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 0dxenox7wqztx on December 28, 2012 at 5:42pm
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Day 1
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 Michael on December 28, 2012 at 2:37pm
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Amen.
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I am blessed to belong to the Crusaders. Thank God for each of the members.Isabelle
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Comment by Dawn Marie on December 28, 2012 at 1:35pm
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The prayer is lovely Cathleen, thank you!!!
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Prayed
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Comment by Alley on December 28, 2012 at 9:55am
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With love remembering Julie, Alan and Dawn Marie, Rev. Father regis de Cacqueray.
And especially remembering our families and God'sost Holy Will!
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Comment by Gloria on December 28, 2012 at 9:09am
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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 Cathleen on December 28, 2012 at 8:43am
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This prayer is from the Raccolta, and is supposed to have many indulgences attached to it, esp if said on the Feast Day of the Epiphany.
I was having fits about finding a suitable novena for this feast day. There are others available online, but some were quite long. I know this one may be a bit "wordy" but it was the best I could come up with at the time. I hope it is beneficial to all.
May the Three Holy Magi pray for us all, and lead us to the Infant Savior and His Most Holy Mother.
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Remembering esp. the intentions of Julie, Alan, Dawn Marie, Fr. de Cacqueray and +HE Fellay.
For my family
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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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