Advent Consecration to the Sacred Heart of the Baby Jesus with St. Cecilia,
patroness of Sacred Music [Broadcaster: Amelia]
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace,
that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
ADVENT CONSECRATION
22 NOVEMBER 2024
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CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN BY THE ROSARY HOUR PODCAST
[AUDIO BROADCAST FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED]
[BY AMELIA, REVIEWED BY KAREN ROCHA & IZZY NUNZIATO]
TODAY, WE ASK FOR THE INTERCESSION OF
SAINT CECILIA, VIRGIN & MARTYR
WARM-UP REFLECTION | ON COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS [VIDEO]
The focus today on “Combatting the Spirit of the World” for the Consecration is led again by, FR. DAVID MICHAEL MOSES who COMMENTS in this new video ON “THE CHRISTIAN LIFE”.1
NOTE: We invite you to Read Matthew 6, 7, 8 over the next 10 days.
RHP: Breviary, “The Divine Office”
COMPLINE w/ St. Cecilia
For Night Prayer, let us contemplating the memory of a beloved child of God, St. Cecilia, who suffered for love of Jesus Christ and was praised as “the most perfect model of the Christian woman because of her virginity and her martyrdom”. 2
St. Cecilia’s praise for God despite the torture she underwent makes her worthy of the title of one of the most venerated martyrs in Christendom.
Here is a rendition of her story as told by St. John Bosco.
“THE ART OF CONVERSATION”
HOW CAN MUSIC BRING US TOGETHER?
How can we communicate our joy with others?
As we recall the power of music as we remember St. Cecilia, and pray for her intercession in learning to praise God with her zeal, we might rediscover how music brings people together.
At Christmas, this is no exception.
At Christmas, it is easy for screens to over take quality time, whether it be people on devices or the passive watching of a screen without really getting to connect with people we haven’t seen in a long time.
In his book, “The Secret of Joy”, Padre Nuno responds to the question:
"Why is joy communicable?"
"It is because we are not alone. We are with each other. Joy only exists in relationship with others. Sometimes, some people sense that they are lacking in joy, and that is happening to us more and more these days. This is connected with a closed individualism, with that state of remoteness or severance of relationship with others, void of communication. If it is said that others appear not to have joy, it is because those who lack it are not communicating, whereas joy is always communicative, for I cannot keep it only for myself.
Accordingly, the source of my joy is the attitude of being faithful, and the basis of this joy is my relation to others and to matters entrusted to me; that is, to recognise what is willed precisely for me, what was given to me to do as a gift from God. But there is always a need for someone, a person to help me realise my joy. I can never experience joy on my own. And in life, one scarcely finds anyone happy who is merely alone with himself."
("The Secret of Joy, Travessa da Senra House Press | Season 3 of the Rosary Hour Podcast, Translated by Rembrandt for Padre Nuno Rocha)DAY 2 of 33 FOCUS
For Day 2 of this 33-day Christmas Consecration journey, Fr. David Michael and Padre Nuno invite us to consider the art of communication — and ask how each of us can we better communicate our joy to others in the coming weeks.
How can we bring joy to others in serendipitous conversations?
How can we show our joy:
through a smile,
a gesture of charity,
a handshake, or a hug,3
or genuine interest in taking time to be with someone, to talk about their interests, whether it be their interest in music or how they are doing spiritually?
How can we be curious in a way that lifts people up and are there ways we can improve that moment when we greet those who we haven’t seen in a long time, or those who feel distant from us, unable to communicate their own joy, or perhaps struggling to find joy in their lives?
How can we find ways to create meaningful exchanges to other beloved sons and daughters of God?
We invite you to watch Fr. David Michael’s one-minute ice-breaker and read aloud Padre Nuno’s reflections for Day 2 as you prepare for Night Prayer and pray the Rosary as outlined below.
Ask the Blessed Mother to inspire in your life new pathways that will help you to connect with others in even more meaningful ways this Christmas, especially those who feel isolated, alone, marginalized, abandoned, or misunderstood. What can you do together to increase joy?
Try asking someone this same question Fr. David Michael responds to:
AMELIA:
“What is your favorite line in a song or a movie?”
IMAGINED BY TRAVESSA DA SENRA HOUSE PRESS IN PORTO, PORTUGAL
PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY4
LET US PRAY:
“COMPLINE”
O, God, + come to my assistance.
— Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
RECITE: Guardian Angel Prayer5 & Conduct a brief Examination of Conscience
SONG OF PRAISE: “O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL”
Review “O Come All Ye Faithful”
SING “O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL” or another “HYMN OF PRAISE” FOR THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS, NIGHT PRAYER with the Rosary Hour Podcast suggestion from our Musical Directors:
“The Queen’s Six” sings a beautiful arrangement with organ. Enjoy!
NEXT… SCRIPT TO THE ROSARY FOR THOSE FAMILIES NEEDING SUPPORT
CLICK BELOW FOR AUDIO LEARNING GUIDE FOR 2 DECADES (18 MIN)
CONSECRATION PRAYER FOCUS
PRAY THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY using the structure you prefer or the structure in this post:
FIRST OPTION: FOR BUSY PEOPLE
DECADE FORMAT OUTLINE (NEW)
b. SECOND OPTION: FOR FAMILIES / DOMESTIC CHURCH / RCIA
c. THIRD OPTION: PRAY WITH SOMEONE ONLINE | KEITH NESTER
As we are still working on the Sorrowful Mysteries, we invite you to pray with one of our founding guests who supported our conversation when we were still learning many things 3 years ago. In this video, KEITH NESTER guides Fathers in learning how to lead 5 DECADES OF THE CLASSIC STYLE OF THE ROSARY with prayer cards to help you pray with him.
Listen to Keith’s story from one of our earliest videos from 2022 at the Digital Café as led by Catholic convert and mom of 7, Sherri Marcotte, from British Columbia, Canada and Dr. Bailey. In this meeting, Keith was still writing his new book on the Mysteries of the Rosary and took the time out of his busy ministry to teach us about the Rosary. His story of conversion from being a Methodist Pastor truly inspired our team who read his book was written after he decided to become Catholic because of the Rosary.
FINALLY, PRAY WITH YOUR ROSARY THE “DE PROFUNDIS”
PSALM 129/130
ENDING:
Say: “May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”
Amen
Conclude by Making the Sign of the Cross
“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
If it is helpful, you can download the 1st EDITION — rough AUDIO OF THIS ROSARY to experience the ROSARY for parents and children to pray along with for the Sorrowful Mysteries, Decades 1 and 2 only with the De Profundis.
ABOUT THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
The Mysteries traditionally adhere to certain days of the week.
Tuesdays and Fridays are typically the day when we recite the Sorrowful Mysteries.6
Pray the Rosary Every Day.
END OF POST!
Thank you for listening to the Rosary Hour Podcast7
[REVIEWED BY IZZY NUNZIATO, 1st Edition; KAREN ROCHA, 2nd Edition]
PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY
If you are in Paris, France, we invite you to join in prayer with our friends at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal at 140 Rue du Bac — the team gave Amelia a lovely tour in July 2023 and helped spread the Children’s Rosary books she brought to visitors to the Shrine. It is not too late to pray the 3-day novena for Nov 27. Learn more about the Miraculous Medal with our guest, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle:
FOOTNOTES
When released, Billboard named this song #16 on the “Top 200”. This YouTube clip of Tulsa native entitled “I Like You” was written by the Independent artist, Ben Rector, here cited by Fr. David Michael Moses as he explores the essential philosophical question that might be a great ice breaker for RCIA groups: “What is Life” (all about)?
OPTIONAL PRAYER: Lord of Mercy, be close to those who call upon you. With Saint Cecilia to help us, hear and answer our prayers as we offer to You this daily Rosary and Psalm, so as to praise you and prepare our hearts for Your Sacred Heart this Advent.
Help us in this first part of the Consecration Journey to contemplate the miracle of your birth with the vision of your Mother, and our mother, Mary, and with St. Joseph her most chaste spouse. Like them, we wish to invite you into our hearts each day with the hope born for those who adore you and accept you as our Lord and King, the Prince of Peace.”
See: Cultural norms may apply. (Izzy’s Footnote)
Use the following bonus GOOGLE DOC by the RHP team to develop your own Sorrowful Mysteries Rosary meeting at your Parish next week before we enter into Advent — talk with your pastor about this project, perhaps even for several Jubilee 2025 Rosaries, like on Good Friday, Sept 15, etc.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLASl0kr0Vkkm9CIO_ZBGU_OlVFQK3ktARGActyNAH4/edit?tab=t.0
PREGHIERA ALL’ANGELO CUSTODE by PADRE PIO:
“O santo angelo custode, abbi cura dell’anima mia e del mio corpo.
Illumina la mia mente perché conosca meglio il Signore e lo ami con tutto il cuore.
Assistimi nelle mie preghiere perché non ceda alle distrazioni ma vi ponga la più grande attenzione.
Aiutami con i tuoi consigli, perché veda il bene e lo compia con generosità.
Difendimi dalle insidie del nemico infernale e sostienimi nelle tentazioni perché riesca sempre vincitore.
Supplisci alla mia freddezza nel culto del Signore: non cessare di attendere alla mia custodia finché non mi abbia portato in Paradiso, ove loderemo insieme il Buon Dio per tutta l’eternità.
(San Pio da Pietralcina)
See above footnote.
Have you watched the interviews on “Humor” led by Amelia and Asher with Fr. David Michael? Click here and see Amelia’s discussion with Asher here.
Coming in 2025, Antonia Salzano Acutis answers 7 questions for the Rosary Hour Podcast which will be posted after the Live Record Live Encontros hosted by Padre Nuno. Please visit https://carloacutis.com to learn about Saint Carlo’s Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit. Visit our YouTube Channel on the Rosary for notifications on these broadcasts.
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