JANUARY 2011
MONTH OF THE HOLY NAME
January 1
Blessed Mother, you are the perfect role model for us - not only Jesus' mother, but His first disciple as well. We consecrate ourselves to Jesus through you, and beg you for the graces necessary for our salvation, the salvation of our children, and all souls. We open our hearts to you dear Mother, and praise God for you! Let us never be afraid to devote ourselves to you, for you will lead us all ever closer to your beloved Son. We pray that all who are afraid to call you Mother, and those who malign you, will come to know your all encompassing love, enter into the protective folds of your mantle, and find comfort in your loving arms.
January 2
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
January 3
THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS
January 4
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 5
St. John Neumann
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 6
Blessed Andre Bessette
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 7
St. Raymond of Penafort
Patron of Attorneys
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 10
THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
January 13
St. Hilary
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 14
Servant of God
John the Gardener
Pray for our children & those that love them
John was a humble Franciscan friar at the monastery in Salamanca. There he became known as "the gardener" for his work in the garden and the beautiful flowers he produced for the chapel.
God gave him the gift of prophecy and the ability to read hearts. Important people, including nobility, came to this humble friar for advice. His advice was to forgive offenses, offering them up as a penance to God, which God finds most pleasing. John felt forgiveness was the loveliest thing in God's eyes.
January 17
St. Anthony of Egypt
Pray for our children & those that love them
In our society, many scoff at the notion of devils and angels. However, St. Anthony was known for his great power over evil spirits. Having devoted his life to prayer and solitude, St. Anthony reminds us that prayer is essential to Christians in all ages.
January 21
St. Agnes
Virgin and Martyr
Patron of girls
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 22
Day of Penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
10 Reasons to Choose life:
THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS
January 4
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 5
St. John Neumann
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 6
Blessed Andre Bessette
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 7
St. Raymond of Penafort
Patron of Attorneys
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 10
THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
January 13
St. Hilary
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 14
Servant of God
John the Gardener
Pray for our children & those that love them
John was a humble Franciscan friar at the monastery in Salamanca. There he became known as "the gardener" for his work in the garden and the beautiful flowers he produced for the chapel.
God gave him the gift of prophecy and the ability to read hearts. Important people, including nobility, came to this humble friar for advice. His advice was to forgive offenses, offering them up as a penance to God, which God finds most pleasing. John felt forgiveness was the loveliest thing in God's eyes.
January 17
St. Anthony of Egypt
Pray for our children & those that love them
In our society, many scoff at the notion of devils and angels. However, St. Anthony was known for his great power over evil spirits. Having devoted his life to prayer and solitude, St. Anthony reminds us that prayer is essential to Christians in all ages.
January 21
St. Agnes
Virgin and Martyr
Patron of girls
Pray for our children & those that love them
January 22
Day of Penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
10 Reasons to Choose life:
1. Because at conception, your baby's curly hair, green eyes, 5'6"frame, and female gender have already been determined.
2. Because at 21 days, her heart is beating.
3. Because at 43 days, she has brain waves.
4. Because at 8 weeks, she has fingers and toes.
5. Because at 10 weeks, she can feel pain.
6. Because at 12 weeks, she can suck her thumb.
7. Because at 4 months, she can listen to Mozart.
8. Because at 5 months, she can dream.
9. Because at 7 months, she can recognize her mother's voice.
10. Because at 9 months, you've got a friend for life.
Labels: "human life"
2. Because at 21 days, her heart is beating.
3. Because at 43 days, she has brain waves.
4. Because at 8 weeks, she has fingers and toes.
5. Because at 10 weeks, she can feel pain.
6. Because at 12 weeks, she can suck her thumb.
7. Because at 4 months, she can listen to Mozart.
8. Because at 5 months, she can dream.
9. Because at 7 months, she can recognize her mother's voice.
10. Because at 9 months, you've got a friend for life.
Labels: "human life"
January 24
St. Francis was known for his gentleness, and practiced his own motto -
"a spoonful of honey attracts more flies that a barrelful of vinegar."
He is perhaps most famous as the author of the classic book of spiritual direction: An Introduction to the Devout Life. His writings were meant for lay persons, stressing that they too were meant to be saints.
January 25
The Conversion of St. Paul
St. Paul, pray for our children and those that love them
St. Paul, consumed with a hatred for all that Jesus stood for, persecuted the Church - handing many Christians over for imprisonment. His sudden conversion occurred on the Road to Damascus, where he encountered the risen Christ, saying: "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting." From that moment, his entire life was a proclamation and living out the message of the cross.
"a spoonful of honey attracts more flies that a barrelful of vinegar."
He is perhaps most famous as the author of the classic book of spiritual direction: An Introduction to the Devout Life. His writings were meant for lay persons, stressing that they too were meant to be saints.
January 25
The Conversion of St. Paul
St. Paul, pray for our children and those that love them
St. Paul, consumed with a hatred for all that Jesus stood for, persecuted the Church - handing many Christians over for imprisonment. His sudden conversion occurred on the Road to Damascus, where he encountered the risen Christ, saying: "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting." From that moment, his entire life was a proclamation and living out the message of the cross.
January 26
St. Timothy and St. Titus
Pray for our children & those that love them
St. Timothy was a fellow Apostle with Paul, and St. Titus was a close friend of St. Paul, and his disciple.
January 27
Pray for our children & those that love them
St. Angela once went on a trip to the Holy Land. On the way she was struck with an illness and became blind. Despite her blindness, she insisted on continuing her pilgrimage, touring the holy sites by seeing with the devotion of her heart rather than with her eyes. On the journey home she regained her sight - but the experience prompted her not to shut her eyes to the needs she saw around her - not to shut her heart to God's call.
In an era when only nuns or wealthy women were educated, she saw how little education girls had in her hometown. At that time, nuns were the best educated weren't allowed to leave their cloisters, women were not allowed to be teachers, and unmarried women were not supposed to go out in public alone, even to serve others. Angela saw the old ways were not helping girls - they had no education and no hope. So she developed a new way. She brought together a group of Franciscan tertiaries, who went out into the streets and gathered up the girls they saw, bringing them to their homes to teach them. They met for prayer and classes, and became so successful that Angela was asked to bring her innovative approach to other cities. Though not in her lifetime, her group became known as the order of the Ursulines. They were the first teaching order of nuns, and the first to work outside of the cloister.
Angela wasn't afraid to overcome stereotypes in order to follow God's will and help others to follow God's call in their lives as well. She is a wonderful role model for us as well - be not afraid! Today, take a look around you and notice people who need help, but are not receiving it. You can make a difference in someone's life by helping them in some small way. We have no idea how the smallest act of kindness, even just a simple smile, can bring hope to someone else!
January 28
Pray for our children & those that love them
St. Thomas is a Doctor of the Church
He is the Patron of students and Catholic schools
A superb teacher, he truly is one of the greatest minds the Church as ever known. His greatest contribution to the Church are his writings.
January 31
Patron of Boys, editors, youth
Pray for our children & those that love them
The image above represents the Vision of the Two Columns, which Don Bosco was given in a dream. There is a great battle depicted on the sea, with many ships attacking the large ship. However, on the right column stands an image of the Virgin Mary with the inscription "Help of Christians", and on the left, a much larger column supporting the Eucharist, with the inscription "Salvation of Believers." At the helm of the tall ship is the Pontiff, straining with all of his might to steer the ship between the two columns.
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