Novena for Epiphany
Event Details
Time: December 28, 2012 to January 5, 2013
Location: worldwide
Event Type: for all members' intentions
Organized By: Cathleen
Latest Activity: Jan 5, 2013
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
Remembering the intentions of the following Crusaders:
Julie
Alan & Dawn Marie
Rev. Father Regis de Cacqueray
Bishop Bernard Fellay
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Comment by Mary Ellen on January 2, 2013 at 7:24pm
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Most beautiful meditation.
Remembering the intentions of the following Crusaders:
Julie
Alan & Dawn Marie
Rev. Father Regis de Cacqueray
Bishop Bernard Fellay
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Comment by Alley on January 2, 2013 at 4:47pm
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With love!
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Comment by Gloria on January 2, 2013 at 4:37pm
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Give us ,O Jesus, the strength to reply ever promptly and generously to Thy call, and grant that the divine light of faith 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
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Comment by Michael on January 2, 2013 at 2:58pm
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Amen.
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Comment by 0dxenox7wqztx on January 2, 2013 at 11:56am
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Day 6
Remembering the intentions of the following Crusaders:
Julie
Alan & Dawn Marie
Rev. Father Regis de Cacqueray
Bishop Bernard Fellay
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Comment by Dawn Marie on January 2, 2013 at 9:30am
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Remembering the intentions of the following Crusaders and priest:
Julie Jacob
Alan
Rev. Father Regis de Cacqueray
Bishop Bernard Fellay
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Comment by Cathleen on January 2, 2013 at 8:00am
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I found this prayer in the Raccolta, a very large book of various prayers. It mentions that an indulgence of 3 years is attached to this prayer if it is devotedly recited on the Feast of the Epiphany.
Just to let everyone know! :-) I like trying to gain all the indulgences I can! ;-D
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Esp. for Julie, Alan, Dawn Marie, Fr. de Cacqueray, and +HE Fellay
For my family
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With love!
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Give us ,O Jesus, the strength to reply ever promptly and generously to Thy call, and grant that the divine light of faith 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
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