Day: August 28, 2018

(c)Marytv August 29, 2018 The Passion of St. John the Baptist Dear Family of Mary! “Dear children! This is a time of grace. Little children, pray more, speak less and permit God to lead you on the way of conversion. I am with you and love you with my motherly love. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (August 25, 2018) “Permit God to lead you on the way of conversion…” As I pray about these words from Our Lady, an image comes to mind. What I see is a small child standing on a path, and this child wants to go down the path very much. The child has chosen the path, and is stubbornly trying to walk down it. But next to the child is the child’s father, and he is trying very much to grasp the child’s hand and lead him in a different direction. Of course, we realize the father knows the direction this child should go. But the child is stubborn. So the father allows the child to go down the path a little way further. Then he tries again to grasp his child’s hand and turn him around. This goes on until the child finally tires and lets his father carry him home. Our Lady tells us, “Little children…permit God to lead you on the way of conversion.” She sees each of us like that child, strong willed, unwise, distracted by the world, selfish and self-centered. She knows that we are willful, and mistaken many times. We don’t know the way. But the Father will not force us to turn around. He is a patient father. And so He shadows us and gently tries to convince us to turn around until finally we get ourselves into such a mess that we give up, in in our tired state, let Him take us home. Conversion is that turning towards the way home. It is letting God lead us in our lives, and trusting Him to know what is best. Truly, our Father is with us at each step, ready to show us the way. But we must give Him permission, or He will let us stubbornly go down the wrong path a little further, continually trying to help us out. Of course, talking less and praying more are the key to discovering Our Father by our side, offering His help. I think of Psalm 23 in this regard. The Father is our Shepherd. If we surrender to Him, and permit Him to lead us, all will be well. Ps.23 [A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. May we permit God to lead us on the way of conversion today and every day. In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan ©Mary TV 2018 PS. Thanks again for choosing to support Mary TV!! Wow, it’s a miracle!!! Donate

(c) Anthony Zubac\Marytv 2018 August 28, 2018 St. Augustine Dear Family of Mary! “Dear children! This is a time of grace. Little children, pray more, speak less and permit God to lead you on the way of conversion. I am with you and love you with my motherly love. Thank you for having responded to my call.” (August 25, 2018) Pray more… Let’s pray together today, the Litany of the Precious Blood, as an act of reparation and petition for our Church in this difficult moment. Litany of the Precious Blood Lord, have mercy – Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy – Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy – Lord, have mercy God our Father in heaven – have mercy on us God the Son, Redeemer of the world God the Holy Spirit Holy Trinity, one God Blood of Christ, only Son of the Father – be our salvation Blood of Christ, incarnate Word – be our salvation Blood of Christ, of the new and eternal covenant – be our salvation Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground Blood of Christ, that flowed at the scourging Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns Blood of Christ, shed on the cross Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon Blood of Christ, our blessing cup Blood of Christ, in which we are washed Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitful Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment Blood of Christ, our pledge of life Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory Blood of Christ, most worthy of honour – be our salvation V. Lord, you redeemed us by your blood. R. You have made us a kingdom to serve our God. Father, by the blood of your Son you have set us free and saved us from death. Continue your work of love within us, that by constantly celebrating the mystery of our salvation we may reach the eternal life it promises. We ask through Christ our Lord. – This litany was approved by Pope John XXIII (1881-1963) for the universal Church. In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV 2018 PS. Thanks again for choosing to support Mary TV!! Wow, it’s a miracle!!! Donate