Novena for Epiphany
Event Details
Time: December 28, 2013 to January 5, 2014
Location: worldwide
Event Type: for all members' intentions
Organized By: Cathleen
Latest Activity: Jul 10, 2014
Event Description
At Thy birth, O Jesus, a star of wondrous splendor shone forth in the Eastern skies and led to Bethlehem the Magi, those envoys of far-distant, pagan peoples, even as the Angel, bathed in heavenly light, was summoning to Thy manger the shepherds, as representatives of the chosen people. For the Gentiles as well as the Jews, must needs recognize in Thee, a poor and helpless Infant, the Almighty King of Ages, the Savior of mankind. Neither scepter nor diadem disclosed Thy kingly state; no sweet harmonies, no hosts of angels mustering around Thy crib revealed Thy divine nature; but the star shining above Thy wretched stable pointed to the Heavens, the earth, and the entire universe as Thine absolute possessions; even as the Magi, who at the inspiration of Thy grace, coming promptly from afar, caring naught for dangers, overcoming every difficulty, and embracing every sacrifice, reached Thy feet and kneeling in reverence offered Thee gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Thirsting for God, they had gone eagerly in search of Thee, and Thou did reveal Thyself to them in a wonderful manner, while still in Thy crib, filling them with joy and transforming them into the first messengers of Thy glories to the peoples of the East.
After the appearance of the star, which sufficed to render the Magi Thy ardent followers, O Jesus, did Thou demonstrate Thy divinity! Yet what darkness still overshadows our poor minds! How reluctantly our wills give way to the loving impulses of Thy grace, even when they do not openly resist Thee! Give us, therefore, O Jesus, the strength to reply ever promptly and generously to Thy call, and grant that the divine light of faith, which was enkindled by Thee within us while still in our cradles, may ever accompany us on the road of life, until, blessed at last in Heaven, we shall be able to fix our eyes upon Thee in the light of glory. +Amen
For the intention of the end of abortion and for the intentions of the following Crusaders and priest:
Anne De Valle, Mary Shaw, Jarlen Philomen, David Kaftal
Fr. Leo Boyle
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Comment by Michael on January 2, 2014 at 12:34pm
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Amen.
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Comment by Alan on January 2, 2014 at 11:13am
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Amen
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Comment by Dawn Marie on January 2, 2014 at 11:08am
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For the intention to end abortion and for Anne De VAlle, Mary Shaw, Jarlen Philomen, David Kaftal & Fr. Leo Boyle
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Comment by Gloria on January 2, 2014 at 8:57am
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Give us, O Jesus,the strength to reply promptly to Thy call & grant us divine light of faith to fix our eyes on Thee always. Intention to end abortion & intentions for Anne De VAlle, Mary Shaw, Jarlen Philomen, David Kaftal & Fr. Leo
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Comment by Mary Shaw on January 2, 2014 at 4:45am
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With love and prayers.
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Comment by Alley on January 2, 2014 at 2:17am
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With love!
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Comment by AnnaMaria on January 1, 2014 at 3:41pm
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Amen
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Amen.
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Comment by 0dxenox7wqztx on January 1, 2014 at 10:24am
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For the intention of the end of abortion and for the intentions of the following Crusaders and priest:
Anne De Valle, Mary Shaw, Jarlen Philomen, David Kaftal
Fr. Leo Boyle
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