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Joshy Mayyattil LITTLE ANGELS’ ARMY Sr. Alice Prasanna CMC Kidcat George Gloria Children above 5 years should read Prof. C C Alicekutty Daisy Mathew the Bible, say ejaculatory prayers and Boney Chellanam recite Rosary daily. Intentions 1st Mystery: For the Holy Father, Bishops, Priests and Religious 2nd Mystery: Parents and Teachers 3rd Mystery: Members of Angels’ Army Adv. Sebastian Mathew P 4th Mystery: Souls in Purgatory 5th Mystery: Missionaries, Friends, Aborted babies Angels’ Army Magazine Angels’ Army When the children start learning God’s word, His Word be- KMC 34/485, V.P. Marakkar Road, would be easier for them. Driven by the love for the Holy Edappally Toll Junction, Ernakulam-682024 Mother Church, in the fellowship of Mother Mary, angels, and Ph: 0484 6444702 saints, a new generation could be formed. This is the motto of Angels’ Army. This goal is being achieved mainly through Angels' Army May 2017 Angels’ Army Magazine. Let’s Reconcile with God and nature here is an interesting incident from God, with mankind and with the whole of the life of St. Martin de Porres. Once, creation. hus the balanced bond that man Tthe friary got infested with rats. hey shared with nature got messed up. When became so troublesome that they would man sins, he distances himself. When he even nibble away at the habits of the monks. repents, returns and reconciles himself, the he prior who objected to the rats ordered once shattered bond with God, with man that the rats be killed. Hearing of this, Mar- and with nature is restored. According to St. tin made a contract with the rats. He told Bonaventure, by his reconciliation St. Fran- them to keep away from the friary and to cis Assisi returned to his original innocence. go and stay in the storehouse, where he And that is why he had a fraternal love for promised he would regularly supply them all creatures. with enough food. hat very day the rats moved to the storehouse. Never again did A person who has totally reconciled him- they cause trouble in the friary! his, truly self with God, should spontaneously have a amazed the other inmates of the friary. similarly healthy relationship with man and with nature too. his is also a measuring We know of similar instances in the lives of rod to assess the extent of our reconciliation many other saints like St. Francis of Assisi, with God. St. Antony of Padua and St. Joseph Cuper- tino, who kept a loving bond with birds and Let us pray.... animals, and with nature. We may assume O God help us to perceive how far we are that this is a miraculous git or a special from You, and grant us the grace to come charism. Let’s not forget that in the Garden closer to You, so that our bonds with man of Eden, Adam and Eve shared a beautiful and with nature are also fostered. Amen bond with all the living creatures. It was the consequence of sin that broke the harmonious relationship of man, with The Lover of Nature Rose Mary hose who haven’t heard of Fran- the stars, the earth, trees, animals and cis Assisi would be few. He was birds were all the creations of the Lord. Tborn at Umbria in Italy in 1181. he son of a wealthy family, he joined Francis was fond of talking to animals the army when young. For a year he was and birds about the love of God. At times imprisoned during the war and through- the birds gathered around him when he out this time he was careful to ind more talked. Once he was walking with his time for prayer. He realised God’s need friends when he saw a host of bird upon for him and he gave of his wealth to the a tree branch. Francis told his friends, poor. Francis chose to live the life of a “Wait a bit for me. Let me go and share simple saint by helping the poor and the word of the Lord to my little sisters”. preaching the word of the Lord. He began talking to the birds on the road and in no time all the birds on the tree He is quite known for his love for nature. came down near him and they sat there he sun was called ‘brother’ and moon till he inished his talk. hey let only ater the ‘sister’ by him. He was kind in be- he blessed them in the Sign of the Cross. haviour towards nature for he realised Francis reminded the birds thus, “Little Angels' Army May 2017 4 Angels' Army June 2017 brothers, Little sisters, always love your creator, the Almighty. Praise Him. He clad you in feathers. Gave you wings to ly.Gave all that you wanted. He takes care of you even if you don’t reap or sow”. Once a lock of birds were making noise when the Holy Mass was going on. Francis asked them to be quiet. And they did not make any noise until the Mass got over. He got to know of a cruel wolf when he had been staying at Gabbio. It attacked and sometimes even killed the animals and human beings. People tried to kill it with meek as a little lamb and lay near his feet. weapons but could not. Nobody dared step Francis told the wolf, “Brother, you harmed outside. Francis decided to tame this wolf the creations of the Lord. You have done a when he got to know this. People tried to grievous mistake. From now on they won’t dissuade him but he decided to move on hurt you, and you shall not hurt them too. and was accompanied by a daring friend. Forget the past.” he wolf nodded its head, When they had been walking along the wagged its tail. When Francis extended his forest, the wolf jumped onto them from right hand, the wolf kept its let foot on it, behind a tree, and was ready to prey upon the way a pact is made. he wolf then hurt them. Francis prayed, drew the Sign of the nobody. It ate whatever the people ofered Cross and came nearer to it and spoke to and stayed there until it got old. him, “Brother, come here…I command in the name of the Lord, do not hurt any- Friends, just like Francis Assisi did, let us body”. he wolf closed its mouth instant- learn to look at the creations of our Lord ly, bowed his head and came near Francis with love. Prayer to the Guardian Angel Oh, my dear Guardian Angel, protect me from all dangers. Help me, so that I may remain a beloved child of my Jesus. Safeguard me from all dangers and bad dreams tonight. Angels' Army June 2017 5 4 Pope of Blessed Sacrament ST. POPE PIUS X Joseph joined the Castelfranco high school after the primary education. He attended the Holy Mass every sin- gle day and set soon for school after breakfast. Those were the days of un- told agony and misery. Good morning brothers! Good morning Beppy! How are you? Study well son Is that not the son of Battista? Why is he not wearing his school shoes? The school is four miles away, and he does not have the mon- ey for a new one in case it wears out. Poor child, he knows well the problems his parents will have to face. He excels at learn- ing. He’ll become great. Angels' Army May 2017 6 Angels' Army June 2017 Joseph could never satiate his hunger with the Yes. small amount of food he brought from home I was feeling hungry. Thank you, Francis. Joseph, you will not be satisied with this small piece of bread. Here, have some more. During the evenings he took tuitions for the rich During the winters when it was diicult to travel he kids nearby and helped his family used to stay at the house of his friend Francesco Mother, My son Beppy! keep this. You can You work so hard Joseph, use this for some Do not worry. at this young age! My Latin is too hard household I will teach you prayers shall always be for me to expenses. Latin while with you. learn. I am here. Friends, a fresh aca- demic year is about to start. Let us take heed You have completed four years to be diligent in our of high school life. I convey all studies and not com- appreciation to Joseph who has Every year Joseph stood irst among plain about the small scored the highest marks. His the students discomforts we may endurance, willingness to do have to face.