Devotional Prayer for October to St. Joseph

Prayer to Saint Joseph for the October Devotion

In 1889 Pope Leo XIII to the encyclical QUAMQUAMPLURIESENCYCLICALOF POPE LEO XIII ON DEVOTION TO ST. JOSEPH ordered this special devotional prayer to be said to Saint Joseph during the month of October, the month of the Most Holy Rosary.

Prayer to Saint Joseph

To thee, O blessed Joseph, we have recourse in our affliction, and having implored the help of thy thrice holy Spouse, we now, with hearts filled with confidence, earnestly beg thee also to take us under thy protection. By that charity wherewith thou wert united to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and by that fatherly love with which thou didst cherish the Child Jesus, we beseech thee and we humbly pray that thou wilt look down with gracious eye upon that inheritance which Jesus Christ purchased by His blood, and wilt succor us in our need by thy power and strength.

Defend, O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, the chosen off-spring of Jesus Christ. Keep from us, O most loving Father, all blight of error and corruption. Aid us from on high, most valiant defender, in this conflict with the powers of darkness. And even as of old thou didst rescue the Child Jesus from the peril of His life, so now defend God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield us ever under thy patronage, that, following thine example and strengthened by thy help, we may live a holy life, die a happy death, and attain to everlasting bliss in Heaven. Amen.

A MORE MODERN VERSION OF THE PRAYER, Shared by the Marian's:

To you, O blessed Joseph,
do we come in our tribulation,
and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse,
we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you
to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God
and through the paternal love
with which you embraced the Child Jesus,
we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance
which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood,
and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family,
defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ;
O most loving father, ward off from us
every contagion of error and corrupting influence;
O our most mighty protector, be kind to us
and from heaven assist us in our struggle
with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril,
so now protect God's Holy Church
from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity;
shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example and your aid,
we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness,
and to obtain eternal happiness in heaven.

Amen.

Novena in honor of The ASSUMPTION OF MARY

A Novena of Masses in honor of

The ASSUMPTION OF MARY

August 7 – 15:

TO BE OFFERED FOR THE INTENTIONS OF ALL CONFRATERNITY MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS

NOVENA:

The word Novena is rooted in the Latin word for nine. Over time, members of Roman Catholic faith began to associate novena with Christian themes. The Church Fathers also assigned special meaning to the number nine, seeing it as symbolic of imperfect man turning to God in prayer. The practice of novena grew by the Middle Ages to include pious prayers for nine days before a feast in honor of a saint identified on a liturgical calendar.

NOVENA PRAYER:

O Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Mother of men, we believe with all the fervor of our faith in your trimphal Assumption into Heaven, body and soul, where you are acclaimed as Queen of all the choirs of Angels, and the countless multitude of saints. We unite with them in thanking and praising God who has exalted you above all the heavenly hosts.

In your mercy, dearest Mother, look down upon our miseries and our sorrows, upon our struggles and our weaknesses. Help us to remain pure in mind and body, to bear the crosses of life, and to live and die in close union with your Divine Son. Intercede with Him on our behalf, and obtain the graces and favors we ask in this Novena.

(Here make your requests)

THE MEMORARE:

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

(Add your daily Rosary)

How to Pray the Rosary:

https://www.rosarycenter.org/homepage-2/rosary/how-to-pray-the-rosary/

The CONFRATERNITY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

The CONFRATERNITY OF

THE MOST HOLY ROSARY

,the members of which strive to pray the entire Rosary during the course of one

The Rosary Confraternity is a spiritual association of the Catholic Church, the members of which strive to pray the entire Rosary during the course of one week.

The CONFRATERNITY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY brings its members under the special protection of Our Lady, QUEEN OF THE ROSARY, and places their spiritual welfare in her hands. Too, it enables them to share in the Masses, Prayers, Acts of Penance and Apostolic works of over 100,000 members of the Family of St. Dominic. To this is added the prayers of hundreds of thousands of members of the Rosary Confraternity throughout the world who pray for one another.
Speaking of this, Pope Leo XIII wrote: “Whenever a person fulfills his obligation of reciting the Rosary according to the rule of the Confraternity, he includes in his intentions all its members, and they in turn render him the same service multiplied many times over.” The Confraternity asks its members to pray the entire Rosary each week. This does not bind under sin.

Since the Holy Father St. John Paul II added the five luminous mysteries, it would seem that members of the Confraternity should strive to include that extra weekly Rosary. Those who recite only the fifteen traditional mysteries will continue to share in the benefits of the Confraternity until some official source declares the contrary.  Commenting on the great fruitfulness of the Rosary devotion, and on the “healing power” it possesses for the ills of society, Pope Leo XIII added: “these advantages will be secured in a higher and fuller measure by those who band themselves together in the Confraternity of the Rosary, and who are thus more than others united by a special and brotherly bond of devotion to the Most Holy Virgin. They are, so to speak, the battalions which fight the battle for Christ, armed with His sacred mysteries and under the banner and guidance of the Heavenly Queen.” 

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Saying The Rosary on a One Decade Rosary

Saying The Rosary on a One Decade Rosary:

On a previous blog I wrote a number of reasons for using a smaller one decade rosary as opposed to the larger conventional Rosary. Every night before bed I say at least a complete five mystery Rosary but during the day just moving around in the world I like to have a smaller set of beads to say a decade when I have spare time on my hands, trying never to be idol.

Saying the One Decade Rosary is the same as saying it on a conventional pair of beads replacing the five beads on the tail with the one Our Father bead. On this one bead one would say The Our father, three Hail Mary's and The Glory Be.

After the preamble is completed then one would say the Rosary just as on a conventional pair of beads. Depending on which Mysteries one will be meditating on then start with the first; on Tuesday and Friday it would be the Sorrowful Mysteries, begin with Our Lord's Agony in The Garden. Say the Rosary as you would normally by starting with the large bead as The Our Father bead and the ten small beads are the Hail Mary beads. End the first Mystery with a Glory Be to The Father, then the Fatima Prayer and I always say a short prayer; Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Now I am ready to start the second mystery; The Scourging at the Pillar. Then repeat the prayers just as the first Mystery. Repeat this until all five Mysteries are completed. I try to say the three conventional Mysteries every day; The Glorious, the Joyful and the Sorrowful. I occasionally meditate on the Luminous Mysteries but not as often.

Enjoy this gift of The Holy Rosary as a way to spend a few precious minutes with God. Always look at it as an honor and never a chore. One thing I always come away with from saying the Rosary is that God loves me and that he hears my prayers. Only I know how much trouble I have avoided and been saved from and I know it was because of His tender loving hands I have received so many blessings.

Lord, You know all things. You know that we love You. 

One Decade Rosary

SINGLE  DECADE  ROSARY

I first used a single decade rosary about a half century ago. More for convenience, I felt it better to say one good decade that I actually meditated on than the entire five decades that I would rush through. By the end of the day I often found that I had said the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries. Not everyday, but very often. It wasn't difficult to find the time because I seldom watched television.

As I got older I continued to carry a single decade Rosary and found that while working as a policeman walking a beat I could easily carry a single decade Rosary and during those long lonely nights it would be comforting to take three or four minutes every now and then and say a single decade.

Having many grandchildren I've noticed that a conventional five decade Rosary does not really fit well in their little hands. As I teach them to say the rosary I talk to them about Joyful Mysteries first, read stories from “The Children's Bible” so that they will understand and then have them concentrate on one Mystery until they seem comfortable. I found that “The Nativity” is one that they find interesting and is a good starting point. Every child loves to hear how Christmas started.

Teaching twin 6 year old children is exciting. When they are ready they will ask about one of the other Mysteries. Eventually, after five weeks they know how to say “The Joyful Mysteries” and with a beautiful handmade single decade Rosary that fits perfectly in their little hands.

I don't believe that a child, or anyone else, has to say a particular Mystery because it falls on a certain day of week. I also feel that a child is more comfortable holding something smaller than a full size Rosary. A child does not have the attention span to say a full five decade Rosary.

Many adults also find it more convenient to carry a single decade Rosary. Many find them easier to manipulate because they are smaller. Many people just like having a smaller Rosary.

In addition to the size being perfect for a child's hand the amount of time it takes to say a single decade is only about three or four minutes. Most kids are able to concentrate for that small period of time.  

Saint John Paul One Decade Rosary, Police Rosary, Handmade Saint Michael Pocket Rosary, Vintage Swarovski Silver Rosary, Finger Rosary, Gift

St. Michael Rosary, Vintage Crystal Turquoise Blue Beads, Wire Wrapped Rosary, One Decade Rosary, Police Rosary, Holy Rosary, Catholic Gift

Photographing my Etsy images - Saint Benedict One Decade Garnet Rosary January Birthstone

As I was examining my photos for my Etsy store, as well as, watching videos on how to improve my store, I discovered that I needed to do something to improve the quality of the photos so that the customers would see the product as I saw it.  Previously, I would take each item outside into the natural light, as suggested, however, the light moves, of course, and the images were not consistent. So, I began to read about how to improve my images and found the Table Top Photo Photography Studio Lighting Light Tent Kit. It was a choice whether to make my own or purchase one premade.  I looked at many and found this one at a reasonable cost and purchased it. The premise is that you take each photo using a white background inside the tent using table top lights.  The final product is an image that is consistent, lighting is accurate, and you can replicate each image in a more precise manner.   This may seem obvious to a photography student but as a store owner who is focusing on the product, it is great to find how to make a better connection between your handmade items and your future customers.

Over a period of a week, I took ten photos (plus) of each item within my store and I am very happy with the outcome.  Now, rather than taking my items outside on a bright day, I can set up the lights on the table using the lighting tent and get more consistent photos that more closely show the details of my work.

Here is an example of the before and after photos of my Saint Benedict One Decade Garnet Rosary taken before using a tablecloth and the outdoor indirect lighting and afterward, two of my photos using the tent:

Handmade Garnet One Decade Rosary, Vintage Swarovski & Czech Beads, St. Benedict Crucifix, Devil Chasing Medal, January Birthstone, Rosary

I am super happy with the outcome.  For more examples of my photos, visit my Etsy store:
Let Our Light Shine

God Bless,
Jen

Pray As You Go

My favorite online praying/scripture site is Pray As You Go.  I have mentioned this before but each time I listen and find great joy in the scripture and music, I again am reminded how much I love it.  This weekend:

The Feast of the Holy Family

Season of Christmas, Ecclesiasticus 3:2-6, 12-14