awarded the title of in 1936. Doctor of Theology in 1940. Auxiliary of Prjashev, on 11 May 1947. Arrested on 28 April 1950 as part of the Communist government's suppression of the Greek Catholic Church. He was kept on starvation rations and tortured for weeks, he was eventually given a show trial and sentenced to 15 years for the "subversive activity" of staying loyal to Rome. He was repeatedly transferred from prison to prison, and continually abused. His health, physical and emotional, failed, and in 1964 he was transferred to a home for the aged and kept under guard there. Though he managed to overcome severe depression, and went on to minister to a group of 120 nuns imprisoned at the home, he never recovered his physical health. On 13 June 1968 his original was restored, but a group of activists insisted that a Slovak bishop be appointed to the see; Basil was removed. Deep divisions occured throughout the eparchy, not all of which have yet been settled. Father Basil died without being able to resume leadership of his flock. His death was a direct result of imprisonment, and he is considered one of the many martyred by Communism. Born : 21 April 1904 at Hrabské, Presovský kraj, eastern Slovakia Died : 23 June 1976 at Presov, Presovský kraj, Slovakia Beatified : 14 September 2003 by Pope John Paul II at , Slovakia ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… www.missionofjesus.com

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