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Saint Michael Prayer Needed Now

Saint Michael Prayer — Roger Mahoney, the Cardinal of Hollywood found to have participated in a horrific coverup of pedophilia in his archdiocese, is insisting on attending the conclave to choose a new pope in a remarkable and shameless display of hubris.

Mahoney was removed of all public and administrative duties last month by his successor Jose Gomez after the extent of Mahoney’s deeds were revealed.

In the 1880s, Pope Leo XIII had a vision, which according to Father Domenico Pechenino who worked in the Vatican at the time, left him “staring motionless, without batting an eye.”

Father Domenico said his expression was “one of horror and awe.”

He came to his senses and went to his office. After about a half-hour he called for the Secretary of the Congregation and directed him to have printed his prayer for the intercession of Saint Michael that would be soon be added to the end of the common Mass.

Some say what Pope Leo heard was this conversation between Satan and the Lord:

The guttural voice, the voice of Satan in his pride, boasted to Our Lord: “I can destroy your Church.”
The gentle voice of Our Lord: “You can? Then go ahead and do so.”
Satan: “To do so, I need more time and more power.”
Our Lord: “How much time? How much power?”
Satan: “75 to 100 years, and a greater power over those who will give themselves over to my service.”
Our Lord: “You have the time, you will have the power. Do with them what you will.

The practice of reciting the prayer at Mass was suppressed in 1965 after Vatican II. Perhaps it is time to bring it back.

The prayer, in English, is:

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle;
be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray:
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen

Saint Michael Prayer

Saint Michael Prayer Needed Now

More Truth To Power

Courtesy Cathy Craddock

‘This has been confirmed and was aired on Paul Harvey. One wonders if Chrysler knows.

The invocation by Pastor Joe Wright before the Kansas House of Representatives on Jan. 23, 1996.

It seems prayer still upsets some people.  When Minister Joe Wright was asked to open the  Session of the Kansas House, everyone was expecting the usual  generalities, but this is what they heard:

‘Heavenly Father,
We come before you today
To ask your forgiveness and
To seek your direction and guidance.

We know Your Word says,
‘Woe to those who call evil good’
But that is exactly what we have done.

We have lost our spiritual equilibrium
And reversed our values.

We have exploited the poor and
Called it the lottery.

We have rewarded laziness
And called it welfare.

We have killed our unborn
And called it choice.

We have shot abortionists
And called it justifiable.

We have neglected to discipline
Our children and called it
Building self esteem.

We have abused power
And called it politics.

We have coveted our neighbor’s
Possessions and called it ambition.

We have polluted the air
With profanity and  Pornography and called it
Freedom of speech and expression.

We have ridiculed the time Honored
values of our   Forefathers and called it enlightenment.

Search us, Oh, God, And know our hearts
today; Cleanse   Us from every sin
And set us free.

Amen!’

The response was immediate.  At least one legislator walked out during the prayer in protest. In 6 short weeks, Central Christian   Church, where Rev. Wright is pastor, logged more than 5,000 phone calls with only 47 of those calls responding negatively. The church is now receiving equests for copies of this prayer from India , Africa and Korea

Commentator Paul Harvey aired this prayer on his radio program,  The Rest of the Story,’ and received a larger response to this program than any other he has ever aired.

 

More Truth To Power

 

Ben Carson Speaks Truth To Obama

Ben Carson Speaks Truth To Obama — Talk about speaking truth to power. Dr. Benjamin Carson, pediatric neurosurgery division director at Johns Hopkins University, was the speaker at yesterday’s (Feb. 7) National Prayer Breakfast in Washington attended by President and Michelle Obama along with many other political leaders.

Dr. Carson talked about a flat tax, unity, the damage caused by political correctness, the danger of a lawyer mentality, health savings accounts, the crisis of our national debt,   the need for morality, the decline in educational standards, Jesus and God.

The President sat on his hands during the entire speech and his expression appeared pained. To her credit Michelle applauded wildly more than once.

The speech is below and is 28 minutes long. We strongly recommend watching:

 

Ben Carson Speaks Truth To Obama

 

Ben Carson Speaks Truth To Obama

New Post For Sam Rohrer

Former state representative Sam Rohrer — who was my choice to be the Republican to take on incumbent senator Bob Casey Jr.  — has been named president of Pennsylvania Pastors Network
 The Pennsylvania Pastors’ Network describes itself as  a group of biblically faithful clergy and church liaisons whose objective is to build a permanent infrastructure of like-minded clergy who affirm the authority of Scripture, take seriously Jesus’ command to be the “salt and light” to the culture, encourage informed Christian thinking about contemporary social issues; examine public policy issues without politicizing their pulpits and engage their congregations in taking part in our political process on a non-partisan basis.
One of the things I remember most from Sam’s campaign was his praise for the rather libertarian William Penn and the influence he had on our country’s founders.
Best of luck in your new post Sam.

Sermon Of Myrrh Bearing Women

Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 S. Penn St., Clifton Heights will soon be putting the sermons of Father John Ciurpita on line.

Here is a sample which is from last Sunday, April 22, and concerns the Myrrh Bearing Women.

Sermon Of Myrrh Bearing Women

Holy Humor — Off The Internet

Holy Humor — Off The Internet

Courtesy of Cathy Martin

During these serious and troubled times, people of all faiths should remember these four great religious truths:

1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God’s Chosen People.
2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
3.Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian world.
4. Baptists do not recognize each other at the liquor store.

GOOD SAMARITAN
A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan.
She asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, “I think I’d throw up..”

DID NOAH FISH?
A Sunday school teacher asked, “Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing when he was on the Ark ?” “No,” replied Johnny. “How could he, with just two worms.”

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most quoted passages in the Bible – Psalm 23 . She gave the youngsters a month to learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task – but he just couldn’t remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the microphone and said proudly, “The Lord is my Shepherd, and that’s all I need to know.”

UNANSWERED PRAYER
The preacher’s 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why. “Well, Honey,” he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his messages. “I’m asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon.” “How come He doesn’t answer it?” she asked.

BEING THANKFUL
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, “So your mother says your prayers for you each night? That’s very commendable. What does she say?” The little boy replied, “Thank God he’s in bed!”

ALL MEN / ALL GIRLS
When my daughter, Kelli, said her bedtime prayers, she would bless every family member, every friend, and every animal (current and past).. For several weeks, after we had finished the nightly prayer, Kelli would say, “And all girls.” This soon became part of her nightly routine, to include this closing. My curiosity got the best of me and I asked her, “Kelli, why do you always add the part about all girls?” Her response, “Because everybody always finish their prayers by saying ‘All Men’!”

SAY A PRAYER
Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother’s house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. “Johnny! Please wait until we say our prayer.” said his mother. “I don’t need to,” the boy replied.. “Of course, you do “his mother insisted. “We always say a prayer before eating at our house.” “That’s at our house.” Johnny explained. “But this is Grandma’s house and she knows how to cook.”

 

Holy Humor — Off The Internet

Holy Humor -- Off The Internet

Questions From Jesus — Off The Internet

Questions From Jesus Courtesy Cathy Martin

If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer?

If you never had a trial, how could you call yourself an overcomer?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions?

If you never were in trouble, How would you know that I will come to your rescue

If you never were broken, Then how would you know that I can make you whole?

If you never had a problem, How would you know that I can solve them?

If you never had any suffering, Then how would you know what I went through?

If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure?

If I gave you all things, How would you appreciate them?

If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me?
If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?

Love,
Jesus

God our Father, walk through my house and take away all my worries and illnesses and please watch over and heal my family in Jesus name, Amen.

Congress Printed First Bible For Schools

Cathy Craddock sent this great link to a video tour of the U.S. Capitol hosted by David Barton.  Among the interesting things Barton points out was that the first Bible printed in the United States was done by Congress for use in public schools, and that the Capitol, itself, was used for large church services with the worship music provided by the Marine Corps Band.

 

Congress Printed First Bible For Schools

 

Congress Printed First Bible For Schools

The Voice Of God


Courtesy of Arlene Gilmore

A young man had been to Wednesday Night Bible Study.

The Pastor had shared about listening to God and obeying the Lord’s voice

The young man couldn’t help but wonder, ‘Does God still speak to people?’

After service, he went out with some friends for coffee and pie and they discussed the message. Several different ones talked about how God had led them in different ways.

It was about ten o’clock when the young man started driving home. Sitting in his car, he just began to pray, ‘God…If you still speak to people, speak to me. I will listen. I will do my best to obey.’

As he drove down the main street of his town, he had the strangest thought to stop and buy a gallon of milk.

He shook his head and said out loud, ‘God is that you?’ He didn’t get a reply and started on toward home.

But again, the thought, buy a gallon of milk.

The young man thought about Samuel and how he didn’t recognize the voice of God, and how little Samuel ran to Eli.

‘Okay, God, in case that is you, I will buy the milk.’ It didn’t seem like too hard a test of obedience. He could always use the milk. He stopped and purchased the gallon of milk and started off toward home.

As he passed Seventh Street , he again felt the urge, ‘Turn Down that street.’

This is crazy he thought, and drove on past the intersection.

Again, he felt that he should turn down Seventh Street …

At the next intersection, he turned back and headed down Seventh.

Half jokingly, he said out loud,
‘Okay, God, I will.’

He drove several blocks, when suddenly, he felt like he should stop He pulled over to the curb and looked around. He was in a semi- commercial area of town.. It wasn’t the best but it wasn’t the worst of neighborhoods either. The businesses were closed and most of the houses looked dark like the people were already in bed.

Again, he sensed something, ‘Go and give the milk to the people in the house across the street.’ The young man looked at the house. It was dark and it looked like the people were either gone or they were already asleep. He started to open the door and then sat back in the car seat.

‘Lord, this is insane. Those people are asleep and if I wake them up, they are going to be mad and I will look stupid.’ Again, he felt like he should go and give the milk.

Finally, he opened the door, ‘Okay God, if this is you, I will go to the door and I will give them the milk If you want me to look like a crazy person, okay. I want to be obedient. I guess that will count for some thing, but if they don’t answer right away, I am out of here.’

He walked across the street and rang the bell. He could hear some noise inside. A man’s voice yelled out, ‘Who is it? What do you want?’ Then the door opened before the young man could get away.

The man was standing there in his jeans and T-shirt…. He looked like he    just got out of bed. He had a strange look on his face and he didn’t seem too happy to have some stranger standing on his doorstep. ‘What is it?’

The young man thrust out the gallon of milk, ‘Here, I brought this to you.’ The man took the milk and rushed down a hallway..

Then from down the hall came a woman carrying the milk toward the kitchen. The man was following her holding a baby. The baby was crying.. The man had tears streaming down his face.

The man began speaking and half crying, ‘We were just praying .. We had
some big bills this month and we ran out of money.. We didn’t have any milk for our baby. I was just praying and asking God to show me how to get some milk.’

His wife in the kitchen yelled out, ‘I ask him to send an Angel with some.. Are you an Angel?’

The young man reached into his wallet and pulled out all the money he had on him and put in the man’s hand. He turned and walked back toward his car and the tears were streaming down his face.
He knew that God still answers prayers.

The Voice Of God

The Voice Of God

Jesus Was Libertarian

Posted at the requested of Katie who was pondering whether Jesus was a liberal or conservative.


I think Jesus was libertarian. He gives us total freedom to choose with the consequences coming only after we make our choices. Rich people have to give to the poor but He doesn’t make them. People must pray and honor God but He doesn’t make them.

He didn’t kick down the door of the rich guy’s house, take his money and give it to Lazarus at the gate which is what the left pretends to do. And of course He didn’t refrain from saying what the ultimate fate of the rich guy was, which would be a message Ayn Rand conservatives would not want to hear.

He didn’t use force to stop the stoning of the adulteress, He just shamed those who wanted to do it into considering what it was they wanted to do.

And of course, He didn’t enforce the law commanding that the adulteress be stoned.

So I think Jesus was a libertarian.

Judas, OTOH, was the classic lefty.

Jesus Was A Libertarian

 Jesus Was Libertarian