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" No eye has seen No ear has heard No mind has conceived What God has prepared for those who love Him" I Corinthians 2:9-10

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; to ask

DAY SEVEN O renowned champion of the faith of Christ, most holy St. Anthony, glorious for your many miracles, obtain for me from the bounty of my Lord and God the grace which I ardently seek in this novena (State your intention) . O holy St. Anthony, ever attentive to those who invoke you, grant me that aid of your powerful intercession. One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us!

Peace: A Franciscan way of Life ( My writing journey begins in the next topic ................ Discerning time........ need prayers..........request for prayers) Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 20:19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among the

" I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Day 1 Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; t

DAY SIX O glorious St. Anthony, chosen by God to preach his Word, you received from Him the gift of tongues and the power of working the most extraordinary miracles. O good St. Anthony, pray that I may fulfill the will of God in all things so that I may love Him, with you, for all eternity. O kind St. Anthony, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire, the favor I seek in this novena (State your intention). One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us!

"My God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4/19

DAY FIVE I salute you, St. Anthony, lily of purity, ornament and glory of Christianity. I salute you, great Saint, cherub of wisdom and seraph of divine love. I rejoice at the favors our Lord has so liberally bestowed upon you. In humility and confidence I entreat you to help me, for I know that God has given you charity and pity, as well as power. I ask you by the love you did feel toward the Infant Jesus as you held him in your arms to tell Him now of the favor I seek through your intercession in this novena (State your intention). One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us!

" Be still and know that I am God"

DAY FOUR I salute and honor you, O powerful helper, St. Anthony. The Christian world confidently turns to you and experiences your tender compassion and powerful assistance in so many necessities and sufferings that I am encouraged in my need to seek you help in obtaining a favorable answer to my request for the favor I seek in this novena (State your intention). O holy St. Anthony, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire. One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us!

DAY THREE O purest St. Anthony, who through your angelic virtue was made worthy to be caressed by the Divine Child Jesus, to hold him in your arms and press him to your heart. I entreat you to cast a benevolent glance upon me. O glorious St. Anthony, born under the protection of Mary Immaculate, on the Feast of her Assumption into Heaven, and consecrated to her and now so powerful an intercessor in Heaven, I beseech you to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena (State your intention). O great wonder-worker, intercede for me that God may grant my request. One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us!

"The Lord is my shepherd I shall not be in want"

DAY TWO O miracle-working St. Anthony, remember that it never has been heard that you left without help or relief anyone who in his need had recourse to you. Animated now with the most lively confidence, even with full conviction of not being refused, I fly for refuge to thee, O most favored friend of the Infant Jesus. O eloquent preacher of the divine mercy, despise not my supplications but, bringing them before the throne of God, strengthen them by your intercession and obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena (State your intention) . One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us!

2 Corinthians 6:18 " I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters."

DAY ONE O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena (State your intention). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and thee gratitude of my heart will always be yours. One Our Father, one Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony, pray for us! Source: EWTN Devotions

Exodus 33:14 " My presence will go with you and I will give you rest."

Hebrews 13: 5 " Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you"

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to God

Seasons Praising Seeds of the ground Head towards a journey Rise above the core Praise thee in their seasons Seasons are thy creation Life seasons are thy blessings No season is similar All have inherent meaning,happiness and reason In the stages of life No life is exempt in the hands of time Lord you are the Lord of times This time is thy glory Alpha and Omega Is my Omnipotent Father Young root set out a journey Beyond its house There within the seed Its resting season cherished Now in the next travel it begins Season God's seasons have reasons Seasons God's seasons have purpose in surprises Seasons God's seasons have fruits in its stages Season every season has inherent meaning in its nature Season every season has inbuilt attraction in its magic No season is similar in the human life In thy season The soul rise above the season There beyond the reason Rise above the core Praise thee in their seasons Seasons are thy creation Life sea

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to God

Ride on a paraglide Ride on paraglide Sporty ride on paraglide Portray the life That glides on faith I rise with the wind Like an eagle To the heights of the skies At the little jump of faith On the moving air Saying thy right hand will hold me fast Vast sky infinite above Peaks of mountains steeps below On the flowing, air current I set my gliding descent I rise with the wind Like an eagle To the heights of the skies At the little jump of faith On the moving air Saying thy right hand will hold me fast Heights of steep cliffs above Depths of valleys stretch below Cliffs of hills vision Sliding silver falls flow I rise with the wind Like an eagle To the heights of the skies At the little jump of faith On the moving air Saying thy right hand will hold me fast Deep blue sea extends Dense white clouds embrace Senses open vigil of magic Ride above the rushing rapids I rise with the wind Like an eagle To the heights of the skies At the little ju

Little boy Anthony Little boy Anthony Went to school Spent his leisure – on Sprint challenge Little boy Anthony Likes to run When his father Worked hard all days Had no time to spent Near little boy Anthony Little joy ventures Omni presence is My heavenly Father presence In the time of need He never fails to show Omni presence is My heavenly Father presence Little boy Anthony Went to school Spent his leisure - on Sprint challenge School day came by Teacher challenged Little boys on trophy Little boy Anthony Set him on challenge My heavenly Father presence In the time of need He never fails to show Omni presence is My heavenly Father presence Little boy Anthony Went to school Spent his leisure - on Sprint challenge Hard challenge practice Continued daily Little boy Anthony Never could reach The mark in time My heavenly Father presence In the time of need He never fails to show Omni presence is My heavenly Father presence Little boy

Early in the morning Eastern sky shines Twinkling star shines In the early morning sky Watching morning praising you The creator the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit In daily routine faithful In the rising sky I sing thy mercy in the morning with thy creation shining East are west I may tread North or south I may go ahead - This day Thy presence will go before me I will shine and praise thee Lord thy faithfulness is everlasting and the thought of it is my lasting hope Early Morning western sky Host the moon shine Descending moon shines In the early morning sky Watching morning praising you The creator the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit In daily routine faithful In the rising sky I sing thy mercy in the morning with thy creation shining East are west I may tread North or south I may go ahead - This day Thy presence will go before me I will shine and praise thee Lord thy faithfulness is everlasting and the thought of it is my lasting hope Early morning sky

Angels have a list Angels have all the names in the list To question among men Travel among history The primary name appeared In the iPod searching Joseph of Nazareth The junior angel said They traveled to Nazareth Back in the history To spot the Joseph As he lived in Nazareth Small town Nazareth Hills and valleys surround Farms and fields were around Lilies and wild blooms were abundant Angel traveled to Nazareth In the quest to find the knowledge of Joseph The trinity presence in his family As He fostered the Son of God Long traveled roads Lead to the town Hills and caves Surround the town Mud and stone houses Habitat people Children play in the street happy Elders sat under trees Chatted stories Cattle, mule, and donkeys Walk along the streets Simple beautiful town The Nazareth Where the Joseph family lived It is afternoon Angels spotted Joseph Near the lumbar yard Selecting the woods To make yokes Angels watched him Making bargains in

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to God

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to God

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to G

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to G

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to G

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to G

Novena to St. Joseph O glorious St. Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, to thee do we raise our hearts and hands to implore thy powerful intercession in obtaining from the benign Heart of Jesus all the helps and graces necessary for our spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special favor we now implore (state your petition). O Guardian of the Word Incarnate, we have confidence that thy prayers on our behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Amen. (Then say the following seven times in honor of the seven sorrows and joys of St. Joseph.) V. O Glorious St. Joseph! Through thy love for Jesus Christ and for the glory of His Name, R. Hear our prayers and obtain our petitions. V. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, R. Assist us! Prayer to St. Joseph to Obtain a Special Favor O blessed Saint Joseph, tenderhearted father, faithful guardian of Jesus, chaste spouse of the Mother of God, we pray and beseech thee to offer to G

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; to ask

Second fall of Jesus under the Cross Why have you abandoned yourself Lord? Why have you abandoned yourself? Why did you ignore your divinity? Who am I to be worthy of such a love? I see you carry my cross on your shoulder I see you carry me in your heart I hear you cry Lord why have you abandoned me. In my fall I say If it is thy will If this situation brings you Glory If this event is thy loving gift I will undergo this situation willingly What can a defeat do to me? When I wash your feet with my tears What can a shame do to me? When my sigh becomes a constant prayer in your sanctuary I see you carry my cross on your shoulder I see you carry me in your heart I hear you cry Lord why have you abandoned me. If it is thy will If this brings you Glory If this is thy loving gift I will undergo this situation What confusions can do to me? When I search your will What loneliness can do to me? When I seek your love What a constant need can do to me? When

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; to ask

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; to ask

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; to ask

Our Lady of Velankanni Novena: Oh Most Holy Virgin! You were chosen by the Most Adorable Trinity from all eternity to be the most pure Mother of Jesus. Permit me, your humble and devoted servant, to remind you of the joy received in the instant of the Most Sacred Incarnation of our Divine Lord and during the nine months you carried Him in your chaste womb. I wish most sincerely that I could renew, or even increase that joy, by the fervour of my Prayers. Oh! Tender Mother of the afflicted! Grant me under my present necessities that special protection You have promised to those who devoutly commemorate this ineffable joy. Relying on the infinite mercies of your Divine Son, trusting in the promise which He has made that those who ask should receive, and penetrated with confidence in your powerful prayers, I most humbly entreat you intercede for me. I beg you to obtain for me the favours which I petition for in this novena, if it be the Holy Will of God to grant them; to ask