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October 4, 2007 - St. Francis of Assisi

October 5th Holy Spirit Novena
Scripture selection is Day 4 Period II.

The Novena Rosary Mysteries  
for October 5th are Joyful.

          

 

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October 4, 2007

  

Nehemiah 2: 1-8

In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, since I was in charge of the wine, I took the wine and offered it to the king. Now, he had never seen me looking depressed before. So the king said to me, 'Why are you looking depressed? You are not sick! This must be a sadness of the heart.' Thoroughly alarmed by this, I said to the king, 'May the king live for ever! How can I not look depressed when the city where the tombs of my ancestors are lies in ruins and its gates have been burnt down? The king then said to me, 'What would you like me to do?' Praying to the God of heaven, I said to the king, 'If the king approves and your servant enjoys your favour, send me to Judah, to the city of the tombs of my ancestors, so that I can rebuild it.' The king—with the queen sitting beside him—said, 'How long will your journey take, and when will you come back?' Once I had given him a definite time, the king approved my mission.

    I then said to the king, 'If the king approves, may I be given orders for the governors of Transeuphrates to let me pass through on my way to Judah? Also an order for Asaph, keeper of the king's forest, to supply me with timber for the beams of the gates of the citadel of the Temple, for the city walls and for the house which I am to occupy?' These the king granted me because the kindly hand of my God was over me.

 

Esther 3: 9-11

If their destruction be signed, so please the king, I am ready to pay ten thousand talents of silver to the king's receivers, to be credited to the royal treasury.'

The king then took his signet ring off his hand and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the persecutor of the Jews. 'Keep the money,' he said, 'and you can have the people too; do what you like with them.'

 

Habakkuk 1: 2-3; 2: 2-4

How long, Yahweh, am I to cry for help
while you will not listen;
to cry, 'Violence!' in your ear
while you will not save?

Why do you make me see wrong-doing,
why do you countenance oppression?
Plundering and violence confront me,
contention and discord flourish.

Then Yahweh answered me and said,
'Write the vision down,
inscribe it on tablets
to be easily read.
For the vision is for its appointed time,
it hastens towards its end
    and it will not lie;
although it may take some time,
    wait for it,
for come it certainly will before too long.

'You see, anyone
    whose heart is not upright
        will succumb,
but the upright will live
    through faithfulness.'

 

2 Timothy 1: 6-8, 13-14

Some people have missed the way to these things and turned to empty speculation, trying to be teachers of the Law; but they understand neither the words they use nor the matters about which they make such strong assertions.

We are well aware that the Law is good, but only provided it is used legitimately,

even though I used to be a blasphemer and a persecutor and contemptuous. Mercy, however, was shown me, because while I lacked faith I acted in ignorance; but the grace of our Lord filled me with faith and with the love that is in Christ Jesus.

   

 

 

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith.
Where there is despair, life.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled, as to console;
to be understood, as to understand;
to be loved, as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

   

                    Plunge me, oh Lord, into the healing waters
                of your love —

                    For I have watched the cracked glass
                of the Lady of Clearwater's broken face
                in the Fatima statue — when one prays
                the Shepherds of Christ Prayers in the prayer
                manual get deep spiritual healing for themselves
                and members of their families and also
                physical healing. Putting the broken
                glass of the face of Mary in the statues
                and selling them can help us pay
                for the Priestly Newsletter and the
                building. It has turned to a big
                gift to those who have a statue with
                the broken face in their homes, prayer
                chapters and churches.

                    I called upon Him and He taught
                me about death/resurrection — He strengthened
                my faith through trials — He widened
                by vision — He taught me about greater
                purity of heart, love for Him and purity
                of my intentions when acting — He
                taught me to help others to lead a
                more holy life in Him.

                    Those who heard His voice through
                me and the Blue Books were touched by His voice.

  

2 Timothy 2: 8-13

Remember the gospel that I carry, 'Jesus Christ risen from the dead, sprung from the race of David'; it is on account of this that I have to put up with suffering, even to being chained like a criminal. But God's message cannot be chained up. So I persevere for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they, too, may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Here is a saying that you can rely on: If we have died with him, then we shall live with him. If we persevere, then we shall reign with him. If we disown him, then he will disown us. If we are faithless, he is faithful still, for he cannot disown his own self.  

 

Luke 17: 11-19

Now it happened that on the way to Jerusalem he was travelling in the borderlands of Samaria and Galilee. As he entered one of the villages, ten men suffering from a virulent skin–disease came to meet him. They stood some way off and called to him, ‘Jesus! Master! Take pity on us.’ When he saw them he said, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ Now as they were going away they were cleansed. Finding himself cured, one of them turned back praising God at the top of his voice and threw himself prostrate at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. The man was a Samaritan. This led Jesus to say, ‘Were not all ten made clean? The other nine, where are they? It seems that no one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.’ And he said to the man, ‘Stand up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.’

  

 

   

 

1) The CAT scan showed a dark spot and they thought they would have to remove my right kidney. My family went to the Blessed Mother and asked for prayers and help. They also got the healing water. Well all our prayers were answered. There was no cancer or tumor. Thanks for all your prayers and help, and thanks to the Lord above.

2) After my family visited the Virgin Mary and returned to hospital, I showed no sign of having a stroke. Doctors at hospital said I would not recover.

3) A man from South Carolina came to thank Jesus and Mary for his healing. His brother sent him Jesus' water when he was diagnosed with terminal caner. Three doctors told him there was nothing they could do for him. He started using Jesus' water and started feeling better (He could hardly walk, he was using a wheelchair a lot). He went back to the doctor and tests showed no more cancer — gone! The doctor told him he never saw this happen before. He is around 70 years old and walks and feels normal.

4) Peter was operated on for cancer he had for 10 years on his leg and because the wound was so big, they had to take some skin from another part of his leg to be able to fix it but it did split. So Monday the doctor said that another surgery was needed but thanks to Jesus water on Wednesday on that same week he was healed. - Argentina

5) My daughter was told she had thyroid cancer, after having one side of the thyroid removed they found the cancer was gone. This had to be due to Mary and Jesus Holy Water and her belief in the Mother and Son.

     

Psalm 16: 6, 8

The measuring-line marks out for me a delightful place,
my birthright is all I could wish.
 

I keep Yahweh before me always,
for with him at my right hand, nothing can shake me.
 

 

                God is my help —
                He is a God of miracles
                God is the ultimate mystery

                Into your hands God I commend my
                    spirit.

                God has sent Mary, Mother of Jesus
                    to deliver a message.

   

Luke 18: 1-8

Then he told them a parable about the need to pray continually and never lose heart. 'There was a judge in a certain town,' he said, 'who had neither fear of God nor respect for anyone. In the same town there was also a widow who kept on coming to him and saying, "I want justice from you against my enemy!" For a long time he refused, but at last he said to himself, "Even though I have neither fear of God nor respect for any human person, I must give this widow her just rights since she keeps pestering me, or she will come and slap me in the face." ' And the Lord said, 'You notice what the unjust judge has to say? Now, will not God see justice done to his elect if they keep calling to him day and night even though he still delays to help them? I promise you, he will see justice done to them, and done speedily. But when the Son of man comes, will he find any faith on earth?'

  

                Wait on the Lord and He will grant your
                    hearts request.

                Wait, Wait on the Lord and He will
                    rescue you.

                When I called the Lord heard my
                    call and answered me.

                God is our refuge —

                The King sits on His throne —
                    to those who love and serve Him
                    He is kind —

                Oh Master, grant me Your favors
                    in doing Your work, lest I
                    become weak and not able to
                    serve you as you desire —

                Jesus:  A whole world will know your
                    heartfelt prayers —
                    Pray and unite to the Mass.

                    Never underestimate how far
                        reaching is your prayer —

                    Never underestimate the power
                        of your prayer

                    When dew falls on the morning
                        flowers it makes them look
                        more alive — they are sweet
                        and mostly very shiny —

                    When My touch comes upon you —
                        you feel strength and can operate
                        from a selfless heart —
                        rather than the selfish heart —
                        the anxious heart —
                        satan wants you to have

                I am all good.
                I am all loving.
                I am all powerful.
                I am full of compassion and understanding.

                My works are great.
                Your praise is little.
                Your thanks - almost never.
                You treat Me like you are not even gifted by Me.
                I am tender and loving in Heart.

                You are demanding —
                You are pompous —
                How it tears at My Heart for I
                    love you so very much —

                What would you have Me do to reach
                    your hearts of stone —
                Send a boulder to break you —

                Look at the lilies of the field —
                    the daintiest flower —
                    the sweet fragrance of a star-studded night
                    lacy little flowers in your garden

                You treat My gentle Heart like a
                    bull-dozer —

                You are made of stone hearts —
                Not soft and supple —
                Not realizing My power, My might
                    and My gentle touch

                Would I leave a hard heart like
                    you to run My shop where
                    I am selling My on-fire love.

                Stiff-jaw
                No emotion
                Selfish and

                I treat you with respect
                I give you dignity
                I raise you to places of honor and
                You smite Me with your stiff-
                    necked ways —

                I am God
                I am love
                I am gentle

                You learn not from Me —
                    you want the world to join you in
                        your ice cube — sit in there and
                        shiver with your cold heart.

                I come to melt the hearts with the fire
                    of My love.
                I am a personal God.
                I deal with you personally.

                Your hearts have turned to old rusty
                    lawn mowers — they don't
                    work too good do they —
                    If you get them going they don't
                    do smooth things —
                    they can take a clump out of a
                    well cared lawn

                You are well cared for by My hand.

                Babies have dirty diapers and they can
                    clear the room with their
                    offensive odors —

                I sent a man to do a job.
                He pouted like a baby.

                Where I wanted a place attractive
                    for others.
                He stunk up the place like a
                    baby with a dirty diaper —

                Throw your selfish heart away
                    for a strong heart — focused
                    on others — not your selfish
                    circle — sending darts out to
                    the people

                I AM LOVE !!

                You would say —
                    Well why did God the Father tell
                        you the Son of God to die
                        on a cross —

                You question when asked to comply —
                    you stink up the corner when
                    asked to smile

                I shed My Blood for your sins —
                    while you are playing your game
                     ;                   The real treasure I sent —
                        ran away —

                Get with the program.
                You never did none of it.

                Your talents I give to you
                You are what you are because I
                    have gifted you to help Me —
                    You use My work to get power
                        over others —

                    I ask you to do My work in oneness
                        with Me — with pure motives
                        for the sake of souls

                    I watch your stiff-necked ways
                        and cry

                It is love and peace I come to spread
                I am the all perfect God
                When you do My work —
                    You must pray to be holy —
                    not rebellious
 
  

  
  

                    not argumentative

                Mary comes the Queen of Peace
                Your actions are far from Me —
                Teach peace and love

  

  


 

                   Week of September 30    -   6:20p.m.

                    October 3                            Day of Prayer  -  Retreat

                    October 4                            Retreat Florida
                   
    St. Francis of Assisi

                    October 5                            Retreat Florida
                   
    First Friday

                            6:20                             Big Prayer Service
                                                                Store will be open Florida

 

 

                    October 10 - 13                  Big Retreat China

                                                                Mass every day

                    October 10                             11:00 a.m.
                    October 11                             11:00 a.m.
                    October 12                             12:00 noon
                    October 13                             12:00 noon
                       
Our Lady of Fatima - 90th Anniversary

                                                                Please come and pray.

                                                                Store will be open.

      

 

 

 

Medicine of Immortality

15,000 we need $3,800
balance for books printed

 

  

Sorrowful Mother

under cross in Florida
  

3 payments $5,000 —
we need $4,000 for 1st payment

 

 

 

Station Money for China

 

Mary Newsletter coming

    

 

All of these can be donated with
Benefactor Plaque

4 Devotional Rooms in Florida


 

    (1)  Crucifix Room

                                                Mural  -  $1,300
                                                Felix - 7 foot crucifix
                                                and electric vigil lights
                                                Kneeler
                                                3 chairs

    (2)  Annunciation Room

                Mural  -  $1,300
                plus electric vigil lights
                Kneeler
                3 chairs

    (3)  Mural China

                Mural  -  $1,300
                plus electric vigil lights
                Kneeler
                3 chairs

    (4)  Resurrection Room

                Mural  -  $1,300
                plus electric vigil lights
                Kneeler
                3 chairs

           

 

Donation Wall Florida
 

Donor wall and one grotto

  

 

We will have 5 small grottos
with electric vigil lights
in the devotion room
lower floor —

We need benefactors for these
electric vigil lights and grottos

Benefactors plaques will be put on
donated items.

 

 

Buy stamps for the ongoing
Bookstore mailing.
 
This will help bring
in money and circulate Fr. John's books.

   

   

 

Buy stamps for the Nursing Home mailing.
This will help bring in money,
help the elderly and circulate
my nursing home books.

 

 

     

 

 

Crucifix — hand carved by Felix

who carved the crucifix  22'

at the Virgin Mary building.

 

   

Available for $750.00

 

 
 
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6015 N. State Rd 62
China, IN  47250

 

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