Forwarded from Heathens Begone (Pérez)
Today is Saint Monica.
On this fourth morning of beautiful May, there rises, near to Mary and Salome, another woman, another mother. She too is fervent in her love of Jesus. She too, gives to holy Church a treasure—the child of her tears, a Doctor, a Bishop, and one of the grandest Saints of the New Law. This woman, this mother, is Monica, twice mother of Augustine. This masterpiece of God’s grace was produced on the desert soil of Africa. Her virtues would have been unknown till the day of Judgment, had not the pen of the great Bishop of Hippo, prompted by the holy affection of his filial heart, revealed to us the merits of this woman, whose life was humility and love, and who now, immortalized in men’s esteem, is venerated as the model and patroness of Christian Mothers.
Prayer "From the eternal home, where thou art now happy with this son of thine, who owes to thee his life both of earth and heaven—cast a loving look,
O Monica, on the many Christ mothers who are now fulfilling on earth the hard but noble mission which was once thine. Their children are also dead with the death of sin; and they would restore them to true life by the power of their maternal love. After the Mother of Jesus, it is to thee that they turn,
O Monica—thou whose prayers and tears were once so efficacious and so fruitful. Take their cause in hand; thy tender and devoted heart cannot fail to compassionate them in the anguish which was once thine own. Keep up their courage; teach them to hope. The conversion of these dear ones is to cost them many a sacrifice; get them the generosity and fortitude needed for their paying the price thus asked of them by God. Let them remember that the conversion of a soul is a greater miracle than the raising a dead man to life; and that Divine Justice demands a compensation, which they, the mothers of these children, must be ready to make. This spirit of sacrifice will destroy that hidden egotism, which is but too frequently mingled with what seems to be affection of the purest kind. Let them ask themselves if they would rejoice, as thou didst,
O Monica, at finding that a vocation to the Religious Life were the result of the conversion they have so much at heart? If they are thus disinterested, let them not fear; their prayers and s2ufferings must be efficacious; sooner or later, the wished-for grace will descend upon the Prodigal, and he will return to God and his mother.
On this fourth morning of beautiful May, there rises, near to Mary and Salome, another woman, another mother. She too is fervent in her love of Jesus. She too, gives to holy Church a treasure—the child of her tears, a Doctor, a Bishop, and one of the grandest Saints of the New Law. This woman, this mother, is Monica, twice mother of Augustine. This masterpiece of God’s grace was produced on the desert soil of Africa. Her virtues would have been unknown till the day of Judgment, had not the pen of the great Bishop of Hippo, prompted by the holy affection of his filial heart, revealed to us the merits of this woman, whose life was humility and love, and who now, immortalized in men’s esteem, is venerated as the model and patroness of Christian Mothers.
Prayer "From the eternal home, where thou art now happy with this son of thine, who owes to thee his life both of earth and heaven—cast a loving look,
O Monica, on the many Christ mothers who are now fulfilling on earth the hard but noble mission which was once thine. Their children are also dead with the death of sin; and they would restore them to true life by the power of their maternal love. After the Mother of Jesus, it is to thee that they turn,
O Monica—thou whose prayers and tears were once so efficacious and so fruitful. Take their cause in hand; thy tender and devoted heart cannot fail to compassionate them in the anguish which was once thine own. Keep up their courage; teach them to hope. The conversion of these dear ones is to cost them many a sacrifice; get them the generosity and fortitude needed for their paying the price thus asked of them by God. Let them remember that the conversion of a soul is a greater miracle than the raising a dead man to life; and that Divine Justice demands a compensation, which they, the mothers of these children, must be ready to make. This spirit of sacrifice will destroy that hidden egotism, which is but too frequently mingled with what seems to be affection of the purest kind. Let them ask themselves if they would rejoice, as thou didst,
O Monica, at finding that a vocation to the Religious Life were the result of the conversion they have so much at heart? If they are thus disinterested, let them not fear; their prayers and s2ufferings must be efficacious; sooner or later, the wished-for grace will descend upon the Prodigal, and he will return to God and his mother.
Forwarded from Libertarian Christian
Why are millennials so miserable even though life is so much easier for many of us? Because so many have bought into nihilism and secularism instead of Christianity.
Obviously this is a broad statement. Of course there have been miserable people in all ages. However, our generation suffers from a unique combo of depression and anxiety. It turns out being a “dog mom” isn’t really that fulfilling.
Obviously this is a broad statement. Of course there have been miserable people in all ages. However, our generation suffers from a unique combo of depression and anxiety. It turns out being a “dog mom” isn’t really that fulfilling.
Forwarded from Music for Catholics
May 9th is Mother's Day in Canada and the U.S. Let us not forget to honour our heavenly mother also.
O Sanctissima is lovely hymn to sing to Our Lady. One of my favorites in fact. There are different versions with different lyrics. Here is one.
Latin
O sanctissima, o piissima
dulcis Virgo Maria!
Mater amata, intemerata,
ora, ora pro nobis.
Tu solatium et refugium,
Virgo Mater Maria.
Quidquid optamus, per te speramus,
ora, ora pro nobis.
Ecce debiles, perquam flebiles,
salva nos, o Maria!
Tolle languores, sana dolores,
ora, ora pro nobis.
Virgo, respice, Mater, aspice,
audi nos, o Maria!
Tu medicinam portas divinam,
ora, ora pro nobis.
English Translation
O most holy, O most loving,
sweet Virgin Mary.
Beloved Mother, undefiled,
pray, pray for us.
You are solace and refuge,
Virgin, Mother Mary.
Whatever we wish, we hope it through you.
Pray, pray for us.
Look, We are weak and deeply deplorable,
save us, O Mary!
Take away our lassitude, heal our pains,
pray, pray for us.
Virgin, look at us, Mother, care for us,
hear us, O Mary!
You bring divine medicine.
Pray, pray for us.
O Sanctissima is lovely hymn to sing to Our Lady. One of my favorites in fact. There are different versions with different lyrics. Here is one.
Latin
O sanctissima, o piissima
dulcis Virgo Maria!
Mater amata, intemerata,
ora, ora pro nobis.
Tu solatium et refugium,
Virgo Mater Maria.
Quidquid optamus, per te speramus,
ora, ora pro nobis.
Ecce debiles, perquam flebiles,
salva nos, o Maria!
Tolle languores, sana dolores,
ora, ora pro nobis.
Virgo, respice, Mater, aspice,
audi nos, o Maria!
Tu medicinam portas divinam,
ora, ora pro nobis.
English Translation
O most holy, O most loving,
sweet Virgin Mary.
Beloved Mother, undefiled,
pray, pray for us.
You are solace and refuge,
Virgin, Mother Mary.
Whatever we wish, we hope it through you.
Pray, pray for us.
Look, We are weak and deeply deplorable,
save us, O Mary!
Take away our lassitude, heal our pains,
pray, pray for us.
Virgin, look at us, Mother, care for us,
hear us, O Mary!
You bring divine medicine.
Pray, pray for us.
Forwarded from Music for Catholics
Rogationtide, the three days before the Ascension, are four days of solemn procession to invoke the mercy of God. In which the Litany of the Saints, and other Litanies are sung. Processions around the village and parish, blessing them was a tradition. As well as blessing the fields and gardens in rural areas.
Gather your family and make a procession around your garden and livestock, or just your property and house. Carry a cross and pray the Litany of the Saints. Scatter Holy Water, and put blessed salt across your doorways, and driveways that no evil may enter your home. If you can have the priest come, if he has time he could join your procession, if not he can at least bless your land.
These are the days of Minor Rogation. The day of Major Rogation was April 25th.
Gather your family and make a procession around your garden and livestock, or just your property and house. Carry a cross and pray the Litany of the Saints. Scatter Holy Water, and put blessed salt across your doorways, and driveways that no evil may enter your home. If you can have the priest come, if he has time he could join your procession, if not he can at least bless your land.
These are the days of Minor Rogation. The day of Major Rogation was April 25th.
Forwarded from Christ Alone (Zion)
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