A life not lived for others is not a life. - Mother Teresa
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To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood… - Ven. Fulton J. Sheen
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Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor
O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to God the Father His divine Son, bathed in blood on the Cross for sinners, and through the thrice-holy Name of Jesus, obtain for us from the Eternal Father the favor we implore. (Name your request.)
Appease the Divine anger so justly inflamed by our crimes, beg of Jesus mercy for thy children. Amid the splendors of eternity, forget not the sorrows of those who suffer, those who pray, those who weep; stay the Almighty arm which smites us, that by thy prayers and those of thy most holy spouse, the Heart of Jesus may be moved to pity and to pardon. Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us.
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24 Ways to Prepare Your Young Girl to Become a Lovely Woman
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24 Ways to Prepare Your Young Man to be a Gentleman
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Are you all ready for Fortnight for Freedom 2013?
The bishops’ second Fortnight for Freedom kicks of this Friday, June 21 at 7pm ET with the opening Mass from the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, MD, celebrated by Archbishop William Lori.
Is your parish/diocese planning anything local to raise awareness about religious liberty and encourage participation in the public square?
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God of my heart, my whole desire is in loving you. I give myself to you without reserve.
I consecrate to you my heart. Receive it as an offering of love and unite it to your heart. I desire to dwell with you all my days.
I consecrate to you my will. May it be joined to yours in all things. May my deepest desire be to do what is pleasing to you. May your Spirit guide me in the way of obedience and may selfish desires not find a home in me.
I consecrate to you my understanding. May I see with your eyes and choose what is life-giving. May I forego all that is false and passing that I may embrace what is true and enduring. Let me desire the good and all that brings the good to birth. May your grace bring my desire to realization.
I consecrate to you my memory. Let me always remember your goodness and beauty. I shall take delight in remembering your favors - the love and mercy you have shown to me. May my heart be forever grateful.
I consecrate to you my body. Make me a worthy dwelling for your Spirit, Jesus. I give you all that I am and I accept whatever limitations, sickness, sorrows and death will be mine. Let me desire what you desire. No matter how painful the cross that is mine to carry, I receive it with confidence in your strength and grace. May I accept it with lively gratitude and carry it with joy and constancy. May the words of St. Paul strengthen me; “With Christ I am nailed to the cross.”
I consecrate to you all that I may ever possess in goods, influence or status. All is yours. Do with me what you will. I consecrate to you all that I can - joys, sorrows, life and death - to offer you my love and to witness to others the joy of loving you. May I serve you with devotion, relying on the help of your grace. May I be yours without reserve until the last moment of my life. Amen.
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Italian Speaking Pilgrimage at Teopoli - July 14, 2013
Since 1977, when a large wooden Cross was erected next to the water fall, Teopoli became a center for monthly pilgrimages. These pilgrimages have three strong moments of common prayer: the Holy mass, the Stations of the Cross, and the Holy Rosary with Eucharistic Benediction.Please remember that this is a day of PRAYER. All who come must participate in all the religious functions of the day.
For info and bus reservations please call:
Società Unita 416-243-7319 or contact info@teopoli.com
The 15th annual “Pilgrimage of Love”, organized by The United Society to sponsor underprivileged children to take part in the annual Teopoli Summer Experience will take place from July 6th to the 14th, 2013, starting from All Saints Church in Etobicoke and terminating at the Holy Cross of Teopoli, near Gravenhurst. All are invited to participate for the whole Pilgrimage or for part of it. If you’re unable to walk, please support this effort financially. For further information please call our office at 416-243-7319. Visit our website at www.teopoli.com
Teopoli Summer Experience (TSE) 2013
Summer is just around the corner and the TSE returns at the Teopoli Catholic Spiritual Centre in Muskoka! We would love to invite all children ages 6-17 to participate in this fun, adventurous and prayerful programme. Children are engaged in social, spiritual, and physical activities that involve the excitement of a camp environment while growing in their Catholic faith.There are four terms to choose from that run for 10 days! Give your child the experience of a lifetime at the Teopoli Summer Experience! For more information and registration forms call The United Society (416-243-7319) or visit teopoli.com
