Hurry! Start 25-Day St Andrew Christmas Novena Today—Sat, Nov 30, 2019!

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8th Day — 4th Novena Prayer — Sat, Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. At that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

8th Day — 5th Novena Prayer — Sat, Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. At that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

8th Day — 6th Novena Prayer — Sat, Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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8th Day — 7th Novena Prayer — Fri, Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

8th Day - 8th Novena Prayer — Fri, Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

8th Day — 9th Novena Prayer — Fri Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires [… mention intentions here…] through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
*St. Anselm in his prefatory prayer to his Proslogion in which he asks for the grace to seek and find union with God. After a long and touching appeal for God to open his mind and heart, and to reveal his presence, Anselm closes his prologue with this final prayer: “Teach me to seek you, and when I seek you, show yourself to me, for I cannot seek you unless you teach me, nor can I find you unless you show yourself to me. Let me seek you in desiring you, and desire you in seeking you, find you in loving you, and love you in finding you.”*
 
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Your photos in this thread have been thought-provoking, but that photo above today’s novena prayer is simply beautiful! The awe and innocence and promise are striking.
 
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8th day — 10th Novena Prayer — Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ and of His Blessed Mother.

8th Day — 11th Novena Prayer — Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

9th Day — 12th Novena Prayer — Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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"And how shall they preach unless they be sent, as it is written: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, of them that bring glad tidings of good things!" Romans 10:15
8th day — 13th Novena Prayer — Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ and of His Blessed Mother.
8th Day — 14th Novena Prayer — Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
8th Day — 15th Novena Prayer — Dec 7

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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Is the Feast of Immaculate Conception Obligatory in 2019?​

No , “at least in the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is dispensed because December 8 falls on Sunday and the celebration is transferred to Monday, December 9. The transfer is made as the Second Sunday of Advent takes precedence.”

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When December 8 falls on a Sunday…?
9th day — 1st Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
9th Day — 2nd Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
9th Day — 3rd Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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• 9th Day — 4th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

• 9th Day — 5th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

• 9th Day — 6th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
9th Day — 7th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

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9th Day — 8th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
9th Day — 9th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecem.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et fructus ventris tui, Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen .
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and Blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Dear Mother of God, Most Holy Theotokos, please guide me on this journey of faith that I might well serve the plan of God, and direct all to His greatest honor and glory. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis!
9th Day — 10th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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9th Day — 11th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
9th Day — 12th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
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9th Day — 13th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
9th Day — 14th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
9th Day — 15th Novena Prayer — Dec 8

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
 
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** ✟ 10th Day — 1st Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
** ✟ 10h Day — 2nd Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
** ✟ 10th Day — 3rd Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
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** ✟ 10th Day — 4th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
** ✟ 10h Day — 5th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
** ✟ 10th Day — 6th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
 
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• 10th Day — 7th Novena Prayer — Mon, Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and if His Blessed Mother. Amen.

• 10th Day — 8th Novena Prayer — Mon, Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

• 10th Day — 9th Novena Prayer — Mon Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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** 🕊️ 10th Day — 10th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
** 🕊️ 10h Day — 11th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
** 🕊️ 10th Day — 12th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
 
🕊️10th Day — 13th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
🕊️ 10th Day — 14th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
🕊️ 10th Day — 15th Novena Prayer — Dec 9

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
 
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“A CHRISTMAS ROBIN AMIDST ‘MacINNES’ HOLLY”

(The plant badge of the Clan MacInnes)

The English robin is connected with a legend of Christ’s birth. On that first Christmas, it is said, the night was wrapped in a bitter chill. The small fire in the stable was nearly out, and the Mother Mary worried that her baby would be cold. She turned to the animals about her and asked them for help.

“Could you blow on the embers,” she asked the ox, “so the fire might continue to keep my son warm?” But the ox lay sound asleep on the stable floor and did not hear her. Next, Mary asked the donkey to breathe life back into the fire, but the sleeping donkey did not hear Mary either. Nor did the horse or sheep. She wondered what to do.

Suddenly, Mary heard a fluttering of little wings. Looking up, she saw a plain, brown-colored little robin fly into the stall. This robin had heard Mary calling to the animals and had come to help her himself. He went over to the dying fire and flapped his wings hard.

His wings were like little bellows, huffing and puffing air onto the embers, until they glowed bright red again. He continued to fan the fire, singing all the while, until the ashes began to kindle.

With his beak, the robin picked up some fresh, dry sticks and tossed them into the fire. As he did, a flame suddenly burst forth and burned the little bird’s breast a bright red. But the robin simply continued to fan the fire until it crackled brightly and warmed the entire stable. The Baby Jesus slept happily.

Mary thanked and praised the robin for all he had done. She looked tenderly at his red breast, burned by the flame, and said “From now on, let your red breast be a blessed reminder of your noble deed.”

And to this day, the robin’s red breast covers his humble heart.
 
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That’s a precious story!

I received my first cochlear implant in July 2018, and this past summer, for the first time, heard robins and several other birds that I have yet to identify. My second implant was Nov 13, and I’ll receive the processor that magnetizes to my head on Friday. My brain must learn that the tiny differences in the twanging and screeching sounds that occur are equivalent to the tiny nuances of sound that people hear if they have normal hearing.
Although the first few months can be tedious and frustrating, until we can hear speech, instead of screeches, I’m hoping that my brain will interpret the sounds more quickly this time.

I bought an old picture of a different bird on a snowy branch this past summer after I began hearing so many new sounds. I’ll post it when I learn how.
 
How wonderful, Mink! We really don’t know the importance to certain areas of our human anatomy until we lose it and gain it back. Hearing being one area and speech following.

Its a great blessing but with it comes the work ahead! I am so happy for you! Give everything some time to develop! Hugs! Minks 💕
 
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• 11th Day — 1st Novena Prayer — Tues, Dec 10

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

• 11th Day — 2nd Novena Prayer — Tues, Dec 10

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.

• 11th Day — 3rd Novena Prayer — Tues, Dec 10

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
 
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🕯️11th Day — 4th Novena Prayer — Dec 10

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
🕯️ 11th Day — 5th Novena Prayer — Dec 10

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother. Amen.
🕯️ 11th Day — 6th Novena Prayer — Dec 10

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. In that hour, vouchsafe, O my God! to hear my prayer and grant my desires […mention intentions here…], through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother.
 
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