All This And Heaven: Year of Faith Pilgrimage is HERE!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Year of Faith Pilgrimage is HERE!

The Year of Faith is finally here. It officially begins October 11th. This is a year in which the church is trying to focus on Faith. I do hope that all Catholics learn as much as they can about this year of faith and work toward their own indulgence. Please click this sentence to take you to a page all about this opportunity. We are so happy that it is officially here, but for more personal reasons.

My Teens have worked and worked to earn all their funds for their big trip. Remember way way back when our dear friend Miss Linda T passes away? (almost 3 years ago) The kids were supposed to go on a World Youth Day t.rip but that fell apart, more information about all that in this older post. Everything has fallen into place, all the monies needed have been earned, and the kids are getting ready for this huge trip.

So this Friday J is taking Goobers, Bear and Sugar to St. Louis. Pooker is also going. WE are so thrilled that she was able to work it in also. They will meet up with family and Fr. Tom. Later in the weekend, Mr. D and his son G along with Mr. Larry (and Linda T)'s daughter Kat will join them and several others. They will fly out Monday to Venice, Italy. Fr. Tom and his good friend, Monsignor Breier have organized a wonderful adventure on what has become their "Year of Faith" Pilgrimage. Click here to see all the wonder adventures that are ahead of the kiddos and their dads.

Everyone is looking forward to different things. I am so happy that they get to attend the Canonization Mass of Kateri Tekakwitha. Sugar has always been close to this saint so I am thrilled for her.

I have always had a devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, there is a copy of this in my home parish - growing up. The children will get to visit the shine where they house the original. I am so jealous of this one. I just pray that Linda's desires are met, she wanted the teens to go on such a life affirming pilgrimage that their faith would be secure for their life time. It would seam that this pilgrimage holds that opportunity.

I ask that you remember these pilgrims in prayer over the next three weeks. Please pray for their safety and health. I do worry about Sugar's allergies and being in a foreign country with a different language and different food preparation regulations. We also ask you to share your prayers with us. The kids will be printing off a list of prayers sent to this email address up until Thursday. They will not have the names of who sent them just the prayers. They will carry that list with them and offer prayers for your intentions. Just email us by Thursday evening, deadline is midnight October 11th. Send prayers to prayers2take@gmail.com. Feel free to share this with anyone you know needing some friends to offer prayers for them.

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ValerieOctober 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM
How wonderful! I will do a quick write-up about the prayer intention offer and share the email address.

So very excited for kiddos, Neen. This is an incredible opportunity. I pray that my own children might get such an experience! And I so love what your dear, dear friend hoped and prayed that the young people would get out of it!!!

Val
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AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Hi
I hope that the floods in Venice don't affect your pilgrims' trip
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/9612004/High-tide-brings-chaos-to-Venice-as-an-acqua-alta-swamps-St-Marks-Square.html
Looks pretty incredible
Best wishes
Jane
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Take a peek into our life as a big family in Houston, TX. Welcome to the electronic journal for the Texas T family. This blog was created to share some moments of our life with you. Often having 11 children (including twins), homeschooling, and being incredibly active in our Catholic faith we are asked “How do you do it?” We invite you to look around, sign up as a follower, and peek into the answer to that question. Remember we are not a perfect family; but I won't post the bad stuff.

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The Nicene Creed

We believe (I believe) in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages. (God of God) light of light, true God of true God. Begotten not made, consubstantial to the Father, by whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate of the Holy Ghost and of the Virgin Mary and was made man; was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate, suffered and was buried; and the third day rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of whose Kingdom there shall be no end. And (I believe) in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father (and the Son), who together with the Father and the Son is to be adored and glorified, who spoke by the Prophets. And one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We confess (I confess) one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for (I look for) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Pray For Us!

Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church you are also our Mother of Perpetual Help. With hearts full of love for you we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart so that we may be your devoted children. Obtain for us true sorrow for our sins and fidelity to the promises of our Baptism. We consecrate our minds and hearts to you that we always do the Will of our heavenly Father. We consecrate our lives to you that we may love God better and live not for ourselves but for Christ, your Son and that we may see Him and serve Him in others. By this humble act of consecration dear Mother of Perpetual Help we pledge to model our lives on you, the perfect Christian. So that, consecrated to you in life and in death we may belong to your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen

St. Joseph ~ Pray For Us!

NINE-DAYS NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH (Note: This prayer was found in the 50th year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sometime during the 16th century, it was sent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle. It is said that whoever shall read this prayer or take it with them, shall never die a sudden death or be drowned, nor shall poison take effect on them; neither shall they fall into the hands of the enemy, or shall be burned in any fire or shall be overpowered in battle.) Say this prayer for nine days for anything you may desire. Then let go and let God. Trust that whatever is the outcome of your novena is truly what is best for you in accordance with the will of God.) O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires. O Saint Joseph, assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. Amen O Saint Joseph, hear my prayers and obtain my petitions. O Saint Joseph, pray for me. (Mention your intention)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Bernard of Clairvaux wrote to a couple that had a miscarriage. In response to their question, “What is going to happen to my child? The child didn’t get baptized,” St. Bernard said, “Your faith spoke for this child. Baptism for this child was only delayed by time. Your faith suffices. The waters of your womb — were they not the waters of life for this child? Look at your tears. Are they not like the waters of baptism? Do not fear this. God’s ability to love is greater than our fears. Surrender everything to God.”

St. Jude ~ Pray For Us!

(Novena say this for 9 days) Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly - (make your request here)- and that I may praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you.

St. Anthony of Padua ~ Pray For Us!

Holy Saint Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were always ready to request for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the Saint of miracles. Gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart is ever full of human sympathy, take my petition to the Infant Savior for whom you have such a great love, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

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Year of Faith Pilgrimage is HERE!

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