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September 16, 2007

 

Mysteries of Light

 

 

Baptism of Jesus

                    (1)  Matthew 3: 3

This was the man spoken of by the prophet Isaiah 
when he said:

                     A voice of one that cries in the desert,
                    ‘Prepare a way for the Lord,
                    make his paths straight.’    

                    (2)  Matthew 3: 13

    Then Jesus appeared: he came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John.

                    (3)  Matthew 3: 14

    John tried to dissuade him, with the words, ‘It is I who need baptism from you, and yet you come to me!’

                    (4)  Matthew 3: 17

    And suddenly there was a voice from heaven, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him.’

                    (5)  Jesus has come, then, not to destroy anything that is authentically human, but to perfect it by leading it to a graced fulfillment.
                                                                                                                                                  (Spirituality Handbook by Fr. Edward J. Carter, S.J.)
                    (6)  We, through our incorporation into Christ which occurs at Baptism, are meant to relive the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
                                                                                                                                                  (Spirituality Handbook by Fr. Edward J. Carter, S.J.)
                    (7)  The Christian is initiated into the mystery of Christ, into his or her role in prolonging the Incarnation, through Baptism.
                                                                                                                                                  (Spirituality Handbook by Fr. Edward J. Carter, S.J.)
                    (8)  Our life in Christ must be continuously nourished.

                    (9)  John 3: 16

For this is how God loved the world:
he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him 
    may not perish
but may have eternal life.

                  (10)  Our new life in Jesus has arisen out of God's fathomless love.

      

   

 

                    Marriage at Cana

                    (1) 

In this extremely meaningful passage from his encyclical, Redemptoris Mater (The Mother of the Redeemer), Pope John Paul II tells us that Mary is the Mother of Christ, that she is the Mother of the Church, that she is Mother of each of us in and through the Church, and that she is the Church's model. All of these truths are most intimately connected.  (Mother at Our Side  by Fr. Edward J. Carter, S.J.)

                    (2) 

Being Mother of Christ, Mary is also spiritual mother of His members whom Christ has formed into His body, the Church. She is also model of the Church as all good mothers are models for their children. Mary, the best of mothers, is the perfect exemplar, the perfect model, of what it means to be a follower of Christ. She guides the entire Church in greater assimilation to Christ.  (Mother at Our Side  by Fr. Edward J. Carter, S.J.)

                    (3)  Christ performed His first public miracle at Cana.

                    (4)  John 2: 1-2

    The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited.

                    (5)  John 2: 3

    And they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the feast had all been used, and the mother  of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’

                    (6)  John 2: 4

    Jesus said, ‘Woman, what do you want from me? My hour has not come yet.’

                    (7)  John 2: 5

    His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’

                    (8)  Jesus turned water into wine at Cana.
                    (9)  Mary has powerful intercession.
                  (10)  Ask Mary to ask Jesus.

    

 

 

 

                    Kingdom of God

                    (1)  The Mosaic covenant prefigured the covenant
                            which was to be established by Christ.
                    (2)  Yahweh had given Himself to the Jews in a special way.
                            He was their God and they were His people.
                    (3)  Jesus wants an intimate union with us.
                    (4)  Jesus is the King of heaven and earth.
                    (5)  Jesus took on flesh

                            John 1: 14
                                The Word became flesh,
                                 he lived among us,

                    (6)  Christ took on our sins.
                    (7)  Christ died on the cross - crowned with thorns.
                    (8)  Christ is priest, prophet and king.
                    (9)  We spread the consecration to the Sacred Heart
                            so He will reign in their hearts and their homes.
                  (10)  The Shepherds of Christ exists to help bring the people to make
                            Jesus the King of their hearts and Mary the Queen.

 

 

 

                    Transfiguration

                    (1)  Mark 9: 1-3

And he said to them, 'In truth I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power.'

Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain on their own by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his clothes became brilliantly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them.

                    (2)  Mark 9: 7

And a cloud came, covering them in shadow; and from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.’

                    (3)  We can be changed from our imperfect ways.
                    (4)  We need God's grace.
                    (5)  God gives us baptism.
                    (6)  God gives us the Holy Eucharist.
                    (7)  God gives us the Sacrament of Penance.
                    (8)  God gives us the Church.
                    (9)  When we go to the Eucharist God can
                            fill us more and more with His grace.
                  (10)  As we are filled more and more with
                            His grace we can become more
                            deeply united in Him.

    

 

 

 

                    Institution of the Eucharist

                    (1)  Luke 22: 14

When the time came he took his place at table, and the apostles with him.

                    (2)  Luke 22: 17-18

    Then, taking a cup, he gave thanks and said, ‘Take this and share it among you, because from now on, I tell you, I shall never again drink wine until the kingdom of God comes.’

                    (3)  Luke 22: 19-20

    Then he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ He did the same with the cup after supper, and said, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood poured out for you.

                    (4)  Jesus gives us the Holy Eucharist today.
                    (5)  Jesus gives us Himself in the Holy Eucharist.
                    (6)  Jesus is truly present in His Divinity and
                            humanity in the Holy Eucharist.
                    (7)  We are filled with His life when
                            we reverently go to the Eucharist.

                    (8) 

A Prayer before the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

    Let me be a holy sacrifice and unite with God in the sacrament of His greatest love.

    I want to be one in Him in this act of love, where He gives Himself to me and I give myself as a sacrifice to Him. Let me be a holy sacrifice as I become one with Him in this my act of greatest love to Him.

    Let me unite with Him more, that I may more deeply love Him. May I help make reparation to His adorable Heart and the heart of His Mother, Mary. With greatest love, I offer myself to You and pray that You will accept my sacrifice of greatest love. I give myself to You and unite in Your gift of Yourself to me. Come and possess my soul.

    Cleanse me, strengthen me, heal me. Dear Holy Spirit act in the heart of Mary to make me more and more like Jesus.

    Father, I offer this my sacrifice, myself united to Jesus in the Holy Spirit to You. Help me to love God more deeply in this act of my greatest love.

    Give me the grace to grow in my knowledge, love and service of You and for this to be my greatest participation in the Mass. Give me the greatest graces to love You so deeply in this Mass, You who are so worthy of my love.

-God's Blue Book, December 27, 1995

 

                    (9) 

A Prayer for Intimacy with the Lamb, the Bridegroom of the Soul

     Oh Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world, come and act on my soul most intimately. I surrender myself, as I ask for the grace to let go, to just be as I exist in You and You act most intimately on my soul. You are the Initiator. I am the soul waiting Your favors as You act in me. I love You. I adore You. I worship You. Come and possess my soul with Your Divine Grace, as I experience You most intimately.

 

                  (10) 

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

 

 

 

September 5, 2007

               

Mysteries of Light

 

 

 

                    Baptism of Jesus

                    (1)  Matthew 3: 16

    And when Jesus had been baptised he at once came up from the water, and suddenly the heavens opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on him.

                    (2)  Matthew 3: 17

And suddenly there was a voice from heaven, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; my favour rests on him.’

                    (3)  Mark 9: 7

And a cloud came, covering them in shadow; and from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.’

                    (4)  Luke 3: 16

For this is how God loved the world: 
    he gave his only Son, 
    so that everyone who believes in him 
        may not perish 
    but may have eternal life. 
 

                    (5)  John 1: 32, 34

And John declared, ‘I saw the Spirit come down on him like a dove from heaven and rest on him.

I have seen and I testify that he is the Chosen One of God.’ 

                    (6)  In baptism we receive a sharing in His life.
                    (7)  In baptism our knowing and loving capacity is elevated.
                    (8)  Blood and water came forth from the pierced side of Jesus.
                    (9)  Water for Baptism.
                  (10)  Blood for the Eucharist.

      

 

 

  
 

                    Marriage at Cana

                    (1)  Psalm 24: 8

Who is he, this king of glory?
It is Yahweh, strong and valiant,
Yahweh valiant in battle.

                    (2)  Luke 2: 32

a light of revelation for the gentiles
and glory for your people Israel.

                    (3)  Jesus worked miracles.
                    (4)  There was a wedding.
                    (5)  Jesus performed a miracle.
                    (6)  Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding of Cana.
                    (7)  Mary tells us to do what Jesus tells us to do.
                    (8)  Mary can intercede to Jesus for us.
                    (9)  Ask Mary to ask Jesus to help us.
                  (10)  Jesus gives us Himself in the Eucharist.

    

 

 

 

                    Kingdom of God

                    (1)  Glory to Jesus our King.
                    (2)  The Sacred Heart should be the King of our hearts.
                    (3)  The Sacred Heart should be the King of our homes.
                    (4)  Jesus was slain for our sins.
                    (5)  Jesus is the King of Glory.
                    (6)  Sing:  A Song from Jesus

                    (7)  Jesus is the image of the invisible God.
                    (8)  Jesus is the head of the body, the Church.
                    (9)  Jesus is our Savior.
                  (10)  Jesus loves us so much. 

 

 

 

 

                    Transfiguration

                    (1)  Matthew 17: 5

He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud covered them with shadow, and suddenly from the cloud there came a voice which said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him.’ 

                    (2)  Psalm 97: 1a, 9a

Yahweh is king! Let earth rejoice,

For you are Yahweh,
Most High over all the earth,
 

                    (3)  Matthew 17: 5c

...‘This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him.’ 

                    (4)  John 3: 2

who came to Jesus by night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know that you have come from God as a teacher; for no one could perform the signs that you do unless God were with him.’

                    (5)  Jesus took some Apostles up the mountain.
                    (6)  Jesus was transfigured in great light before them.
                    (7)  Jesus gives us the Eucharist.
                    (8)  Jesus wants us to be radiant with love.
                    (9)  Jesus is the King of Glory.
                  (10)  These are the Mysteries of Light.

    

 

 

                    Institution of the Eucharist

                    (1) Jesus is the Light of the World.

                    (2)  Psalm 8: 7

made him lord of the works of your hands,
put all things under his feet,

                    (3)  Jesus gives us Himself in the Eucharist.
                    (4)  Jesus is the Light of the World.
                    (5)  "This is My Body."
                    (6)  "This is My Blood."
                    (7)  We receive the "Son of God" in the Eucharist.
                    (8)  Jesus gives us a sharing in His life.
                    (9)  Jesus outpours His grace.
                  (10)  Jesus is the Light of the World.

 

 

 

 

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