Shepherds of Christ Daily Writing        

October 16, 2015

October 17th Holy Spirit Novena
Scripture selection is 
Day 4 Period II.

The Novena Rosary Mysteries 
for October 17th
are
Luminous.

 

Pray for special intentions.
  

Pray for Dan & Melanie, Jimmy,
Fr. Joe, Sonny & family, Blue Book 16.

Please pray for funds & grace.

   

                  

Blue Book 15 Available
Introductory Price $5.00 plus postage

 

 

 

                October 16, 2015 - Feast of St. Margaret Mary
 

 

December 17, 1991

R. On December 17, 1991, I saw a vision of Jesus' Heart on fire after communion. He said I didn't know how this Heart would lead people to His Sacred Heart.
 

 

From the Pre-Blue Book

September 14, 1991

R. I dreamed Jesus put His arm around me
and I felt so secure.

Feed the hungry, I have been getting this for
the last 6 weeks.

 

October 28, 1991

Letter to Jesus

R. I played at Mass yesterday and I heard
everyone singing and praising God - I was
thrilled at all of them praising You. I kept
playing from the heart. I felt Your presence
and I felt it last week in Communion -
like a pressure on my chest knowing You are
this close to me. I know You are with me.

Jesus, help me to find Your light deep inside
me, a light only You can give. I can flounder
around inside for years in darkness, but
You can turn the light on and fill me
with your peace, only You can fill me with
Your peace.

God speaks: Peace, I leave My peace, I give
peace to you.

R. Peace for me? Lamb of God, You take
away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Breathe in the richness, the fullness
of God, the richness, the fullness of God.

Psalm 91: 2

saying to Yahweh, ‘My refuge, my
fortress, my God in whom I trust!’

R. Jesus, here is my heart, please put on Your
spiritual bandages. And as You place a
spiritual bandage on each scar, the scar
is healed by the power of Your grace and the
bandage disappears.

Psalm 91: 2

saying to Yahweh, ‘My refuge, my
fortress, my God in whom I trust!’

R. And You are here, Lord. You stand
across the room from me and You come
close to me clothed in white. Your body
is surrounded by a beautiful light
and You come near me with Your power
and Your love. Your strong but gentle
hand You place on my head and through
my body is a feeling of warmth,
joy and peace, and I know I am
touched by Your ever present love.

 

October 29, 1991

Jesus: I have sent a shower of grace healing and nourishing you.

You are My child and you are precious in My eyes, I love you.

Breathe in the goodness, the richness of God.

R. I will not cease praising Him, my God.

Matthew 11: 28-30

‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’

R. Glory and praise to You, Oh Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 66: 1-2

Acclaim God, all the earth,
sing psalms to the glory of his name,
glorify him with your praises,

R. You have touched our hearts and now we listen to Your word.

My heart is on fire with Your love deep within me.

Fill me, LORD.

Oh, Spirit of God, guide my going out and my coming in - for You have touched my heart and You will show me the way of the Lord.

With a contrite heart for my sins I beg of You to shower Your grace deep in my soul.

I don’t want to leave, I want this peace and love to linger and be there with me all day, I want this warmth inside to continue with You Lord Jesus and Holy Spirit and God the Father. My Father, Who made me special, my Father, You created me as Your child.

I have a divine lineage. My Father is God. I am His precious child.

God speaks: I have healed you and you will be set free - go in the mercy of God.

R. Permeate my heart with Your love so I may know You more and more.

As a child of God, I have dignity, I am somebody - what would God not do for His child?

 

1991

R. Dear Jesus
Keep my heart pure and free to love,
and show light to others.
I am knowing Your light in me.

I know Your love Jesus –
I am washed clean –
Bathed in Your precious Blood.
Fill me with love, God –
Fill me with grace.

Let me know the warmth of Your love.
Bathe me –
Let the Holy Spirit move in me.

Jesus is the real spiritual doctor –
Jesus takes away our pain –
Jesus helps us forgive and let go –
Jesus fills us with His truth –
Jesus gives us His healing –

Jesus can remove the hurts if I let the lid off –
so His grace and healing pour inside.

God I thank You for Your healing hand –

You can do all things –

I thank You for what You are
doing in my life today –

All praise and honor to my God
Love, Rita

Sing: Spirit Song

Sing Song: Healer of our Every Ill

Beg for grace to be healed, purified.
Beg for grace to forgive.

Beg to know the truth about
ourselves and not project
our past hurts on others –

R. Dear Jesus
I put my head on Your lap
I ask for Your presence
I ask for Your peace
I ask for Your love

Matthew 11: 28

‘Come to me, all you who labour and are
overburdened, and I will give you rest.

 

1991

R. JESUS
JESUS
JESUS
I put my head on Your lap –
Jesus my Lord and my God

Pray to those who have died and we
think are in heaven and love
us very much –

Litany of those I love who I think are
in heaven

Mom pray to Jesus for me.
Catherine intercede to Jesus for me

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Jesus You know my problems help me –
Jesus You know this problem –
help me –

I called on the Lord and He heard me –
He sent me a blessing
God loves me so much

I rest in the Lord
God dwells in me
God has all the power –
Men cannot harm me
Jesus fill me with Your blessings
Jesus fill me with light

GOD: FIGHT A GOOD FIGHT

R. I plug into God’s unending power

Song: A Song from Jesus

Song: I Love You Jesus

 

1991

Jesus says

Forgive others as you wish Me
to forgive you

You are a human person –
You sin –
You are imperfect
Ask for forgiveness for your
sins from God –

Move on

Go to confession and tell God you
are sorry for your sins –
not your brothers

Focus on your imperfections
in confession
not your brothers
Trouble yourself not for the
wrongs of yesterday
forgive

Busy yourself for the joys of today
Every moment is golden in My eyes

Many are wrapped in shame
Your moments are golden

Do what God intends you to do
today

Render to others their just due
Make recompense for your
sins –

Take responsibilities for past
offences

Matthew 18: 1-5

At this time the disciples came to Jesusand said, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?’ So he called a little child to him whom he set among them. Then he said, ‘In truth I tell you, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven. And so, the one who makes himself as little as this little
child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.

‘Anyone who welcomes one little child like this in my name welcomes me.

 

Jesus: I love you –
I forgive your sins when you ask.
Come to me,
I died for your sins.
You are precious to Me
You are wounded
You are broken
You are still My love

You were created in My image and likeness
Be transformed -
Seek purity of heart -
Die to your sins
Rise to new life in Me

R. We need to see the whole picture
of life – what is important
what is not

God give me the gift of wisdom.
 

Wisdom 14: 1

Wisdom builds herself a house; with her
own hands Folly pulls it down.
 

Mary is our model.
 

Jesus: My child – I come and I harken
to your call – I can protect you
pray for My grace

I give you a land flowing
with milk and honey. I send the
Holy Spirit to fill you –

I stand before you clothed in
white and beams of light are
flowing from My hands –
I have all the Power
I am there, Rita, I am here –
I am your God – I have outpoured
My light, My love, My grace to you.

I fill you with My life
You will have trials.
You will be My light in the
world.

You will see My light brighter
and brighter than ever before –
I have all the power –
I wrap you in the arms of
your Mother –
Be not afraid –
You should not be frightened, child
I love you, I will be there
in your every trial –
I am all powerful –
I am your light

Psalm 27: 1

Yahweh is my light and my salvation,
whom should I fear?

You cried unto me and I heard your
pleading and your cries –

Others may be blind
Others may be deaf

You suffer for their deaf ears –
their blind eyes –
I speak to you –

Those closed in heart have a
trial – and much unhappiness –

Open your heart wide to My love

A person with a cold heart can be
closed like a wall –

A person who has closed off their
heart can be locked in a cave of
darkness, they can lack spontaneity –
their hearts can become hard and cold.

Those whose hearts are open –
know life and spontaneity inside –

Your heart is red with the fire
of My love – your heart is
warm, your touch gentle
to know My letters of love –

Satan will attack to block My letters
of love – through jealous others
working for him

You are open - to My golden light –
I pour My light on each one
of your hearts –

You are surrounded by My halo
of light – You know the
miracle of God’s love –
you are open to receive healing –

My strength is upon you.

Rays of light and warmth penetrate
your troubled souls and
the fire of the Holy Spirit
fills you –

I come to heal your wounded
heart.

Soak in My warmth, My
love,

You will know My power –

This healing is the real
healing that will help you –

I want you to know I heal
you and fill you –
You are dependent on Me
Soak in the light –
Breathe in Peace.

Know that Jesus loves you
so much –

Live in My love –

I give you your special
children to serve Me
I have gifted them.

I love them
I bless you in all your trials –
I love you
I am your God and I live
in you
I am with you every minute
Be not afraid
Cast out satan
You are blessed
You are the apple of My eye.
I stand at your bed
I watch you day and night
I never sleep
I am there
I love all of you
Love Jesus

How do you feel?

tired
exhausted
angry
overwhelmed
scared
bored
surprised
shocked
loving
cautious
ashamed
afraid
smug
disgusted
confident
sad
frustrated
lonely
shy
anxious

Get in touch with your
feelings

Don’t let them rule you –

Satan can work in feelings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Love and Forgive

(2) Live in truth - not deception

(3) Don’t judge things in
    extremes when they can
    be gray - don’t judge
    all white or black

(4) Don’t manipulate

(5) Don’t try to control others,
    put God first

(6) Don’t sit on a pity-pot
    and be SELFISH

 

Prayer for Union with Jesus

    Come to me, Lord, and possess my soul. Come into my heart and permeate my soul. Help me to sit in silence with You and let You work in my heart.

    I am Yours to possess. I am Yours to use. I want to be selfless and only exist in You. Help me to spoon out all that is me and be an empty vessel ready to be filled by You. Help me to die to myself and live only for You. Use me as You will. Let me never draw my attention back to myself. I only want to operate as You do, dwelling within me.

    I am Yours, Lord. I want to have my life in You. I want to do the will of the Father. Give me the strength to put aside the world and let You operate my very being. Help me to act as You desire. Strengthen me against the distractions of the devil to take me from Your work.

    When I worry, I have taken my focus off of You and placed it on myself. Help me not to give in to the promptings of others to change what in my heart You are making very clear to me. I worship You, I adore You and I love You. Come and dwell in me now.

-God’s Blue Book, January 17, 1994
 

(7) See the big picture

(8) God will fight our fight
    if we ask Him

(9) God will heal our wounds
    if we pray to Him.

(10) Rely on God’s grace
    ask for it

(11) Don’t get addicted to
    excitement or misery

(12) Get unstuck from
    stuffed feelings –

(13) Look at traumas that may
    have you stuck

(14) Be truthful

(15) Gratitude

 

November 8, 1991 - 4:00am

R. Waken from sleep at Grandma’s (Carson House)

 

November 8, 1991 - 4:00 a.m.

Jesus: From this day forward, you will have love, peace and joy.

You are drawn to Me like a magnet - come home to Me and feel the inner joy in your heart.

I am with you always to the ends of the earth.

I am your God and you shall not have other gods besides Me.

I will be with you - that is My promise. I will be with you forever more. Cling to Me for I am strong.

Do not be afraid, for I will gently show you the way of the Lord.

Matthew 11: 28-30

‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’

R. Jesus, save me from the snare of the devil, from his seed. Plant me on solid ground so I can prosper and be full and follow the ways of the Lord.

For You have gently touched my heart and I am warm and cuddly inside.

Your wish is my command. I must follow the ways of the Lord in all things and follow His path, doing His will.

You will show me this path, if I am open to You. All I need do is ask, and I will be answered.

Open my heart and my will to Your direction, Lord Jesus. You are with me in the night, in the rising of the sun and during the day. In all my trials, You are there. Open up my heart to Your word.

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Give me Your direction so I might know what path You want me to take.

If I open my heart and listen, all will be revealed to me in His time. For the honor and glory of You Jesus Christ I ask these things in Your name and open my heart to Your direction.

Please help me to put aside the ways of the flesh and follow Your direction, Lord Jesus, this day and always to dwell in the house of the Lord.

Song: All My Days

R. Today is one of those days. Sing praise to God our Father, Jesus, His Son, and the Holy Spirit. Honor and glory to You, GOD.

Thanks for this letter, You wake me from my sleep. I thought I heard a noise, but it was You waking me to talk to me. All honor be Yours for Your direction. It came from God and I must heed these words.

God speaks: Put your anger aside, and make room in your heart for Jesus’ love I pour into you right now. Replenish yourself with My love and My grace and be still, for I am with you this day. I will watch over you, and comfort you, and bring you into the land flowing with milk and honey. Listen to My word and be glad so that all might see your good works and praise your Father Who is in heaven.

I bless you and keep you ever in My Heart. Be ready to do My will and be blessed by Me. Listen and be glad, for I am with you.

Go now and live My word, My child. I love you.

Jesus: In the midst of confusion, be the light shining in the darkness, be life to those who are down-hearted. I have the power to do all things and I am within you, so you have the power to be My light to the world.

You are plugged into an undying source. I am there. I want to love, I want to give, I want to comfort and strengthen. I will do these things to My brethren through you, if you let Me.

Love your family, I have given them as gifts to you, to love and care for.

 

November 8, 1991

Jesus: Fight a good fight: wage a good war,
for God will bless you in the days of battle.

 

November 1991

R. Dear God,

I am drawn to You like steel is to
a magnet – drawn to You as being plugged
in – I must touch You – there is a
pull within my soul to You, You are
the power and I am filled up again by

You. I give You my will and my life,
plug me into You Jesus –

Jesus: Your strength and
courage comes from the Lord.
For you were hungry and I fed you –
I plugged you into My power, I took
your burdens and made your weights
light, and you walked on the path
I made ready for you. For your
strength and your courage comes from Me.

R. Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord Jesus, Father,
Son and Holy Spirit – I was empty and
alone and scared and You filled my heart
with Your love, Your fire was planted
in my heart to burn for those around
me. Grant me Your good graces that
I may not be tempted by the devil to
think of my unworthiness – my
heart is Your temple, You designed
it as a place for You to dwell and You
want to dwell there in, there is not
room in my heart for hatred and conflict
only for love of You, that is why I
place these burdens, Lord Jesus, I place
the problem with them on Your shoulders
and ask You to carry the load
for me – for I need to keep my
heart open with Your love.

In the midst of confusion You
were calm, in the midst of chaos
You knew Your way – show me Your
way in the midst of chaos, please
help me to do what You want – Take
each load and fill my heart with the
fire of Your love. I was hungry and You
gave me to eat, naked and You clothed
me. You set my feet on solid ground
and made my enemies my footstools –
You put a new song in my mouth and
taught me Your ways and I listened
and found serenity and peace and joy in
my heart. My eyes were opened and
I was no longer afraid and confused,
but knew what was Your way.

Teach me Your way that I may
show others Your truths, especially
my children that I will give to them
the truth and that I teach them about
faith in You and faith in Jesus, Your
Divine Son, Jesus. Give to me
oh Lord the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom, Counsel, Understanding, Fear of
the Lord, Piety, Fortitude, Knowledge.

Give me Your love, so I may love
my fellow beings with this gift. To
see in each human being Your
eyes, Jesus, and Your Heart oh Jesus
in each person. Please help me

to see each person’s specialness.

Jesus: You are My daughter
and I love you. You are special,
I want to dwell in you – I have
all the power. I give you My gift –
My light, My flame of light and
love burning in your soul. I have
all the power. You are plugged
in as to an electric plug and
you are aglow with fire
of this love.

I am your God and you shall
have no other gods before Me.
Listen to Me, pray. Talk to Me
and I will make you fishers
of men. I will warm the cold heart,
I will cast out all fear and I will
be with you forever –

R. Oh God, You are my light –
You give me courage,
You give me strength. You are Almighty.

Jesus: I will ward off all confusion,
because you will only have to ask and I
will lift your burdens and see you through.
Have faith My child – listen for My
direction, I will be with you all your days
I neither slumber or sleep. I am
awake and I live in your heart.
You need only speak to Me and
I am attentive to your call.

R. The Spirit of the Lord dwells
within me, in my heart.

Jesus: You are a temple of the
Holy Spirit – You are My temple,
I am in you. Respect and care
for yourself because this is My
temple. I will be with you
forever more. I AM IN YOU!

I will be with you that is My promise,
I will be with you forever more.

Go in the peace of harmony of
Jesus Christ.

In the midst of confusion,
be the light shining in the darkness,
be life to those who are down-hearted.
I have the power to do all things and I
am within you, so you have the
power to be My light to the world.
You are plugged into an
undying source. I am there.

I want to love, I want to give,
I want to comfort and strengthen.
I will do these things to My
brethren through you, if you
let Me. Love your family – I
have given them as gifts to
you, to love and care for. Treat
each member as a gift that
I give directly to you. I will
bless you for watching over
these little hearts. Teach them
My ways – they are children who
need to be full of My love to
have peace. Teach them love,
so they will know I live in them.
Give them a good example and
strive to be more perfected as your
Heavenly Father is perfect. Grow in
holiness. LOVE each other and be My light
to the world and I will strengthen you
and give you unending peace. My peace
is not of this world. Peace is in Me –
Ask for peace and I will give it to you.

R. This is peace, this is joy, this is love,
this intensity of knowing You are my God
and You live within me. You have chosen
to live in my imperfect self. I do not want
to leave Your presence. It is warm
inside. It is good and I am filled with love
and goodness. Thank You for this.

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                October 16, 2015

 

                R. Dear Holy Spirit please impart to me
                Wisdom to do the will of God.

                My life is yours –

                My heart is yours –

                My hope is in Thee –

                Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I place my trust
                    in Thee –

                Holy Spirit fill me with love –

                Impart to me the gift of
                    Counsel to know what
                    I should do in the
                    uncertainties of life –

                Help me God –

                Fill me with Your grace –

                Fill me with Your love –

                Amen –

   

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I place
my Trust in Thee

   

                R. We are here in the world
                this day. God loves us and
                wants us to see ourselves in the
                Plan of God the Father.

                    God has a Plan for us today.

                    See yourself in salvation history
                    See how God wants us to love
                        and serve Him today –

                    Be plugged into God's Plan

 

 

                R. God created us in love. God's
                plan is loving – Babies are
                created in love –

                See a little baby
 

                R. God created the universe

                God created us to know, love
                    and serve Him –

                God is all good –

                In justice we deserve to give
                    God what is His due –
                    to love and serve and know
                    Him as best we can!

                Purpose of creation –
                    we are to give glory to God –

                God created the stars
                    the stars responded –

                God created light –
                    and there was light 

 

Genesis 1: 2-5

Now the earth was a formless void, there was darkness over the deep, with a divine wind sweeping over the waters. 

    God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that light was good, and God divided light from darkness. God called light ‘day’, and darkness he called ‘night’. Evening came and morning came: the first day.

   

Genesis 1: 26-27

     God said, ‘Let us make man in our own image, in the likeness of ourselves, and let them be masters of the fish of the sea, the birds of heaven, the cattle, all the wild animals and all the creatures that creep along the ground.’

    God created man in the image of himself,
    in the image of God he created him,
    male and female he created them.

 

Genesis 2: 18

Yahweh God said, "It is not right that the man should be alone. I shall make him a helper."

 

Genesis 2: 21-23

Then, Yahweh God made the man fall into a deep sleep. And, while he was asleep, he took one of his ribs and closed the flesh up again forthwith. Yahweh God fashioned the rib he had taken from the man into a woman, and brought her to the man. And the man said:

This one at last is bone of my bones
    and flesh of my flesh!
She is to be called Woman,
    because she was taken from Man.

     

                R. Man was given a free will –

                Pride can ruin a man –

                Seeking dominance for
                    dominance sake –

                Sin entered the world
   

Genesis 3: 1-7

    Now, the snake was the most subtle of all the wild animals that Yahweh God had made. It asked the woman, 'Did God really say you were not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?' The woman answered the snake, 'We may eat the fruit of the trees in the garden. But of the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden God said, "You must not eat it, nor touch it, under pain of death." ' Then the snake said to the woman, 'No! You will not die! God knows in fact that the day you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods, knowing good from evil.' The woman saw that the tree was good to eat and pleasing to the eye, and that it was enticing for the wisdom that it could give. So she took some of its fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened and they realised that they were naked. So they sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves loin-cloths.

 

                R. Adam and Eve were sent from
                    the Garden
 

                    A teacher said — 
                    What does God look like?
 
                    Draw a picture
 
                    A little boy drew an old guy
                        in a convertible and a
                        couple scantily dressed
                        in the back seat
 
                    When questioned about his picture

                    He said the old gentleman
                        was God the Father driving
                        Adam and Eve out of the
                        Garden of Paradise.

 

 

 

 

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July 31, 1994

Words of Jesus to Members of
Shepherds of Christ Associates:

"My beloved priest-companion, I intend to use the priestly newsletter, Shepherds of Christ, and the movement, Shepherds of Christ Associates, in a powerful way for the renewal of My Church and the world.

"I will use the newsletter and the chapters of Shepherds of Christ Associates as a powerful instrument for spreading devotion to My Heart and My Mother's Heart.

"I am calling many to become members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. To all of them I will give great blessings. I will use them as instruments to help bring about the triumph of the Immaculate Heart and the reign of My Sacred Heart. I will give great graces to the members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. I will call them to be deeply united to My Heart and to Mary's Heart as I lead them ever closer to My Father in the Holy Spirit."

- Message from Jesus to Father Edward J. Carter, S.J., Founder, as given on July 31, 1994,
feast of Saint Ignatius Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits)

 

 

Shepherds of Christ Associates

Prayer Manual

Chapter Meeting Prayer Format

The prayer format below should be followed at chapter meetings of Shepherds of Christ Associates. All prayers, not just those said specifically for priests, should include the intention of praying for all the needs of priests the world over.

1. Hymns. Hymns may be sung at any point of the prayer part of the meeting.

2. Holy Spirit Prayer. Come, Holy Spirit, almighty Sanctifier, God of love, who filled the Virgin Mary with grace, who wonderfully changed the hearts of the apostles, who endowed all Your martyrs with miraculous courage, come and sanctify us. Enlighten our minds, strengthen our wills, purify our consciences, rectify our judgment, set our hearts on fire, and preserve us from the misfortunes of resisting Your inspirations. Amen.

3. The Rosary.

4. Salve Regina. "Hail Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, our mourning, our weeping in this vale of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus, O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary."

5. The Memorare. "Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but, in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen."

6. Seven Hail Marys in honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Mary has promised very special graces to those who do this on a daily basis. Included in the promises of Our Lady for those who practice this devotion is her pledge to give special assistance at the hour of death, including the sight of her face. The seven sorrows are:

(1) The first sorrow: the prophecy of Simeon (Hail Mary).

(2) The second sorrow: the flight into Egypt (Hail Mary).

(3) The third sorrow: the loss of the Child Jesus in the temple (Hail Mary).

(4) The fourth sorrow: Jesus and Mary meet on the way to the cross (Hail Mary).

(5) The fifth sorrow: Jesus dies on the cross (Hail Mary).

(6) The sixth sorrow: Jesus is taken down from the cross and laid in Mary's arms (Hail Mary).

(7) The seventh sorrow: the burial of Jesus (Hail Mary).

7. Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us (repeat after each invocation).
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy rosary,
Queen of families,
Queen of peace,

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: Grant, we beseech You, O Lord God, that we Your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever virgin, be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

We fly to your patronage, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen.

8. Prayer to St. Joseph. St. Joseph, guardian of Jesus and chaste spouse of Mary, you passed your life in perfect fulfillment of duty. You supported the Holy Family of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect those who trustingly turn to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes; and they turn to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too have known trial, labor, and weariness. But, even amid the worries of material life, your soul was filled with deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with the Son of God entrusted to you, and with Mary, His tender Mother. Amen. --(Pope John XXIII)

9. Litany of the Sacred Heart, promises of the Sacred Heart.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us (repeat after each invocation).
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father,
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty,
Heart of Jesus, sacred temple of God,
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven,
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity,
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased,
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You,
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,
Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death,
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,
Heart of Jesus, our life and reconciliation,
Heart of Jesus, victim of sin,
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who hope in You,
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You,
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints,
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto Yours.

Let us pray: O almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Your dearly beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers You in behalf of sinners and, being appeased, grant pardon to those who seek Your mercy, in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

Promises of Our Lord to those devoted to His Sacred Heart
(these should be read by the prayer leader):

(1) I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.

(2) I will establish peace in their homes.

(3) I will comfort them in all their afflictions.

(4) I will be their refuge during life and above all in death.

(5) I will bestow a large blessing on all their undertakings.

(6) Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy.

(7) Tepid souls shall grow fervent.

(8) Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.

(9) I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored.

(10) I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.

(11) Those who promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.

(12) I promise you in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the first Friday in nine consecutive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their sacraments; My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.

10. Prayer for Priests. "Lord Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the Flock, we pray that in the great love and mercy of Your Sacred Heart You attend to all the needs of Your priest-shepherds throughout the world. We ask that You draw back to Your Heart all those priests who have seriously strayed from Your path, that You rekindle the desire for holiness in the hearts of those priests who have become lukewarm, and that You continue to give Your fervent priests the desire for the highest holiness. United with Your Heart and Mary's Heart, we ask that You take this petition to Your heavenly Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen"

11. Prayer for all members of the Shepherds of Christ Associates. "Dear Jesus, we ask Your special blessings on all members of Shepherds of Christ Associates. Continue to enlighten them regarding the very special privilege and responsibility you have given them as members of Your movement, Shepherds of Christ Associates. Draw them ever closer to Your Heart and to Your Mother's Heart. Allow them to more and more realize the great and special love of Your Hearts for each of them as unique individuals. Give them the grace to respond to Your love and Mary's love with an increased love of their own. As they dwell in Your Heart and Mary's Heart, abundantly care for all their needs and those of their loved ones. We make our prayer through You to the Father, in the Holy Spirit, with Mary our Mother at our side. Amen"

12. Prayer for the spiritual and financial success of the priestly newsletter. "Father, we ask Your special blessings upon the priestly newsletter, Shepherds of Christ. We ask that You open the priest-readers to the graces You wish to give them through this chosen instrument of Your Son. We also ask that You provide for the financial needs of the newsletter and the Shepherds of Christ Associates. We make our prayer through Jesus, in the Holy Spirit, with Mary at our side. Amen"

13. Prayer for all members of the human family. "Heavenly Father, we ask Your blessings on all Your children the world over. Attend to all their needs. We ask Your special assistance for all those marginalized people, all those who are so neglected and forgotten. United with our Mother Mary, we make this petition to You through Jesus and in the Holy Spirit."

14. Prayer to St. Michael and our Guardian Angels:

"St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen."

"Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen."

15. Pause for silent, personal prayer. This should last at least five minutes.

16. Act of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

"Lord Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock, I consecrate myself to Your most Sacred Heart. From Your pierced Heart the Church was born, the Church You have called me, as a member of Shepherds of Christ Associates, to serve in a most special way. You reveal Your Heart as a symbol of Your love in all its aspects, including Your most special love for me, whom You have chosen as Your companion in this most important work. Help me to always love You in return. Help me to give myself entirely to You. Help me always to pour out my life in love of God and neighbor! Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You!

"Dear Blessed Virgin Mary, I consecrate myself to your maternal and Immaculate Heart, this Heart which is symbol of your life of love. You are the Mother of my Savior. You are also my Mother. You love me with a most special love as a member of Shepherds of Christ Associates, a movement created by your Son as a powerful instrument for the renewal of the Church and the world. In a return of love, I give myself entirely to your motherly love and protection. You followed Jesus perfectly. You are His first and perfect disciple. Teach me to imitate you in the putting on of Christ. Be my motherly intercessor so that, through your Immaculate Heart, I may be guided to an ever closer union with the pierced Heart of Jesus, Chief Shepherd of the flock."

17. Daily Prayers. All members should say the Holy Spirit prayer daily and make the act of consecration daily. They should also pray the rosary each day. They are encouraged to use the other above prayers as time allows.

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