Archive for February 11th, 2008
Allow me to praise you, O Immaculate Virgin,Give me strength against your enemies!
Catholic News Agency
The Pope told those gathered that Lent is a time to look the evil in our lives in the face, and to combat its causes, especially the ultimate cause, Satan. VATICAN CITY (CNA) – The Holy Father greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered below his study in St. Peter’s Square today. Before praying the Angelus, he addressed the theme of Lent, saying it is “a time to look evil in the face and combat its effects.” “What does it mean to enter into Lent? It is the beginning of a particular time of penance to combat the evil present in the world, to look evil in the face and combat its effects,” Benedict XVI challenged. The Pope told those gathered that Lent is a time to look the evil in our lives in the face, and to combat its causes, especially the ultimate cause, Satan. “The problem of evil,” he said, “cannot be cast onto others, society, or God.” Rather, Pope Benedict said each person must recognize his own responsibility. It is urgent, he added, that we Christians respond to the invitation of Jesus. Rather than seeing Lent as a time of misfortune or disgrace, the Holy Father said that by following Christ we can acquire the strength to fight evil together. “The Life of the Cross is in fact the only way to achieve the victory of love over hatred, of sharing over egoism, of peace over violence. Viewed in this way, Lent is an occasion for gaining ascetic and spiritual depth in the grace of Christ,” the Pope encouraged. Pope Benedict closed his address by saying, “I invite all believers to enter this “spiritual battle” with hearts full of generosity towards those in need. In this way, we learn to make our lives a total gift to God and to our brothers and sisters. I wish all of you a fruitful preparation for the Paschal Feast.”
Love is not loved! Litany of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows
Litany of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
pray for us.
Mother of the Crucified,
pray for us.
Sorrowful Mother,
pray for us.
Mournful Mother,
pray for us.
Sighing Mother,
pray for us.
Afflicted Mother,
pray for us.
Foresaken Mother,
pray for us.
Desolate Mother,
pray for us.
Mother most sad,
pray for us.
Mother set around with anguish,
pray for us.
Mother overwhelmed by grief,
pray for us.
Mother transfixed by a sword,
pray for us.
Mother crucified in thy heart,
pray for us.
Mother bereaved of thy Son,
pray for us.
Sighing Dove,
pray for us.
Mother of Dolors,
pray for us.
Fount of tears,
pray for us.
Sea of bitterness,
pray for us.
Field of tribulation,
pray for us.
Mass of suffering,
pray for us.
Mirror of patience,
pray for us.
Rock of constancy,
pray for us.
Remedy in perplexity,
pray for us.
Joy of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Ark of the desolate,
pray for us.
Refuge of the abandoned,
pray for us.
Shield of the oppressed,
pray for us.
Conqueror of the incredulous,
pray for us.
Solace of the wretched,
pray for us.
Medicine of the sick,
pray for us.
Help of the faint,
pray for us.
Strength of the weak,
pray for us.
Protectress of those who fight,
pray for us.
Haven of the shipwrecked,
pray for us.
Calmer of tempests,
pray for us.
Companion of the sorrowful,
pray for us.
Retreat of those who groan,
pray for us.
Terror of the treacherous,
pray for us.
Standard-bearer of the Martyrs,
pray for us.
Treasure of the Faithful,
pray for us.
Light of Confessors,
pray for us.
Pearl of Virgins,
pray for us.
Comfort of Widows,
pray for us.
Joy of all Saints,
pray for us.
Queen of thy Servants,
pray for us.
Holy Mary, who alone art unexampled,
pray for us.
Pray for us, most Sorrowful Virgin,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
O God, in whose Passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of grief pierced through the most sweet soul of Thy glorious Blessed Virgin Mother Mary: grant that we, who celebrate the memory of her Seven Sorrows, may obtain the happy effect of Thy Passion, Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.
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Catholic News Agency
The Pope told those gathered that Lent is a time to look the evil in our lives in the face, and to combat its causes, especially the ultimate cause, Satan. VATICAN CITY (CNA) – The Holy Father greeted thousands of pilgrims gathered below his study in St. Peter’s Square today. Before praying the Angelus, he addressed the theme of Lent, saying it is “a time to look evil in the face and combat its effects.” “What does it mean to enter into Lent? It is the beginning of a particular time of penance to combat the evil present in the world, to look evil in the face and combat its effects,” Benedict XVI challenged. The Pope told those gathered that Lent is a time to look the evil in our lives in the face, and to combat its causes, especially the ultimate cause, Satan. “The problem of evil,” he said, “cannot be cast onto others, society, or God.” Rather, Pope Benedict said each person must recognize his own responsibility. It is urgent, he added, that we Christians respond to the invitation of Jesus. Rather than seeing Lent as a time of misfortune or disgrace, the Holy Father said that by following Christ we can acquire the strength to fight evil together. “The Life of the Cross is in fact the only way to achieve the victory of love over hatred, of sharing over egoism, of peace over violence. Viewed in this way, Lent is an occasion for gaining ascetic and spiritual depth in the grace of Christ,” the Pope encouraged. Pope Benedict closed his address by saying, “I invite all believers to enter this “spiritual battle” with hearts full of generosity towards those in need. In this way, we learn to make our lives a total gift to God and to our brothers and sisters. I wish all of you a fruitful preparation for the Paschal Feast.”
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Podcast Archive
“God dwells in our midst, in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.”- St. Maximilian Kolbe
Jesus, I love You.
2/6/08
“The Priest and the Passion of Christ” Day of Recollection (Rev. Miller): Session 1, Homily, Session 2
Various
2007
12/12/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 9 (The Most Reverend Raymond L. Burke)
00:19:12
12/11/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 8 (Reverend Mr. Michael Houser)
00:12:33
12/10/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 7 (Reverend John Gangnepain, C.M.)
00:05:55
12/9/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 6 (Reverend Roger Fleming)
00:14:32
12/8/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 5 (Reverend Thomas McDermott, O.P.)
00:12:59
12/7/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 4 (Reverend Lawrence Brennan)
00:20:18
12/5/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 2 (Reverend Timothy Cronin)
00:15:13
12/4/07
2007 Christmas Novena – Night 1 (Monsignor Ted Wojcicki)
00:12:11
10/25/07
Exorcism Workshop (Rev. Jose Antonio Fortea): Session 1, Part 1, Session 1, Part 2, Session 2, Session 3, Q&A
Various
10/18/07
Life in the Spirit Seminar – Week 5 (Fr. Edward Richard)
00:45:52
10/11/07
Life in the Spirit Seminar – Week 4 (Msgr. Edmund Griesedieck)
00:52:54
10/9/07
“Where Are You?” Day of Recollection (Msgr. Hambrough): Session 1, Homily, Session 2
Various
10/4/07
Life in the Spirit Seminar – Week 3 (Dr. John Gresham)
00:30:58
9/27/07
Life in the Spirit Seminar – Week 2 (Dr. Anne Marie Kitz)
00:52:54
9/20/07
Life in the Spirit Seminar – Week 1 (Bishop Robert Hermann)
00:21:29
9/19/07
Missiology Workshop – Sessions: Morning 1, Morning 2, Afternoon 1, Afternoon 2
Various
8/25/07
Day of Recollection – Afternoon Talk (Abbot Patrick Barry)
00:40:44
8/25/07
Day of Recollection – Homily (Abbot Patrick Barry)
00:05:26
8/25/07
Day of Recollection – Morning Talk (Abbot Patrick Barry)
00:42:40
3/26/07
Practical Stewardship: Seven Steps and Stewardship and the Priesthood (Rev. Daniel Mahan, S.T.L. & Ms. Sue Erschen)
01:51:04
3/26/07
The Spirituality of Stewardship (Rev. Daniel Mahan, S.T.L. & Ms. Sue Erschen)
01:37:39
3/15/07
2007 Kenrick Lecture – Infallibility Revisited: Beyond Ex Cathedra Pronouncements (Msgr. Brian Ferme, D. Phil, J.C.D.)
01:40:33
3/2/07
Taming the Lion Within: Five Steps from Anger to Peace (Dr. Ronda Chervin)
01:12:25
2/7/07
Affective Maturity, Part II (Rev. Frank Reale, SJ)
01:25:50
2/7/07
Affective Maturity, Part I (Msgr. Vernon Gardin, VG)
02:20:33
2/6/07
Stroke Education (Mr. Calvin Thomas, RN, BSN)
00:29:59
2006
12/12/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 9 (Reverend Randy Soto)
00:26:01
12/11/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 8 (Reverend Dan Harris, CM)
00:12:23
12/10/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 7 (Monsignor Ted Wojcicki)
00:12:34
12/09/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 6 (Reverend William Hennecke, Jr.)
00:14:32
12/08/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 5 (Reverend Timothy Cronin)
00:16:16
12/07/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 4 (Reverend John Borcic)
00:12:55
12/06/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 3 (Reverend Michael Monshau, OP)
00:14:36
12/05/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 2 (Monsignor John Shamleffer)
00:15:18
12/04/06
Seminary Christmas Novena – Night 1 (Reverend Chris Martin)
00:09:16
11/12/06
Cardinal Arinzé Lecture/Q&A Session – Priests
01:12:47
11/12/06
Cardinal Arinzé Lecture/Q&A Session – Seminarians
01:06:36
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