The first recorded casualty on the morning of 9/11 was Roman Catholic Priest and NYFD Chaplain Father Mychal Judge. He was witnessed calling upon the Holy Spirit and absolving people as they fell to their death. #Neverforget
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We say it at end of daily masses in my parish
On Oct. 1, 1884, Pope Leo XIII had a deeply disturbing mystical experience at Mass. He had just finished celebrating in his private chapel when he suddenly stood transfixed in front of the altar. For perhaps 10 minutes he stood there as if in a trance, his face drained of color. Then he went to his office and composed a prayer to St. Michael. He told his staff the prayer should be offered throughout the Church.
He explained that he had heard two voices in the vicinity of the tabernacle. He believed they were the voices of Our Lord and of Satan. Pope Leo heard Satan boast that he could destroy the Church in 75 or 100 years, if given the opportunity. Then he heard Our Lord give Satan permission to try.
The prayer which Pope Leo XIII composed was 10 times the length of the version we use today. Use of the prayer was discontinued in 1964. Thirty years later, in his Regina Coeli address, Pope John Paul II revived use of the prayer. He said, “Although the prayer is no longer recited at the end of Mass, I ask every one not to forget it and to recite it to obtain help in the battle against the forces of darkness and against the spirit of the world.” The pope clearly intended that we should offer this prayer in our homes as well.
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Source: simplycatholic.com/st-michae…
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Cool!
Some of the countless ways to draw snowflakes! This is a page from Give This Book a Cover, one of my two activity books published by @SimonKIDS. Available wherever books are sold!
Get the draft done then revise/reshape. I tell my students writers have to MAKE the clay (the draft) that they then shape & refine during revision
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Congrats @pattigrichards
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RIP Jerry Pinckney #kidlit loses yet another
Perfect reminder for this week:
#talkedtotheboss
He said to take courage, dear heart; He will finish what He began in you.
While you wait, focus on who He is & what He’s done rather than on your failures or successes.
pic by @laurekrupp instagr.am/p/CUUlr4ZLuDl/
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Wonderful homily! I needed this reminder. I have parish friends and volunteers who need to hear this.
Today’s homily:
Externals & Internals
youtu.be/Z1qPXSlemew
What’s your creative gift? Great message @Jarrett_Lerner
How are YOU creative?
The more we recognize, embrace, and celebrate our own and others’ creativity, the more meaningful and fulfilling our lives will be.
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Love this, especially the books read & the connection across generations.
#HBFamilyReading #FamilyReading "We Are Venturing Out" by Margo Bartlett: "For more than a year, we’ve stayed a safe distance from everybody else, worn facemasks, followed guidelines, and scanned the horizon for the specks of approaching vaccines..." hbook.com/?detailStory=we-ar…
#medianuns Rock
