“Have recourse to Mary, who is the hope of sinners; and if you fear that she may refuse to take your part, know that she cannot do so because God Himself has imposed on her the duty of succoring the miserable.” -St. Bonaventure
For Reflection:
According to St. Bonaventure, why should we never fear a refusal from Our Lady? To what extent does this insight give you courage, hope, and confidence? Continue your novena prayer and add to it the prayer:
"Our Lady of Prompt Succor, ever Virgin Mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God, you are most powerful against the enemy of our salvation. The divine promise of a Redeemer was announced right after the sin of our first parents; and you, through your Divine Son, crushed the serpent' head. Hasten, then, to our help and deliver us from the deceits of Satan (add your personal petition here). Intercede for us with Jesus that we may always be found faithful to Him in our particular states of life. As you once saved our beloved city from ravaging flames and our country from an invading army, have pity on us and obtain for us protection from hurricanes and all disasters. Assist us in the many trials that beset our path through life. Watch over the Church and the Pope as they uphold with total fidelity the purity of faith and morals against unremitting opposition. Be to us truly Our Lady of Prompt Succor now and especially at the hour of our death, that we may gain everlasting life through the merits of Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen"
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Dear Friends,
This is indeed a sobering moment for our country and for the Catholic Church in America, but be at peace. Our God is in charge. His ways are not our ways and they defy our understanding. We have been prepared for this moment from all eternity and in proximate time as well.
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The culture of life prevailed in the state of Massachusetts on Tuesday night when voters opted to defeat a bill that would have legalized physician-assisted suicide for the terminally ill.
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“By her maternal charity,
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