As the year devoted to St. Joseph comes to an end, and as we prepare our hearts in preparedness for the birth of Jesus, many obstacles has popped up creating turmoil in my world, and in different parts of our globe. In my part of the world, my province has mandated many restrictions that will take place this coming Monday. One of which is our place of worship. Last year, all churches were shut down. Now, 10 days before Christmas, there will not only be a reduction of 50% of attendees, but those present must show their vaccine passport. All I can say is that as we head towards more restrictions in every aspect of our lives, I cannot express enough the importance of creating a place of refuge. What do I mean? I mean ensuring that we are prepared spiritually – in Jesus. To trust in Jesus, and know that we were meant to live in this time as His disciples. To continue to love as Christ did. To know that our faith in Jesus is our foundation. Fear not! The hand of God will provide for us. Creating a sacred place of refuge is a start. This can be our own home.
For me this means creating a space in my home for my family as a refuge from the sinful and crazy world outside – a home within which all four walls are filled with prayer (by keeping prayer alive daily and unceasingly). I have the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Crucifix hanging on my walls as a reminder of His sacrifice for our sins. It also means having objects or pictures of faith around that each member of the family can look upon and meditate on the Holy Family and God. It means creating a blessed space. Isn’t this extreme? Well the ever changing protocols, restrictions, and lost of freedom upon all of us demands deep faith in God to overcome the fears that Satan rains upon us.
As we head into difficult times in our changing world, I want to share with you the following prayer: The Rosary of Provision. “Anyone who prays this Rosary with faith and devotion will not lack the bread of every day. It is the promise of Jesus of Mercy.”
The rosary of provision (for times of scarcity and famine)
“O infinite Mercy of God, which you provide to men of good will, to those in need, to widows and orphans, covering their material and spiritual needs; Open the pantries of heaven and in the Name of the Father, (blessing) in the Name of the Son, (blessing) and in the name of the Holy Spirit, (blessing) send me the provision I need to accomplish my needs of this day (make request).
Creed and Our Father.”
5 Decades:
In the big beads say: I can have grace and mercy even in times of need. (Hebrews 4, 16)
In the small beads say: In the name of God One and Triune, Divine Mercy, provide for me. 10 times
(depending on your rosary beads) At the end of each dozen, pray: 1 Our Father and you start as in the beginning.
I can have grace and mercy… and so on until the end of the five dozen.
At the end of the rosary, pray the Psalm 136
Psalm 136
God’s Work in Creation and in History
1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
2 O give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
4 who alone does great wonders,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
5 who by understanding made the heavens,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
6 who spread out the earth on the waters,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
7 who made the great lights,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
8 the sun to rule over the day,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
9 the moon and stars to rule over the night,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
10 who struck Egypt through their firstborn,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
11 and brought Israel out from among them,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
12 with a strong hand and an outstretched arm,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
13 who divided the Red Sea[a] in two,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
14 and made Israel pass through the midst of it,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
15 but overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,[b]
for his steadfast love endures forever;
16 who led his people through the wilderness,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
17 who struck down great kings,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
18 and killed famous kings,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
19 Sihon, king of the Amorites,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
20 and Og, king of Bashan,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
21 and gave their land as a heritage,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
22 a heritage to his servant Israel,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
23 It is he who remembered us in our low estate,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
24 and rescued us from our foes,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
25 who gives food to all flesh,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
26 O give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
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Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
God Bless 💖
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