Monday, October 7, 2024

Our Lady of the Rosary - October 7th

 


PRAY THE ROSARY!

O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy fifteen mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous atmosphere, pure, strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being. So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work, without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I ask this of thee, O Queen of the holy Rosary, through Saint Dominic, thy son of predilection, the renowned preacher of thy mysteries, and the faithful imitator of thy virtues. Amen.

Have a blessed day!

Dawn Pisturino

Monday, August 26, 2024

The Fifteen Promises of Mary

 

Do you pray the rosary? Here are the 15 promises made by Mary for those who do:

1. signal graces

2. special protection and graces

3. an armor against Hell, vice, sin, and heresies

4. virtue and good works, mercy, and heavenly sanctification

5. the soul will never perish

6. God's favor and eternal life

7. sacraments of the Church 

8. the merits of the saints

9. delivery from Purgatory

10. the highest degree of glory in Heaven

11. blessings and prayers granted

12. aid in time of need

13. heavenly intercession

14. unity in the brotherhood and sisterhood of Christ

15. predestination

from America Needs Fatima

"Give me an army saying the rosary and I will conquer the world." - Pope Pius IX 

Dawn Pisturino

Monday, April 29, 2024

"She who Nourishes with Milk"

 


This painting is part of a larger mural located in the semidome of the Coptic Red Monastery in Sohag, Egypt. Painted around the 6th century CE, it depicts the Blessed Virgin breast-feeding the child Jesus. The Holy Mother was very human, despite her great faith and humility. She performed all the functions that any mother would for her child: feeding, bathing, clothing, educating, protecting, guiding, and nurturing. Life was hard. But her faith in God kept her strong and resilient.

Can we do any less? 

This Mother's Day, we honor our mothers and the deep bond that exists between mother and child. 

Dawn Pisturino

April 29, 2024

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Happy New Year



 

A Prayer for the New Year from the Carmelite Fathers

Blessed Mother, as the new year arrives, I ask for your blessing. With you, I can look ahead with courage and faith.

Grant me the strength to handle any challenges I may face and patience as you guide me through.

I ask that you bring me peace, happiness, and hope. And I ask that you embrace me with your love and grace.

Please protect me and my family, dear Mother, so that we can share our blessings with others in need.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Pray for us.

Amen

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dawn Pisturino

December 30, 2023

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving Prayer

 

(Photo by Gianna B on Unsplash)


Thanksgiving Prayer

Holy Mother,
Please help us today to remember
All the blessings bestowed on us by the Father Almighty.
Please help us draw closer to your son, Jesus Christ,
And remember all his sufferings on the cross.
Please intercede for us 
In granting our prayers
And fulfilling our needs.
Please shower your love upon the people of Israel
And safeguard them from harm.
Please protect our fortress, the Catholic Church,
From obscene changes
And strengthen the resolve of all devout Catholics
To protect her from the devil's influence.
Please give us the strength and will
To stand up to all evil in the world.

In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Dawn Pisturino
November 23, 2023
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I STAND WITH ISRAEL!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Virgin Mary Tattoos

 

Arm Tattoo by Tattoo Me Now

Some Catholics express their faith by getting tattoos of the Virgin Mary on their bodies. As the Mother of Jesus, she plays a special role in Jesus' life and the Catholic faith. People look to her for faith, hope, love, and comfort. She is the symbol of virginal purity, unconditional motherly acceptance, and miraculous events in places like Fatima and Lourdes. She embraces the whole world and all people with her positive energy and affection. She is OUR MOTHER who cares for our needs and gives us strength to keep going in a difficult world.

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!
Blessed art thou amongst women,
And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

PRAY THE ROSARY!

Dawn Pisturino
October 28, 2023
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