Divine Mercy Novena - Second Day - Prayer for Second Day of Divine Mercy Novena
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service, that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in Your vineyard—upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Prayer for First Day of Divine Mercy Novena
Divine Mercy Novena - First Day - Prayer for First Day of Divine Mercy Novena
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion show us Your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of Your mercy for ever and ever. Amen.
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion show us Your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of Your mercy for ever and ever. Amen.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet - Novena Begins Tomorrow!
How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet - Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
The Chaplet is prayed on a regular Rosary.
Here's How:
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
2. Pray the Opening Prayers
"You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us."
"O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!" (three times)
3. Pray the Our Father
4. Pray the Hail Mary
5. Say the Apostles' Creed
6. On the "Our Father" Beads, Pray the Prayer "Eternal Father"
"Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Amen."
7. On the "Hail Mary" beads, Pray the Prayer "For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion" Ten Times
"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
Repeat Steps 6 and 7
On each of the next four decades of the Chaplet, repeat steps 6 and 7 (pray the Eternal Father, followed by ten "For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion").
8. Pray the Concluding Doxology Three Times
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world." (three times)
9. Pray the Closing Prayer
"Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments, we might not despair, nor become despondent, but with great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy Itself. Amen."
The Chaplet is prayed on a regular Rosary.
Here's How:
1. Make the Sign of the Cross
2. Pray the Opening Prayers
"You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us."
"O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!" (three times)
3. Pray the Our Father
4. Pray the Hail Mary
5. Say the Apostles' Creed
6. On the "Our Father" Beads, Pray the Prayer "Eternal Father"
"Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Amen."
7. On the "Hail Mary" beads, Pray the Prayer "For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion" Ten Times
"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
Repeat Steps 6 and 7
On each of the next four decades of the Chaplet, repeat steps 6 and 7 (pray the Eternal Father, followed by ten "For the Sake of His Sorrowful Passion").
8. Pray the Concluding Doxology Three Times
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world." (three times)
9. Pray the Closing Prayer
"Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us, and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments, we might not despair, nor become despondent, but with great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy Itself. Amen."
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Palm Sunday
Dear Parishioners,
Here we are in Holy Week already. That does not mean, however, that our Lenten journeys are finished, but now they grow more intense - more intense in prayer and fasting most especially. This week's liturgies have a pride of place in the Church and in my heart - how blessed are they. We gather, recalling the model of loving service of Jesus Christ in washing the feet of the disciples and giving Himself as the Bread of Life and the Blood of Salvation. We continue on Good Friday, coming to the foot of the cross and adoring the Lord who was crucified for our salvation. We gather in the darkness of night, recalling the night that sin and death lost to the Glory of the Resurrection… Certainly these are holy days. Please make every effort to keep them!
As part of that, there are only days left for participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We have a communal penance service on Sunday, March 24 at 1 at OLV and at 2:30 at St. Anne's. There will be private confessions Monday 5:30-6:25 pm at St. Anne's, Tuesday at 7:30 am at OLV, Wednesday at 7:30 am at St. Anne's, and Thursday at noon at St. Anne's. Please do not wait until the last minute, and do not delay. Do not worry if it has been a while, either. Be reconciled to God, and don't delay!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Here we are in Holy Week already. That does not mean, however, that our Lenten journeys are finished, but now they grow more intense - more intense in prayer and fasting most especially. This week's liturgies have a pride of place in the Church and in my heart - how blessed are they. We gather, recalling the model of loving service of Jesus Christ in washing the feet of the disciples and giving Himself as the Bread of Life and the Blood of Salvation. We continue on Good Friday, coming to the foot of the cross and adoring the Lord who was crucified for our salvation. We gather in the darkness of night, recalling the night that sin and death lost to the Glory of the Resurrection… Certainly these are holy days. Please make every effort to keep them!
As part of that, there are only days left for participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We have a communal penance service on Sunday, March 24 at 1 at OLV and at 2:30 at St. Anne's. There will be private confessions Monday 5:30-6:25 pm at St. Anne's, Tuesday at 7:30 am at OLV, Wednesday at 7:30 am at St. Anne's, and Thursday at noon at St. Anne's. Please do not wait until the last minute, and do not delay. Do not worry if it has been a while, either. Be reconciled to God, and don't delay!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Cogratulations to Audrey Prokosch
Last night at the Bishop Lucker Lecture, Audrey Prokosch was given the Diocesan Distinguished Service award, along with 5 others. Congratulations, Audrey, and thank you! See page 5 for more information!
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Pastor's Notes for March 10
Dear Parishioners,
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Agnes Ousky and Kevin Albu. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Our Lenten journey is almost ½ done. We should take this weekend to reflect on whether we have been a little more prepared. If yes, we are encouraged to keep going, knowing we are almost done. If not, we are encouraged to start, knowing that we still have half of Lent!
With this in mind, I want to remind you again of two great opportunities. First, Deacon Paul Treinen from Ortonville will be speaking this Sunday, March 10, at 7 pm at St. Anne's on forgiveness. There are a lot of misconceptions about what forgiveness entails and demands, and I am certain that Deacon Paul will cut through that. Also, we have a great opportunity to be assured of God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Especially if it has been a while, treat yourself to receiving it. Don't worry if it has been a while, or if you forgot, or anything else. These are only excuses that Satan uses to keep people in his clutches. Christ is calling us to be reconciled to Him, and He offers His forgiveness freely.
Thank you to all that made last Sunday's Adoration what it was. It was good to see so many coming and going throughout the afternoon. Our Lord waits for us to come to Him!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Our sympathy to the family and friends of Agnes Ousky and Kevin Albu. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
Our Lenten journey is almost ½ done. We should take this weekend to reflect on whether we have been a little more prepared. If yes, we are encouraged to keep going, knowing we are almost done. If not, we are encouraged to start, knowing that we still have half of Lent!
With this in mind, I want to remind you again of two great opportunities. First, Deacon Paul Treinen from Ortonville will be speaking this Sunday, March 10, at 7 pm at St. Anne's on forgiveness. There are a lot of misconceptions about what forgiveness entails and demands, and I am certain that Deacon Paul will cut through that. Also, we have a great opportunity to be assured of God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Especially if it has been a while, treat yourself to receiving it. Don't worry if it has been a while, or if you forgot, or anything else. These are only excuses that Satan uses to keep people in his clutches. Christ is calling us to be reconciled to Him, and He offers His forgiveness freely.
Thank you to all that made last Sunday's Adoration what it was. It was good to see so many coming and going throughout the afternoon. Our Lord waits for us to come to Him!
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Pastor's Notes for March 3
Dear Parishioners,
Our deepest sympathy to the families of Tillie Guetter, Mavis Hoffman, Pat (Kidrowski) Morin, Linda Stolp, and Shane Fisher (Great nephew of Harrold Frericks). May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
We hear in our readings of both the tree that does produce, and the burning bush. We call to mind that we are in need of conversion to produce fruit of righteousness. But in produce the fruit, we call to mind, too, that it is the fire of the Holy Spirit that is in work in us, burning in us without destroying us. This Sunday afternoon at St. Anne's, we have a profound opportunity to pray for such conversion as we have a day of Adoration. Please come and go as you are able, but this whole afternoon (after the 10 am Mass until 7pm) is a day of praying in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. I find that no time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is wasted - even just sitting quietly can be powerful. Other suggestions beside praying the Rosary of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy include praying over the Sunday readings (or reviewing them in prayer), reading a devotional, or another scripture passage. You could also pray a form of ACTS - Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, and Supplication - taking time for each form of prayer. Again, no time is wasted, even if you simply are in the presence of Christ, allowing Him to look at you.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
Our deepest sympathy to the families of Tillie Guetter, Mavis Hoffman, Pat (Kidrowski) Morin, Linda Stolp, and Shane Fisher (Great nephew of Harrold Frericks). May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
We hear in our readings of both the tree that does produce, and the burning bush. We call to mind that we are in need of conversion to produce fruit of righteousness. But in produce the fruit, we call to mind, too, that it is the fire of the Holy Spirit that is in work in us, burning in us without destroying us. This Sunday afternoon at St. Anne's, we have a profound opportunity to pray for such conversion as we have a day of Adoration. Please come and go as you are able, but this whole afternoon (after the 10 am Mass until 7pm) is a day of praying in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. I find that no time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament is wasted - even just sitting quietly can be powerful. Other suggestions beside praying the Rosary of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy include praying over the Sunday readings (or reviewing them in prayer), reading a devotional, or another scripture passage. You could also pray a form of ACTS - Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, and Supplication - taking time for each form of prayer. Again, no time is wasted, even if you simply are in the presence of Christ, allowing Him to look at you.
In Christ,
Fr. Todd
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