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Rogation Day
Commemoration of the MASS OF ROGATION
The death and resurrection of Jesus have opened heaven and won the grace to avoid sin and to gain eternal happiness. But many of the consequences of sin still remain; and every person has his guilt to confess and atone for. Besides, there are the countless needs of soul and body that put all men on their knees before God. Earthquakes and other calamities afflicted Europe in the fifth century and St. Mamertus, instituted a penitential procession with public supplications in his Diocese. Hence, the special days of petition, called Rogation Days, marked by a special Mass, the Litany of the Saints, and, where possible, a procession during which the Litany is sung. It is well to join penance and fasting to all prayer. In 816 A.D., Pope Leo III introduced this Mass in Rome, and soon after it became a general observance throughout the Church.
Grant, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, that we, who in our affliction put our trust in Thy mercy, may ever be defended by the protection against all adversity. Through our Lord . . .
May these oblations, O Lord, we beseech Thee, loosen the bonds of our wickedness, and obtain for us the gifts of Thy mercy. Through our Lord . . .
Favorably receive our prayers, O Lord, we beseech Thee; may we in our distress be consoled by Thy gifts and grow in love accordingly. Through our Lord . . .
We beg Thee, God to bless the fields with Thy fatherly hand, to give and preserve the fruits of the earth, and as Thou fill the animals with blessings, and give them food at the proper time, so may Thee give to us also our necessary food.
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Resources:
- Litany of Saints Download ~ Sanctus Simplicitus
- Instruction Concerning the Procession of Rogation Days ~ Rev. Fr. Leonard Goffine’s The Church’s Year
- Rogation Days – Extraordinary Form (Tridentine) ~ St. John Cantius Parish
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The Greater and Lesser Rogation Days ~ St. John Cantius Parish
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The Liturgical Year – Paschal Time Vol. III ~ By: Dom Gueranger Imprimatur 1927 via Sanctus Simplicitus
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Rogation Day – 2011 ~ JOYfilledfamily
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Rogation Day – 2010 ~ JOYfilledfamily
Paleo Treats
Homeschool Encouragement
I attended a homeschool conference in April, Northern California Catholic Homeschooling Conference. It was somewhat of a last minute decision to attend since I had attended another conference in July. Praise God, I was given the grace to take my own advice.
I’m not willing to pass up spiritual opportunities that are offered in my backyard. My spiritual bank is full, thanks be to God, but I know how suddenly it can be emptied. I trust that this conference will yield a nice reserve in my spiritual bank. All food for the soul is welcome!
My bank is full! DEO GRATIAS!!!
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Below is my outline from Laura Berquist’s talk from 2012 Northern California Catholic Homeschooling Conference, Encouraging Cooperation. You can also view/print/upload my detailed notes from here.
Outline created by LF-JOYfilledfamily, based on Laura Berquist’s talk from 2012 Northern California Catholic Homeschooling Conference
1. Right approach
2. Clear direction
3. Observing limits
4. Keeping notes
5. Formation vs. Information
6. Keeping individuality of the child in mind
7. Training of virtues
8. Talk to children
9. Respect
10. Encouragement
Marian Procession ‘12
As are all flowers, the month of May is dedicated to the Mary, whom we celebrate as Queen of Heaven on the last day of this month. Early in May, a statue of the Virgin at church is crowned with a wreath of roses, and the same are laid at her feet. Little girls and boys dress up in their best, often in blue; one child carries the crown on a cushion to the statue and another child is chosen to crown the statue. ~ Fisheaters
May 5, 2012 was the Fourth Annual Marian Procession – a 3-mile pilgrimage through the city in honor of Our Blessed Mother, an opportunity to give public witness to our Lord, our Faith, and Our Lady.
Eighteen Little Flowers led the procession. Each girl wore a blue hat in honor of Mary and held a handmade fabric basket filled with flower petals. They tossed the flower petals for Our Lady.
Dad walked with the boys and Rose had to leave early to meet the Choristers in preparation for Mass.
The three mile procession led us to the Cathedral. A Solemn High Mass was held. It was followed by the May Crowning. A Little Flower (who will be receiving First Communion on 5.12) was selected to crown Mary.
We had planned to attend Mass but my allergies were at an all-time high – I was miserable and could barely breathe and see. Dad and I took the littles home and met up with Rose after the Solemn High Mass.
AVE MARIA, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
7 Day Walking Challenge
This challenge was created by a fellow EPLFer. It was inspired from this article.
7 Day Walking Challenge Rules:
- 1 hour of walking per day for 7 days straight.
- 1 hour straight is preferred
- 2 – 30 minute sessions are allowed
- No excuses allowed!
- Track each day – time walked and whether it was indoors or outdoors.
Winner gets reduced cortisol levels!
Love to Pray
Holy Family of Nazareth, give us strength of commitment and a heart of prayer – yes, loving to pray!
Meatball Madness
These baseball sized meatballs are packed with yumminess!
Fitness
My energy continues to wax and wane but I find that it is time to recommit to exercise. I have slowly started to reintroduce myself to some heavy lifting. I have even attempted some metabolic conditioning (metcons).
My goal is to keep my eyes on Him while I seek a level of fitness that fits within my state in life and will lead me to optimal health.
I recently came across an inspirational list, the Fit Female Credo by Rachel Cosgrove .
I decided not to tweak the “Credo” that Rachel listed. It’s too early in the game for that. I did, however, add my emphasize (in italicizes). I hope to make a printable version for my garage gym. I need the reminder.
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First and foremost, I will keep my eyes on Him!
1. Act as if you are a fit female.
2. Get out of your comfort Zone.
3. Fuel your body to be fabulous!
4. Train hard or go home.
5. Get hooked on feeling fit, not a number on the scale.
6. Be an early riser.
7. Make rest and relaxation a priority.
8. Obstacles will arise – anticipate them!
9. Keep a journal or blog.
10. Eliminate the negative people and surround yourself with positive people.
11. Think about your thoughts.
12. Manage your stress.
14. Put an end to body bashing and instead celebrate your strengths.
15. Don’t rely on will power. Have strategies.
16. Stop rationalizing and making excuses.
Go BANANAS
Today, I used a Christmas gift for the first time – Yonanas.
Your yonanas maker will turn those over-ripe bananas into a delicious and creamy treat that looks and tastes like soft serve ice cream.
I doubt that I would have purchased this contraption but I’m glad to have it in my arsenal. The yonanas maker creates a fabulous naturally sweet treat. It’s our new ice-cream. It’s nothing like what is produced by the blender or food processor.
The yonanas maker is sure to become permanent fixture on my counter top once the weather gets warmer. (There was a storm warning in my area of N. CA today with the possibility of a tornado.)
The kids are rallying to save their weekly does of bananas – 5 bunches.
Nana has already committed to gifting the kids her frozen bananas.
We have all gone BANANAS for yonanas!
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