St. Clare Monastery

JUNE 7, 2024 | (19 days after Pentecost) Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Prayer

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thine altar. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy most Sacred Heart.

Many indeed have never known Thee; many too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy sacred Heart.

Be Thou King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to Thy Father's house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.

Be Thou King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.

Be Thou King of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy towards the children of the race, once Thy chosen people: of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may it now descend upon them a laver of redemption and of life.

Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: "Praise be to the divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor for ever."

Amen.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION

“BEHOLD THIS HEART WHICH HAS SO LOVED MEN THAT IT HAS SPARED NOTHING, EVEN TO EXHAUSTING AND CONSUMING ITSELF, IN ORDER TO TESTIFY ITS LOVE.”
—Our Lord to St. Margaret Mary

“IN THE SACRED HEART, EVERY TREASURE OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE IS HIDDEN. IN THAT DIVINE HEART BEATS GOD’S INFINITE LOVE FOR EVERYONE AND FOR EACH OF US AS INDIVIDUALS.”
—Pope St. John Paul II

JESUS Knew and Loved us each and all during His Life, His Agony and His Passion, and Gave Himself up for each one of us: "THE SON OF GOD. . . LOVED ME AND GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME." He has loved us all with a human Heart. For this reason, the SACRED HEART OF JESUS, Pierced by our sins and for our salvation, "is quite rightly considered the chief Sign and Symbol of that. . LOVE WITH WHICH THE DIVINE REDEEMER CONTINUALLY LOVES THE ETERNAL FATHER AND ALL HUMAN BEINGS" —WITHOUT EXCEPTION. (478)
—Catechism of the Catholic Church

ACT OF CONSECRATION
by Venerable Pope Leo XIII

MOST SWEET JESUS, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thine altar. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy most SACRED HEART.

Many indeed have never known Thee; many too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful JESUS, and draw them to Thy Sacred Heart.

BE THOU KING, O LORD, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to Thy FATHER's house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.

BE THOU KING of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.

Be THOU KING of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them into the light and kingdom of GOD. Turn Thine Eyes of Mercy towards the children of the race, once Thy chosen people: of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may it now descend upon them a laver of redemption and of life.

Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: "PRAISE BE TO THE DIVINE HEART THAT WROUGHT OUR SALVATION; TO IT BE GLORY AND HONOR FOREVER." Amen.

HAPPY SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY! BEAUTIFUL PRAYERS in https://www.catholicsstrivingforholiness.org/beautiful-prayers-to-the-most-holy-trinity/

HAPPY MEMORIAL OF MARY
Immaculate Mother of the Church
May 30, Monday

MARY is called the Mother of the Church, because she’s the Mother of CHRIST, and the Church is the Mystical Body of CHRIST. So the Mother of CHRIST can also be called the Mother of His Mystical Body. “The title "Mother of the Church" thus reflects the deep conviction of the Christian faithful, who see in MARY not only the Mother of the Person of JESUS, but also of the faithful.”
—Pope St. John Paul II

TO MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
By Pope Francis, 29 June 2013

MOTHER, HELP OUR FAITH!
Open our ears to hear GOD’s Word and to recognize His Voice and Call.
Awaken in us a desire to Follow in His Footsteps, to go forth from our own land and to receive His Promise.
Help us to be touched by His Love, that we may touch Him in faith.
Help us to Entrust ourselves fully to Him and to believe in His Love, especially at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the Cross, when our faith is called to mature. Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.
REMIND US THAT THOSE WHO BELIEVE ARE NEVER ALONE.
Teach us to see all things with the Eyes of JESUS, that He may be Light for our path. And may this light of faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that undying day which is CHRIST Himself, your Son, our Lord!

HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE…

PENTECOST SUNDAY MASS PRAYERS & READINGS in https://catholicsstrivingforholiness.org/pentecost-sunday-mass-prayers-and-readings/

Happy Pentecost Sunday! ❤️

A Prayer For Moms On Mother’s Day
https://youtu.be/SboiIAphuvw
God bless your home!

Happy Mother's day to all Mother's worldwide. 🙏❤️😇

IN PRAISE OF OUR HOLY MOTHER:

"HER CHILDREN RISE UP AND CALL HER “BLESSED”; HER HUSBAND ALSO, AND HE PRAISES HER: 'MANY WOMEN HAVE DONE EXCELLENTLY, BUT YOU SURPASS THEM ALL.'"
—Proverbs 31:28–29

IN HONOR OF OUR OWN MOTHER:

"Strength and honor are her clothing; she is confident about the future. Her mouth is full of wisdom; kindly teaching is on her tongue. She is vigilant over the activities of her household; she doesn’t eat the food of laziness."
— Proverbs 31:25-27

EVERY MOTHER’S DESIRE:

"I have no greater Joy than this: TO HEAR THAT MY CHILDREN ARE LIVING ACCORDING TO THE TRUTH."
—3 John 1:4

A MOTHER’S LOVE ❤️
There are times when only a MOTHER'S HEART… can understand our tears, can soothe our disappoints and calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a MOTHER'S LOVE… can share the joy we feel when something we've dreamed about quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a MOTHER'S FAITH… can help us on life's way and inspire in us the confidence we need from day to day.
For a Mother's Heart and a Mother's Faith and a Mother's steadfast Love were fashioned by GOD Himself and sent by the Angels above!

LORD JESUS CHRIST, hold my mother close to Your Heart, as we hold her close to mine. Let her know today and every day, how much we love her. Lord, comfort her mind and reassure her that her motherly care was everything we needed and wanted and that we love her dearly. Lord, comfort her body as she ages and grant her health and vitality as she goes through her days here on earth. Bring all good things to my precious mother, dear GOD, and bless her every day, in every way…

MOST HOLY VIRGIN MARY, Mother of Our Lord JESUS, hear my prayer for my own dear mother. Take her hand as I hold her in my heart and mind. Let the strength you have known as a mother, fill her body. Let the devotion you feel for our Lord, fill her heart. Let the grace that surrounds you, fill her spirit. Holy Mary, may your divine presence in my mother’s life, today and every day, bring her joy and peace forever. Amen.

HAPPY AND BLESSED FEAST DAY!
May 1st, Wednesday

TRULY, I doubt not, that the angels wondering and adoring, came thronging in countless multitudes to that poor workshop to admire the Humility of SAINT JOSEPH who Guarded that dear and Divine CHILD, and labored at his Carpenter’s trade to support JESUS and MARY, the Son and the Mother Who GOD committed to his care. “NOTHING WILL BE REFUSED OF JOSEPH, NEITHER BY OUR LADY NOR BY HIS GLORIOUS SON.””
—Saint Francis de Sales

IN PRAISE OF SAINT JOSEPH

JOSEPH, Patron Saint of workers, blending skill with Charity, silent Carpenter, we praise you! Joining work with Honesty, you taught CHRIST with Joy to labor, sharing His Nobility.

JOSEPH, close to JESUS and MARY, Lived with Them in Poverty, Shared with Them their home and labor, Worked with noble Dignity. May we seek GOD’s Will as you did, leader of His family!

JOSEPH, Inspiration for workers, man of Faith and Charity, make us Honest, Humble, Faithful, strong with CHRIST’s true Liberty, Make our labor and our leisure Fruitful to Eternity!

O BLESSED SAINT JOSEPH, ever watchful Guardian of the HOLY FAMILY, Protect the chosen people of JESUS CHRIST, keep us Free from the blight of error and corruption, and be our Ally in the conflict with the powers of darkness. As of old you Rescued the Holy Child JESUS from the plots of Herod, so now Defend us and the whole world from all evils and harm. Keep us one and all under your continual Protection, so that by your help and example, we may lead a Holy life, die a Happy death, and come to possess Eternal life in Heaven!

WE BESEECH THEE, O LORD JESUS CHRIST, that we may be Helped by the merits of St. Joseph, the Chaste Spouse of Thy Most Holy Mother: so that what we cannot obtain of ourselves, may be given to us through his intercession: Who livest and reignest, in the unity of the FATHER and the HOLY SPIRIT, one GOD, for ever and ever. Amen.

“NEVER BE AFRAID OF LOVING THE BLESSED VIRGIN TOO MUCH. YOU CAN NEVER LOVE HER MORE THAN JESUS DID.”
—Saint Maximilian Kolbe

"If you ever feel Distressed during your day, Call upon Our Lady, just say this simple prayer:
'MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS, PLEASE BE A MOTHER TO ME NOW.'
I must admit, this prayer has Never failed me."
—Saint Mother Teresa

Hail Mary, Full of Grace (Song)
https://youtu.be/lB3mJz3D4m8
God bless your home!

Prayer For A Happy And Peaceful Death
https://youtu.be/o25D4BZw27E
God bless your home!

Mother Teresa’s Favorite Prayer
https://youtu.be/TOWDvZi6iG0
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Prayer To Jesus My Friend
https://youtu.be/NbIrnLTBjO4
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HAVE A BLESSED DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY!

“I AM THE WAY, AND THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXCEPT THROUGH ME ...
I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day, the very depths of My tender Mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of Graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My Mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain the Complete Forgiveness of Sins and Punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.”
—John 14:6, Diary 699

Divine Praises:

BLESSED BE GOD.
Blessed be his Holy Name.
Blessed be JESUS CHRIST, true GOD and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of JESUS.
Blessed be his Most SACRED HEART.
Blessed be his Most Precious BLOOD.
Blessed be JESUS in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the HOLY SPIRIT, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of GOD, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be GOD in His Angels and in his Saints.

JESUS, KING OF MERCY...I beg You, by all the Love with which Your Heart burns, to destroy completely within me my self-love and, on the other hand, to enkindle in my heart the fire of Your purest Love.
—Diary, 371

March 27 | Wednesday of Holy Week

🔸 SPY WEDNESDAY

"Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, 'What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?' And they paid him thirty pieces of silver."
- Matthew 26:14-16

Collect Prayer:

O God, who willed your Son to submit for our sake to the yoke of the Cross, so that you might drive from us the power of the enemy, grant us, your servants, to attain the grace of the resurrection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever, Amen!

Source

https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2022-04-13

Holy Week | Daily Prayer Of The Moment
https://youtu.be/BYNefzhNsiU
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"God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy."
- Pope Francis

Week Four | Days of Lent | Prayer Of The Moment
https://youtu.be/QkozDug205s
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MONTH OF MARCH is entirely dedicated to St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a foster father of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH:

Oh St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

Oh St. Joseph do 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.

Oh St. 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.

St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen

Source: https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/months/03_1.cfm

Prayer | Intimacy With God
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM47eFh4a-hgzIPOOSPLjuC1YiqnLG5Hc
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Divine Healing Prayers
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM47eFh4a-hgCiF4ZoBBB6LG0aeEn34Dj
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May your Ash Wednesday be a time of Reflection and Promise.

A Prayer For Beginning Lent | Ash Wednesday
https://youtu.be/Sc5_pWAEWKE
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A Prayer For My Friend In Emotional Anguish
https://youtu.be/c9xQoA8KVMI
God bless your home!

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help, or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy, hear and answer me.
Amen.❤️🌹❤️🌸✝️

February 10 | Saint of the Day

➕ S A I N T S C H O L A S T I C A
Abbess

Saint Scholastica’s Story

Twins often share the same interests and ideas with an equal intensity. Therefore, it is no surprise that Scholastica and her twin brother, Benedict, established religious communities within a few miles from each other.

Born in 480 of wealthy parents, Scholastica and Benedict were brought up together until he left central Italy for Rome to continue his studies.

Little is known of Scholastica’s early life. She founded a religious community for women near Monte Cassino at Plombariola, five miles from where her brother governed a monastery.

The twins visited each other once a year in a farmhouse because Scholastica was not permitted inside the monastery. They spent these times discussing spiritual matters.

According to the Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great, the brother and sister spent their last day together in prayer and conversation. Scholastica sensed her death was close at hand and she begged Benedict to stay with her until the next day.

He refused her request because he did not want to spend a night outside the monastery, thus breaking his own Rule. Scholastica asked God to let her brother remain and a severe thunderstorm broke out, preventing Benedict and his monks from returning to the abbey.

Benedict cried out, “God forgive you, Sister. What have you done?” Scholastica replied, “I asked a favor of you and you refused. I asked it of God and he granted it.”

Brother and sister parted the next morning after their long discussion. Three days later, Benedict was praying in his monastery and saw the soul of his sister rising heavenward in the form of a white dove. Benedict then announced the death of his sister to the monks and later buried her in the tomb he had prepared for himself.

Reflection

Scholastica and Benedict gave themselves totally to God and gave top priority to deepening their friendship with him through prayer. They sacrificed some of the opportunities they would have had to be together as brother and sister in order better to fulfill their vocation to the religious life. In coming closer to Christ, however, they found they were also closer to each other. In joining a religious community, they did not forget or forsake their family but rather found more brothers and sisters.

Source: FranciscanMedia

Saint Scholastica, Pray for us!