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The Sixth Prayer of St. Bridget of Sweden |
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Written by Chris Padgett
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Friday, 26 November 2004 |
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This is the sixth prayer out of fifteen all centering on the Passion of Jesus Christ, written by St. Bridget of Sweden. Look at the Marian dimension and its application to our lives.
"O Jesus! King most loving and most desirable, remember the grief which Thou didst suffer when, naked and like a common criminal, Thou wast raised and fastened to the cross; when all Thy relatives and friends abandoned Thee, except Thy beloved Mother, who remained close to Thee during Thy agony, and whom Thou didnst entrust to Thy faithful disciple when Thou saidst to Mary, "Woman, behold thy son," and to St. John, "Behold thy Mother." I beg of Thee, O my Savior, by the sword of sorrow which pierced the soul of Thy holy Mother, to have compassion on me in all my afflictions and tribulations, both corporal and spiritual, and to assist me in all my trials, and especially at the hour of my death. Amen." |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 26 November 2004 )
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Novena Prayer To Saint Philomena |
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Written by Chris Padgett
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Friday, 26 November 2004 |
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O faithful virgin and glorious martyr, St. Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and worrowful, have pity on me. Thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity o great Saint. Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favourable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you (here specify your petition). I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus thy Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His saints. Amen |
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Written by Chris Padgett
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Thursday, 28 October 2004 |
FROM ST. LOUIS DE MONTFORT: "If you say the Rosary faithfully until death, I do assure you that, in spite of the gravity of your sins 'you shall receive a never-fading crown of glory.' Even if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in hell, even if you have sold your soul to the devil as sorcerers do who practice black magic, and even if you are a heretic as obstinate as a devil, sooner or later you will be converted and will amend your life and will save your soul, if-- and mark well what I say-- if you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for your sins."
St. Louis de Montfort from The Secret of the Rosary |
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Written by Chris Padgett
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Wednesday, 27 October 2004 |
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Recently I was in Oklahoma City, Ok. and heard a new expression. When something is bad they'll say "sevens." This seemed odd to me until an explanation was given. On a cell phone, in order to delete a message you press seven. To save an important message you press 9, and so a positive expression can be the phrase, "nines." I remember when I was younger, if something was good we would say, "that's bad!" There was some confusion by adults when they heard their kids use the expression, but soon, after the explanation all made sense. My mother told me an expression she used when she was young, it was, "say woola," which I am still not sure I understand. It is all kind of funny. Our Church has some complex phrases and terms, but it is for our benefit that such care has gone into these concepts and their explanation. Being specific about what we say and mean helps to create understanding. When we say the Blessed Virgin Mary is Immaculate, that is "nines" in the fullest sense. We want to save that message, review it, and share it with others. She is created without sin so that she can be the perfect mother for Jesus! That is so cool! I am sure you will run into people now and then who don't understand why you believe Mary is Immaculate. Taking some time to explain this will make a big difference in helping people to appreciate how wonderful She is. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 October 2004 )
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Written by Chris Padgett
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Tuesday, 19 October 2004 |
 I read this in Father Pascal P. Parente's book, The Angels. It is such a beautiful picture of our Guardian Angels.
"In the meantime, while the soul is suffering in Purgatory, the Guardian Angel goes around inspiring and prompting some of the friends and relatives or other good souls here on earth to pray and to offer Masses for its release from Purgatory. The Guardian Angel will not rest till the day when he shall introduce the soul into Paradise, where it can share with him the blessed vision of God and join in the never-ending hymn of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord of Heaven."
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