Advent Camino Journey to the Sacred Heart of the Baby Jesus with Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary with Daily Rosary, Compline, and recitation of the De Profundis
[Broadcasters: Zosia and Amelia with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle]
“Come to the foot of this altar; there, graces will be showered upon all.” (Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to St. Catherine Labouré).
26 NOVEMBER 2024
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TODAY, WE ASK FOR THE INTERCESSION OF
Saint Catherine Labouré
You can learn more about Saint Catherine Labouré here
"What is the connection between the Chapel and the Miraculous Medal?”
The focus today is to pray the Sorrowful Mysteries and learn the origin of the Miraculous Medal Prayer on the Vigil of the Feast of the Miraculous Medal — November 27.
Also, there is some material on the Immaculate Conception as defined by Pius IX here:
https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/immaculate-conception-defined-by-pius-ix-8040
RHP: Breviary, “The Divine Office”
COMPLINE w/ Saint Catherine Labouré
For Night Prayer, let us contemplating the memory of a beloved child of God, Saint Catherine Labouré who is the Saint of the Miraculous Medal
See Fr. Elias Mary Mills, F.I. talk below or join his short talk on the Immaculate Conception with Amelia here.1
“THE STORY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL”
by: ETWN
In the darkness of the night of July 18-19, 1830, just before the hour of midnight, the counter revolution struck. God, through the person of Mary, visited man, as de Montfort predicted, though the fulfillment of his word was never expected so literally.
It happened in Paris . . . the center of revolutionary ferment. The night of July 18, 1830 was a dark one for Christ and Christianity. But Mary, "the dawn which precedes the Sun of Justice," approached. She made her entrance quickly, spoke her lines tersely, and retired from the scene. The alarm sounded; a note for the world was struck; this was the beginning of the end!
"Sister Laboure!"
It was almost midnight; Sister Laboure was asleep.
A cryptic figure of the world, Sister Laboure awoke, startled at the voice. She was sure she had heard someone call her, but not quite sure.
"Sister Laboure!"
She sat bolt upright in bed this time; there was no mistake. She was stunned. This voice in the darkness was without reason, without explanation-but there was no doubt about its certainty. Sister Laboure was perplexed and troubled. She did not understand.
"Sister Laboure!" A shining angel stood beside her bed! By now he was urgent and insistent. Sister Laboure was dazed.
"Come to the chapel, the Blessed Virgin is waiting for you."
Sister Laboure quickly recollected herself as best she could.
"I might awaken the other sisters if I get up."
"Do not fear, everyone is sound asleep. It is half past eleven. Come! I am waiting for you!"
Sister Catherine Laboure dressed quickly. It was risky business. She was only a novice of a few months' standing. Prowling around the convent by night would bring quick expulsion if detected. But when her guardian angel commanded, hers was not to reason why, hers only to obey in blind faith, leaving the rest to God and His Providence. Out through the corridors and down the halls they went, the convent lamps lighted all the way, a condition not to be explained naturally. The Chapel door was locked as usual, but at the touch of the angel it swung open. The Chapel, normally dark by night, was lighted brightly as if for Midnight Mass!
Up the aisle they walked, the angel leading Sister Catherine. He stopped before the director's chair in the sanctuary. Instinctively, Sister Catherine knelt. Nothing happened. In the strange weird silence of an uncanny experience, Catherine grew uneasy. The clock struck twelve.
"Here is the Blessed Virgin," said the angel.
Sister Laboure saw no one. Presently there was the sound of rustling silk, and a very beautiful and majestic Lady walked down the altar steps and seated herself in the director's chair. Sister Laboure knelt at the foot of the chair and together she talked with the Queen of Heaven for a long time. At first the conversation was personal; then there were messages from Our Lady herself to Father Aladel, Sister Catherine's confessor and spiritual director. And then there was the message for the world.
"Great troubles are about to happen in France," the Queen of Heaven said. "The danger will be great. But do not be afraid. The good God and St. Vincent will take care of the Sisters of Charity and the Priests of the Mission....
"My child, the Cross of Jesus will be hated, many priests will be put to death.
"The Archbishop will die. The streets will run with blood.
"My child, the whole world will be filled with trouble and sorrow.
"My child, the good God wishes to give you a mission. Later I shall let you know what it is. You will have much to suffer. But do not be afraid.
"The days are evil. Terrible things are going to happen in France. The King's throne will be overturned. The whole world will be filled with trouble of every kind. But come to the foot of this Altar often. Here many graces will be given to everyone who asks for them. They will be given to the rich and to the poor, the great and the lowly."
The climax had been reached; the Blessed Virgin arose and left.
"She has gone," said the angel. And he led Sister Laboure back to her bed where she lay awake for the rest of the night. The angel disappeared as quickly as he had come. The clock struck two; she had been away about two hours.
The night was still; no one suspected that a bomb had fallen from Heaven. It fell into 14 Rue de Bac in Paris and exploded silently while the world around slumbered and slept.
Its impact was to be felt very slowly and very gradually.
Source from EWTN page https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/st-catherine-laboure-and-the-miraculous-medal-5667
Now, listen to our podcast episode led by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle who assisted Amelia last year with developing this episode under the Spiritual Direction of Fr. Peter Turrone, and in collaboration with ChildrensRosary.org.2
TODAY’S PRESENTATION: IMAGINED BY TRAVESSA DA SENRA HOUSE PRESS IN PORTO, PORTUGAL for the 33-DAY CONSECRATION JOURNEY. NARRATION BY: FR. DAVID MICHAEL MOSES, ZOSIA, AMELIA, GODRIC, FR. CHRIS ALAR.
PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY3
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 Prayer & Conduct a brief Examination of Conscience
SONG OF PRAISE: “Je vous salue Marie”
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
DECADE FORMAT OUTLINE (NEW)
PRAY THE ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ROSARY IF TIME (We are revising the Sorrowful Mysteries, thank you for your patience).
PRAY 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
VIDEO ON THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL: THE SILVER BULLET
READING: Continue to read Matthew 6, 7, 8 or “The Imitation of Christ” (Thomas à Kempis)
Jesus Heals Many
14 When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.
16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
“He took up our infirmities
and bore our diseases.”[b]
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
— Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.
— I commend my spirit.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
— Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.
GOSPEL CANTICLE
Antiphon: Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)
Christ is the light of the nations and the glory of Israel
Lord, + now you let your servant go in peace; *
your word has been fulfilled:
my own eyes have seen the salvation *
which you have prepared in the sight of every people:
a light to reveal you to the nations *
and the glory of your people Israel.
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.
Ant. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Lord,
we have celebrated today
the mystery of the rising of Christ to new life.
May we now rest in your peace,
safe from all that could harm us,
and rise again refreshed and joyful,
to praise you throughout another day.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
— Amen.
BLESSING
May the all-powerful Lord
grant us a restful night
and a peaceful death.
— Amen.
Antiphon or song in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,
our life, our sweetness, and our hope.
To you do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To you do we send up our sighs
mourning and weeping in this vale of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
your eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this exile
show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Conclude by Making the Sign of the Cross
“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
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.
Pray the Rosary Every Day.
END OF POST!
Thank you for listening to the Rosary Hour Podcast
PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY
If you are in Paris, France tomorrow, we invite you to join in prayer with our friends at the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal at 140 rue du Bac.
Amelia and Blythe wish to thank Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle who contributed to the focus of this episode when it was still an idea in March 2023. She will return in 2025 to discuss her latest thoughts on Eucharistic Adoration and St. Faustina with Dr. Bailey.
[REVIEWED BY IZZY NUNZIATO, 1st Edition; KAREN ROCHA, 2nd Edition]
FOOTNOTES
Fr. Elias Mary Mills explains the Immaculate Conception to Amelia for the Rosary Hour Podcast:
There is also the related video by Fr. Chris Alar entitled, “Immaculate Conception: How to answer all questions” (posted to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy website).
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. This toolkit includes basic text for the 7 Sorrows Rosary and the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy for your team to discern and edit as needed to have a successful prayer meeting.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gLASl0kr0Vkkm9CIO_ZBGU_OlVFQK3ktARGActyNAH4/edit?tab=t.0
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