Thank you Lord, Thank you Mother Mary

O God, we thank you 

for giving us such a wonderful Mother. 

A Mother to understand us. 

A Mother to be with us.

A Mother to take all our tears, 

all our problems, all our sins, 

all our sufferings to Jesus.

Mother Mary, pray for us at all times.

And together with you, Mother, 

we want to go to Jesus. 

Amen.

Thank you JESUS,

Praise you JESUS.

Praise the Lord.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

his love endures forever.

Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord

or fully declare his praise?

Psalm 106:1-2

The Legion of Mary Prayer

OPENING PRAYERS
(Make the Sign of the Cross) In the name of the Father, etc.

Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.

v. Send forth Your Spirit, O Lord, and they shall be created.
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

God our Father, pour out the gifts of Your Holy Spirit on the world. You sent the Spirit on Your Church to begin the teaching of the gospel: now let the, Spirit continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

v. You, O Lord, will open my lips.
R. And my tongue shall announce Your praise.
v. Incline unto my aid, O God.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
v. Glory be to the Father, etc.
R. As it was in the beginning, etc.

Then follow five decades of the Rosary with the Hail, Holy Queen.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy; hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

v. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, Whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation; grant, we beseech You, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

v. Most Sacred Heart of JesusR. Have mercy on us.
v. Immaculate Heart of MaryR. Pray for us.
v. St. JosephR. Pray for us.
v. St John the EvangelistR. Pray for us.
v. St. Louis-Marie deMontfortR. Pray for us.

(Make the Sign of the Cross) In the name of the Father, etc.

THE CATENA LEGIONIS

Antiphon. Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?
(Make the Sign of the Cross)

v. My soul glorifies the Lord.*
R. My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

v. He looks on His servant in her lowliness;*henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
R. The Almighty works marvels for me.*Holy His name!

v. His mercy is from age to age,*on those who fear Him.
R. He puts forth His arm in strength*and scatters the proud-hearted.

v. He casts the mighty from their thrones*and raises the lowly.
R. He fills the starving with good things,*sends the rich away empty.

v. He protects Israel His servant,*remembering His mercy,
R. The mercy promised to our fathers,*to Abraham and his sons for ever.

v. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit..
R. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Antiphon. Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?

v. O Mary, conceived without sin.R. Pray for us who have recourse to you.

Let us pray.

O Lord Jesus Christ, our mediator with the Father, Who has been Pleased to appoint the Most Blessed Virgin, Your mother, to be our mother also, and our mediatrix with You, mercifully grant that whoever comes to You seeking Your favours may rejoice to receive all of them through her. Amen.

CONCLUDING PRAYERS

(Make the Sign of the Cross) In the name of the Father, etc.

We fly to your patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our prayers in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

v. Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces(Or Invocation appropriate to Praesidium)
R. Pray for us.
v. St. Michael and St. Gabriel
R. Pray for us.
v. All you heavenly Powers, Mary’s Legion of Angels
R. Pray for us.
v. St. John the Baptist
R. Pray for us.
v. Saints Peter and Paul

R. Pray for us.

Confer, O Lord, on us, who serve beneath the standard of Mary, that fullness of faith in You and trust in her, to which it is given to conquer the world. Grant us a lively faith, animated by charity, which will enable us to perform all our actions from the motive of pure love of You, and ever to see You and serve You in our neighbour; a faith, firm and immovable as a rock, through which we shall rest tranquil and steadfast amid the crosses, toils and disappointments of life; a courageous faith which will inspire us to undertake and carry out without hesitation great things for your glory and for the salvation of souls; a faith which will be our Legion’s Pillar of Fire – to lead us forth united – to kindle everywhere the fires of divine love – to enlighten those who are in darkness and in the shadow of death – to inflame those who are lukewarm – to bring back life to those who are dead in sin; and which will guide our own feet in the way of peace; so that – the battle of life over – our Legion may reassemble, without the loss of any one, in the kingdom of Your love and glory. Amen.

May the souls of our departed legionaries and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

(Make the Sign of the Cross) In the name of the Father, etc.

Consecration To The Immaculate Heart of the Queen of Peace

I love you as you love me; 

I want to love you with all my strength to be.

I love you! 

I want to love you with all my heart; 

I want to love you so much we will never part. 

I love you with all my soul and mind; 

I want to love you with all the hope, faith, 

and joy I can find.

I love you! 

I want to love you beyond the most beautiful word; 

I want to love you with the greatest symphony 

of music that can be heard.

I love you! 

I love you more than all the angels; 

I want to love you more than anything created; 

I want to love you as far as the Heavens can see; 

and I want you to know that it comes all from me!

source: medjugorje.org

Trust and Believe in Jesus

Matthew 9:20-22

Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”

Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.

“If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” ~ Mark 5:28 

Being concious of the grace of Jesus, 

the woman came and touch Him, 

and her trust in Him healed her. 

When the woman saw His grace, God saw her faith! And so it was by grace, through faith, that God’s promise became sure in her life.

JESUS will show that same kindness and compassion to us, if we will only place your faith in Him and surrender all to Him. JESUS is the Good Shepherd and He truly cares for His sheep. At our lowest times, He will lift and carry us.

Repented of your sins and trust in JESUS, the Son of God who died for our sins on the cross, and He has risen and ascended into the heaven to His kingdom, He will come again.

God can change what seems unchangeable, 

giving new purpose and hope.

“For by grace are you saved through faith.”

One hundred days has passed, yet still missing you ....

It has been 100 days today 

since my father left us to be with the Lord. 

I really MISS you, my dearest father.

A beautiful life that came to an end,

He died as He lived, everyone's friend.

In our hearts a memory will always be kept,

Of one we loved, and will never forget.

Lord, God, I entrust my father to your mercy.

You loved him greatly in this life, 

now that he is freed from all its cares, 

give him happiness and peace for ever.

Welcome him now into paradise 

where there will be no more sorrow, 

no more weeping or pain, 

but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, 

and the Holy Spirit forever.

It was You, O God, 

Who commanded us to honour our parents. 

In Your kindness have mercy 

on the soul of my father, 

and forgive him of his sins. 

Grant that we may see him again 

in the brightness of Your everlasting glory. 

We ask this through Your Son, 

our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, 
and let perpetual light shine upon him. 
May he rest in peace.
Amen.

May his soul,

and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God,

rest in peace.

Amen.

The Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of May

Hail Virgin, dearest Mary! 

Our lovely Queen of May! 

O spotless, blessed Lady, 

Our lovely Queen of May. 

Your children, humbly bending, 

Surround your shrine ...

The month of May dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Mary is the one who brings us Jesus, the second person of the Trinity. Precious and powerful is the rosary devotion to our Mother Mary to Catholics and yet, it is neglected by many. In order for we Catholics to give proper devotion to Mary, that devotion must be into practice in our day to day life. She as our model in Christian life. During this month we, our families, church community (BEC) recite the rosary of the the Blessed Virgin Mary as we consecrate our hearts and our homes to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

May is the month of Mary and that October is the month of the Rosary.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary, resounds with the frequent repetition of praises in honour of the High Queen of Heaven!

Hail Mary, full of grace, 

the Lord is with thee; 

blessed are thou amongst women, 

and blessed is the fruit 

of thy womb, Jesus. 

Holy Mary, Mother of God, 

pray for us sinners now 

and at the hour of our death. 

Amen.

May we be assisted, we beseech Thee, O Lord, 

by the worshipful intercession of 

Thy glorious Mother, the ever-Virgin Mary; 

that we, who have been enriched by her perpetual blessings, 

may be delivered from all dangers, 

and through her loving kindness 

made to be one heart and mind: 

who livest and reignest world without end. 

Amen.

"The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin…If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labours." ~ Pope Pius XI

"Some people are so foolish that they think they can go through life without the help of the Blessed 

Mother. Love the Madonna and pray the rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the 

world today. All graces given by God pass through the Blessed Mother." ~ St. Padre Pio

"Among all the devotions approved by the Church none has been so favoured by so many miracles as the devotion of the Most Holy Rosary" ~ Pope Pius IX

Whatever we do, let us do “everything through Mary, with Mary, in Mary, and for Mary, in order to do it more perfectly through Jesus, with Jesus, in Jesus, and for Jesus.” (True Devotion, n. 257)

God's Will is always for the BEST

GOD can RAISE someone 

from NOTHING into SOMETHING 

and vice-versa.

GOD is the one who created us

in our mother's womb,

and He knows what's BEST for us.

Whatever His will may be,

it is always for our BEST.

And I say AMEN 

to whatever His Will may be for me.

Jeremiah 29:11-14

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”

Mother Mary, pray and intercede for me

 

Dearest Mother Mary, please prayer and intercede to your son Jesus on my behalf. I am currently going through tough and difficult times, especially in desperate need of urgent help my financial. Thing are beyond my control but I believe for your son Jesus there is nothing impossible or beyond Him. I truly praying for a miracle from Jesus through the will of God the Father. Therefore, I implore your intercession for miracle from your son and by the will of the Father, that my petition is heard and answer. I am truly confident as Jesus has always listen to you his beloved mother, may your prayers and intercession for me, be granted a similar miracle like in the wedding of Cana. Whatever may be the will of God the Father through His son JESUS, I say AMEN to it. Mother Mary please PRAY for me and all those who invoke thy aid.

Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker ~ 1 May 2015

Saint Joseph was a carpenter, as we know from Matthew 13:55, "Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? ....". He was a faithful and righteous man who went about doing his day-to-day work without complaining. He was a man who just put total trust in God, and did what he was required to do in order to care for his family. In order to Christianise the concept of labour and give to all workmen a model and a protector, Pope Pius XII instituted the feast of Saint Joseph the Worker in 1955, therefore Saint Joseph is the Church the patron saint of workers and craftsmen. In some countries around the world 1 May is observed as a public holiday to commemorate Labour Day aka May Day, a day of celebration in honour of workers labour. 

In normal times, Catholics traditionally honour Saint Joseph every Wednesday. The Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary and the foster father of Jesus will be celebrated on 19 March. Except for Mary, no other saint has more than one feast day.

"I know by experience that 

the glorious St. Joseph 

assists us generally in all necessities. 

I never asked him for anything 

which he did not obtain for me."

~ * ~ St. Teresa of Avila ~ * ~

St. Joseph the Worker, Pray for us!

St. Joseph faithfully practiced the carpenter's trade. 

He is a shining example for all workers.

~ * ~ Canticle of Zechariah ~ * ~

O God, Creator of all things, who laid down for the human race the law of work, graciously grant that by the example of Saint Joseph and under his patronage we may complete the works you set us to do and attain the rewards you promise. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Joseph for Fidelity to Work

Glorious St. Joseph, 

model of all who are devoted to labour, 

obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, 

putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; 

to work with gratitude and joy, 

considering it an honour to employ and develop, 

by means of labour, the gifts received from God, 

disregarding difficulties and weariness; 

to work, above all, with purity 

of intention and with detachment from self, 

having always before my eyes death, 

and the account which I must render of time lost, 

of talents wasted, of good omitted, of vain complacency in success, 

so fatal to the work of God. 

All for Jesus, all for Mary, 

all after your example, patriarch Joseph. 

This will be my watchword in life and in death. 

Amen.

Powerful word, "Thank you Jesus, Praise you Jesus!", remember to say this always to Jesus

Thank you JESUS, 

Praise you JESUS!

Everyday, at time of the day we can say the word above, cause everything happens for a better reason. Jesus is powerful, as all graces we receive is through Jesus by the will of the Heavenly and Almighty Father.

I whatever situation/condition you are in or whatever the outcome/result may be good or bad but always say the words above from your heart as many times you want. Jesus knows BEST, and He has a PLAN for us and His timing is PERFECT.

Inner Healing & Spiritual Growth Retreat - Potta Penang

I am JUST SHARING THIS GREAT news. It is a retreat (on Christian Inner Healing & Spiritual Growth) not to MISSED. Please visit the official web page of "POTTA PENANG" or https://pottapenang.wordpress.com/.

Potta Penang

Inner Healing & Spiritual Growth Retreat

ORGANISED BY POTTA MINISTRY 2015

(With the approval of Bishop of Penang)

Speakers and Team

Fr. Sabu Jacob Kalapurackal, VC 

& 

Fr. Arun Kuruvanthanam, VC 

with Joseph Fernandez & his Team

Date: 7 – 10 July 2015 (Tuesday-Friday)

Venue: Berjaya Georgetown Hotel, Penang

FOR MORE IN-DEPTH INFORMATION & REGISTRATION PROCESS PLEASE VISIT the LINKS BELOW or EMAIL/CALL the number below.

Brochure and Registration Form
https://pottapenang.wordpress.com/
Email: pottapen@gmail.com
Phone: 04-2611350 from 10am-12pm; and 1pm-3pm.
(Monday, Wednesday & Friday – except public holidays)

There will be also 2 session of "MASS & INNER HEALING SERVICE", where both the events below are open to all and no registration is required. Bring along your family and friends!

6th July 2015 (Monday)
MASS & INNER HEALING SERVICE
CHURCH OF ST. ANNE,
BUKIT MERTAJAM,
14000 PULAU PINANG
7pm-10pm.

11th July 2015 (Saturday)
MASS & INNER HEALING SERVICE
COLLEGE GENERAL HALL (Major Seminary),
JALAN CENGAI,
TG. BUNGAH,
11200 PULAU PINANG
7pm – 10pm.

Roman Catholic Church Hierarchy

The structure of the clergy body in authority within a Christian church.

Pope

Head of the Catholic church and he is based at the Vatican. The Pope is also Bishop of Rome and Peter’s successor, Also known as "Vicar of Christ" and the "Supreme Pontiff" of the Universal Church, and also a less formal title as the "Servant of the Servants of God". The pope is infallible in defining matters of faith and morals. He is the perpetual and visible source and foundation of the unity both of the bishops and of the whole company of the faithful. 

Cardinal

Are princes of the Church appointed.by the Pope and they make up the College of Cardinals, whom provides advise the Pope. They are chosen from head departments of the Roman Curia or important episcopal sees throughout the world.Cardinals under the age of 80 also have duty on electing a new Pope upon death or resignation of the current Pope.

Archbishop

An archbishop is a bishop of a main or metropolitan diocese also known as an archdiocese. A cardinal can concurrently hold the title.

Bishop (Diocesan Bishop)

A bishop, like a priest, is ordained to this position/ranking. Ordained to the episcopate is the fullness of the priesthood, are considered the successors of the Apostles. He is a teacher of church doctrine, a priest of sacred worship, and a minister of church government within the diocese or sees he is ordained bishop. The Pope himself is a bishop (the bishop of Rome).

Priest

An ordained priest who can administer most of the sacraments, including the Eucharist, baptism, and marriage in a given congregation. He can be with a particular religious order or committed to serving a congregation.

Deacon

A transitional deacon is a seminarian studying for the priesthood. A permanent deacon can be married and assists a bishop or priest by performing some of the sacraments.

The two dimension of the Holy Eucharist

The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life" (ccc 1324). The Holy Eucharist is not just the what meal at the Last Supper. It actually has to aspect or dimension like a coin which has to sides. The first dimension is 'Meal' dimension (a Sacrament) and the second dimension is the 'Sacrificial' dimension (a Sacrifice). The meal aspect of it reminds of the Last Supper and the sacrificial aspect of reminds us of the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Jesus chose the time of Passover to fulfill what he had announced at Capernaum (Christ calls himself the bread of life, come down from heaven, John 6), giving his disciples his Body and his Blood. Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper by taking the bread, He blessed and broke it, and giving it to His apostles, said: "Take and eat; this is My body;" then He took a cup of wine, blessed it, and giving it to them, said: "All of you drink of this; for this is My blood of the new covenant which is being shed for many unto the forgiveness of sins;" finally, He gave His apostles the commission: "Do this in remembrance of Me." 

When Jesus said, "This is My body," the entire substance of the bread was changed into His body and when He said, "This is My blood," the entire substance of the wine was changed into His blood. Jesus by his omnipotence and by His word we truly believe Holy Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ.

The change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ continues to be made in the Church by Jesus Christ, through the ministry of His priests. Only ordained priests have the power of changing bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. When they consecrate, they act in the person of Christ, through the power received in the sacrament of Holy Orders.The changing of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ upon consecration is called Transubstantiation. The appearances of bread and wine remains after the substance had been changed into body and blood of Christ. Through our bodily eyes we see the bread and wine as it is but through the eyes of faith, we the real presence of the Lord in the consecrated bread and wine.

"That in this sacrament are the true Body of Christ and his true Blood is something that 'cannot be apprehended by the senses,' says St. Thomas, 'but only by faith, which relies on divine authority.' For this reason, in a commentary on Luke 22:19 ('This is my body which is given for you.'), St. Cyril says: 'Do not doubt whether this is true, but rather receive the words of the Savior in faith, for since he is the truth, he cannot lie.'" (ccc 1381)

Our Lord's invitation to us before communion, "Take this and eat it, all of you".

The Lord addresses an invitation to us, urging us to receive him in the sacrament of the Eucharist: "Truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (ccc 1384)

Our response to the Lord's invitation, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul will be healed."

O Son of God, bring me into communion today 

with your mystical supper. 

I shall not tell your enemies the secret, 

nor kiss you with Judas' kiss. 

But like the good thief I cry, 

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

~ Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom ~

First class relics of Saint Faustina & Saint John Paul II @ Church of Divine Mercy, Sg.Ara, Penang

The parish priest of Church of Divine Mercy, Sg Ara, Penang, Rev Father Martin Andrews Arlando led a group of parishioners to Poland in March 2015 to obtain the relic of St Faustina. 

Saint Faustina is known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy and her relic displayed consists of a piece of her bone.

Saint John Paul II one of the longest-serving popes in the history of the Catholic Church. His relic displayed which contained a drop of the pope’s blood on a cloth. The relic of the pope was handed to Penang Roman Catholic Diocese Bishop Rev Sebastian Francis through Vatican Ambassador to Malaysia Archbishop Joseph Marino upon the release granted by the custodians of the John Paul II Foundation in Rome.

Both relics will be placed on permanent display at the CDM, Sungai Ara, Penang for the veneration of those that come seeking healing and answers to their needs in prayer.

Notes:

Relics are categorised into 3 classes by the Catholic Church.

1st Class Relic 

A part of the Saint such as a bone, hair, blood, etc..., and the instruments of Christ's Passion.

2nd Class Relic 

Something that was owned by the Saint or instruments of torture that was used against a martyr.

3rd Class Relic

Something that has been touched to a 1st or 2nd Class Relic or by the Saint. Anyone can make their own 3rd Class relics by touching an object to a 1st or 2nd Class Relic which includes the tomb of the Saint.

Church of Divine Mercy

117, Jalan Kenari

11900 Bayan Lepas

Penang

Tel: 604-646 6885

www.cdm.my

Prayer for Holy Week

Lord Jesus Christ,

in this sacred and solemn week

when we see again

the depth and mystery of your redeeming love,

help us to follow where you go,

to stop where you stumble,

to listen when you cry,

to hurt as you suffer,

to bow our heads in sorrow as you die,

so that, when you are raised to life again,

we may share in your endless joy. 

Amen.

Source: http://www.rsccaritas.ie/

Season of Easter

The season of Easter is the period of fifty days begins at sunset on Easter Vigil and ends on Pentecost Sunday, the day we celebrate the day Christians remember the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the earliest believers in Jesus. and the birth of the Church. 

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. ~ Acts 2:1-4

The solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated 40 days after the Easter Sunday ( the Resurrection of the Lord). The next nine days from the Ascension of the Lord are days of preparation known 9 day novena to the Holy Spirit for the gifts of the Holy Spirit the Paraclete.