Friday, July 9, 2010

Great Reads -- Some of our Favorite Books






Great Spiritual Reading to help you on your daily journey...
Click on each title for links to sites where they can be purchased.
Many of them may also be available at your local library.

Marian Books:

TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY - St. Louis De Montfort. Considered the greatest book on the Blessed Virgin Mary ever written. St. Louis shows us the way to Jesus through His Blessed Mother.





OUR LADY OF KIBEHO - Mary speaks to the world from the heart of Africa. 13 years before the bloody 1994 genocide that swept across Rwanda, leaving over 1 million people dead, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ appeared to 8 young people in the remote village of Kibeho. Our Lady of Kibeho is the first and only Vatican-approved Marian apparition in all of Africa. The messages are not only for Rwanda, but for the whole world...

FULL OF GRACE - Miraculous stories of healing through Mary's intercession






MYSTICAL CITY OF GOD - Life of the Virgin Mother of God, manifested to Venerable Sister Mary Jesus of Agreda. Imprimatur.


THE HEALING TOUCH OF MARY - real stories of lives touched by Mary






FLAME OF LOVE -- the flame of love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, an urgent plea for our times. Spiritual journal of Hungarian Elizabeth Kindelman. Imprimatur


True Stories:

LEFT TO TELL - The miraculous story of Imaculee Ilibagiza, who survived the horrific 1994 Rwandan genocide huddled in a Pastor's bathroom with 7 other women for 91 days. A triumphant story of survival, forgiveness, true unconditional love and understanding.


NO TURNING BACK , A witness to Mercy - The incredible conversion story of Fr. Don Calloway, "the surfer priest". He is living proof that God's Divine Mercy, Our Lady's intercession, and prayer does change hearts. A page turner!






ONE DAY HE BECKONED - One woman's story of the difference Jesus made





Spiritual Direction and Spirituality:

AWARENESS - Life Changing! You can read this book over and over - each time you will discover a new gem that applies to your life. Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.

SADHANA - A masterpiece on prayer. Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.


ONE MINUTE WISDOM - Fr. Anthony de Mello, S.J.







HE AND I - Gabrielle Bossis, French laywoman and mystic. The famous account of her dialogues with Jesus. A daily companion that encourages growth in your personal relationship with the Lord. Imprimatur






CONSOLING THE HEART OF JESUS -- A flexible, do-it-yourself retreat that makes Ignatian Spirituality available to everyone!






THE JESUIT GUIDE TO ALMOST EVERYTHING, A Spirituality for Real Life





CHOOSING BEAUTY -- a 30 day spiritual makeover for women - no makeup required! Choosing beauty guides you through a day-by-day inner makeover that will give you a glow! Learn how to step away from gossip, have courage, and practice mercy -- you will radiate God's love to the world.



Spiritual Warfare:









ONWARD CATHOLIC SOLDIER -- A must read for all who are committed to living their Catholic faith to the fullest. An invaluable book on Spiritual Warfare.






Hope and Healing:

AND GOD CRIED, TOO - A kid's book of healing and hope. The story of little Mikey, an angel in training - great for kids and adults of all ages. A treasure.


SAFELY THROUGH THE STORM - 120 Reflections on Hope that will give you courage to press on if you are facing hard times, if all seems lost - there is hope.










THE GOD OF MIRACLES - The wondrous and unexpected ways God works in our lives!



Purgatory

AN UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT ON PURGATORY - Revelations from a deceased 18th century nun to a living nun about purgatory. Highly recommended and unforgettable - it is a revelation that will affect the way you view the rest of your life! Imprimatur
















Thursday, June 24, 2010

JULY 2010
MONTH OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS



LITANY TO THE SAINTS
The Saints are our extended family that is already in heaven.
They were ordinary people that lived extraordinary lives of faith, and since they are very close to God, we feel that their prayers are particularly effective. Often, we ask particular saints to pray for us that may have faced similar problems. For example, many people ask St. Monica to pray for them if their prayers seem to be unanswered, because she prayed for 17 years for her son to be converted! Her prayers were finally answered in a way she never dreamed of - her son, Augustine, became a saint and Doctor of the Church!

Ask the Saints to pray for you, they are waiting to help!
"I want to spend my heaven doing good on earth." - St. Therese of Lisieux



July1
The word that best describes Junipera Serra is zeal. This spirit came from his deep prayer life. His motto is one we should always remember -- "Always forward, never back."
He worked tirelessly fighting for the human rights and dignity of Native Americans, founding missions throughout all of California, and converting thousands.
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 3
Pray for our children & those that love them
Poor Thomas! He made one remark and has been branded as “Doubting Thomas” ever since. But if he doubted, he also believed. He made what is certainly the most explicit statement of faith in the New Testament: “My Lord and My God!”


St. Maria Goretti
July 6
Patron of youth, young women, purity & victims of rape
Pray for our children & those that love them


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July 11
Pray for our children & those that love them
In Benedictine prayer, our hearts are the vessel empty of thoughts and intellectual striving. All that remains is the trust in God's providence to fill us. Emptying ourselves this way brings God's abundant goodness bubbling up in our hearts, first with an inspiration or two, and finally overflowing our heart with contemplative love.



Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha

July 14
Patron of the Environment and Ecology
Known as "The Lily of the Mohawks"

Pray for our children & those that love them


July 15
"Seraphic Doctor" of the Church
At the pleading of St. Bonaventure's mother, St. Francis prayed for his healing from a dangerous illness. While praying for little John, St. Francis saw the future greatness of the saint, and proclaimed "O Buona Ventura" - o good fortune! He was called "Seraphic" because of his true Franciscan spirit. All who knew him loved him.
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 16
Pray for our children & those that love them
Prayer To Our Lady of Mount Carmel

"Flos Carmeli" - Prayer of St. Simon Stock


O beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven,
holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God,
still ever remaining a Pure Virgin, assist me in this necessity.
O Star of the sea, help and protect me! Show me that Thou art my Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee!
Mother and Ornament of Carmel, Pray for us! Virgin, Flower of Carmel, Pray for us!
Patroness of all who wear the Scapular, Pray for us!
Hope of all who die wearing the Scapular, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Friend of the Sacred Heart, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Chaste Spouse of Mary, Pray for us!
St. Joseph, Our Patron, Pray for us!
O sweet Heart of Mary, Be our salvation!
Align Center
Amen.



July 20
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 21
Doctor of the Church
Pray for our children & those that love them


[Saint Mary Magdalen]

July 22
"The Penitent"
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 23
Patron of Widows
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 25
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 26
Patrons of Grandparents
Pray for our children & those that love them


July 29
Patron of Housewives and Cooks
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 30
Doctor of the Church
Known as Peter of the golden words
Pray for our children & those that love them



July 31
Founder of the Society of Jesus, more commonly known as the Jesuits. He also developed the form of prayer known as the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
Patron of Soldiers
Pray for our children & those that love them

Click on each Saint's name to learn more about them
To learn more information about all saints - see SAINTS




















Friday, June 4, 2010



ST. MONICA

Please share your prayer requests below in the comments section, so everyone in
St. Monica's Group can pray for you. We are here to encourage and support one another!  If you would like to provide the name of the person(s) to pray for, first names only please.


"Surrender is not an option"
~ Fr. John Corapi~