Tribulation Times
THE TRIB TIMES WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK, GOD WILLING (James 4:15).
(Psa 130:1-5) Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word: My soul hath hoped in the Lord.
HEADLINE: Obama Selects Yet another Pro-Abortion "Catholic" for Leading Office
FROM THE MAILBAG
VIA Diane: The following email was received by Father John Hampsch and he wanted to share it with all of you.
WHO: A few faithful Catholic lay people and priests. (Anyone can do this: stay-at-home moms, singles, retired people, students--anyone--and we can have a huge impact on our country's future.)
WHAT: Have a Mass said on Inauguration Day for our new President's conversion. Consider that St. Leonard of Port Maurice said that one Mass offered before death may be more profitable than many after it, and St. Anselm affirmed this.
WHEN: Tuesday January 20, 2009 Inauguration Day
WHERE: Throughout our country in as many Catholic churches as possible.
WHY: Because offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for an intention is very powerful. Please see my story below.
HOW: Simply call your local parish and ask to reserve January 20th for your intention. The usual stipend is $10. (Many priests will be glad to offer the Mass for this intention without the usual stipend--just ask. I have had the best response by simply writing a personal letter to all the priests I know and asking them if they would like to participate.) If January 20 is already taken at your local parish, you may choose another date or contact a nearby parish. Also consider having Masses offered at local hospitals, nursing homes, monasteries, etc. Consider retired priests who may be offering private Masses. There is no limit to how many Masses you can have offered on any given day. You may also have the Mass listed as a "Special Intention" if you prefer.
But now, let me share the inspiration behind this idea. A young friend of ours owns a shop. One day a gentleman came in and said that, as a Jew, he was offended by the crucifix that she had hanging there. They got into a long discussion/debate and when they parted she said, "You pray for me and I will pray for you." Later she shared this story with her family and her younger, teen-age sister decided to have a Mass offered for the intention of this man's conversion. Six months later the shop-owner was entering the cathedral and this man was leaving the church. He said, "Do you remember me? I am becoming a Catholic." This story of one simple act inspired me and helped me to realize the profound impact of a Mass offered for the conversion of heart.
Here's what we have after eleven days- 36 Masses in 12 States and Washington DC: Just imagine what we can accomplish if all of you forwarded this email to all of your friends.
May God Bless You with a wonderful New Year
Bob Sanders
Claretian Teaching Ministry
email: rmsanders27@mac.com
web: http://claretiantapeministry.org
ACTION ALERTS
Prayer Novena to Stop FOCA
Sign the Fight FOCA Petition
Sign Our Petition to Help Block Tax-Funded Abortions
Prayer request? Send an email to: PrayerRequest3@aol.com
READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/january.asp?version=63&startmmdd=0101
January 9, 2009THE TRIB TIMES WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK, GOD WILLING (James 4:15).
(Psa 130:1-5) Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word: My soul hath hoped in the Lord.
HEADLINE: Obama Selects Yet another Pro-Abortion "Catholic" for Leading Office
FROM THE MAILBAG
VIA Diane: The following email was received by Father John Hampsch and he wanted to share it with all of you.
WHO: A few faithful Catholic lay people and priests. (Anyone can do this: stay-at-home moms, singles, retired people, students--anyone--and we can have a huge impact on our country's future.)
WHAT: Have a Mass said on Inauguration Day for our new President's conversion. Consider that St. Leonard of Port Maurice said that one Mass offered before death may be more profitable than many after it, and St. Anselm affirmed this.
WHEN: Tuesday January 20, 2009 Inauguration Day
WHERE: Throughout our country in as many Catholic churches as possible.
WHY: Because offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for an intention is very powerful. Please see my story below.
HOW: Simply call your local parish and ask to reserve January 20th for your intention. The usual stipend is $10. (Many priests will be glad to offer the Mass for this intention without the usual stipend--just ask. I have had the best response by simply writing a personal letter to all the priests I know and asking them if they would like to participate.) If January 20 is already taken at your local parish, you may choose another date or contact a nearby parish. Also consider having Masses offered at local hospitals, nursing homes, monasteries, etc. Consider retired priests who may be offering private Masses. There is no limit to how many Masses you can have offered on any given day. You may also have the Mass listed as a "Special Intention" if you prefer.
But now, let me share the inspiration behind this idea. A young friend of ours owns a shop. One day a gentleman came in and said that, as a Jew, he was offended by the crucifix that she had hanging there. They got into a long discussion/debate and when they parted she said, "You pray for me and I will pray for you." Later she shared this story with her family and her younger, teen-age sister decided to have a Mass offered for the intention of this man's conversion. Six months later the shop-owner was entering the cathedral and this man was leaving the church. He said, "Do you remember me? I am becoming a Catholic." This story of one simple act inspired me and helped me to realize the profound impact of a Mass offered for the conversion of heart.
Here's what we have after eleven days- 36 Masses in 12 States and Washington DC: Just imagine what we can accomplish if all of you forwarded this email to all of your friends.
May God Bless You with a wonderful New Year
Bob Sanders
Claretian Teaching Ministry
email: rmsanders27@mac.com
web: http://claretiantapeministry.org
ACTION ALERTS
Prayer Novena to Stop FOCA
Sign the Fight FOCA Petition
Sign Our Petition to Help Block Tax-Funded Abortions
Ladder of Divine Ascent excerpt: Step 13- "On despondency"
7. Despondency reminds those standing at prayer of necessary duties. And brutish as she is, she leaves no stone unturned to find some plausible pretext to drag us from prayer as with a kind of halter.Prayer request? Send an email to: PrayerRequest3@aol.com
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