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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited October 2012

    constructing next novena sheila--target date in November

    The History of the Miraculous Medal

    Front Side of the Miraculous Medal.The Front Side - On the front of the Miraculous Medal, Mary stands on a globe, representing the earth, with a crushed snake under her feet. This image represents Mary's role as "Queen of Heaven and Earth". The snake represents Satan, who was defeated by Mary's obedience to God. The rays coming from her hands symbolize the graces Mary gives to those who ask her. The year 1830 commemorates the year that the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure.

     

    Reverse Side of the Miraculous Medal.The Reverse Side - On the reverse side of the Miraculous Medal is a cross and the letter "M". The cross represents Christ's sacrifice for our salvation, while the bar under the cross stands for the Earth. The "M" stands for "Mary" and her true devotion both to Jesus and to her children on Earth. The two hearts are the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful Heart of Mary. The entire image is surrounded by twelve stars. The stars can represent both the twelve Apostles and the verse from the Book of Revelation, "a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of 12 stars" (Revelation 12:1).

    The Promises of the Medal

    During Our Lady's visit to Catherine on November 27,1830, rays of light flowed from rings on her fingers that were made of precious stones. However, some of the stones on the ring did not shine. Mary explained:

    "These rays symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them. The gems from which rays do not fall are the graces for which souls forget to ask."

    Mary then spoke of the medal with these words:

    "All who wear it will receive great graces; they should wear it around the neck. Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence."

    The medal is simply a visible sign of the inner devotion the wearer has to Mary and to her Son, Jesus.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited November 2012

    Announcement for novena to OUR LADY of the MIRACULOUS MEDAL. Start Date: Wed NOV 14th-end date- Thurs. Nov 22nd which is Thanksgiving.

    The History of the Miraculous Medal

    Front Side of the Miraculous Medal.The Front Side - On the front of the Miraculous Medal, Mary stands on a globe, representing the earth, with a crushed snake under her feet. This image represents Mary's role as "Queen of Heaven and Earth". The snake represents Satan, who was defeated by Mary's obedience to God. The rays coming from her hands symbolize the graces Mary gives to those who ask her. The year 1830 commemorates the year that the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure.

     

    Reverse Side of the Miraculous Medal.The Reverse Side - On the reverse side of the Miraculous Medal is a cross and the letter "M". The cross represents Christ's sacrifice for our salvation, while the bar under the cross stands for the Earth. The "M" stands for "Mary" and her true devotion both to Jesus and to her children on Earth. The two hearts are the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful Heart of Mary. The entire image is surrounded by twelve stars. The stars can represent both the twelve Apostles and the verse from the Book of Revelation, "a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of 12 stars" (Revelation 12:1).

    The Promises of the Medal

    During Our Lady's visit to Catherine on November 27,1830, rays of light flowed from rings on her fingers that were made of precious stones. However, some of the stones on the ring did not shine. Mary explained:

    "These rays symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them. The gems from which rays do not fall are the graces for which souls forget to ask."

    Mary then spoke of the medal with these words:

    "All who wear it will receive great graces; they should wear it around the neck. Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence."

    The medal is simply a visible sign of the inner devotion the wearer has to Mary and to her Son, Jesus.

    Novena of the Miraculous Medal
    (pray for 9 consecutive days)

    O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the most lively confidence in your all-powerful and never-failing intercession, manifested so often through the Miraculous Medal, we your loving and trustful children implore you to obtain for us the graces and favors we ask during this novena, if they be beneficial to our immortal souls, and the souls for whom we pray. (Here form your petition)

    You know, O Mary, how often our souls have been the sanctuaries of your Son who hates iniquity. Obtain for us then a deep hatred of sin and that purity of heart which will attach us to God alone so that our every thought, word and deed may tend to His greater glory. Obtain for us also a spirit of prayer and self-denial that we may recover by penance what we have lost by sin and at length attain to that blessed abode where you are the Queen of angels and of men. Amen.

    Participants names and intentions will be added to the world wide Rosary list. If this is something you don't want done Pm Me and I will remove your name before it is sent.

    If you choose not to be involved in this novena PM me and I will remove you name. Otherwise all that were involved in the last novena will be included in this novena.

    link to discussion thread

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=38&id=738190&page=299

    link to this page of Archives thread

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=38&id=760274&page=5

     

     

    From all the brothers and sisters of BCO--May all, of many Faiths, come together in prayer and support of each other.  OUR LADY Interceed upon our behalf for healing. Hear our prayers for all the sisters and brothers of BCO in this there time of need. Strengthen them and their families and let them not despair. Heal them if you will, or guide them to understanding and acceptance of God's plan. That all affected by the recent storm  Sandy be made whole. May those that died during this time be brought into heaven and sit at the right hand of God.

    Sas--For Glenda Moore whose sons Brandon 2, and Connor 4 died in Sandy's flood waters. Lift her burden.

    Frank that his chemo challege works. That his cancer go into remission or be healed. For his Princesses and wife.

    Chabba-For my brother who has passed from esophageal cancer. For Mom with MS

    Anne1962-for her son to regain his belief in God

    ChrissyB- for Marge and Wayne., they buried their son and DIL --Scott and Cindy. May their souls reside with you

    Teeballmom- for the strength to not make BC my every waking thought and that at the end of my treatment, I am cancer free to watch my small children grow up.

    Nancynow-for Dad ED G.'s repose of his soul AUGUST 21ST. That the family be joined in faith through their belief in you.

    Badger-for Chillipadi for the repose of her soul. That the beauty of the sunlight I look at each day with Chillipad in mind continue to remind me of such a wonderful person in my life.

    Kita-for my next chemo to shrink my growing tumors, and for my friend Shifali who is not doing so well with mets everywhere.

    Graceembraced- May our Lord Jesus, who is a compassionate healer, hear and answer our prayers.

    justjudie-for my son, Justin, a young man who has a serious chronic medical condition.

    Theresap60 and Skip- for Skip's brother in law whose bladder cancer returned and he too is on aggressive chemo, and Tom who has advanced melanoma.

    Redwolf8812 Thank you all for your prayers! for clear brain MRI. Healing for my liver and intestines from evidence of disease. For Brooke 19 died of advanced breast cancer tis week. For Frank and all that come here in your name St Perigrine for healing.Brooke 19 died of advanced breast cancer tis week.

    Squidwitch-- working again on getting some balance. I am in the process of "Calling back my spirit."

    mmm5-For the peace of my soul, healing from anxiety, family health and my Husbands healthy growth, Expiditious financial healing and the health of Mothers Grace. Special Healing prayers for baby Cassavant-

    THEFUZZYLEMON-Our Lady ,please, interceed to the holy spirit  to guide me through the challenges that I am facing and gives me the strength and time to complete my purpose successfully.  I pray that my family, friends and I are washed everyday with healing white light and love to be able to focus on our purpose, let go of what is out of our control and continue to lighten the burdens of others.

    Kayb for peace and comfort for my friend L's mother, who just entered hospice, and for L who has been such a devoted daughter. Also for my friend K, who has begun a long and aggressive chemo regimen for advanced melanoma.

    NativeMariner- For continued healing of her cancer. Return to health, For those learning from her how to care for others that they be guided by her wisdom.

    Denise-G-heart damage from chemo - praying I can getback on Herceptin and heart will heal...

    Michello13-Our Lady interceed that the good Lord will continue to give peace and strength to everyone here and all others affected by cancer in any way. For friends currently in active treatment:  Ken, Olga, Doug and Lori. For my sister Lorraine, that the new treatment she is starting will give her relief from her arthritis pain.

    Rabbit43-For Yvona and Tom and Anne-Marie. Yvona and Anne-Marie is battling BC and Tom is battling metastatic cancer.

    Cherilynn64- To get a job, for my house to sell, to find a place to live here, and to find good doctors to help me continue my prevention of any more cancer.

    Sas-schatzi- For sister who needs transplant and family caring for Susan. For myself to return to normalcy mentally, emotionally and physically. For DH 's repose of his soul.

    Galsal-For healing and strength of body and soul following difficult surgery, that all future interventions be uneventful. For DS's safe army depoloyment in near future. DS's GF Bridgett, her Mom Donya with CA and recently deceased stepfather. That all receive healing and your bountiful strength to care for each other and recover from their grief.

    Mumtobe-Help me Mother mary to beat this BC and come out the other side cancer-free, with the chance to see my baby grow up, the greatest gift that God has given us. Please protect me and my family and wrap your healing arms around us

    Candie 1971- for my dad, 89 y/o, diagnosed with squamish cell skin cancer. For my mom, 83 y/o, was diagnosed with stage 2 BC, now NED. They both have agressive forms of their cancer. May the Blessed Mother keep her arms wrapped tightly around them.

    Kindone please intercede for me though our Lord Jesus that my tumor marker come back normal, in Jesus name I ask

    HanzieDZ-Our Lady-intercede for us and for those for whom we pray! St. Peregrine intercede for those who bore your infliction! St. Jude Patron of Hopeless Cases-hear and intercede for us and those who pray to you!Jennifer,wife of husband with Stage IV BC

    elmcity69- For Larry, Nathan and Elisa, Deb, Tricia, Uncle Jack, Nadia...in gratitude for my health, cancer free life. May it continue for many, many years. Prayers for all of you

    JanetinVirginia-Our Father in heaven, thank You for this day and for all of our many blessings. We know miracles and healing come only through You. We pray for a cure for the terrible disease cancer. Guide the hands of cancer researchers all over the world. Open their minds to understand the mysteries of cancer so they may discover the cure in Your name. As You have taught us, we believe with all our hearts that You need only say the word for this to come to pass. (Taken from her last prayer no longer active, but outcome good at last posting)

    Ruthbru-Dear God, I pray for all people struggling with treatment decisions. Grant them and their doctors wisdom as they make their choices. For Jane the repose of her soul. Ginger newly dx'd BC.  Sheila who has been newly diagnosed with ovarian CA.

    DiamonGirl Our Lady interceed for my regainng of health, protection for entire family, blessings andsuccess at my job and to bless husband with success in real estate dealings. For my sister Irene to be strengthened for the care she must give.

    Prayersareanswered -no longer active . Outcome unknown. Let her be within your arms Dear Lord, held tightly to you, through your intersession Our Lady.

    mkkjd60- for my Mom to ease her suffering from the last stages of BC. For me to find you Dear God, you strengthened me always, please return to me, Mother Mary interceed for me.

    msphil-God Bless All--for family and friends Salvation. Lift up my husband to be Restored back home and to set him free of his demons of alchohol. For my friends with cancer battles. For my nephew who has mental illness to be set free in Jesus Name. The Lord be with Us All.

    LittleFlower-For all the women in the world diagnosed in the past or currently battling this dreadful disease, may we find renewed strength on the days we feel our weakest, joy on the days depression threatens us, and peace in knowing that there is a better place awaiting us all, with our Lord awaiting with open arms.

    Tiger Blood-Pray for ease of fatigue. Pray for elimination of my brain mets

    Sagina and family, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed problems be revealed and treated.

    Tinkertude and ALI, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness. That the answer to their undiagnosed problems be revealed and treated. for my Mom-Suzanne with colon cancer.

    Dunesleeper,Our Lady interceed for us to be filled with God's love. I really need Him to come into my heart and take the ache away.

    For Wilson33--who will be lighting a candle for all suffering, pain, misunderstood,  and waiting. All emotions, but mostly I shall be praying for understanding of God's will and healing through prayer, offering everything up for Gods blessing and prayers for the ladies and gentlemen here, on BCO, families, and friends

    For Ellendou In her battle with cancer, that her whole family be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness.

    LaurainOntario, that her depression be lifted and the joy of life she seeks be returned to her.

    TeresainTucson, that God's path for each of us to be clear and for each of us to have the courage to follow it. That each persons trust in your guidance to bring them closer to You Dear God through their acceptance of your will. TT has not been seen here in sometime Mother Mary interceed for her.

    For Apple,that her brain tumor responds to treatment and no other tumors grow. That her brothers Lymphoma stablizes and or go into remission. For Jenn3 that she be strengthened and cancer into remission. That Apple and Jenn's whole families be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness

    mnmom, That she and her children are kept safe from abuse. For aquaintance Jeff & my Aunt Diane, both term cancer. For my father who has a failing heart. For my friend Bob who has an inoperable brain tumor.

    Laura E, beaglesgirl-that they return to us. That they be strengthened. That their work life be less stressful. That their battles with LE be conquered. That their families and friends be drawn together in belief, spirit and wellness.

    For the Moderators, that they be strengthened in their mission on BCO. That their personal lives are blessed with health, well being, love, contentment.

    lovemyfamilysomuch- will pray for all my sisters and brother Frank. Please keep my family and me in your prayers, for the strength to know and serve the Lord as He deserves, and to keep God and our Blessed Mother first in our lives.Tears of sadness and joy now for all my strong and beautiful bc sisters, and Frank, even for those days when we don't feel strong or beautiful. Praying for humilty, love of neighbor, poverty of spirit (freedom from material) obedience and piety. The fruits of the Joyful mysteries

    Torigirl- I pray that the treatments we have all received have done the job of eliminating, eradicating, anddestroying every last cancer cell/malignancy in our bodies...that the any treatments we continue to take (or do) will do their jobs of preventing any recurrences or any new malignancies....that those treatments will not now or in the future cause us any damage...that we all be cured and healed from the evilness that once had invaded our bodies, and that we all live long, happy, healthy lives with all those we love...being the best versions of ourselves in the honor and glory of our Lord. I ask for blessing upon our families, that they are happy and healthy and living a life in accordance with our Lord. I ask for blessings upon all those that suffer needlessly each day...I ask for blessings for our military that do so much to keep our freedom ours...Bless my husband as he is deployed bringing him home safe and sound...bless our marriage, our love and our commitment to each other...I ask this in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ...AMEN-For teeballmom, That she have a healing from her cancer.That she and her family be blessed with health, well being, love, contentment.

    nonijones- for continued health for them and family. That they be blessed with health, well being, love and contentment

    Rohanna-- Our Lady interceed for those whose life and beliefs are in need, whose dear friend Marsha who has passed. For her friends, family and Ro that grieves for her. That they find contentment and peace through you Oh Lord. That my recent recovery from surgery be uneventful.

    PatMom--Our Lady interceed for all of the children and young adults who are starting a new school year, especially those who have a parent currently struggling with cancer treatments, and those who have lost a parent to cancer. Help them to find the support that they are missing because their parent isn't able to be with them the way they used to be.

    Camillegal-Our Lady interceed for healing my problems with my b/p and my heart issues.

    dmacw  Our Lady interceed for my dad, John, so he would not suffer with bladder and lung cancer

    Whippetmom Heavenly Father, please give hope and encouragement to those who are suffering so under the burden of this terrible disease. For all of those impacted by breast cancer. Please let them come to know You through their travails and to know how much they are loved by You. Amen...

    Sagina- For those afflicted with illness Our Lady interceed that God protect them as His humble children from those employers that don't understand the transformation that occurs and that they can be patient as the ill heal. For all my BC sisters that have lost their employment due to cancer.

    SimpleyAudrey: For my mom Hilda who has been gone awhile. I still talk with her. She always calmed my spirit and continues to do so. Her belief in you was an inspiration to the whole family. Dear God, Jesus, Mother Mary, Mom Hilda keep be strong in my battles against those earthly things that will harm me.

    Crog234-Thanksgiving for surgery and therapy after complictions following BC. Strengthen me to cope. it's been along journey and I need you.

    bcbarbie10 Praise and thank God for helping me finish chemo.  Our Lady interceed that I may breeze thru the rest of my herceptin treatments with minimal side effects, my heart and blood cells be protected, my emotions and spirit be uplifted. My family and friends remain with me, and blessings for them too. My friend, Cecile, suffering from stage 4 lung cancer That she may find strength and be healed. Thanks.

    Redwolf8812:for MaryB for >14 years fought this cursed disease. She lives a life of giving to others, to help them face the troubles. Always guiding to ease someones fears. Look now upon her with your benevolent heart and guide her gently.

    Lovetocook:God you've known me long, I've lost sight of you, I need to find you again, let the doubt be gone, I will trust in you to guide me. For all that have a crisis of faith and changing conditions. Our lady interceed that I may find my way.

    DianeEssa prayers for deep and abiding peace for all sisters and a return to health.

    She-For Thanksgiving for remission BC problems, safety for trip, DS's well being. Healing for bCO sisters/brothers

    w6uqfcgomeo- Our Lady interceed that I will have the strength to handle all the many issues surrounding my breast cancer.

    Sas-schatzi-repose of the soul of Judy Jerore Malloy Oldani and that her family be strengthened in there time of grief. Our lady interceed for Judy that she pass into heaven after her release from her earthly problem.

    Nanawannabe-May Our Lady  wrap her loving arms around all of us who ask for healing, courage and strength. We are gathered here before you and our hearts are just the same, filled with joy at such a vision as we praise your name

    Linda-n3pb:

    Thanks be to God for each moment of grace that comes from His love every day, all day.

    Thanks be to God for the opportunity to share His love every day, all day.

    Thanks be to God for the courage and strength to carry out His will for us every day, all day.

    Thanks be to God for those who have gone before us, have shared their love with us, and showed us how to live the way Christ asks us to live.

    For Unity of Belief in God through praying , That our individual Faith be strengthened by our coming together. For the repose of all the souls that have gone before us.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited November 2012

    Reminder Announcement for novena to OUR LADY of the MIRACULOUS MEDAL.  Start Date: Wed NOV 14th-end date- Thurs. Nov 22nd which is Thanksgiving.

    The novena is constructed already on the Catholic Archives page link below. As in the past all are welcome. All that were in the last novena to St perigrine will be moved forward. If you don't want to included in this novena ,please, PM me and I will remove your name.

    The novena will also be added to the world wide Rosary thread.

    The novena will only be on the archives thread, as it was too confusing updating both threads as people requested additions.  Everyone will be notified by PM. If you know of someone that would like to be included , have them PM their intention

    New info:A specific intention has been added for those hurt by Sandy. But if you would like to name someone in particular ,please PM.

    New request: If anyone lives near the shrine in Philly,Penn. and would be willing to take the list that would be a blessing. PM

    http://community.breastcancer.org/topic_post?forum_id=38&id=760274&page=5

    Link to archives thread

    Link to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

    http://www.cammonline.org/index.php?/shrine/tour-of-shrine

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited October 2012

    How to obtain a Miraculous Medal, there are many sites on the internet from which to obtain the medal. The cost can range from small to expensive. I have put a few links here for your convenience sheila

    http://www.google.com/#q=how+to+obtain+a+Miraculous+Medal&hl=en&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=_IqRUPneF5DK9gTN04GgCw&sqi=2&ved=0CKABELMY&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=851015a5e306ab5c&bpcl=36601534&biw=1280&bih=673




  • bcbarbie10
    bcbarbie10 Member Posts: 319
    edited November 2012

    Praise and thank God for helping me finish chemo. That I may breeze thru the rest of my herceptin treatments with minimal side effects, my heart and blood cells be protected, my emotions and spirit be uplifted. My family and friends remain with me, and blessings for them too.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited November 2012

    Intentions from intentions page updated-11/9//12 mnmom and bcbarbie10 to Our Lady's novena. Other intentions already included . Please friends, check the novena for accuracy. PM me with changes.Namaste sheila

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited November 2012
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    8 hours ago Nanawannabe wrote:

    Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to our people in a time of distress and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise: "Ask and you shall receive, Seek and you shall find". Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick or lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the holy Mass. Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen
    The above prayer is to Our Lady of Knock who appeared in the town of Knock in Co. Mayo, Ireland.  Many miracles happen at Knock, may they also happen for all of us.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited November 2012

    Nov 15, 2012 11:07 PM ruthbru wrote:

    This is the poem I want on my funeral program.

    Death is Only an Horizon

    O God, who holdest all souls in life; and callest them unto thee as seemeth best: we give them back, dear God, to thee who gavest them to us. But as thou didst not lose them in the giving, so we do not lose them by their return. For not as the world giveth, givest thou, O Lord of souls: that which thou givest thou takest away: for life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only the horizon, and the horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.

    Rossiter W. Raymond ( 1840 - 1918 )

  • marieibrahim
    marieibrahim Member Posts: 188
    edited November 2012

    o mary ,holly mother,wipe off the tears of mothers in my country,especially today many children souls headed your way ,take care of their soft spirits ,take care of us,lead us thru this long night of hate, of violence,protect our souls from despair,the world has rejected us ,but you wont ,you cried many times before because of our sins,please forgive us ,even though we may not deserve it,but we need you badly,my mother and shield in your warm heart  ilay down my pain ,my weakness and fear.lady of perpetual secours,help us.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited January 2013
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    4 hours ago sas-schatzi wrote:

    Reposted from novenas: Linda has just had notice that she has mets to the cervical spine. Linda's prayer was countinued on the last novenas at the end, specifically b/c it was a beautiful prayer. Don't know if anyone caught that, but as the keeper and recorder of the last few novenas, I had control over how things were recorded. I kept Linda-n's intention and prayer as the last to be said. Now she needs us.

    Linda-n3pb:

    Thanks be to God for each moment of grace that comes from His love every day, all day.

    Thanks be to God for the opportunity to share His love every day, all day.

    Thanks be to God for the courage and strength to carry out His will for us every day, all day.

    Thanks be to God for those who have gone before us, have shared their love with us, and showed us how to live the way Christ asks us to live.

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited March 2013

    Reposted from Catholic discussiion thread

    Mar 20, 2013 07:33 AM feelingfeline wrote:

    Mary Malone Prayer for Healing

    Heavenly Father I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take every morning and every moment of every hour I live in your power.

    Father I ask you now to touch me with that same power. If you created me from nothing you can recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that shouldn’t be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove any inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of your healing love pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function.

    Father restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you for the rest of my life, I ask this through Christ our Lord.

  • kslansky
    kslansky Member Posts: 142
    edited March 2013

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