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Under Our Lady’s Mantle

June 6, 2023 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Altar Guild, Archbishop Vigano, Our Lady of Bethlehem Leave a Comment

We fight to maintain the Catholic Faith of all time — in the true priesthood, in the true Mass, in the true sacraments, and the same catechism, with the same Bible.

We pray for the grace to battle on
for the reign of Christ the King and to be protected under Our Lady’s mantle. May we not compromise at any cost but follow holy shepherds (however few there may be) who are leading the way.

Oldest son serving as MC at High Mass for Trinity Sunday, conclusion of our pilgrimage.

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We are not “sick of nostalgia,” because we are not — and we ought not be — of the world, but rather in the world.

Because the words of Our Lord are not subject to fashions or the passage of time: veritas Domini manet in æternum.

We do not long for a distant era, a golden age gone by, because we know well that the battle between Christ and Satan that began in the earthly Paradise is destined to continue and to intensify the closer comes, inexorably, the redde rationem of the last times, which will see the Archangel St. Michael drive Satan and his minions back, for the second time and forever, into the abyss.

Ours is not an attachment to the past, but rather to what is eternal.

It is not a way of escaping the challenges of the present by taking refuge in an oasis of aestheticism, because if it were so — and it is, as we know, for some so-called conservative communities — we would be guilty of trading form for substance, compromising on principles in order to preserve their external appearances. #archbishopvigano

📸My little one and I praying before our beloved Our Lady of Bethlehem at the close of our #olbpilgrimage that we were not able to physically participate in on all 3 days due to illness. The gorgeous veil is from @mantveils

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Family Pilgrimage ~ Day 1

June 11, 2016 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Our Lady of Bethlehem, Pilgrimage, Pilgrimage to OLOB 2016, Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Bethlehem Leave a Comment

This is the recap of the start of our journey — Our Lady of Bethlehem Pilgrimage 2016.

OLOB why we walk

 Thursday 19th of May 2016

The entire family ventured out for our Annual Our Lady of Bethlehem Pilgrimage.

We went up a day early to ease the strain on the littles.  All would have been good had there not been winds of 45mph.  You know that means trouble for a large van.  The winds and hills led to some queasy stomachs.  One stop and a custom essential oil blend  is all that was needed.IMG_9451

The journey continued and we arrived at our first destination around 10:30 pm.  We met up with two other families at a camp site close to the Mission and slept in our cars.  It was the start of reparation.  I failed to get a decent peek into our “camper,” just imagine something similar to this…

Friday 20th of May 2016

The Holy Spirit , Spirit of Holiness under the patronage of St Catherine of Sienna

The crew had an early rise, 5:30 am to be exact.  I don’t recall ever falling asleep.  We prepared for 7:30 am  Mass and the first leg of our walk.

 

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Our fellow pilgrims met at Mission San Juan Bautista.

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Our personal intentions and all intentions shared with us were collected by Fr. A, carried by him on the pilgrimage, and placed on the Altar for every Mass, Benediction, and Compline.

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It is a great blessing to have a Chaplain accompany us for the entire pilgrimage, one that we have not always had.

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My girls were committed to walking the entire 45 miles.

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I have good reason to believe that this is the last pilgrimage we will take as a complete family of 9 living under the same roof and I wanted to cherish each moment of our journey to the fullest – a new season awaits.

Dad could not walk since he is still recovering from his surgery for a ruptured achilies tendon but that didn’t stop him from serving.  He took on the primary support role for our family, taking care of the littles, preparing meals, transporting, organizing our cargo, and photography.

The journey on foot followed the blessing of pilgrims by Fr. A.


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We were off around 8:15 am, singing traditional hymns along the way.

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The tides are shifting with each year, the young children are growing and taking the lead on this journey that has become part of their upbringing.

 

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Rose and I had many opportunities to reflect on our relationship, journey, and life.

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The view at every turn was stellar.

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He was refreshed with the open spaces that spoke to his heart.

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We had an eager 5yo leader that needed to be reigned in a time or two — that’s why we put him in neon clothing when we venture out.

 

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Protected: Our Lady of Bethlehem Pilgrimage ~ Day 1

May 27, 2016 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Our Lady of Bethlehem, Pilgrimage, Pilgrimage to OLOB 2016 Leave a Comment

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Summer 2014 Recap

October 23, 2014 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: {phfr}, Camp Immaculate Heart, July 4th, Our Lady of Bethlehem, Picture Recap, Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Bethlehem, Summer 1 Comment

 

I’ve been away for awhile but the kids have been missing this platform to share their JOY.  I’m making a comeback.  It may be scattered and intermittent but I’m committed to continuing what I started five years ago.  ALL FOR!

Here is one of those posts that is out of sequence.  It’s a brief recap of our Summer 2014.

Our Lady of Bethlehem Pilgrimage – June 2014

Summer 2014 OLB Pilgrimage 2014

Camp Immaculate Heart  – June 2014

Summer 2014  Camp Immaculate Heart June 2014

July 4th  – July 2014

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Discovery Kingdom  – July 2014

summer 2014 Six Flags 7.21

Day Trip to Camp Bass Pro  – August 2014

Bass Pro Shop 8.9

Sailing on the Delta  – August 2014

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Have fun, but do not neglect study and prayer.

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{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

Mini Chartres

May 16, 2013 by Lena {JOYfilledfamily} Filed Under: Our Lady of Bethlehem, Pilgrimage, Pilgrimage to OLB 2013, Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Bethlehem 2 Comments

…expressing the condition of Christian life which is to be a long pilgrimage and a long walk to paradise…

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We are preparing to embark on our third Our Lady of Bethlehem Pilgrimage, our mini Chartres.

The Paris-Chartres Pilgrimage is a three-day walk from Notre-Dame de Paris to Notre-Dame de Chartres, approximately 60 miles. Pilgrims are organized into groups of 20-60 people, that are referred to as "chapters". The "walk" is through the streets of Paris, and then into the countryside. It can be muddy, rocky, and demanding, but the rewards of such a penitential exercise are eternal. Good sturdy shoes are a must. Each chapter is accompanied by at least one chaplain, who hears confession and gives spiritual direction to each pilgrim who avails himself of the priest’s presence. This pilgrimage originated in the 12th century, with interruptions for the various wars our European brethren seem to find themselves in from time to time.
Pilgrims will meet in front of Notre-Dame de Paris at 6 a.m. on 18th May 2013, and the journey of faith and foot begins. ~ Read here for more.

The Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Bethlehem is a three-day walk from San Juan Bautista Mission to Carmel Mission, approximately 45 miles.

Our theme for the OLB Pilgrimage 2013 will be the same as Chartres — EDUCATION, PATH TO HOLINESS. 

After the defense of life (2011 theme) and family raised (2012 theme), the defense of education is the third non-negotiable points on which Pope Benedict XVI returns so frequently.
  • Friday, May 17, 2013 – The principles of education under the patronage of Saint John Bosco (Dragonfly’s 3rd Birthday)

  • Saturday, May 18, 2013 – Family, first of Education under the patronage of Saint John Baptist de la Salle (Sparkle’s 10th Birthday)

  • Sunday, May 19, 2013 – God teaches us through the Church under the patronage of St. Anne and St. Joachim (Church’s Birthday)

We make this pilgrimage for the following intentions:ur Lady of Bethlehem, is The Oldest Shrine of Our Lady on the West Coast of America.

  • To make Our Lady of Bethlehem known and Loved
  • In reparation for the offenses committed against the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary
  • For Conversion of our own hearts, our families, Town, State, Country, the World
  • To pray for the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart
  • Personal reparation and private intentions of family, friends and bloggers (whom have asked for prayers)  You may send me your prayer request via email (joyfilledfamily{at}gmail{dot}com) or in the comments.

The pilgrimage has always reared fruits for my family.  Both Dad and I trust that the graces from our OLB Pilgrimage 2012 led to my healing and the blessing of baby Gennaro Maximilian.  I had just suffered from two miscarriages for a total of six babies that have gone on to be with the Good Lord, we pray. 

Needless to say, this year’s journey will be filled with thanksgiving for the many blessings that He has bestowed upon us, as unworthy as we are.  Also, it will most likely be the last pilgrimage we will take as complete family since Rose will venture off to college.  My heart runneth over with joy, thanksgiving, and a whole lot of other stuff that I best offer up.

Please keep us, and all the pilgrims all over the world who will be journeying this Pentecost season, in your prayers.  May we journey in a spirit of penance, fasting and giving alms along the way. May we do so joyously, in thanksgiving for blessings received, or in a spirit of supplication for blessings desired. May we be blessed by being in the presence of holy relics and by walking on ground hallowed by the Saints.  May it be done All for the Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, all through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, all in union with St. Joseph.

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Our Lady of Bethlehem, pray for us now, pray for us in every need, and be Thou with us at the hour of our death. Amen.

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Hi! I'm Lena, mama of JOYfilledfamily.
We are a traditional Catholic family striving to live for Jesus Christ in everything we do. We pray to completely surrender our will to His and to become His servants. Our mission of this blog is to share our JOY.

This blog serves as a journal of us making good memories, living the liturgical year, and our spiritual journey.

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