Thursday, January 12, 2023

Mystères du Saint Rosaire - 4 séries traditionnelles + 3 nouvelles séries de Mystères dans l'oeuvre salvifique de Notre Seigneur Jésus Christ, le révélant comme l'unique Sauveur du monde, avec l'aide de sa Mère Marie.

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Le Pape Saint Jean-Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) en 2002 publia une Lettre sur le Très Saint Rosaire de la Sainte Vierge Marie, dans laquelle il confia qu'elle est sa prière favorite, et dans laquelle il déclara que notre Bienheureuse Mère Marie nous aide à contempler la lumière venant de la Face de Jésus. Il recommenda ajouter des petites phrases dans le "Je vous salue Marie" pour nous aider à contempler Jésus qui est révélé dans chacun de ces mystères, et parfois en présence et avec l'aide de sa Mère Marie.

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Très Saint Rosaire – phrases ajoutées selon St Jean Paul II (2002) au Sanctuaire de Lourdes**
(indiquées par une double astérisque) en France où la Très Sainte Vierge Marie est apparue à Sainte Bernadette Soubirous, Soeur Marie-Bernard.

(et d’autres phrases composées par ce prêtre* indiquées par une seule astérisque.*)

 

Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâce, le Seigneur est avec vous. Vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes, et è                (Ajouter la prochaine phrase en lien avec chaque mystère avant de continuer cette prière telle que donnée au bas de cette page. Chaque série de mystères donne une suggestion de jour ou de l'heure du jour quand on pourrait prier et contempler Jésus en ces mystères.)

 

Mystères Messianiques* – lundi* / à l’aurore*   6h30*

è Le Verbe Éternel avec Dieu au commencement, Dieu d’Adam et Ève, et Noé;

è Le Tout Puissant qui appela Abram à quitter sa patrie pour aller vers la Terre Promise;

è La Flamme Vivante d’Amour qui du Buisson Ardent envoya Moïse sauver son peuple;

è Le Fils de l’Homme, le Promis, qui en Esprit appela les Prophètes à préparer sa venue;

è Le Messie, Le Serviteur Souffrant d’Israël venu pour servir, souffrir, et mourir;

 

Mystères Joyeux** – mardi** / au matin*   8h30*

L’Annonciation è Celui qui a voulu prendre notre condition d’homme;

La Visitation è Celui qui fit pour vous des merveilles;

La Nativité de Jésus è Celui qui n’a trouvé aucune place dans la maison des hommes;

La Présentation au Temple è Celui qui entre dans le Temple pour le purifier;

Recouvrement de Jésus è Celui qui revint à Nazareth et fut soumis à vous et Joseph;

 

Mystères de la Vie Cachée* – mercredi* / en avant midi*   10h00*

è L’Enfant Réfugié que vous et Joseph ses parents avez protégé et nourri en exile;

è Le Fils chéri & Cœur de votre Famille que vous & Joseph avez aimé & servi;

è L’Apprenti de Joseph qui l’a guidé avec amour dans la vie, le travail, et la dévotion;

è L’Artisan & le Bon Voisin qui fit des merveilles avec le bois et avec les gens;

è Le Rameau de Jesse qui comme vous patienta pour faire la volonté du Père;

 

Mystères Lumineux** – jeudi / à midi*   12h00*

Le Baptême è Celui à qui le Père donne toute sa faveur;

Les Noces de Cana è Celui qui fait du Mariage sacramentel le signe de l’Alliance éternelle;

L’Annonce du Royaume de Dieu è Celui dont le Royaume est tout proche de nous;

La Transfiguration è Celui dont la gloire nous transforme à son image;

L’Institution de l’Eucharistie è Celui qui nous offre la Nouvelle Alliance en son sang;

 

Mystères Douloureux** – vendredi / en après-midi*   15h00*

L’Agonie au Jardin è Celui qui demande que soit faite la volonté du Père et non la sienne;

La Flagellation è Celui dont les blessures nous guérissent;

Le Couronnement d’épines è Celui qui est tourné en dérision;

Le Portement de la croix è Celui qui tombe à terre pour nous relever de nos chutes;

La Crucifiement et la mort è Celui qui remet son esprit entre les mains de son Père;

                                                                  

Mystères Glorieux** – samedi* / au soir*   18h30*

La Résurrection è Celui qui avec l’Esprit Saint a ressuscité d’entre les morts;

L’Ascension è Celui qui nous fait régner avec Lui dans un service de charité;

La Descente de l’Esprit Saint è Celui qui envoie l’Esprit Saint d’auprès du Père;

L’Assomption de Marie è Celui qui fait de vous le Temple vivant du Seigneur;

Le Couronnement de Marie è Celui qui fait de vous la Mère de l’Église;

 

Mystères Eschatologiques* – dimanche* / au crépuscule*   21h45*

 

è Le Premier et Le Dernier qui par vos larmes exhorte les fidèles & avertit l’humanité troublée;

è Le Bon Berger qui prépare son Épouse pour les Noces de l’Agneau;

è Le Seigneur d’Harmaguédone envoie Michel exposer Satan et briser ses forteresses;

è Le Juge des Nations qui vient sur les nuées pour séparer les moutons des chèvres;

è La Miséricorde Divine, le Sacré Cœur, Roi des Rois, Lumière éternelle de la Nouvelle Jérusalem;

 

Jésus, le fruit de vos entrailles (ou votre Enfant), est béni. Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous (pauvres) pécheurs, maintenant et à l’heure de notre mort. Amen.

 

*Composés **traduits 180904 révisés 220606 par Abbé Gilles A Surprenant, prêtre associé MHA & poustinik, Montréal QC Canada



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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2023 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC
 

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Rosary Mysteries - 4 Traditional Sets of Mysteries + 3 "New" Sets of Mysteries - in the saving work of the Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, revealed to humanity, with the help of his Mother Mary, as the One Saviour of the world.

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Pope Saint John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) in 2002 published a Letter on the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which he admitted was his favorite prayer, and in which he stated that our Blessed Mother Mary helps us contemplate the light shining on the face of Jesus. He recommended adding little phrases within the Hail Mary prayer to help us contemplate Jesus revealed in each of these mysteries, at times with the presence and help of his Mother Mary. 

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Most Holy Rosary – Phrases added according to St. John Paul II (2002) at Lourdes Shrine**
(indicated by a double askterisk**) in France, where Our Lady of Lourdes appreared to Sainte Bernadette Soubirous, Sister Marie Bernard. 

(and other phrases composed by this priest* indicated with a single asterisk*)

 

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus, è     (Add the next phrase relating to each Mystery before continuing this prayer as indicated at the bottom of this page. Each set of mysteries shows a suggested day and 1 or time of day for praying and contemplating the Lord Jesus revealed in these mysteries.)

 

Messianic Mysteries* – Monday* / at dawn*   6:30*

è The Eternal Word with God in the beginning, God of Adam and Eve, and Noah;

è The Almighty who called Abram to leave his home and go out to the Promised Land;

è The Living Flame of Love who from the Burning Bush sent Moses to save his people;

è The Son of Man, the Promised One, who in Spirit called the prophets to prepare his way;

è The Messiah, The Suffering Servant of Israel who came to serve, suffer, and die;

 

Joyful Mysteries** – Tuesday* / at morning*   8:30*

The Annunciation è Who wanted to take on our human condition;

The Visitation è Who did wonders for you;

The Nativity è Who found no room in the home of men;

The Presentation in the Temple è Who enters the Temple to purify it;

The Finding of Jesus è Who returned to Nazareth and was subject to you and Joseph;

 

Hidden Life Mysteries* – Wednesday* / at mid morning*   10:00*

è The Refugee Child whom you and Joseph his parents protected and nurtured in exile;

è The Cherished Son & Heart of your Family whom you & Joseph loved & served;

è The Apprentice to Joseph who lovingly mentored Him in life, work, and devotion;

è The Craftsman & Good Neighbour who worked wonders with wood and people;

è The Shoot of Jesse who like you waited patiently to do the Father’s will;

 

Luminous Mysteries** – Thursday / at noon*   12:00*

The Baptism of Jesus è In whom the Father is well pleased;

The Wedding at Cana è Who makes sacramental Marriage the sign of the eternal Covenant;

The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God è Whose Kingdom is so very near to us;

The Transfiguration è Whose glory transforms us in his image;

The Institution of the Eucharist è Who offers us the New Covenant in his blood;

 

Sorrowful Mysteries** – Friday / at midafternoon*   15:00*

The Agony in the Garden è Who asks that the Father’s will be done and not his own;

The Scourging at the Pillar è Whose wounds heal us;

The Crowning with Thorns è Who is turned to mockery;

The Carrying of the Cross è Who collapses to the ground to lift us up from our falls;

The Crucifixion & Death of Jesus è Who commends his spirit into his Father’s hands;

 

Glorious Mysteries** – Saturday* / at evening*   18:30*

The Resurrection è Who in the Father and the Holy Spirit rises from among the dead;

The Ascension è Who makes us reign with Him a service of charity;

The Descent of the Holy Spirit è Who sends the Holy Spirit from beside the Father;

The Assumption of Mary è Who makes of you the living Temple of the Lord;

The Crowning of Mary è Who makes of you the Mother of the Church;

 

Eschatological Mysteries* Sunday* / at twilight*   21:45*

 

è The First & The Last who by your tears exhorts the faithful & warns humanity in tribulation;

è The Good Shepherd who prepares his Bride for the Wedding Feast of the Lamb;

è The Lord of Armageddon who sends Michael to expose Satan & break his strongholds;

è The Judge of the Nations who comes on the clouds to separate the sheep from the goats;

è The Divine Mercy, the Sacred Heart, King of Kings, eternal Light of the New Jerusalem;

 

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us (poor) sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

 

*Composed **translated 180904 revised 220606 by Fr Gilles A Surprenant, MHA Associate priest & poustinik, Montréal QC Canada



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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2023 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal  QC
© 2006-2023 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC
 

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Christian Prayer – God’s Sacred History with Me

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Christian Prayer – God’s Sacred History with Me


 

Prayer is simply visiting with God – the Creator of the Universe – who is always present. Jesus revealed God to be a Trinity, a Community of Divine Persons: the Father, the Son – who also became human through Mary and is known as Jesus – and the Holy Spirit. Here are the simplest steps for visiting with God in prayer.

PRELIMINARY NOTES FOR ALL WHO PRAY

 

1.     BUSY PRAYER IN THE DUTY OF THE MOMENT: Our life is complex in many dimensions. We can pray – visit with God – anywhere, anytime. CAUTION: Pay attention in the “front” of your mind to what you are doing to avoid injury… let prayer “happen” on the “back burner” …. 

2.     PRAYER OF SILENCE: Friends of God find Him in silence, not the absence of noise, but in the silence, we learn to keep within ourselves, quieting our mind, heart, and spirit, like a baby in the parent’s lap. 

3.     CONTEMPLATIVE NATURE WALK: Taking a leisurely walk in nature, without any errand to run, just for the sheer pleasure, and without rushing - can open us up to a moment of "awe" and "wonder", lift our spirit "into God" or open us to "sense" the "living presence of God" within us. Silence helps us "savor it".

4.     PONDERING THE WORD OF GOD: "Listen" to God as you slowly read Sacred Scripture, paying attention to the Lord, and personally "respond" to Him. First, ask the Holy Spirit to help. Later, thank Him.

5.     OTHER FORMS OF PRAYER: You can pray with Scripture, the Word of God in the Bible; or with the Mysteries of the Rosary; or at Holy Mass; or TO God WITH the saints to help you pray; or written prayers.

6.     PRAYER TIME & PLACE: Choose a time and place to visit with God by setting aside any other activity.

7.     IT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO REALLY DOES THE PRAYING WITHIN US: Let the Holy Spirit carry you in the praying, especially when you are doing something else. At all times the Holy Spirit can give us the grace to relax and the Holy Spirit teaches us how to allow the prayer to “echo” within our spirit.

 

ACTUALLY PRAYING

 

8.     “BE NOT AFRAID!” God, revealed by Jesus of Nazareth, is a “community” of Divine Persons, the Father, his Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; yet a single Divine Being. God will ever remain mysterious.

9.     DECIDE: Simply decide to pray, to take some time to personally visit with God.

10.  ASK: Ask the Holy Spirit to be with you and help you to pray, to visit with the Holy Trinity.

11.  SELECT: Choose the "prayer method" or "avenue" or occasion you want.

12.  ENTER INTO YOUR PRAYER METHOD: In silent prayer relax and rest in the Lord.
OR Select a
Scripture text and read slowly, “ponder” the words, let them touch your mind, heart, spirit.
OR Pray the
Rosary with Mary while meditating on the Mysteries of Jesus in the Holy Rosary. OR…

13.  “WORRY NOT – ENJOY!” You may notice worries, ideas, emotions, resolutions, anxieties, “to do” lists – just let them drop, and turn your attention back to your prayer… you can pick them up again later. Enjoy the presence and the love of God the Father, his Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

14.  AT THE END GIVE THANKS: Say “Thank You, Lord… or Father… or Jesus… or Holy Spirit.”


A Prayer or Spiritual Exercise :


Letting God Show You His Presence and Care throughout Your Whole Life

 

A good, holy, elderly priest – Fr. Walter Lallemand, a war veteran who as a recovering alcoholic was a man familiar with suffering – in February 1977 gave us young adults a prayer exercise to see our life like that of the people of Israel in the Bible. Like theirs, each journey is a sacred history of God’s grace. This is an invitation to reflect with your memory in God’s presence. Ask God to help you remember – whether you realized it at the time or not – when God was there for you and with you. Sharper memories may present themselves first – times when you were loved and cared for – or moments of pain, illness, discomfort, or sadness. God can impress his Love on us powerfully in times of trial. As this relies on our ability to remember, it is an exercise that you can return to and add onto several times over the years. Each experience we remember becomes a treasure enriching and enlightening our life and relationship with God and others. Each box helps organize thoughts / memories and reflect on them. Here are presented to you a sample schematic but you will probably need more space; so, feel free to use more paper. May the Holy Trinity reveal to you, bless your sacred history, and lead you on. 

God’s Sacred History with Me

 

(1) AGE / OR YEAR / DATE

(2) AGE / OR YEAR / DATE

 

 

WHAT HAPPENED

 

 

 

WHAT HAPPENED

 

 

 

CORE OF THE MEMORY

 

 

 

CORE OF THE MEMORY

 

 

 

HOW I FELT

 

 

 

HOW I FELT

 

 

 

ROLE ANOTHER PERSON PLAYED

 

 

 

ROLE ANOTHER PERSON PLAYED

 

 

 

HOW I WAS AFFECTED

 

 

 

 

HOW I WAS AFFECTED

 

 

 

 

HOW GOD WAS / IS WITH ME

 

 

 

HOW I FEEL NOW

 

 

 

HOW GOD WAS / IS WITH ME

 

 

 

HOW I FEEL NOW

 

 

 

 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2023 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal  QC
© 2006-2023 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC
 

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