Spiritual Communions draw us closer to Jesus. Try to make them frequently during the day. Remember, they can be made for others, especially those away from the Faith.
Bonus Gift for Orders over $20 will be included with order.
The Lord Asks for an Hour--The Archbishop Fulton Sheen tape is a masterpiece. Donation for mailing only. Excellent, a real treasure.
Walk Ye in Love, Eucharistic Vigil, written and narrated by Bishop William Gomes. Specify cassette tape or CD. Suggested donation $10. Encourages devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Suggested donations include postage.
Receiving Holy Communion leaflet by Bishop Wm. Gomes. Send small donation for postage. Laminated copies suggested donation .50 each.
Divine Mercy Booklet presents comprehensive story of this growing devotion. Includes special prayers. Suggested donation $2.50.
Divine Mercy Novena Leaflet, and Chaplet. Excellent for the Most of Sacred Heart. Suggested donation $l includes postage.
Change the World. Prayer for the conversion of terrorists. Free. Postage donation appreciated.
Litany for the Unborn prayer cards. Ideal card to be an Apostle for Life and distribute prayer cards.
Apostleship of Prayer Leaflet. (Enclosed with your newsletter last month.) For additional copies send donation and include postage.
Catholics in the Public Square, booklet by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. For a complimentary copy write us.
Stations of the Cross booklets available for suggested donation of $3 including postage.
Divine Mercy Booklet presents comprehensive story of this growing devotion. Includes special prayers. Suggested donation $2.50.
Communion Prayer Book, The Body and Blood of Christ. Produced by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Collection of Communion prayers. Suggested donation $4.
Sharing with the Radio Family Rosary includes Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries with Msgr. John McMahon; Fr. Billy Kosco, Excellent. Sug. donation $10.
The Bible, the Word of God for Me, book by Bishop Gomes. Suggested donation $12. (only 5 copies left)
Be an Apostle--Distribute Prayer Cards and Leaflets They are great Valentine remembrance enclosures.
Litany of the Precious Blood, send self-addressed stamped envelope.
Apostleship of Prayer Leaflet. Includes monthly
intentions suggested by the Pope.
Prayers after Communion by Bishop Gomes. Laminated copies suggested donation .50 each. Not laminated suggested donation .10 each.
Change the World. Prayer for the conversion of terrorists. Free. Postage donation appreciated.
Through the Eyes of His Mother includes all four mysteries, Divine Mercy, the Litany of the Saints. Songs sung by Mark Forrest Irish tenor. Suggested donation $15.
Rosary Tape of Joyful, Sorrowful, Luminous and Glorious Mysteries with Fr. Billy Kosco, Fr. Kevin Barrett.. Suggested donation $6.
Rosary Tape of Scripture Meditation of Luminous Mysteries led by Catholics United for the Faith; Joyful and Glorious with Fr. Oliver Mohan, OMI; Divine Mercy Chaplet. Suggested donation $6.
The Blessing of the Family Rosary tape with Fr. John Phalen, CSC, and Fr. Thomas Feeley, CSC. Fruits of the Rosary and How to Start the Family Rosary. Suggested donation $5.
The Door Keeper – Marvelous illustrated 32-page booklet and prayer leaflet about Ven. Solanus Casey. Suggested donation $2.
The Rosary with Scripture and Religious Reflections book, Including Luminous Mysteries. bead by bead meditations, by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Donation $6, large print $10 incl. postage.
Lessons for Successful Living, Reflections on Rosary, tapes by Fr. Thomas Feeley, CSC. Meditations for Joyful, Sorrowful or Glorious Mysteries. Sug. donation $6 each. Specify which Mystery.
NEW--Prayers to Our Lady of Guadalupe, by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Donation of $7
NEW "prayersforpriests.com and More", by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2250, CDA. Donation of $8.00
Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists - Prayer Leaflet. Complimentary, self-addressed stamped envelope encouraged.
Bishops’ Letter on Marriage. Complimentary.
Catholic Response to the Da Vinci Code Brochure by Amy Welborn for Our Sunday Visitor. $1 sug. donation includes postage.
De-coding Da Vinci, The Facts Behind the Fiction of The Da Vinci Code, book by Amy Welborn Suggested donation $7 includes postage.
The Da Vinci Deception, book by Mark Shea and Dr. Edward Sri, STD. Autographed by Dr. Sri. Sug. donation $7 includes postage.
Brown Scapular and Pamphlet – Suggested Donation $1.50.
A Couple’s Rosary, Julie & Kurt Carrick, includes all Mysteries, Ave Maria, St. Michael Prayer and other song selections. Excellent gift CD for all occasions. Suggested donation $10
Heirlooms, Julie & Kurt Carrick CD includes Advent and
Christmas selections. Ideal for gift giving. Suggested donation $10 includes postage.
Click here ffor a website with prayers for priests. Join us, You can become a "PrayerWarrior for Priests." Submit the name of a priest, bishop (Bishop Olmsted is already there), or deacon.
That laws be passed to protect the right to life of the unborn,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
That our nation return to reverence and respect for all life,
Suffering Christ hear us.
That God answer the prayers of those women who seek the gift of motherhood,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
That mothers who are unable to keep their babies
choose the gift of adoption, and give others the chance to share the gift of love,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
We pray to Jesus that He will give special blessings and consolation to parents who are unable to keep their babies, who choose the gift of adoption, and give others the chance to share the gift of love,
Suffering Christ Hear us.
Home Enthronement of
Sacred Heart
Many families enthrone a picture or statue of the Sacred Heart in a place of honor through a special ceremony. Enthronement honors Jesus as the King and Lord of the home, and the family pledges to serve Him in loving obedience to His commandments.
For additional information on this devotion and how your home can have enthronement, write Legion of Mary at Radio Family Rosary, Inc., P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011. When Mother Teresa visited Phoenix in 1989, she encouraged families to participate in enthronement.
Bl. Mother Teresa’s Remedy
Mother Teresa's life and
work continue to inspire and
bring the gospel message to
the world. Her focus was
reaching out to the poorest
of the poor on a one-on-one
basis. Her emergency prayer
was nine Memorares plus
one more in thanksgiving.
Bl. Mother Teresa said, “It is
everyone’s responsibility to become a saint.”
What will convert America and save the
world? “My answer is prayer. What we need
is need is for every parish to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Hours of prayer.”
- Bl. Mother Teresa
KXXT 1010 AM –Weekdays 6:30-7:00 P.M. and SUNDAY 5:30-6:00 P.M.
1Mon Nat’l Catholic School Week
2Tues Feast of St. Blaise (Feb. 3) Bart Tesoriero
3Wed Nat’l Catholic School Week
4ThursYear for Priests - Fr. Paul Sullivan
5Fri Spiritual Reading - Mary Gibson
7Sun Jesus, Our True Love - Archbishop Raymond Burke
8Mon St. Josephine Bakhita - Special guest
9Tues Catholic Men’s Conference - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
10WedContinued
11Thur Our Lady of Lourdes - Msgr. John McMahon
12Fri Preparing for Lent - Fr. James Kubicki, SJ
14Sun Our Lady - Archbishop Raymond Burke
15Mon Healing Power in Today’s World - Fr. Archie Guirba, OFM
16Tues Continued
17Wed Ash Wednesday
18Thur Lenten Journey - Fr. Paul Sullivan
19Fri Lenten Customs - Marlene McCauley
21Sun Bishop Thomas Olmsted
22Mon Mercy of God Awaits Us - Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
23Tues Bringing Christ to Others - Fr. Gerold Langsch
24Wed Lenten Opportunities - Fr. James Kubicki, SJ
25Thur Continued
26Fri Our Family Lenten Journey - Mother Assumpta Long, OP
28Sun Continued
Programming Reminder--When the newsletter goes to press we do not always have the schedule set in stone as some dates have not been confirmed. We have been fortunate to have Bishop Thomas Olmsted on RFR Program several times. It is difficult to know at press time the dates Bishop Olmsted’s talks will be aired.
Be a nightly listener to hear all our informative and inspiring talks.
Some saints have so touched people that they are known not by the formal names used in canonization, but by familiar, affectionate titles such as: The Little Flower, Mother Cabrini, Padre Pio. And so it is with St. John-Baptist Mary Vianney, universally called The Cure of Ars. This amazing priest is a prime example of St. Paul’s observation that God chooses the weak to shame the strong (1Cor.1:27-29).
Holy and humble, John longed to be a priest, but struggled with his studies, almost unable to digest the minimum knowledge needed for ordination. God, however, supplied the inspiration and used John’s intense holiness to transform him into a priest sorely needed at his time. The ravages of the French Revolution had caused the falling away of many priests and the indifference of others.
With some reluctance on the part of his
superiors, John was ordained in 1815
because his evident piety outweighed
his limitations. He was assigned to the
remote village of Ars, where the faith had
been abandoned. Soon the village was
transformed by his holiness, kindness,
humility and teaching. His reputation as
a preacher and especially as a confessor
drew people from all over.
John spent as many as 17 hours a day
hearing confessions most of his priestly
life. He existed mostly on boiled potatoes and managed to get an hour or so of sleep each day. He could scarcely make his way from the church to his home, with crowds eager to see him, touch him and even snip a scrap from his cassock. At times he scattered religious medals to disperse the crowds and clear a path. He suffered often from the torments of Satan and he took on many penances to lessen the penances he assigned in confession.
Ars became known as a place of physical healings as well as spiritual healings, which John attributed not to himself but to St. Philomena. He worked in partnership with her and said that she would grant a miracle whenever he asked her to. The beloved priest became an example to all priests and is known everywhere. His penitents averaged about 100,000 per year. At the height of his ministry he heard about 300 confessions a day.
This year we observe the 150th anniversary of his death, August 4, 1859. He was beatified in 1905 and canonized May 31, 1925. His incorrupt body lies in a glass coffin in the basilica in Ars.
“When, in adoration, we contemplate the consecrated Host …we discover the greatness of this gift, but we also discover the Passion, the Cross of Jesus and His resurrection.” – Pope Benedict XVI
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
First Friday every month
at Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral
6351 N. 27th Ave.
Starting after the 8:30 A.M. Mass, ending Saturday before 8:30 A.M. Mass.
All organizations, families, individuals are invited to pray for one hour and include their many personal intentions, too.
throughout the world in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Give them the grace needed during these difficult times. We pray that all of them will be brought safely home.
Thank you for this land of opportunity where we can be citizens and practice our faith in freedom. Guide each of us with your faith and power. May our leaders follow your will to direct our U. S. of America in the path of peace and safety. Let your outstretched arm bear the beacon of light to shine on all of us and bring us under your mantle of love. Amen.
- Fr. Richard Rasch, O. de M., The Fathers of Our Lady of Mercy
The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, we fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother! To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen.
St. Gabriel the Archangel, Cave Creek (8:30 A.M. to
Midnight)
St. Maria Goretti, Scottsdale (8:30 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.)
Sacred Heart, Prescott
St. Germaine, Prescott Valley
Renewal Center (White House), Flagstaff
Substitute Adorers Needed
Adoration Chapels are in need of adorers. Come and take time from your hectic day and relax with Jesus. Come, adore Our Lord for an hour, click here
“America, defend life so that you may live in peace and harmony. Woe to you if you do not succeed in defending life.”
-- Pope John Paul II, Denver 1993
QUOTES FOR MEDIATAION
ON ROSARY AND COMMUNION
"I have come to this holy dwelling attracted by its heavenly perfumes. O Mystical Rose [Mary], obtain for me grace to inhale them, that I may be steeped in the aroma of the celestial virtues which emanate from the Holy Eucharist" (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida).
"My beloved Mother, it is to you, then, that I owe the happiness which I enjoy in contemplating him. He derived the light from your eyes, the color from your cheeks, the flesh from your flesh, and a heart from your heart . . . Yes, O Mother, you gave me Jesus, the Word made Flesh, who at this moment I am contemplating in the Host." (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida)
"O Mary, without you there would be neither Holy Eucharist, nor Tabernacle. There would be no Jesus, the blessed fruit of your womb, for me to adore." (Concepcion Cabrera de Armida)
Join Saturday Morning Prayer Vigils
at local abortion sites.
Every Saturday throughout the Valley the Rosary is prayed in front of abortion centers. It is coordinated by the Children of the Rosary. More abortions are performed on Saturday than other days.If you are unable to participate on site, attend Mass or make a Holy Hour in church, chapel or home. Click here for Schedule
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
Pray frequently during the day
The Rosary is a means of blocking out the world and opening the door to communication with God. “ - unknown
Pope John Paul II said:
“The worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass is of inestimable value for the life of the Church.”
“Pray, hope and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayers.”
- St. Padre Pio
America needs Rosary Power!
Let us offer an extra decade daily. Through history the Rosary has changed the course of events. Elections are crucial at every level of government. In 2008, more than ever, we need the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary to overcome evil forces working behind the scenes.
St. Padre Pio referred to the Rosary as his
“weapon.” Let us take up our weapon on
behalf of America by praying an extra decade
of the Rosary every day in addition to
our regular Rosary. Your choice might be the
Descent of the Holy Spirit, to beg the Spirit’s
gift of discernment upon voters.
Remind the homebound and elderly that they
can have a vital role in shaping the future.
To our petitions we should add our prayers of
great gratitude for the countless blessings our
nation has received.
Our Lady,
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
pray for us.
Ask St. Michael’s Protection for Our Country
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and you, Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR THE DYING
AND A SPECIAL SOUL
O MOST MERCIFUL JESUS, lover of souls,
I beseech Thee, by the agony of Thy most
Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Thine
Immaculate Mother, wash clean in the Thy
Blood the sinners of the whole world who are
to die this day.
Remember most especially the soul I spiritually adopt with the intention of entrusting him or her to Thy Shepherd's care: I beseech Thee for the grace to move this sinner, who is in danger of going to Hell, to repent. I ask this because of my trust in Thy great mercy.
If it should please Thy Majesty to send me a suffering this day in exchange for the grace I ask for this soul, then, it, too, shall please me very much, and I thank Thee, Most Sweet Jesus, Shepherd and Lover of Souls; I thank Thee for this opportunity to give mercy in thanksgiving for all the mercies Thou hast shown me. Amen.
Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying.
The Memorare was Mother Teresa’s favorite emergency prayer. She prayed it 9 times and then one more time in thanksgiving.
“Love others as God loves you
Remember, Works of love are Works of peace.”
Mother Teresa
Dear Jesus, help me to spread Thy fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with Thy spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life may only be a radiance of Thine.
Cathedral Gift Shop, Ss. Simon & Jude Parish, 6351 N. 27th Ave., 602-246-2569
Catholic Books and Gifts, 760 W. Broadway, Tempe, 480-966-8896
Corpus Christi Gift Shop, 3550 E. Knox, Phoenix
Mary Immaculate Books and Gifts, 1457 W. Southern, Mesa, 480-833-7272 and 8978 W. Union Hills, Peoria, 623-572-7512
King’s House, 7109 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale, 480-947-9205
Mt. Claret Gift Shop, 4633 N. 54th St., 602-840-5066
Our Lady of Guadalupe Gift Shop, St. Catherine’s, 6401 S. Central, 602-276-5581
The Marian Shop, St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central, 602-212-4509
St. Helen’s Gift Shop, St. Helen’s Church, Cholla & 55th Ave., Glendale
St. Gregory’s Gift Shop, 18th Ave. and Osborn
St. Mary’s Basilica Gift Shop, 3rd St. & Monroe
St. Thomas the Apostle, 24th St. and Campbell, 602-954-8251
Treasures of Faith, NW Corner of Thunderbird and Tatum, 602-493-3302
.Holy Spirit Prayer
Breathe into us, Holy Spirit,
that our thoughts
may be holy.
Move in us, Holy Spirit,
that our work,
too, may be holy.
Attract our hearts, Holy Spirit,
that we may defend
all that is holy.
Protect us, Holy Spirit,
that we may always be holy.
-- St. Augustine
February Guests Include…
Archbishop Raymond Burke, formerly Archbishop of St.
Louis, now at the Vatican, granted us a 45-
minute interview, 1st segment will air this month.
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted will be with us several
times.
Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, will present The Mercy
of God Awaits Us.
Fr. Archie Guiriba, OFM, from the Philippines, will
speak on Healing Power in Today’s World.
Fr. Gerold Langsch, Schoenstatt, will comment on
Our Lenten Journey.
Fr. Paul Sullivan, Director of Office for Diocesan
Priesthood and Vocations, will share with us "The
Role of the Laity in Vocations.
Mother Assumpta Long, OP, Prioress General of the
Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist,
will talk on Our Lenten Journey.
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Men’s Conference,
speaker: will talk on Men and Families Today.
Lenten Aids Available through RFR
The Lord Asks for an Hour—The Archbishop Fulton Sheen tape or CD is a masterpiece. Donation for mailing Only
Excellent, a real treasure.
Stations of the Cross booklet. Sug. Donation $3
Brown Scapular & booklet. Sug. donation $2.50
Be an Apostle--Distribute Prayer Cards & Leaflets
They are great Valentine remembrance enclosures.
Prayers after Communion by Bishop Gomes. Laminated copies suggested donation .50 each. Not laminated sug. donation .10 each.
Change the World. Prayer for the conversion of terrorists. Free. Postage donation appreciated.
Available through RFR Program
Walk Ye in Love, Eucharistic Vigil. CD written and narrated by Bishop William Gomes. Featuring music by Melissa Motola. A wonderful way to make a daily Holy Hour. Sug. donation $10.
Rosary with Scripture and Religious Reflections Bead by bead meditations. Produced by Court Our Lady of Guadalupe, CDA. Sug. donation $6, large print $10.
Body and Blood of Christ,Communion prayers, compiled by Crt. Our Lady of Guadalupe, CDA. Donation $4.
The Lord Asks for an Hour – The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Tape is a masterpiece on Adoration. Donation only for mailing.
A Pro-life Prayer for
Our President and Public Officials
Lord, God, Author of Life and Source of Eternal Life:
Move the hearts of all our public officials and especially our President, to fulfill their responsibilities worthily and well to all those entrusted to their care.
Help them in their special leadership roles, to extend the mantle of protection to the most vulnerable, especially the defenseless unborn, whose lives are threatened with extermination by an indifferent society.
Guide all public officials by your wisdom and grace to cease supporting any law that fails to protect the fundamental good that is human life itself, which is a gift from God and parents.
You are the Protector and Defender of the lives of the innocent unborn. Change the hearts of those who compromise the call to protect and defend life. Bring our nation to the values that have made us a great nation, a society that upholds the values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all.
Mary, the Mother of the living, help us to bear witness to the Gospel of Life with our lives and our laws, through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Imprimatur: January 22, 2009
Most Reverend Robert J. Baker
Bishop of Birmingham in Alabama
This prayer is prayed at the Masses on EWTN
Plenary Indulgence Opportunities
For this Year of the Priest, Pope Benedict has established special days on which the faithful may gain a plenary indulgence. Mark your calendar for these special days:
1. Every first Thursday of the month during this Year of
the Priest.
3. June 19, 2010, Feast of the Sacred Heart
A bishop may add other days in his diocese. Bishop Thomas Olmsted has designated numerous dates. RFR will keep you posted about these opportunities. Also, check The Catholic Sun.
A Hidden Treasure
Evil must be overcome with good. Greater
evil must be overcome with greater good. The
extraordinary evils of the world today must
be overcome with the extraordinary good
of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration! Your
sacrifice in spending one Holy Hour each week, especially in the middle of the night, will repair for the evils of the world and open up the floodgates of God’s merciful love upon all humankind. This is why our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, in calling for unceasing adoration asks us to be “ready” to sacrifice that we may “make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world” (Dominicae Cenae, Ch. I, Sec. 2, Art. 3)
Reprinted from the Missionaries of the Blessed
Sacrament monthly publication Sept. 2001.
O Mary Bright Dawn
O Mary bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life:
Look down, O Mother, upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy
.
Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time
.
Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely, in order to build, together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and love, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.
By Pope John Paul II March 25, 1995
"For this I am a priest: to apply the merits of the most precious blood" (St. Gaspar del Bufalo).
"To contemplate Christ involves being able to recognize Him wherever He manifests Himself in His many forms of presence, but above all in the living sacrament of His Body and His Blood. The Church draws her life from the Eucharist; by Him she is fed, and by Him she is enlightened. The Eucharist is both a mystery of faith and a 'mystery of light'" (Pope John Paul II, Servant of God, Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 6).
Prayer for Priests: Gracious God, grant us holy ministers of Your altar, who are careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist, and call forth ministers of Your mercy, who, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, spread the joy of Your forgiveness
St. John Vianney "spoke of the priesthood as if incapable of fathoming the grandeur of the gift and task entrusted to a human creature: 'O, how great is the priest! ... If he realised what he is, he would die. ... God obeys him: he utters a few words and the Lord descends from heaven at his voice, to be contained within a small host'. Explaining to his parishioners the importance of the Sacraments, he would say: "Without the Sacrament of Holy Orders, we would not have the Lord. Who put Him there in that tabernacle? The priest. Who welcomed your soul at the beginning of your life? The priest. Who feeds your soul and gives it strength for its journey? The priest. Who will prepare it to appear before God, bathing it one last time in the blood of Jesus Christ? The priest, always the priest. And if this soul should happen to die [as a result of sin], who will raise it up, who will restore its calm and peace? Again, the priest. ... After God, the priest is everything! ... Only in heaven will he fully realise what he is'. These words, welling up from the priestly heart of the holy pastor, might sound excessive. Yet they reveal the high esteem in which he held the Sacrament of the Priesthood. He seemed overwhelmed by a boundless sense of responsibility: 'Were we to fully realise what a priest is on earth, we would die: not of fright, but of love. ... Without the priest, the passion and death of our Lord would be of no avail. It is the priest who continues the work of redemption on earth. ... What use would be a house filled with gold, were there no one to open its door? The priest holds the key to the treasures of heaven: it is he who opens the door: he is the steward of the good Lord; the administrator of His goods. ... Leave a parish for twenty years without a priest, and they will end by worshipping the beasts there. ... The priest is not a priest for himself, he is a priest for you.'"
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Now is the Time to Plan for Lent...
Get ready for Lent? Didn’t the Church just
finish its celebration of Christmas? Yes,
but Ash Wednesday will be upon us
soon, February 17. For a fruitful Lent,
let us not wait until Ash Wednesday
to plan a Lent that will benefit ourselves
and the entire Body of Christ.
Traditionally the Church calls us to
observe Lent by + Prayer + Fasting +
Almsgiving
Let us ask the Holy Spirit now for the grace
to know what prayers we need to add, what penances and sacrifices will heal and nourish our souls, how and where to give alms for those improvished in body and soul.
In this Year for Priests let us reflect on the advice
of St. John Vianney:
“The more one prays, the more one wishes
to pray.”
Mortification: “When we do something we dislike,
let us say to God: ‘My God, I offer You this in honor
of the moment when You died for me.’”
“One ought always to be ready to give up one’s own will to do what God wants.”
Alms: “When we give alms, we should think that we are giving to Our Lord and not to the poor.”
“ If you cannot give an alms yourself you can pray that God will inspire someone else to do so.”
“A spiritual alms is even more precious than a material one.”
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Christians throughout the Valley are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life Campaign February 17 - March 28. This involves peaceful prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, and praying outside of abortion facilities. Please help to spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort.
Celebrate, Adore, Experience The Real Presence of Jesus Christ
Mon. - Fri. March 1 thru 5
6 p.m. nightly beginning with Mass
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
230 W. Galveston, Chandler
Fr. Carlos Gomez, Fr. James Kelleher, SOLT; Fr. Will Schmid
Entire week devoted to the Eucharist! Evening Masses with speakers, 40 hours Devotion Reconciliation. Michael John Poirier. Vatican International Exhibits of Eucharistic Miracles, and much more. For more info. call 480-963-3207
Madonna Christmas Postage Stamps
The beautiful Madonna stamp is available
at the Post Office. Buying and using this
stamp is a wonderful way to give witness
and evangelize our belief in the true eaning of Christmas. Several RFR members tell us they use Madonna stamps year around. Please note that RFR will be glad to receive stamps we can use for postage.
Rosary Sunday 2009 CD--Includes two POWERFUL talks by Fr. James Parker, keynote speaker R.S., Bishop Thomas Olmsted and Rosary. Fr. Parker gives witness to Miracles of the Rosary. A man who had no religion listened to this CD desired to learn to pray the Rosary and committed him-self to daily Rosary. Sug. donation $10. Excellent gift.
An Evening Review or Morning Offering with Fr. James Kubicki, SJ. These CDs are an excellent means of entering into a deeper relationship with God. Fr Kubicki, the National Director of the Apostleship of Prayer, has a unique gift of bringing the spirit of Christ into our lives. This is a real treasure. An ideal gift. Sug. donation $10 each. Specify title.
We Depend on Speaker Suggestions
Radio Family Rosary has had many renowned speakers. Please call us about possible speakers coming to the Valley. It is good to do an interview before their visit in order to promote the event. Interviews may be recorded by phone from anywhere in U.S.
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How You Can Help Our Lady’s Program Expenses have escalated. We appreciate your generosity.
$$$$ a Month Club. Many of you donate bi-monthly, semi-yearly or yearly to save postage. Whatever way you choose, your help is greatly appreciated. Go to index page for form
Sponsoring Programs. Airtime is our greatest expense--Click here to sponsor a program for a special intention, in thanksgiving, in memory of someone or for anniversary or birthday.
Praying for the RFR apostolate is also helpful.
Please Pray for Success of
March 20th Radio Family Rosary Dinner
St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 330 W. Coral Gables Dr.,Phx.
Get a Table Together Today
For 8 to 10 or more, we will reserve tables for your party. Click here for reservations.
Following groups have reserved tables to date:
AZ Right to Life, East Mesa Chapter
Ct. Our Lady of Guadalupe, CDA
Corpus Christi Parish - Legion of Mary - Schoenstatt.
Table hosts to receive Book of Special Prayers and Saint Philomena pendant.
Auction and Boutique Items Needed. We especially like religious items and Catholic books, CDs, videos, etc. We are known for our great book sales. Click here.
Raffle –15 prizes in all
Everyone Can Be Part of the Dinner.
Underwriting Donations are Essential.
Individuals, businesses and organizations are urged to help underwrite the dinner by making donations. Businesses and organizations will be acknowledged in the Dinner Program. The $22 dinner donation barely covers the cost for the catered dinner, facilities and setup. Last year the generosity of many donors helped us immensely.
Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in 1858, asking for prayer and penance. She asked Bernadette to dig in the dirt and a stream of water came forth which has flowed ever since, the healing water of Lourdes. Millions have flocked there from every continent to seek not only physical but mental and spiritual healing.
John Paul II proclaimed February 11 as World Day for the Sick
Radio Family Rosary
continues to bring you the
Holy Rosary on 1010 AM
in English and Spanish with special guests
and coverage of special spiritual events in
the Diocese. Phoenix is the 5th largest city in
the United States and a growing Catholic community. We are blessed to be also a part of the effort to reach many souls via radio and the internet.
“Could You Not Watch One Hour with Me?”
We should take to heart this lament of Jesus to His disciples. Lent is a perfect time to establish a regular habit of adoring Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. He waits for you. The Valley is blessed to have many Eucharistic Adoration Chapels. If you are unable to visit one, make frequent visits to Jesus present in the tabernacle at the nearest church. Abundant grace cascades from the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus to bless our families, community, nation and world.
Valentine’s Day has a Christian origin.
At Radio Family Rosary we designate Valentine’s Day and all of February as a special time to express our gratitude and appreciation for the people, living and deceased, who have supported RFR by prayers, talents, encouragement, donations and listenership.
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!
Virtues to Help Us through Lent
+ Humility + Perseverance + Gratitude
A Way to Show Our Love
Spiritual Communions draw us closer to Jesus. Try to make them frequently during the day. Remember, they can be made for others, especially those away from the Faith.
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You.
For prayers for before and after receiving Holy Communion, click here.
