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Friday, March 4, 2016
History of the Rosary
Introduction to the Rosary and the Mysteries…
The rosary is one of the most cherished prayers of our Catholic Church.
Introduced by the Apostles' Creed which summarizes the great mysteries of the
Catholic faith, the Our Father (the Lord's Prayer) which introduces each
mystery, three Hail Marys which is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth
and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary, Glory Be (the Doxology), and concluded with
Hail Holy Queen (the Salve Regina). The Rosary involves the recitation of five
decades (5 sets of 10 beads) consisting of the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys and
the Doxology. During this reciting, the individual meditates on the Mysteries
of the events of our Lord's life and the witness of our Blessed Mother; one
Mystery for each decade.
The Mysteries include Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary. One set of Mysteries is prayed on a rosary that has five decades. Each set is prayed on designated days of the week. While praying a decade, you reflect on a mystery. There are specific mysteries for each day of the week. For example, when praying the Holy Rosary on a Monday or Saturday, you meditate on the Joyful Mysteries. During the recitation of first decade, you meditate on the Annunciation of Mary. During the recitation of the second decade, you meditate on the Visitation. During the recitation of the third decade, you meditate on the Nativity of Jesus, etc. There are variations however, and in some countries the rosary may even have different mysteries. Through these Mysteries, the individual brings to mind our Lord's incarnation, life, passion, death and resurrection from the dead. It also gives us the prayers to our Blessed Mother, who leads all believers to her Son. In contemplation of these Mysteries, the rosary brings us closer to our Lord and reveals a depth of faith that cannot be found in any other way.
The Mysteries include Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary. One set of Mysteries is prayed on a rosary that has five decades. Each set is prayed on designated days of the week. While praying a decade, you reflect on a mystery. There are specific mysteries for each day of the week. For example, when praying the Holy Rosary on a Monday or Saturday, you meditate on the Joyful Mysteries. During the recitation of first decade, you meditate on the Annunciation of Mary. During the recitation of the second decade, you meditate on the Visitation. During the recitation of the third decade, you meditate on the Nativity of Jesus, etc. There are variations however, and in some countries the rosary may even have different mysteries. Through these Mysteries, the individual brings to mind our Lord's incarnation, life, passion, death and resurrection from the dead. It also gives us the prayers to our Blessed Mother, who leads all believers to her Son. In contemplation of these Mysteries, the rosary brings us closer to our Lord and reveals a depth of faith that cannot be found in any other way.
Origin of the Rosary
The origin of the rosary is highly debated, but one thing for sure is that it
was based on the use of "prayer beads". Many cultures in
pre-Christian times used beads to aid in meditation and prayer. The word
"bead" comes from the word "bede" which means prayer.
Originally, the rosary was called "The Psalter of Jesus and Mary"
because it consisted of the prayer Jesus gave us (The Our Father) and the
prayer the Angel Gabriel gave us (The Hail Mary). The word Psalter, refers to
the Book of Psalms in the Bible, which has 150 psalms. In early Christian
times, beads were used to count Our Fathers and Hail Marys and were known as
"Paternosters," the Latin for "Our Father." Many people of
this age could not afford to purchase the Psalter which was used by the
religious orders and clergy and because of lack of printing, was in short
supply. In order to supply the great number of faithful with some prayer form
which would be easily accessible, itinerant preachers developed and encouraged
the use of a string with beads upon it. Each bead would represent a prayer to
be said--either the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, and the Doxology. In time,
other prayers would be added to make up what we now call the Rosary.Between the
1100s and 1400s, the Christian "prayer beads" were linked with the
verses of psalms and other phrases celebrating the lives of Jesus and
emphasizes the unique role of Mary, Mother of God in the plan of salvation. It
was in the 1200s that St Dominic was linked to the creation of the rosary. This
has been debated ad infinitum, but during this time, the beads became known as
the "rosarium" or "rose garden" a common name for an
anthology of similar stories. As Dom Louis Cougaud stated in 1922, "The
various elements which enter into the composition of that Catholic devotion
commonly called the rosary are the product of a long and gradual development
which began before St. Dominic's time, which continued without his having any
share in it, and which only attained its final shape several centuries after
his death."
During the 1400s, the structure of the five-decade rosary along with the Mysteries became the standard for what we now know as the Rosary. Blessed Alan de la Roche also furthered the use of the Rosary by unceasingly preaching it and expanding its reach to hundreds of thousands of souls. Then a Carthusian named Henry Kalkar is credited with bracketing the 150 Hail Marys (from the Psalter) into decades (sets of ten), separated by Our Fathers. Shortly thereafter, the Hail Mary's were separated into five decades. In 1520, Pope Leo X officially approved the universal use of the rosary. In 1571, St. Piux V declared the first Feast of the Holy Rosary which was made universal by Pope Clement XI. In 1917 the Blessed Mother selected for herself the name "Our Lady of the Rosary" at Fatima when she appeared to three children in Fatima saying, "I want you to continue to say your rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary to obtain the end of the war and peace in the world". In 2002 Pope John Paul II introduced new mysteries (Mysteries of the Light or Luminous Mysteries) to the Rosary and wrote his apostolic letter "On the Most Holy Rosary" (Rosarium Virginis Mariae).
During the 1400s, the structure of the five-decade rosary along with the Mysteries became the standard for what we now know as the Rosary. Blessed Alan de la Roche also furthered the use of the Rosary by unceasingly preaching it and expanding its reach to hundreds of thousands of souls. Then a Carthusian named Henry Kalkar is credited with bracketing the 150 Hail Marys (from the Psalter) into decades (sets of ten), separated by Our Fathers. Shortly thereafter, the Hail Mary's were separated into five decades. In 1520, Pope Leo X officially approved the universal use of the rosary. In 1571, St. Piux V declared the first Feast of the Holy Rosary which was made universal by Pope Clement XI. In 1917 the Blessed Mother selected for herself the name "Our Lady of the Rosary" at Fatima when she appeared to three children in Fatima saying, "I want you to continue to say your rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary to obtain the end of the war and peace in the world". In 2002 Pope John Paul II introduced new mysteries (Mysteries of the Light or Luminous Mysteries) to the Rosary and wrote his apostolic letter "On the Most Holy Rosary" (Rosarium Virginis Mariae).
Views on the Rosary
Archbishop Fulton Sheen said, "The rosary is the book of the blind, where
souls see and there enact the greatest drama of love the world has ever known;
it is the book of the simple, which initiates them into mysteries and knowledge
more satisfying than the education of other men; it is the book of the aged,
whose eyes close upon the shadow of this world, and open on the substance of
the next. The power of the rosary is beyond description."
Padre Pio, the famous stigmatic, said, 'Love the Madonna and pray the Rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today.'
Sister Lucia, who as a child was the most responsible of the three seers at Fatima, declared confidently when she was a nun, 'There is no problem that cannot be solved effectively by the Rosary and by our sacrifices.'
Padre Pio, the famous stigmatic, said, 'Love the Madonna and pray the Rosary, for her Rosary is the weapon against the evils of the world today.'
Sister Lucia, who as a child was the most responsible of the three seers at Fatima, declared confidently when she was a nun, 'There is no problem that cannot be solved effectively by the Rosary and by our sacrifices.'
The Purpose of the Rosary
As a Catholic devotion, the Rosary involves meditating on the twenty mysteries
surrounding the lives of Our Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Rosary
engages our thoughts, our imagination, our emotions, and our desire. This
serves the purpose of mobilizing our faculties in order to deepen our
convictions of faith, prompting a conversion of heart and a strengthening of
our will to follow Christ. As you can see, the rosary we know today is the
result of many evolutions dating back several hundred years. Although the
manner in which the rosary is recited has changed, the results of praying the
rosary are still the same.
Saturday, December 12, 2015
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Friday, November 27, 2015
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Saint Michael Archangel
God had made Heaven and the Earth and all the Angels and all
the extra important Angels, called Archangels. (Like an important Bishop is
called an Archbishop.) The Archangels were God's special subjects. One Archangel
was called Michael (along with St. Gabriel and St. Raphael). Michael was
"the Angel of the Lord", who was sent to Moses, Jacob and Abraham and
others throughout history. Another Archangel
was Lucifer, who was so beautiful that the other Angels called him the Son of
the Morning.
All were content in Heaven. Then one day Lucifer, Son of the
Morning, said to himself: "Why should God be the most important person in
Heaven? Why, shouldn't I be? I am beautiful and I am powerful. In fact, I am
just as important as God, and I shall fight Him and have Heaven for
myself!"
So, Lucifer went around Heaven, and he collected a lot of
other Angels who also didn't want to be less important than God, until he had a
Great Army. Then they marched up to the Throne of God and and challenged Him to
Heaven. God called Michael the Archangel, and made him gather together a Mighty Army of
Angels on God's side.
There was a Great Battle in Heaven--Michael and his Angels
fighting with Lucifer; and, Lucifer fought, and his Angels fought; but, they
did NOT win. And Michael drove Lucifer out of Heaven, and he fell down to hell;
and, all his bad angels were driven down after him, and as the last one
disappeared from sight forever and the Gate of Heaven shut tightly, a great
Shout went up for Michael's Army.
So, now you know why we sometimes say in our prayers,
"Holy St. Michael the Archangel, defend
us in the Day of Battle," because he is so good at battles and a great
warrior.
Patronage: against danger at sea, against temptations,
artists, bakers, bankers, banking, barrel makers, battle, boatmen, dying
people, emergency medical technicians, fencing, grocers, hatmakers, holy death,
mariners, paratroopers, police officers, radiologists, sailors, security
guards, soldiers, storms at sea,, swordsmiths watermen
Patron Saint of locations:
Albenga, Italy, Argao, Cebu, Philippines, Basey, Samar,
Philippines, Brecht, Belgium, Brendola, Italy, Brussels, Belgium, Cabo Rojo,
Puerto Rico, Caltanissett, Sicily, Italy, Carpineto Sinello, Italy, Castel
Madama, Italy, Cerveteri, Italy, Cornwall, England, Cuneo, Italy, Dormagen,
Germany, Dunakeszi, Hungary, England, Gaby, Italy, Germany, Gravina, Italy,
Greccio, Italy, Iklin, Malta, London, England, Marcianise, Italy, Naranjito,
Puerto Rico, Papua, New Guinea, Puebla, Mexico, Salgareda, Italy
Feastday: September 29
St Michael’s Color: Red
Prayer to St Michael For Protection Against Evil and Danger
Dear St. Michael, the Archangel,
protect us, both body and soul from the Evil One, his followers and anyone who
would approach us with malicious intent.
Protect us, our bodies, and our cars, as we travel about in
our daily activities.
Protect us, our bodies, our home, our property and
possessions during times of storm, from all dangers of lightning, high winds,
hail and flood waters. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael (for a specific need)
St. Michael, intercede for me with God in all my
necessities, especially (name your specific need). Obtain for me a favorable
outcome in the matter I recommend to you. Mighty prince of the heavenly host,
and victor over rebellious spirits, remember me for I am weak and sinful and so
prone to pride and ambition. Be for me, I pray, my powerful aid in temptation
and difficulty, and above all do not forsake me in my last struggle with the
powers of evil. Amen.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
The Symbols of Santa Muerte
Some images of the Santa Muerte may be found with different
symbols, holding different items in her hands or including different objects at
her feet. A common image is of Santa
Muerte carrying a scythe and a world globe.
The following are the most common symbols.
The Scythe…
The scythe or sickle has several meanings; first it is
symbolic of endings. This doesn’t
necessarily meaning the ending of a lifespan, although in certain conditions it
is a symbol of death itself. It can also
mean the ending of a time period, a routine, a dispute, an adventure, a
relationship, etc... Endings come in
many forms. Santa Muerte uses her scythe
to cut away a persons link to something.
It is also symbolic of death since its believed by her followers that
when a persons time is up she is the one who comes to escort the soul into the
next existence. In this instance her
scythe cuts the remaining ties to our worldly life. The scythe is also a symbol of harvest,
prosperity, and hope. It can be said
that the scythe she holds is a symbol of harvesting our dreams and
desires. A sign of a persons request
made to her will flourish, grow, and manifest.
It cuts away obstacles that hold a person from making progress and
clears a path for guidance. In addition,
the scythe can symbolize power and strength.
This can be in many forms. It can
symbolize the power and strength that Santa Muerte herself carries over all
humans and over her realm of the dead.
It can also indicate power and strength in a person’s spellwork with
Santa Muerte, or power and strength over enemies.
The World Globe…
The world globe represents Santa Muerte’s power over the
entire world. She is not held back or
limited to whom she can rule. She will
eventually claim everyone living on earth.
Santa Muerte is not limited to location or held back by time or
space. She can claim judgment at any
given moment. There are no
boundaries. It’s believed that after
God, death (Santa Muerte) is the most powerful figure in the world, since
without death there is no life, there is no existence. The globe is an indication that Santa Muerte
rules over all race, religion, culture, and belief.....she’s just known by
other names....but most, if not all, religions have a ruler over death. Here, we call her Santa Muerte.
The Owl…
The owl is symbolic of darkness, nighttime, and keen
vision. Santa Muerte’s owl companion
indicates powerful guidance for those who ask.
Many people take their problems and questions to Santa Muerte because
they seek the knowledge and a solution....an answer to their blindness. Blindness because they “see” no
solution. The owl’s sharp vision offers
the light a person needs to overcome blindness.
It guides a person to solution and success. The owl is also connected to great wisdom and
intelligence, hence the term “that wise old owl”. Santa Muerte’s owl companion is her
messenger. Oftentimes a person who works
with Santa Muerte will have visions of an owl through dreams. These dreams are commonly discovered to
contain important messages Santa Muerte wishes to share with one of her
followers. Owls have also been seen
during waking hours as well or the hoot of an owl, although it is not visible,
can be heard.
The Hourglass…
The hourglass, or sandglass, symbolizes the hands of
time. Each grain of sand is a moment of
time itself. Each grain that her
hourglass contains is indication of a person’s lifespan. When the hourglass is empty, life on earth is
over. At the same time death is a
continuation of life. This continuation
can be in another realm or again here on earth.
Some people believe that when a person gets a calling from Santa Muerte
each gain of sand in their hourglass are actually tiny microscopic skull and
pieces of bone. The hourglass also
symbolizes patience. Ask and wait. People who ritually work with Santa Muerte
first must give before receiving her gifts.
Giving comes in the form of the altar, candles, prayer, and
offerings. Once these are made the
person waits for her to answer. Patience
pays off. Santa Muerte’s hourglass is
also connected to time travel. Past,
present, and future. She can teach
divination to those who she feels are deserving of the knowledge. She can answer questions presented to her
concerning a person’s life or the history of a place. Any oracle can be dedicated to her in order
to receive her guidance in how to most beneficially use it.
The Lamp…
The lamp represents a reflection of her...her presence, her
help, her existence, her guidance. With
her lamp she lights the path of those who follow her and those who work with
her. It lights up a person’s direction
and/or mental capacity, giving the person a more expanded train of
thought. New ideas, new insights, and
deeper levels of clarity.
The Cloak or Robe…
The cloak. Most commonly Santa Muerte wears a long hooded
cloak which extends to her feet, much like the one the Virgin of Guadalupe
wears. It drapes over her boney frame
covering almost all of her with the exception of her face, hands, feet, and sometimes
the lower half of her legs. Her cloak is
symbolic of the protection she extends to her devotees. She opens her cloak wide and covers the
person with it to keep them safe from whatever it is they need protection from. A person can have just one single white
statue of Santa Muerte and change the color of her cloak according to the work
being done. The basic colors for cloaks
are red, white, and black but other colors can be made as well. There are several places that sell cloaks or
robes already made for Santa Muerte but these are usually very expensive. If you are handy with a sewing machine they
can be made very inexpensively at home.
Some women make her a wedding gown which is draped over the statue when ritually
working with her for marriage and commitment purposes. Other colors that may serve well are blue,
purple, gold, and brown. Easily dress
her in different robes. This keeps from
having to purchase different color statues for related spellwork.
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The Colors of Santa Muerte
There are three basic or traditional colors used when
working with the Santa Muerte: red,
white, and black. In the following, everything that is not mentioned falls in
the white representation.
White represents…
The removal of negative energy, cleansing, purification, removing
obstacles, balancing the emotions, mental clarity, healing grudges, overcoming
arguments, solving hurt feelings, envy, jealousy, anguish, disputes, healing,
motivation, courage, overcome fears, peace, happiness, good luck, spiritual
blessings, counseling and guidance, the white is an “all purpose” color and
like the black image it can represent protection.
Red represents…
Love, passion, heat, lust, sexuality, fidelity, excitement,
commitment, marriage, relationships, calm for a rocky relationship, overcome relationship
problems, and anything to do with feelings of the heart.
Black represents…
All forms of protection, overcoming problems and worries,
obstacles, blockages, ridding someone from your life or vicinity, combat
negativity, healing spiritual illness, reverse and return spellwork, spiritual
or psychic attacks, enemy spellwork, revenge, and both cursing and unhexing
Bone represents…
Spirit contact, necromancy, ancestors, peace, success, harmony,
and is an “all purpose” color much white.
Green represents…
Justice, fairness, legal matters, court hearings, legal
disputes, law enforcement, winning the favor of a jury or judge, good luck, money,
asking someone for a favor, increase business sales, improving financial
situations, selling a home or a piece of property, gambling luck, pay raises, and
job promotions
Gold represents…
Money, prosperity, success, spiritual blessings, asking for
special favors, reaching goals and deadlines, abundance, riches, material gain,
overcoming bad habits, self improvement, motivation, courage, strengthen a particular
talent, gain new insight of a matter, overcoming fear, gaining new and fresh
ideas, landing a new job or blessing the opening of a new business,
Purple represents…
Mental health, physical health, emotional health, spiritual
health, psychic abilities, divination,
Blue represents…
Wisdom, education, study, learning, luck in taking exams, retaining
information learned, strengthening the memory, overcome fear of public
speaking, help a person get their point across to another, understanding, and
knowledge
Rainbow (also known as The Seven Powers) represents…
The gold is used for abundance, wealth, and family matters
The purple is used for change for the better, health, and
letting go
The silver is used for good luck, stability, and blessings
The red is used for passion, love, romance
The copper is used for removing negative energies,
cleansing, and protection
The blue is used for spirituality, study, and prosperity
The green is used for money, justice, and success
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