Let us desire nothing else.
Let us wish for nothing else.
Let nothing else please us and cause us delight except our Creator and Redeemer and Saviour, the one true God, Who is the fullness of good.
- St. Francis of Assisi (Regula Non bullata, 1221)

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I greet everyone in Peace

A short reflection from Fr. Franklin Fong, OFM. Pax et bonum!

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Pope Francis' prayer intentions for January 2016

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for January 2016 is: “That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice”.

His intention for evangelization is: “That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions”.

In Jesus of Nazareth, mercy has appeared and lives (MV 1). - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, 01/05/2016

See also http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-january-2

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Happy New Year!!

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen

New Year tip:
Copy this prayer into your calendar as an event and have it repeat daily (or weekly, or with whatever frequency you would like), then set an alert to invite you to pray these words regularly.

(closing prayer from the 3 o'clock Divine Mercy Chaplet)

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from Walking In The Light.

God of the poor and homeless, you gave us Advent hope in sending Jesus your Son to be our Savior. As we move into the Christmas season, help us to be grateful for all your gifts, and continue to give us the courage to share those gifts with the poor of the world. Amen.

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- Prayer adapted from the service for A Fast for Justice, Religious Witness with Homeless People, an interfaith coalition based in San Francisco, organized in 1995. http://www.osfphila.org/prayers/service_lasposadas

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Dec 8: The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us.

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December 2015 Prayer Intentions of The Holy Father

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for November 2015 is:
“That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.”

His intention for evangelization is:
“That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.”

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

See also: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-december-3

photo taken October 25, 2015 at St Peter's basilica at the Vatican.
© Stefano Spaziani http://instagram.com/stefano_spaziani

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Let us ask the help of Saint Michael the Archangel to defend us from the snares of the devil. - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, 10/29/15

Join with us in prayer for the November 2015 intentions of the Holy Father.

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for November is: “That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own."

His intention for evangelization is: “That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope."

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

see also http://www.news.va/en/news/popes-general-prayer-intention-for-november-is-for

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October 2015-The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

"Our life is not a pointless wandering. We have a sure goal: the house
of the Father". - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, 01 Oct. 2015
Please join us in prayer for the October 2015 prayer intentions of the Holy Father.

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for October is:
“That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

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see also: news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-october-2
Photo credit: Tony Gentile/Pool Photo via AP

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August 2015 - The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

Hospitality in families is a crucial virtue today, especially in situations of great poverty. - Pope Francis, via Pontifex, Aug. 1, 2015

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for August 2015 is:
“That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

see also-http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-august-2

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July 2015 - The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

How wonderful it is to proclaim to everyone the love of God which saves us and gives meaning to our lives! - Pope Francis (via Pontifex 6/30/15)

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for July 2015 is:
“That political responsibility may be lived at all levels as a high form of charity”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That, amid social inequalities, Latin American Christians may bear witness to love for the poor and contribute to a more fraternal society”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

source: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-july-2
(CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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June 2015 - The Holy Father's Prayer Intentions

Lord, grant us the awesome gift of meeting you. - Pope Francis (via Pontifex 5/30/15)

The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for June is:
“That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countries to which they come”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood or consecrated life”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

source: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-francis-prayer-intentions-for-june

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May is the month of Mary:

The Rosary is a powerful weapon against the devil
From an article by Fr. Gabriel Amorth, chief exorcist of the Vatican (from the March-April, 2003 issue of “Echo of Mary, Queen of Peace”)

"One day a colleague of mine heard the devil say during an exorcism: 'Every Hail Mary is like a blow on my head. If Christians knew how powerful the Rosary was, it would be my end.' The secret that makes this prayer so effective is that the Rosary is both prayer and meditation. It is addressed to the Father, to the Blessed Virgin, and to the Holy Trinity, and is a meditation centred on Christ. The secret that makes this prayer so effective is that the Rosary is both prayer and meditation. It is addressed to the Father, to the Blessed Virgin, and to the Holy Trinity, and is a meditation centred on Christ."

Read the entire article at the official website of the Michael Journal http://www.michaeljournal.org/rosarypower.htm

Please note that Walking In The Light (brotherguardian.com) is not associated with the Michael Journel or Echo Of Mary. We do, however, very much appreciate and understand the importance of the Rosary.

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The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for May 2015 is:
“That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we may care for our neighbors who suffer, especially the sick and the poor”.

His intention for evangelization is:
“That Mary's intercession may help Christians in secularized cultures be open to proclaiming Jesus”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

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Sword from Jesus becomes rosary for Bishop

Is the rosary the Christian sword used to deliver us from every evil?
With the rosary being the weapon, and the Eucharist is our spiritual food.

A Nigerian bishop says that he has seen Christ in a vision and now knows that the rosary is the key to ridding the country of the Islamist terrorist organization Boko Haram.

“Towards the end of last year I was in my chapel before the Blessed Sacrament… praying the rosary, and then suddenly the Lord appeared,” Bishop Dashe told EWTN News April 18.

In the vision, the prelate said, Jesus didn’t say anything at first, but extended a sword toward him, and he in turn reached out for it.

“As soon as I received the sword, it turned into a rosary,” the bishop said, adding that Jesus then told him three times: “Boko Haram is gone.”

Read the full article at
http://www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/World.php?id=11976

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Felix Dies Natalis, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI
Born April 16, 1927, in Marktl, Germany

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The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for April 2015 is that people may learn to respect creation and care for it as a gift of God.

His intention for evangelization is that persecuted Christians may feel the consoling presence of the Risen Lord and the solidarity of all the Church.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

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"Jesus intercedes for us each day. Let us pray: Lord, have mercy on me; intercede for me!" - Pope Francis via Pontifex (2/28/15)

Pope Francis' prayer intentions for March 2015

The general prayer intention of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for the month of March is for researchers - that those involved in scientific research may serve the wellbeing of the whole human person.

His intention for evangelization is: “That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always.”

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …

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The Holy Father's universal prayer intention for February 2015 is “That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity.”

His intention for evangelization is: “That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community”.

For the intentions of the Holy Father, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven …
Hail Mary, full of Grace ...
Glory Be …
Amen.

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