ELISHEBA BLOGLaura, Ivonne, and Rick
write about their lives in the Eucharist. |
ELISHEBA BLOGLaura, Ivonne, and Rick
write about their lives in the Eucharist. |
By: Laura Woehacz Week 4 theme: "Mother of Adorers"
READING -TWENTY-FOURTH DAY- Consecration to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Peter Julian Eymard, Library Vol. 7 Pages 132-137 (Or pages 131-135 on the online book. You can find the link here:) http://archive.org/stream/monthofourladyof00eymauoft#page/131/mode/1up St Peter Julian Eymard's words: Chapter title: Mary's Prayer of Adoration Mary devoted herself exclusively to the Eucharistic glory of Jesus. She knew it was the desire of the Eternal Father to make the Eucharist known, loved and served by all men; that the need of Jesus' Heart was to communicate to all men His gifts of grace and glory. She knew, too, that it was the mission of the Holy Spirit to extend and perfect in the hearts of men the reign of Jesus Christ, and that the Church had been founded only to give Jesus to the world. She was consumed with the desire to make Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament known to all, to inflame all hearts with His love, to see them enchained to His loving service. In her boundless zeal, she embraced the needs of the Faithful everywhere, for all time to come, who would inherit the Holy Eucharist and be Its adorers. But the mission dearest to Mary's heart was that of constant prayer for the success of the preaching and the missionary labors of the Apostles and of all the members of Jesus Christ's priesthood. It is not surprising, then, that those Apostolic workers so easily converted entire kingdoms, for Mary remained constantly at the foot of the Throne of Mercy, supplicating on their behalf the Savior's benevolence. Her prayers converted countless souls. "Blessed is he for whom Mary prays!" Eucharistic adorers share Mary's life and mission of prayer at the foot of the Most Blessed Sacrament. It is, moreover, the most necessary to the Church. We must have souls who by their importunity re-open the treasures of grace. We must have true adorers; that is to say, men of fervor and of sacrifice. Mary's apostolate, moreover, consisted in the very persuasive preaching of example. Any negligence in dress or carelessness of manner on his part would indicate little faith and a disorderly interior. Respect in the holy place, above all before the Most Holy Sacrament, ought to be the characteristic exterior virtue of adorers. Jesus Christ-for example is the royal lesson of wisdom and most fruitful apostolate. Abbreviated text MEDITATION Mother of Adorers, bless us in thee, "Blessed is he for whom Mary prays!" Imagine that Mary's prayer of adoration brought someone to pass the Catholic faith onto us. We can be sure Our Blessed Mother was with them on our behalf, at our Baptism and continued Sacramental life. Whether you are a "Cradle Catholic" or have entered into Christ's love late, our Mother of the Blessed Sacrament had a share in that entrance into the life of the Heart of her Son. "Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat." (Matt: 7:13) The narrow gate is a dedication to Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament who, like Mary, "devoted herself exclusively to the Eucharistic glory of Jesus." We who are given the grace, are called to prepare ourselves to receive Communion as if it would be our first or our last time. We are called to be as much as possible at the "Throne of Mercy" before the Blessed Sacrament. St. Peter Julian guides our thoughts to the mission as Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament. He says, "Eucharistic adorers share Mary's life and mission of prayer at the foot of the Most Blessed Sacrament." The intercession of our prayers united to the heart of the Mother of Adorers will continue to bring success to the endeavors of missions, priests, and all members of the Catholic Church. Mary's consecrated children share in her intentions. We trust in where this Mother of Mercy will offer them first. Mother of Adorers guide us to be like you. Instill in our hearts the truth that nothing can separate us from the love of God. "Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:39) In the final days of our chapter readings, we unite the scriptures in particular to the Most Holy Rosary. The thread of the third mysteries can only once again be provided for us by divine wisdom. In the birth of Jesus, we pray for a detachment from the things of this world. Nothing is more important than Jesus Christ being born for us, nothing more sacred than a precious child, nothing reveals God more to us than life. We rejoice in the glorious gift God gives us in children. We are blessed to have them either physically or spiritually; "For this child did I pray, and the Lord hath granted me my petition, which I asked of him" (1 Sam:1:27). Every second is a gift of precious time loaned to us for a while, so we pray for a detachment from all things of this world to focus on the gift of life. In succession of the third mysteries of the Rosary, we move next to the third Sorrowful Mystery. In The Crowning of Thorns we offer our prayer for a profound humility and trust. The birth of Christ, who was born in the most humble place with the trust of His parents, is brought to the fullness of this life of trust in the Father. This life of trust magnifies the true power of God when the mockery of men look into the face of mercy and choose evil. Our humility offered in silence to the Heavenly Father when we are called to be humble in the face of evil, is a grace that can only be carried out from the divine connection to the Heart of God. When Jesus was Crowned with Thorns he looked up to His Father and did not utter a word. His trust was all that was needed. His pain was not in vain, only withheld from glory until the Promise of the Father would be revealed for the offering. In the Crowning of Thorns, there is a trust that can only be extended to us by the Triune God. In the birth, we find humility and trust. In the Crowning of Thorns, we find humility and trust. The string of the third mysteries is continued in the Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven. In this we pray for a desire for holiness, connecting to true humility. God, the Father is proclaimed by the continuous humble service breathed through the life of His Son. Coming into the fullness of God's gifts, we are given the third Glorious Mystery. Here, the Fire of God's Love with the Descent of the Holy Spirit is upon us. The Merciful Heart of Our Creator will grasp the humble offerings. This is the only entrance into the magnitude of the great descent in the power of the Almighty. God will never forsake us. He did not forsake His Son. His time is endless, and His Glory is revealed by an infinite Wisdom that is beyond our wants and fears. "And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:7) St. Peter Julian shares, "But the mission dearest to Mary's heart was that of constant prayer for the success of the preaching and the missionary labors of the Apostles and of all the members of Jesus Christ's priesthood. It is not surprising, then, that those Apostolic workers so easily converted entire kingdoms, for Mary remained constantly at the foot of the Throne of Mercy, supplicating on their behalf the Savior's benevolence. Her prayers converted countless souls. Blessed is he for whom Mary prays!" Our prayer begins before the Eucharistic Lord, and it extends through our Rosaries, living or recited. The offering of our daily duties will keep the Gospel alive in the Savior's benevolence, goodness manifested in our lives. Keep your consecration preparation alive by making a conscious effort to offer the readings and reflections through Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. Remember we are preparing to make a promise, a promise to enter more deeply into the will of God for our lives. We strive to obtain a good prayer routine, however, if your day is filled with unusual surprises, the offering of your will to God's Will is the gift you can offer for the day. If the only thing you do in a day is receive Jesus in Holy Communion, you have done everything. Embrace the offering of a Spiritual Communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. If it is a day that you cannot even recite a formal prayer you can simply ask, "Jesus although I cannot receive you sacramentally, please come spiritually into my heart as if I have received You." Then take some time to be with Jesus, and you will be keeping your dedication to the Blessed Sacrament alive, nourished, and real. Consecrating your life is to enter more fully into the mystery of Christ. Our lives will become a living prayer. Our happiness will be found through our lives in this mystery of Christ. Mary's prayer of adoration will permeate our existence. Our lives will be blessed by the Eucharistic love that we will live in Jesus Christ. St. Peter Julian says, "she was consumed with the desire to make Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament known to all, to inflame all hearts with His love, to see them enchained to His loving service." Mary Mother of Adorers, teach us to pray! "Mary adored her very dear Son in His character of Victim immolated perpetually on our Altars, incessantly imploring grace and mercy for sinners, through the merits of His death." -St. Peter Julian "And the angel answering said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35) SEND Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. The faith you place in the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and prepare for a good and humble confession. Reach out to someone who you know may hurt you again with a simple message that you are praying for them. Ponder these words through your prayers this week: "In your prayer aspire to nourish yourself upon God... This is the secret of true prayer; to discover God's action and plans in His love for us! Then the soul cries out, 'How good you are, oh my God! What can I do for you? What could please you?' That is the flame which rises from the hearth. To attain such a living prayer, we must forget ourselves, or avoid seeking ourselves in any way in prayer. We must simplify the work of our mind by a simple and calm view of God's truths." -St. Peter JulianEymard Paris, August 27, 1867 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us. Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us. -Laura PRAYER For Week IV to accompany the daily readings, please pray the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament. You may continue the prayers from the previous weeks, the Veni Creator, the Ave Maris Stella and the prayer to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, R. have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, R. have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Eternal High Priest of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Divine Victim on the Altar for our salvation, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, hidden under the appearance of bread, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, dwelling in the tabernacles of the world, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, really, truly and substantially present in the Blessed Sacrament, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, abiding in Your fulness, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Bread of Life, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Bread of Angels, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, with us always until the end of the world, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, summit and source of all worship and Christian life, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, sign and cause of the unity of the Church, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, adored by countless angels, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, spiritual food, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, Sacrament of love, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, bond of charity, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, greatest aid to holiness, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, gift and glory of the priesthood, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which we partake of Christ, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which the soul is filled with grace, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which we are given a pledge of future glory, R. have mercy on us. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. For those who do not believe in Your Eucharistic presence, R. have mercy, O Lord. For those who are indifferent to the Sacrament of Your love, R. have mercy on us. For those who have offended You in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, R. have mercy on us. That we may show fitting reverence when entering Your holy temple, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may make suitable preparation before approaching the Altar, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may receive You frequently in Holy Communion with real devotion and true humility, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may never neglect to thank You for so wonderful a blessing, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may cherish time spent in silent prayer before You, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may grow in knowledge of this Sacrament of sacraments, R. we beseech You, hear us. That all priests may have a profound love of the Holy Eucharist, R. we beseech You, hear us. That they may celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in accordance with its sublime dignity, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may be comforted and sanctified with Holy Viaticum at the hour of our death, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may see You one day face to face in Heaven, R. we beseech You, hear us. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. have mercy on us, O Lord. V. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, R. all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine. Let us pray, Most merciful Father, You continue to draw us to Yourself through the Eucharistic Mystery. Grant us fervent faith in this Sacrament of love, in which Christ the Lord Himself is contained, offered and received. We make this prayer through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Description: Litany of the Blessed Sacrament: Written by St. Peter Julian Eymard, the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. This litany is ecclesiastically approved for liturgical use and has the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur
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By: Laura Worhacz Week 4 theme: "Mother of Adorers"
READING -TWENTY-THIRD DAY- Consecration to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Peter Julian Eymard, Library Vol. 7 Pages 127-131 (Or pages 127-130 on the online book. You can find the link here:) http://archive.org/stream/monthofourladyof00eymauoft#page/127/mode/1up St Peter Julian Eymard's words: Chapter title: Mary's Adoration of Propitiation Mary adored her very dear Son in His character of Victim immolated perpetually on our Altars, incessantly imploring grace and mercy for sinners, through the merits of His death. Mary adoring her God present on the altar by the Consecration, shed abundant tears: at the sight of those who make no account of this august Sacrifice, and so render fruitless this Mystery of their Redemption. Mary would willingly have offered a thousand deaths to repair so many outrages; poor Mother! Is not one Calvary sufficient for her? Why renew her sorrows daily and pierce her heart anew with words of impiety? However, Mary, as the best of Mothers, instead of rejecting and cursing these sinners, took upon herself the penalty of their crimes; she expiated them by suffering; she herself became a victim at the foot of the altar, imploring grace and mercy for her guilty children. Mary adored Jesus in the state of Prisoner which Jesus assumed by uniting Himself inseparably to the Sacred Species. "O happy bonds that keep Jesus in our midst," said Mary," be ye blessed! It is love that keeps you here, and forever, in order that I may make of Jesus my Treasure, my Prisoner of love, the Companion of my captivity here below, the God of my heart!" Mary adored the hidden state of Jesus' Divinity and Humanity in His Sacrament, veiled that man might not attach himself to the glory and beauty of his person. Jesus thus veiled Himself only to spiritualize man's faith, to purify his heart, to stimulate his love, and to attract him to the Infinite, to an ever new and ever-increasing beauty. Mary honored the hidden life of Jesus by a retired and solitary life. She passed the greater part of her time in making reparation for ungrateful man. He loved the sacrifices that He had so generously made, and He preferred His state of annihilation to that of His glory. Mary, His Mother and the Mother of all adorers, made amends to Him for everything, and the love of Jesus found inexpressible satisfaction in receiving her prayers, and her tears shed for the salvation of the world. Abbreviated text MEDITATION "Mary, His Mother and the Mother of all adorers, makes amends to Him for everything, and the love of Jesus found inexpressible satisfaction in receiving her prayers, and her tears shed for the salvation of the world." (St Peter Julian) This is our continued life in the Catholic Church, to make amends to Jesus for everything He has given us. There is no way out until the end of our days. "And Simon Peter answered him: Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life." (John 6:68) If we look at the practice above, we can see that we are being asked by Our Mother to assist at Mass and frequently remunerate for those who fail to fulfill this command of the Church. We who follow the Mother of Adorers must save the whole family of God by our participation. "I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8) Jesus will find faith on earth through Our Lady's consecrated children who will be before the Blessed Sacrament when Jesus comes again, "He will come again to judge the living and the dead." Mary's adoration of propitiation will live through her children. Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament will find inexpressible satisfaction in receiving our prayers and tears for the salvation of the world. St. Peter Julian cries out with these words, "Poor Mother! Is not one Calvary sufficient for her?" Mary too will be consoled when her loving children are with her in the celebration of the Holy Mass. There will be an inexpressible gift of love returned to Jesus for His life-giving love for us. If we take flight into the Holy Rosary and think of why certain mysteries are set forth for us to pray, we may find after offering our Hail Mary's over and over, a thread of graces flowing through to connect the whole life of Christ. The Rosary is given as an inexpressible gift of love to God. This is Mary's requested atonement for us, to pray the scriptures. We are asked to offer back with the Mother of Adorers to Jesus through the intercession of our prayers. Only the infinite Wisdom of God could send this thread of grace through the virtues connected to the Holy Rosary, encompassing the whole life of Christ. If we prayerfully ponder the second of all the mysteries of the Holy Rosary we see how Mary's Son instructs us to act according to her love. The Visitation leads Our Lady to come out of herself to aid another. Elizabeth rejoiced with the Holy Spirit. Leaping in her womb, the love is passed, received, and new life comes forth from St. John the Baptist. A perfect charity is fulfilled in the Visitation. We pray for the same grace upon our lives, a perfect charity towards our neighbor. The thread continues with the next of the second mysteries, the scourging. We pray for the grace to mortify our senses to perfection. "Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to justice: by whose stripes you were healed." (1 Peter 2:24) When we immerse ourselves in the pain that Jesus embraced for love of us, with each lash of the whips, we can only re-reflect on the visitation and the perfect charity that will come by the grace of God when we offer our scourging to Him. Our mortifications, offered with a humble and contrite heart, will find the mercy of God from the pure offering. Only then will we see God. "Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God." (Matt: 5:8) The second Luminous Mystery, the Wedding Feast at Cana. Jesus transfers His fidelity to make our lives rich and faithful in His blood through the contribution of our lives. We offer ourselves in return for the gift given by His blood. We are wed to the altar of the Lamb of God who has come to take away our sins. Finally, on the second glorious mystery, Jesus reveals His Ascension into Heaven. Silently trusting in Jesus, our offerings of charity, fidelity, and mortification bring us into the divine wisdom of the Heavenly Father. The Ascension is where we pray for a great hope and longing for Heaven, where our own life in these mysteries of our salvation will, by the grace of God, lead us to Heaven. St. Peter Julian reminds us, "Mary honored the hidden life of Jesus by a retired and solitary life. She passed the greater part of her time in making reparation for ungrateful man." May our prayers united to the intentions of Mary bring pardon to those who are lost, those who are lonely, and those who do not believe. The Pascal Mystery will keep our hearts ready for Christ who will come again. Mary's propitiation will be ours. We become one with the Trinity by going with Her to the Mystical Table where we receive her Son, Jesus! In "Mary's Adoration of Propitiation" we, her loving and trustful children, pray without ceasing for God's goodness to reign. "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thes: 5:17) In the final days of the consecration preparation, we look for the ways Our Lady will continue to unfold gifts in our lives. We need to cling to the Eucharist, Sacramentally or Spiritually, by receiving Jesus daily. Pray the Holy Rosary if you are able. Set a routine and try to be obedient to it without falling into guilt. If you are pulled from it, simply begin again. Make a good and humble confession, offering it for your consecration promise sometime within the upcoming week. Continue to let the reflections enter your heart. Pray on the words that are prominent to you. How can you apply them to your life right now, and what do you think God is asking of you in the Word? Mary is the Mother of Adorers. We are her children who fall not far from her maternal care. It will always lead us to live in Jesus Christ, who suffered and died to give us the everlasting love of God Our Father. St. Peter Julian asks us to assist at Mass, attend Mass as often as we are able, to unite with Our Lady, and to be one with her who is the Mother of Adorers. "Mary adored her very dear Son in His character of Victim immolated perpetually on our Altars, incessantly imploring grace and mercy for sinners, through the merits of His death." (St Peter Julian) "And the angel answering said to her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35) Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us. Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us. -Laura SEND Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. The faith you place in the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and prepare for a good and humble confession. Try to find time to spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Let us pray this day for the grace to mortify our senses to the sensitivity of God's Wisdom. Ponder these words through your prayers this week: "In your prayer aspire to nourish yourself upon God. This is the secret of true prayer; to discover God's action and plans in His love for us! Then the soul cries out, 'How good you are, oh my God! What can I do for you? What could please you?' That is the flame which rises from the hearth. To attain such a living prayer, we must forget ourselves, or avoid seeking ourselves in any way in prayer. We must simplify the work of our mind by a simple and calm view of God's truths." St. Peter Julian Eymard Paris, August 27, 1867 PRAYER For Week IV to accompany the daily readings, please pray the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, R. have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, R. have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Eternal High Priest of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Divine Victim on the Altar for our salvation, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, hidden under the appearance of bread, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, dwelling in the tabernacles of the world, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, really, truly and substantially present in the Blessed Sacrament, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, abiding in Your fulness, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Bread of Life, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Bread of Angels, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, with us always until the end of the world, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, summit and source of all worship and Christian life, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, sign and cause of the unity of the Church, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, adored by countless angels, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, spiritual food, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, Sacrament of love, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, bond of charity, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, greatest aid to holiness, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, gift and glory of the priesthood, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which we partake of Christ, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which the soul is filled with grace, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which we are given a pledge of future glory, R. have mercy on us. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. For those who do not believe in Your Eucharistic presence, R. have mercy, O Lord. For those who are indifferent to the Sacrament of Your love, R. have mercy on us. For those who have offended You in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, R. have mercy on us. That we may show fitting reverence when entering Your holy temple, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may make suitable preparation before approaching the Altar, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may receive You frequently in Holy Communion with real devotion and true humility, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may never neglect to thank You for so wonderful a blessing, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may cherish time spent in silent prayer before You, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may grow in knowledge of this Sacrament of sacraments, R. we beseech You, hear us. That all priests may have a profound love of the Holy Eucharist, R. we beseech You, hear us. That they may celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in accordance with its sublime dignity, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may be comforted and sanctified with Holy Viaticum at the hour of our death, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may see You one day face to face in Heaven, R. we beseech You, hear us. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. have mercy on us, O Lord. V. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, R. all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine. Let us pray, Most merciful Father, You continue to draw us to Yourself through the Eucharistic Mystery. Grant us fervent faith in this Sacrament of love, in which Christ the Lord Himself is contained, offered and received. We make this prayer through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Description: Litany of the Blessed Sacrament: Written by St. Peter Julian Eymard, the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. This litany is ecclesiastically approved for liturgical use and has the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur By: Laura Worhacz Week 4 theme: "Mother of Adorers"
READING -TWENTY SECOND DAY- Consecration to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Peter Julian Eymard, Library Vol. 7 Pages 123-126 (Or pages 123-127 on the online book. You can find the link here:) http://archive.org/stream/monthofourladyof00eymauoft#page/123/mode/1up St Peter Julian Eymard's words: Chapter title: Mary's Eucharistic Contemplation Contemplation naturally follows adoration and thanksgiving, while at the same time, it nourishes and perfects them. Eucharistic contemplation is the study of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, in which the soul considers in detail His marvelous goodness in instituting this Sacrament, studies its motives, examines its sacrifices, weighs its Gift, and appreciates its love. The soul goes out of self in order to unite with Jesus, in order to adhere to the Divine Object of its contemplation. Mary's contemplation before the Eucharist was of a nature that no words are adequate to describe. She knew what combats His Heart had to sustain, the sacrifices exacted of Him. The sacrileges of which His Sacrament would be the Object, not only on the part of heretics, but even on the part of his friends; combats of His goodness against the ingratitude of Christians who neglect to receive Him in Holy Communion, refusing thereby His richest graces, His most tender invitation. But the love of Jesus triumphed over all these obstacles: "I shall love men in spite of everything; and their malice can neither discourage nor conquer My goodness!" In order to appreciate the gift of the Eucharist at Its just value, the adorer ought to go as Mary did, and with her, to Its source, to the sacrifices It demanded of our Lord's love. The contemplation of those combats and of that victory will suggest to the adorer what he owes in return to a God so good. Then, with Mary, His Divine Mother, he will offer himself to Jesus Eucharistic with his whole heart, to bless him, to thank Him for so much love. He will take Mary as the pattern of his Eucharistic life in order to aid him in his practical study. He will love her and confide himself to her as to the Mother of Adorers, which is the title dearest to her heart and most glorious to Jesus. Abbreviated text MEDITATION The most glorious title for Mary is Mother of Adorers. "Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me." (John 14:1) Mary's troubled heart at the Annunciation was instantaneously transformed, "You believe in God, believe also in Me." St. Peter Julian states that "the soul goes out of self to unite with Jesus." Our Lady's belief, "believe in Me," allowed her soul to go out of itself to unite with Jesus. Would this not be the height of contemplation? There are no words, no adequate explanation, only the Adoring heart that could spring forth from this reality. "The love of God triumphed over all obstacles." Mary's love triumphed with Jesus for she was fully in unison with Him. The Promise of the Father is fulfilled in our belief. Mary shows us the way to believe. We can then try, like her, to adore in the likeness of her as Mother. So perfect that we have this chapter to enter into the final days of our preparation. St. Peter Julian is telling us to study Jesus, His goodness, His motives, His sacrifices, His gifts, and appreciation of His love. What do we get from studying Jesus? Where will it bring us in making our consecration promise? St. Peter Julian once again declares words from our Savior, "I shall love men in spite of everything, and their malice can neither discourage nor conquer My goodness!" This great saint is reminding us to be like the Mother of Adorers. "But the fruit of the Spirit is charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, longanimity." (Gal: 5:22) The Mother of Adorers received all wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Mary became all that the Holy Spirit overshadowed her with. Our Blessed Mother's study of Jesus illuminated her existence. Mary was at the height of contemplation. She lived in the beatific vision as she continued to walk the earth. Mother of Adorers raise us to the heights of Heaven! St. Peter Julian doesn't leave us here in the chapter; he adds, "In order to appreciate the gift of the Eucharist at its just value, the adorer ought to go as Mary did, and with her, to Its source, to the sacrifices It demanded of our Lord's love." Along with all the blessings of the Holy Spirit, we are called to sacrifice. When we can sacrifice and have true joy in the offering, we find motherhood in adoring. "And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people." (Luke 2:10) If Mary is aiding us in this practical study, we will be put to the test. "But prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thes. 5:21) We have the freedom to believe in all of the gifts. By the Power of the Holy Spirit coming from the pursuit of Jesus, we must never lose sight of our freedom. Our contemplation with Mary can only offer us a pass into the grace available to us in following our new formed conscience. Every choice we make needs to be guided by the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit, by the heart of Mary, and through the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. This is poured out for us in the Pascal Mystery gifts. With Mary, we offer her FIAT for the unfolding of our souls so that they may be filled with the Holy Spirit. Mother of Adorers, who let this be done unto her according to God's Word, please lead us in the way of salvation. "And the angel answering said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most high shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35) Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us. Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us. -Laura SEND Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. The faith you place in the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and prepare for a good and humble confession. Try to find time to spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Examine the state of joy in your life. Ponder these words through your prayers this week: " In your prayer aspire to nourish yourself upon God. This is the secret of true prayer; to discover God's action and plans in His love for us! Then the soul cries out, 'How good you are, oh my God! What can I do for you? What could please you?' That is the flame which rises from the hearth. To attain such a living prayer, we must forget ourselves, or avoid seeking ourselves in any way in prayer. We must simplify the work of our mind by a simple and calm view of God's truths." - St. Peter Julian Eymard Paris, August 27, 1867 PRAYER For Week IV to accompany the daily readings, please pray the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, R. have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, R. have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Eternal High Priest of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Divine Victim on the Altar for our salvation, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, hidden under the appearance of bread, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, dwelling in the tabernacles of the world, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, really, truly and substantially present in the Blessed Sacrament, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, abiding in Your fulness, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Bread of Life, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, Bread of Angels, R. have mercy on us. Jesus, with us always until the end of the world, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, summit and source of all worship and Christian life, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, sign and cause of the unity of the Church, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, adored by countless angels, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, spiritual food, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, Sacrament of love, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, bond of charity, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, greatest aid to holiness, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, gift and glory of the priesthood, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which we partake of Christ, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which the soul is filled with grace, R. have mercy on us. Sacred Host, in which we are given a pledge of future glory, R. have mercy on us. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. For those who do not believe in Your Eucharistic presence, R. have mercy, O Lord. For those who are indifferent to the Sacrament of Your love, R. have mercy on us. For those who have offended You in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, R. have mercy on us. That we may show fitting reverence when entering Your holy temple, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may make suitable preparation before approaching the Altar, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may receive You frequently in Holy Communion with real devotion and true humility, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may never neglect to thank You for so wonderful a blessing, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may cherish time spent in silent prayer before You, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may grow in knowledge of this Sacrament of sacraments, R. we beseech You, hear us. That all priests may have a profound love of the Holy Eucharist, R. we beseech You, hear us. That they may celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in accordance with its sublime dignity, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may be comforted and sanctified with Holy Viaticum at the hour of our death, R. we beseech You, hear us. That we may see You one day face to face in Heaven, R. we beseech You, hear us. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. have mercy on us, O Lord. V. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, R. all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine. Let us pray, Most merciful Father, You continue to draw us to Yourself through the Eucharistic Mystery. Grant us fervent faith in this Sacrament of love, in which Christ the Lord Himself is contained, offered and received. We make this prayer through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Description: Litany of the Blessed Sacrament: Written by St. Peter Julian Eymard, the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. This litany is ecclesiastically approved for liturgical use and has the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur |
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AuthorsWe are Ivonne J. Hernandez, Rick Hernandez and Laura Worhacz, Lay Associates of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, and brothers and sisters in Christ. |