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Console those who have lost their loved ones in the struggle.Help our http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-661603459348495107Tue, 10 May 2011 11:25:00 +00002011-05-10T06:28:21.949-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER FOR PEACEO Lord Jesus Christ, Who in Thy mercy hearest the prayers of sinners, pour forth, we beseech Thee, all grace and blessing upon our country and its citizens. We pray in particular for the President - for our Congress - for all our soldiers - for all who defend us in ships, whether on the seas or in the http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6871309687966507944Tue, 10 May 2011 01:10:00 +00002011-05-09T20:11:17.763-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: John 6:30-35The Discourse on the Bread of Life (Continuation)[30] So they said to Him (Jesus), "Then what sign do You do, that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform? [31] Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, `He gave them bread from Heaven to eat.'" [32] Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the breadhttp://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-tuesday-3rd-week-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6587123893910577107Mon, 09 May 2011 12:05:00 +00002011-05-09T19:07:01.625-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersNIGHT PRAYERBefore I go to sleep I want to thank Thee for keeping me safe during this day. What a good Father Thou art to me; I only ask that I may truly be Thy son! Give my body, please, the repose that is necessary, but, even more, may my soul have the assurance that it is at peace with Thee. Bless those who are http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6124599572931313162Sun, 08 May 2011 23:11:00 +00002011-05-09T06:12:21.148-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: John 6:22-29The People Look for Jesus[22] On the next day the people who remained on the other side of the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with His disciples, but that His disciples had gone away alone. [23] However, boats from Tiberias came near the place where they ate the bread after the Lord had given thanks. [24] So when the http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-monday-3rd-week-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-770590892968542497Sat, 07 May 2011 23:08:00 +00002011-05-09T06:09:48.864-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: Luke 24:13-35The Road To Emmaus[13] That very day two of them (disciples) were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, [14] and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. [15] While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. [16] But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. [17] And He said tohttp://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-3rd-sunday-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-540466765345543271Sat, 07 May 2011 11:01:00 +00002011-05-07T08:05:10.818-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersCOMMEMORATION OF THE DEAD(from the Missal)Remember, O Lord, Thy servants, (name them), who have gone before us with the sign of faith, and rest in the sleep of peace.To These, O Lord, and to all who rest in Christ, grant, we pray Thee, a place of refreshment, of light, and of peace. Through the same Christ our Lord. http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-7.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-114401522431843710Sat, 07 May 2011 00:33:00 +00002011-05-07T07:34:00.690-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: John 6:16-21Jesus Walks on the Water[16] When evening came, His (Jesus') disciples went down to the sea, [17] got into the boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. [18] The sea rose because a strong wind was blowing. [19] When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boathttp://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-saturday-2nd-week-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-4010082438153143662Fri, 06 May 2011 11:07:00 +00002011-05-06T06:10:33.521-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER FOR A DYING COMRADE We pray that this comrade's heart may not be troubled. His strength is going, and he has suffered a great deal, but he is not afraid. Let him feel that his sins have been forgiven, and that all trials are past for him. May he not worry about his family, which he loves dearly. He dies http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-6.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-2661872243636539680Thu, 05 May 2011 23:05:00 +00002011-05-06T06:06:12.165-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: John 6:1-15The Miracle of the Loaves and Fish[1] After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. [2] And a multitude followed Him, because they saw the signs which He did on those who were diseased. [3] Jesus went up into the hills, and there sat down with His disciples. [4] Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews, was at hand. [5] Lifting up http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-friday-2nd-week-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-7262775142306928202Thu, 05 May 2011 11:52:00 +00002011-05-05T06:54:15.714-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER OF A WOUNDED MANThou hast permitted me to be struck, but Thou hast saved me from death. For the sake of my beloved parents, and for my own sake, I thank Thee from the bottom of my heart. During the long hours of inaction may my thoughts often turn to Thee. Support those who do not have hope and faith. May therehttp://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-8632857831764820012Wed, 04 May 2011 11:56:00 +00002011-05-04T06:58:05.551-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER ON COMING THROUGH A BATTLE UNHARMEDDuring this terrible day Thou hast been kind enough to protect me. I make haste to thank Thee, but I am thinking all the time of the many who have fallen, my officers and my comrades. May they receive from Thee all the rewards, the peace and the rest, that is reserved for http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-7894202063063128916Tue, 03 May 2011 23:48:00 +00002011-05-04T06:49:35.671-05:00BibleFeastLiturgyCommentaryScriptureGospelFrom: John 3:16-21The Visit of Nicodemus (Continuation)(Jesus said to Nicodemus,) [16] "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. [17] For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. [18] He who believes in Him is not condemned; He who does not believe http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-wednesday-2nd-week-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-4903440674278210947Tue, 03 May 2011 10:58:00 +00002011-05-03T06:00:39.371-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER BEFORE A BATTLEMore than ever I feel the need of having Thee close to me. At any moment I may find myself in hand-to-hand fighting.However rigorous the task that awaits me, may I fulfill my duty with courage. If death should overtake me on this field, may I die at peace with Thee. - From a French Soldiers http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6381391616810374949Mon, 02 May 2011 23:59:00 +00002011-05-02T19:00:39.355-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryScriptureGospelFrom: John 14:6-14Jesus Reveals the Father (Continuation)(Jesus said to Thomas), [6] "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father, but by Me." [7] "If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; henceforth you know Him and have seen Him.[8] Philip said to Him, "Lord, show us the Father, and we shall be satisfied." [9] Jesus said to him, "Have I been with http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-may-3-feast-sts-philip-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-8962557587333019636Mon, 02 May 2011 12:01:00 +00002011-05-02T19:02:44.585-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional Prayers RABBONI!When I am dying, how glad I shall beThat the lamp of my life has burned out for Thee;That sorrow has darkened the path that I trod;That thorns and not roses, were strewn o'er the sod;That anguish of spirit so often is mine,Since anguish of spirit so often was Thine.My cherished, sweet Jesus, how glad I shall http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6314253264652084410Sun, 01 May 2011 23:56:00 +00002011-05-02T18:58:58.526-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelMemorial: St Athanasius, Bishop and DoctorFrom: John 3:1-8The Visit of Nicodemus[1] Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. [2] This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these things that You do, unless God is with Him." [3] Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/gospel-for-monday-2nd-week-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-4009056615314718789Sun, 01 May 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-05-01T07:32:37.427-05:00MeditationCounselsReflectionRelativismThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersFOUR things which are not in thy treasure,I lay before thee, Lord, with this petition - My nothingness, my wants, My sins, and my contrition.- Robert Southey.[Continued tomorrow]_____________From:The Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for Wartime by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen (C) 1943, P.J. Kenedy & Sonshttp://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/05/prayers-reflections-for-may-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-4046704173875327107Sun, 01 May 2011 00:11:00 +00002011-05-01T07:12:26.763-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: John 20:19-31Jesus Appears to the Disciples[19] On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." [20] When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. [21] Jesus said to them again, "http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/gospel-for-second-sunday-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-7462086834622494205Sat, 30 Apr 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-05-01T07:29:49.536-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER TO DO GOD'S WILLLord, I know not what I ought to ask of Thee; Thou only knowest what I need; Thou lovest me better than I know how to love myself. O Father! give to Thy child that which he himself knows not how to ask.I dare not ask either for crosses or consolations: I simply present myself before Thee, I http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/prayers-reflections-for-april-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-2733608996933534359Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:13:00 +00002011-05-01T07:23:44.342-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER FOR CHARITY AND TOLERANCEMay I be no man's enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is eternal and abides. May I never quarrel with those nearest me; and if I do, may I be reconciled quickly. May I never devise evil against any man; if any devise evil against me, may I escape uninjured and without the need http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/prayers-reflections-for-april-29.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6556787814194826205Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:05:00 +00002011-04-29T07:06:18.265-05:00BibleLiturgyConversionEasterScriptureGospelFrom: John 21:1-14The Miraculous Draught of Fish[1] After this Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and He revealed Himself in this way. [2] Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathaniel of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. [3] Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/gospel-for-friday-within-octave-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-4716499150251918319Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:36:00 +00002011-04-28T06:39:28.672-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER FOR CIVIL AUTHORITIESWe Pray Thee, O God of might, wisdom and justice, through Whom authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment decreed, assist, with Thy Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude, the President of these United States, that his administration may be conducted in righteousness, http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/prayers-reflections-for-april-28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-6843233831854370188Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:35:00 +00002011-04-28T06:36:00.078-05:00BibleLiturgyCommentaryEasterScriptureGospelFrom: Luke 24:35-48[35] Then they (the disciples) told what had happened on the road, and how He (Jesus) was known to them in the breaking of the bread.Jesus Appears To The Eleven And Their Companions[36] As they were saying this, Jesus Himself stood among them, and said to them, "Peace to you!" [37] But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. [38] And He said tohttp://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/gospel-for-thursday-in-octave-of-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971755.post-895255690187922675Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:16:00 +00002011-04-27T09:18:50.704-05:00MeditationCounselsPrayerReflectionThe Armor of GodReflections and Prayers for WartimeCHAPTER XIIOccasional PrayersPRAYER FOR OUR GOVERNMENTThou, Master, hast given the power of sovereignty to men through Thy excellent and inexpressible might, that we may know the glory and honor given to them by Thee, and be subject to them, in agreement with Thy Will. And to them, Lord, grant health, peace, concord, firmness that they may http://slatts.blogspot.com/2011/04/prayers-reflections-for-april-27.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (LRS)0