> Today’s Holy Rosary on YouTube and Facebook Friends of the Rosary, Our radical ego, along with our particular interpretation of suffering, determines our views. We are absorbed by our convictions, anxieties, and material interests. Additionally, society’s rules today–mostly contrary to the true faith–lead us into this direction. We are so dependent on our emotions that we are unable to believe and experience the healing power of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth. Add to it our pride of not accepting anything that we cannot physically see, touch, and understand. In today’s reading, Jesus explains that He speaks in parables because we “look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand.” With the help of our most gracious advocate, the Virgin Mary, we open the eyes of our heart to the Holy Spirit in order to understand the mysteries and the fruits of the Kingdom–wonderfully summarized in our daily Rosary, a true gift from Heaven. [Written by Mikel A | TheRosaryNetwork.org]
> Today’s Holy Rosary in YouTube Friends of the Rosary, Today, July 16th is the liturgical feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. In the 13th century in Palestine, the Virgin Mary appeared to an Englishman called Saint Simon Stock–a prior of the Carmelite Order–and gave him the Brown Scapular and the Carmelite brown habit. The Brown Scapular, a medal that shows thanksgiving to Mary, has been a popular devotion since the 15th century. Our Mother promised to protect anyone who wears the Scapular. In Catholic-majority countries, there has been a particular veneration to Our Lady of Mount Carmel–la Virgen del Carmen, in Spanish. In coastal towns of Spain, la Virgen del Carmen is associated with Stella Maris, Star of the Sea. The visionaries of Fatima reported that Our Lady of Mount Carmel was among the titles claimed by Mary. Four decades later, in the sixties, the Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel appeared in San Sebastian de Garabandal, Spain. In Garabandal, the Virgin Mary asked to lead good lives, make many sacrifices, give much importance to the Eucharist, and visit frequently the Blessed Sacrament. [Written by Mikel A | TheRosaryNetwork.org] Resources: • Esto dijo Sor Lucía de Fátima sobre escapulario de la Virgen del Carmen y el Rosario • Claves para utilizar el Escapulario • La relación de la Virgen del Carmen con Stella Maris — At the beginning of each mystery, we will mention the names of those in need of prayers. Please formulate your requests through our WhatsApp Group (Click to join) or at our website. • New! Playlist with all of the daily Rosaries, including today’s
> Today’s Holy Rosary in YouTube Friends of the Rosary, By each Hail Mary, we bless both Jesus and Mary. The value of each Hail Mary is beyond human comprehension. There is an interesting story of one saint, the German Benedictine nun Saint Gertrude, who lived in the thirteen century. One day, Saint Gertrude had a vision of Our Lord counting gold coins. She had the courage to ask what Jesus was doing. He answered: “I’m counting the Hail Marys that you have said; this is the money with which you can pay your way to Heaven.” [Written by Mikel A | TheRosaryNetwork.org ] — At the beginning of each mystery, we will mention the names of those in need of prayers. Please formulate your requests through our WhatsApp Group (Click to join) or at our website. • New! Playlist with all of the daily Rosaries, including today’s
> Today’s Holy Rosary in YouTube Friends of the Rosary, As it was in the time of the Roman Empire, today darkness mostly runs the world. People opposed to the Lord continue poisoning the minds and hearts of many, trying to turn them from the kingdom of truth, joy, and goodness of the Holy Spirit. In this spiritual warfare, we naturally stand with God’s kingdom of light. To resist the attacks, we hold our most powerful spiritual sword, crafted by Heaven: the Holy Rosary. As we carry our own crosses, we know that much tribulation and suffering awaits us. However, we need to persevere. How? By modeling our lives into the example of Jesus and Mary and embracing the fruits of the mysteries. (And today, in particular, the fruits of the Sorrowful Mysteries.) [Written by Mikel A | TheRosaryNetwork.org ]
> Today’s Holy Rosary in YouTube Friends of the Rosary, Over a century ago, on July 13th, 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared for the third time to the three shepherds of Fatima, in Portugal. Our Lady asked us to sacrifice for sinners, and when doing so, to say this prayer: “O Jesus, this is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.” Immediately after, the Virgin revealed to the children a terrifying vision of hell full of demons and lost souls amid indescribable horrors. To save the souls from hell, Mary assured that “God wishes to establish in the world devotion to my Immaculate Heart.” [Written by Mikel A | TheRosaryNetwork.org ] Resources: • Read what happened in Fatima, along with details of the three secrets, on the free PDF eBook, "The Rosary, A Gift From Heaven" • Video: Candle Procession in Fatima Yesterday
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