Peace, Unity & Love this Christmas Our Dear Friends, Christ's Peace be with you! For the Feast of Christmas, we send you our heartfelt, most affectionate wishes. As Christ is reborn, we pray for the devotion to St. Philomena to be reborn. On the birth of Jesus, accept our prayers in these holy days for you and your families. May St. Philomena light the Filomenaian Family around the world. It is with great pleasure that both of us, Monsignor Giovanni Braschi, Rector of the Shrine of Saint Philomena & Director of the Universal Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena, and Patti Melvin, Director of the Universal Living Rosary Association of Saint Philomena (ULRA), greet you today in this season of Advent. It is our decision to begin anew the relationship of our two organizations. The season of advent symbolizes "beginnings" and seems the perfect time to greet you together. The literal meaning of the word Advent is: "Arrival that has been awaited - especially of something momentous." May your Holy Christmas Season
The following is a brief summary demonstrating the connections between our organizations:
A hundred years went by and both organizations seemed to fade out of sight. The year after Fr. Giovanni Braschi was appointed Rector of the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena in Mugnano del Cardinale, Avellino, Italy (1983) he decided to revive the Archconfraternity. Fr. Braschi had grown up in Mugnano and had watched the devotion of that small community to Saint Philomena and desired that this devotion be rekindled. The Living Rosary Association began its revival in the United States on December 8, 1986 with Patti and Richard Melvin. Patti & Richard Melvin of the Universal Living Rosary Association of Saint Philomena are today an Official center of the Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena. They have permission to invite membership worldwide, from wherever their association takes them. Msgr. Giovanni Braschi encourages all who visit the Sanctuary to renew their devotion to Our Lady under the powerful guidance of St. Philomena. This devotion to the Virgin Mary is very important as she is the Queen of Martyrs and the Mother of our Sacred Church. Through the intercession of St. Philomena, she leads us to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. "Hallelujah! When we reflect upon this sacred scripture, we are inspired to obey God's commands, to love Jesus with our whole heart and soul and desire to please Him. His promise to us is blessings for a generation of godly people. All God asks is for us to stay close to Him always. Everything we do has a possible effect of good or bad on an entire generation. If we want our children to succeed in all that they do, we must encourage them to have Christ at the center of their lives. Jesus is the BEST gift we can give our children and loved ones. He's the only gift that keeps on giving for eternity. At this most joyous time of year, let us ponder this message in union with our beloved St. Philomena, and remember that it is through Him, with Him, in Him that eternal blessings are showered upon all mankind. Let us do our part to bring the youth and people of all ages to come and adore Christ, our Savior! We wish you all abundant Christmas blessings and pray you will come on board to help us reach the youth of the world — there is so much work to be done and we cannot do it without your help! May God bless and keep you safe, Msgr. Giovanni Braschi Patti Melvin |
Per questo Santo Natale: Pace, Unità e Amore ! Cari amici, La pace di Cristo sia con voi! In occasione della festa del Santo Natale, vi inviamo i nostri più affettuosi e sinceri Auguri. Nella ricorrenza della Nascita di Cristo, preghiamo per il risveglio della devozione a Santa Filomena, invitandovi ad accettare le nostre preghiere per voi e le vostre famiglie. Possa Santa Filomena illuminare la Famiglia Filomeniana in tutto il mondo. É con grande piacere che, Monsignor Giovanni Braschi, Rettore del Santuario di Santa Filomena e Direttore dell´ Arciconfraternita Universale di Santa Filomena, e Patti Melvin, Direttore del Rosario Vivente Universale (ULRA), vi salutano in questo periodo di Avvento. Abbiamo deciso in modo unanime di riprendere il rapporto tra le due organizzazioni. Possa essere il tempo di Avvento simbolo di questo nuovo "inizio". Non a caso la definizione precisa della parola Avvento è proprio quella dell´ Arrivo di qualcosa tanto attesa e in particolare di qualcosa di importante". Possa il Santo Natale
Quanto segue è un breve riassunto per dimostrare i passati rapporti tra le nostre organizzazioni:
Passarono cento anni e le due organizzazioni sembravano perdersi di vista. Don Giovanni Braschi, un anno dopo la sua nomina (1983) a Rettore del Santuario di Santa Filomena a (Mugnano del Cardinale- Avellino- Italia) ha deciso di rilanciare l'Arciconfraternita. Don Braschi è cresciuto a Mugnano, ha visto la devozione di quella piccola comunità per Santa Filomena e ha desiderato che questa devozione fosse riaccesa. L'Associazione del Rosario Vivente iniziò la sua rinascita negli Stati Uniti l'8 dicembre 1986 con Patti e Richard Melvin. Patti e Richard Melvin, promotori del Rosario Vivente Universale di S. Filomena, rappresentano oggi un Centro Ufficiale dell'Arciconfraternita di Santa Filomena e hanno il permesso di ricercare membri in tutto il mondo, ovunque la loro associazione li porti. Mons. Giovanni Braschi incoraggia tutti coloro che visitano il Santuario a rinnovare la loro devozione alla Madonna sotto la guida potente di Santa Filomena. Questa devozione alla Vergine Maria è molto importante in quanto è Lei la Regina dei Martiri e la Madre della nostra Santa Chiesa ed è Lei che ci porta ai Cuori di Gesù e Maria. "Alleluia! Quando riflettiamo su questa Sacra Scrittura, siamo ispirati ad obbedire ai comandamenti di Dio, ad amare Gesù con tutto il cuore e desideriamo compiacere il suo volere. Tutto quello che Dio chiede è di stargli sempre vicino. Ciò che facciamo ha un effetto buono o cattivo nei confronti di un'intera generazione. Se vogliamo che i nostri figli abbiano successo in tutto quello che fanno, dobbiamo incoraggiarli ad avere Cristo al centro della loro vita. Gesù è il dono migliore che possiamo fare ai nostri figli e cari. Lui è l'unico che continua a prodigarsi per l'eternità. In questo momento dell'anno, pieno di gioia, cerchiamo di riflettere su questo messaggio in unione con la nostra amata Santa Filomena, e ricordare che è attraverso di Lei, con Lei ed in Lei che le eterne benedizioni vengono riversate su tutta l'umanità. Facciamo la nostra parte per portare tutti i giovani e le persone di ogni età ad adorare Cristo, nostro Salvatore! Auguriamo a tutti voi grandi benedizioni di Natale e preghiamo affinché vi uniate per aiutarci a raggiungere i giovani del mondo. C'è tanto lavoro da fare e non possiamo farlo senza il vostro aiuto! Che Dio vi benedica e vi protegga! Santo Natale 2010 Patti Melvin |
Friede, Einheit und Liebe zur heiligen Weihnacht Meine lieben Freunde! Der Friede Christi sei mit Euch! Zu Weihnachten senden wir Euch unsere herzlichsten Glückwünsche. In dieser Adventszeit der Wiedergeburt Christi beten wir um eine Wiederbelebung der Verehrung der Heiligen Philomena. In diesen Feiertagen bitten wir Euch darum, unsere Gebete für Euch und Eure Familien anzunehmen. Möge die Hl. Philomena die Philomeniane Familie in aller Welt erleuchten. Mit großer Freude empfangen wir, Monsignore Giovanni Braschi, Rektor des Heiligtums der Hl. Philomena, Direktor der Erzbruderschaft der Hl. Philomena und Patti Melvin, Direktorin des universalen "Lebendigen Rosenkranzes", Euch in dieser Adventszeit. Unsere gemeinsame Absicht ist eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen unseren beiden Organisationen zu beginnen. Möge die Adventszeit Symbol eines "Neubeginnes" sein, das ist die richtige Zeit, nämlich das Wort "Advent" bedeutet gerade "das Ankommen von etwas wirklich Wichtigen" das man erwartet hat. Könne die heilige Weihnacht
Hier folgt eine kurze Zusammenfassung um die vergangenen Verbindungen zwischen unseren Gemeinschaften zu zeigen:
Mit dem Apostolischen Breve am 12. Mai 1912 erhob der hl. Pius X die Erzbruderschaft der Hl. Philomena zur universalen (weltweiten) Erzbruderschaft. Er erklärte: "Alle Entscheidungen und Erklärungen von seinen Vorgängern über die Hl. Philomena dürfen in keiner Form verändert werden." Hundert Jahre vergingen und die zwei Gemeinschaften schienen sich aus den Augen zu verlieren. Ein Jahr, nachdem Fr. Giovanni Braschi 1983 als Rektor des Heiligtums der Hl. Philomena in Mugnano del Cardinale, Avellino, Italia, erkannt wurde, beschloss er die Erzbruderschaft wieder zu fördern. Fr. Braschi war in Mugnano aufgewachsen und hatte die Andacht zur Hl. Philomena in jener kleinen Gemeinschaft gesehen und er wünschte sich, dass diese Andacht wieder neuerweckt werden würde. Der lebendige Rosenkranz begann seine Wiedergeburt am 8. Dezember 1986 In USA mit Patti und Richard Melvin. Patti und Richard Melvin des lebendigen Rosenkranzes der Hl. Philomena vertreten heute ein offizielles Zentrum der Erzbruderschaft der Hl. Philomena. Sie haben die Erlaubnis Mitglieder in aller Welt einzuladen, wohin ihre Assoziation sie führt. Mons. Giovanni Braschi ermutigt alle diejenigen, die das Heiligtum der Hl. Philomena besuchen um ihre Andacht zur Jungfrau Maria unter der mächtigen Führung der Hl. Philomena zu erneuern. Diese Andacht zur Jungfrau Maria ist sehr wichtig, da sie die Königin der Märtyrer und die Mutter unserer heiligen Kirche ist. Durch die Fürsprache der Hl. Philomena führt sie uns zu den Herzen von Jesus und Maria. Halleluja! Wenn wir über diese Heilige Schrift nachdenken, sind wir inspiriert den Geboten Gottes zu gehorchen, Jesus mit ganzem Herzen und Geist zu lieben und möchten seinem Willen gefällig sein. Sein Versprechen uns gegenüber ist ein Segen für eine Generation frommer Menschen. Alles was Gott von uns verlangt ist Ihm immer nah zu sein. All unsere Handlungen, seien sie gut oder schlecht, haben eine Wirkung auf eine ganze Generation. Wenn wir wünschen, dass unsere Kinder Erfolg haben in allem was sie tun, müssen wir sie ermutigen Christus als Lebensmittelpunkt zu sehen. Jesus ist die beste Gabe, die wir unseren Kindern und Lieben geben können. Die einzige Gabe ist Er, der sich ewiglich aufopfert. In diesem freudvollen Moment des Jahres versuchen wir mit unseren Geliebten St. Philomena nachzudenken über diese Botschaft und uns erinnern, dass durch Ihn, mit Ihm und in Ihm die ewigen Segnungen auf die gesamte Menschheit ausströmen. Tun wir unseren Teil um die Jugendlichen und Personen jeden Alters dazu zubringen Christus, unseren Erlöser, zu verehren. Wir wünschen Euch allen große Weihnachtssegnungen und beten, damit Ihr Euch vereinigt um uns zu helfen, die Jugendlichen der Welt zu erreichen – es gibt viel zu tun, wir brauchen dafür Eure Hilfe! Gott möge Euch segnen und beschützen. Mons. Giovanni Braschi Patti Melvin |
Pour la fête de Noël Paix, Unité et Amour Chers amis, La paix du Christ soit avec vous! En occasion de la fête de Noël, nous envoyons nos salutations les plus chaleureuses et sincères. Pour la renaissance du Christ, nous prions pour le réveil de la dévotion à Sainte Philomène et vous invitons à accepter nos prières pour vous et vos familles. Que Sainte Philomène puisse éclairer la famille Filomeniènne dans le monde entier. C'est avec grand plaisir que, Mgr Giovanni Braschi, Recteur du Sanctuaire de Sainte Philomène et directeur de l´Archiconfrérie Universelle de Sainte Philomène, et Patti Melvin, directeur du Rosaire Vivant Universel (ULRA) vous accueillent en occasion de l'Avent. Nous avons décidé à l'unanimité de reprendre la relation entre les deux organisations. Puisse être la période de l'Avent symbole de ce nouveau "début". Ce n'est pas une coïncidence que la définition précise de la mot Avent est précisément celui de "arrivée tant attendue de quelque chose de spécial et surtout d'important." Que la Noël
Ce qui suit est un bref résumé pour montrer les relations entre nos deux organisations:
Cent ans ont passé et les deux organisations semblaient se perdre de vue. L'année d'après que Don Giovanni Braschi a été nommé Recteur du Sanctuaire de Sainte Philomène à Mugnano del Cardinale, Avellino, Italie (1983) a décidé de relancer l´Archiconfrérie. Don Braschi a grandi à Mugnano et il a vu la dévotion de cette petite communauté de Sainte Philomène, et donc a souhaité raviver cette dévotion. L´ Association du Rosaire Vivant a commencé sa renaissance dans les états-Unis le 8 Décembre, 1986 grâce à Patti et Richard Melvin. Patti et Richard Melvin, les promoteurs du Rosaire Vivant Universel de Sainte Philomène, représentent aujourd´hui un centre officiel de l'Archiconfrérie de Sainte Philomène. Ils sont autorisés à recruter dans le monde des nouveaux membres. Mgr Giovanni Braschi encourage tous ceux qui visitent le Sanctuaire à renouveler leur dévotion à Notre-Dame sous la direction puissante de Sainte Philomène. Cette dévotion à la Vierge Marie est très importante car Elle est la Reine des Martyrs et de la Mère de la Sainte église et c'est Elle qui nous conduit aux Cœurs de Jésus et de Marie. "Alléluia! Quand nous réfléchissons sur ce passage, nous sommes inspirés à respecter les commandements de Dieu, à aimer Jésus de tout notre cœur. Sa promesse de bénédiction pour nous, est une génération de gens pieux. Tout ce que Dieu vous demande est de rester proche de Lui. Si nous voulons que nos enfants arrivent dans tout ce qu'ils font, nous devons les encourager à avoir Jésus Christ au centre de leur vie. Jésus est le meilleur cadeau que nous pouvons faire pour nos enfants et nos proches. Il est le seul qui continue à œuvrer pour l'éternité. Dans cette période de l'année, plein de joie, nous nous interrogerons sur ce message en union avec notre bien-aimé Sainte Philomène, et rappelez-vous que c'est grâce à Elle, avec Elle et en Elle que les bénédictions éternelles se répandent sur toute l'humanité. Nous faisons notre part pour mettre tous les jeunes de tous âges à adorer le Christ notre Sauveur! Nous vous souhaitons des grandes bénédictions de Noël et prions pour que vous vous joignez à nous aider à atteindre les jeunes dans le monde. Il y a beaucoup de travail à faire et nous ne pouvons pas le faire sans votre aide! Que Dieu vous bénisse et vous garde. Mgr Giovanni Braschi Patti Melvin |
Paz, Unidad y Amor en esta Navidad Queridos amigos: La Paz de Cristo esté con ustedes! Para la fiesta de la Navidad, le enviamos nuestros más sinceros y cariñosos deseos. Así como Cristo ha renacido, oramos por la devoción a Santa Filomena para renacer. En el nacimiento de Jesús, acepten nuestras oraciones en estos días santos para ustedes y sus familias. Santa Filomena Ilumine a la Familia Filoménica en todo el mundo. Es un gran placer para nosotros dos, Monseñor Giovanni Braschi, Rector del Santuario de Santa Filomena y Director de la Archicofradía Universal de Santa Filomena y Patti Melvin, Directora de la Asociación del Rosario Universal Viviente de Santa Filomena (ULRA), saludarles hoy en este tiempo de Adviento. Es nuestra decisión comenzar de nuevo la relación entre nuestras dos organizaciones. Este tiempo de Adviento que simboliza "inicios" parecía el momento perfecto para saludarles juntos. El significado literal de la palabra Adviento es: "Llegada que se ha esperado - sobre todo de algo trascendental." Que el tiempo de la Santa Navidad
El siguiente es un breve resumen que muestra las conexiones entre nuestras organizaciones:
Cien años pasaron y ambas organizaciones parecieron desaparecer de la vista. Al año siguiente de que el Padre Giovanni Braschi fue nombrado Rector del Santuario de Santa Filomena en Mugnano del Cardinale, Avellino, Italia (1983), decidió revivir la Archicofradía en Italia. el Padre Braschi habiendo crecido en Mugnano y viendo la devoción de esa pequeña comunidad a Santa Filomena desea que esta devoción sea reavivada. La Asociación de Rosario Viviente comenzó su renacimiento en los Estados Unidos el 8 de diciembre de 1986 con Patti y Richard Melvin. Patti y Richard Melvin de la Archicofradía Universal de Santa Filomena son ahora un centro oficial de la Archicofradía de Santa Filomena. Tienen permiso para invitar a miembros de todo el mundo, desde donde los lleve su asociación. Monseñor Giovanni Braschi alienta a todos los que visitan el Santuario a renovar su devoción a Nuestra Señora bajo la poderosa guía de Santa Filomena. Esta devoción es muy importante para la Virgen María ya que ella es la Reina de los Mártires y la Madre de nuestra Santa Iglesia. A través de su intercesión Santa Filomena nos lleva a los Corazones de Jesús y María. "¡Aleluya! Cuando reflexionamos sobre esta escritura sagrada, nos inspira a obedecer los mandamientos de Dios, a amar a Jesús con todo nuestro corazón y alma y el deseo de agradarle. Su promesa para nosotros son bendiciones para toda una generación de gente piadosa. Todo lo que Dios nos pide es estar cerca de él siempre. Todo lo que hacemos tiene un posible efecto de bueno o malo en toda una generación. Si queremos que nuestros hijos tengan éxito en todo lo que hacen, hay que animarles a tener a Cristo en el centro de sus vidas. Jesús es el MEJOR regalo que podemos dar a nuestros hijos y seres queridos. Él es el único regalo que sigue dando por toda la eternidad. En este, el momento más alegre del año, vamos a reflexionar sobre este mensaje en unión con nuestra querida Santa Filomena, y recordar que es a través de Él, con Él, en Él, que las bendiciones eternas son derramadas sobre toda la humanidad. Vamos a hacer nuestra parte para llevar a todos los jóvenes y personas de todas las edades a venir y adorar a Cristo, nuestro Salvador! Les deseamos a todos abundantes bendiciones de Navidad y oramos para que vengan a bordo para ayudarnos a llegar a la juventud del mundo - hay mucho trabajo por hacer y no podemos hacerlo sin tu ayuda! Que Dios los bendiga y los guarde, Patti Melvin |
Meus Caros Amigos, A Paz de Cristo esteja convosco! Pela ocasião da Festa do Santo Natal, queremos enviar-lhes as nossa mais sentidas felicitações. Assim como Cristo renasceu, oremos por um renascimento da devoção a Santa Filomena. No nascimento de Jesus, aceitem as nossas orações nestes dias santos, para vós e vossas famílias. Possa santa Filomena iluminar a Família Filomeneana em todo o Mundo. É um grande prazer para nós dois, Monsenhor Giovanni Braschi, Reitor do Santuário de Santa Filomena e Director da Arquiconfraria Universal de Santa Filomena e Patti Melvin, Directora da Associação Universal do Rosário Vivo (ULRA), saudar-vos neste tempo do Advento. É unânime a nossa decisão de começar de novo a relação entre as duas organizações. Este tempo do Advento que simboliza "início", pareceu-nos o momento perfeito para, juntos, os saudarmos. O significado literal da palavra Advento é: "chegada do que é esperado – sobretudo de algo verdadeiramente importante." Que o tempo do Santo Natal Nossa declaração de União: Reflexões de Monsenhor Braschi Reflexões de Patti Melvin O que se segue é um breve resumo do que demonstra as ligações entre as nossas organizações:
Cem anos passaram e ambas as organizações pareceram desaparecer de vista. No ano seguinte ao que o Padre Giovanni Braschi foi nomeado Reitor do Santuário de Santa Filomena em Mugnano del Cardinale, Avellino, Itália (1983), ele decidiu renascer a Arquiconfraria. Padre Braschi fê-la crescer em Mugnano e vendo a devoção a Santa Filomena nessa pequena comunidade, deseja vê-la reavivada. A Associação do Rosário Vivo começou o seu renascimento nos Estados Unidos em 8 de Dezembro de 1986 com Patti e Richard Melvin. Patti e Richard Melvin da Arquiconfraria Universal de Santa Filomena são, agora, um Centro Oficial da Arquiconfraria de Santa Filomena. Têm permissão para convidar os membros de todo o Mundo desde onde os leve a sua associação. Monsenhor Giovanni Braschi encoraja, a todos quantos visitam o Santuário, a renovar a sua devoção a Nossa Senhora sob a poderosa protecção de Santa Filomena. Esta devoção é muito importante para a Virgem Maria já que ela é a Rainha dos Mártires e a Mãe da nossa Sagrada Igreja. Através da sua intercessão, Santa Filomena leva-nos aos corações de Jesus e Maria. "Aleluia! Quando reflectimos sobre esta escritura sagrada, somos inspirados a obedecer aos mandamentos de Deus, a amar Jesus com todo o nosso coração e alma e ao desejo de lhe agradar. A Sua promessa para nós são bênçãos por uma geração de gente piedosa. Tudo o que fazemos tem um efeito de bom e de mal em toda uma geração. Se queremos que os nossos filhos tenham êxito em tudo o que fazem, há que encorajar a ter Cristo no centro das suas vidas. Jesus é o MELHOR presente que podemos dar aos nossos filhos e aos entes queridos. Ele é a única oferta que permanece por toda a eternidade. Neste momento, o mais alegre do ano, vamos reflectir sobre esta mensagem em união com a nossa querida Santa Filomena e recordar que é através Dele, com Ele e por Ele que as bênçãos eternas são derramadas por toda a humanidade. Vamos fazer a nossa parte para levar a todos os jovens e pessoas de todas as idades a unirem-se e adorar a Cristo, nosso Salvador! Desejamos a todos abundantes bênçãos Natalícias e oramos para que se juntem a nós e nos ajudem a chegar à juventude no Mundo – há muito trabalho a fazer a não podemos faz-lo sem a vossa ajuda! Que Deus vos abençoe e guarde, Monsenhor Giovanni Braschi |
Many thanks to the all-volunteer team that put this e-newsletter together: Matilda Schettino, Josephine Iuliano, Olimpia De Angelis, Manuel Ramirez, Beverly Carr, Melody Escobar, Filomena Garcia and Ida Petruolo. |
Monday, April 4, 2011
Peace, Unity & Love this Christmas, 2010
Friday, January 9, 2009
Dear Universal Living Rosary Apostle,
This marks the launch of our first ULRA NEWSFLASH. In an effort to increase communications among all of our members, I want to share with you a new resource we have on our Web site which features a Daily News section of reports and heart-warming stories from the Universal Living Rosary Association of Saint Philomena (ULRA) members worldwide. These stories illustrate the tremendous spiritual impact of the ULRA missionary work dedicated to Our Blessed Mother and Christ Jesus around the globe including in the Ukraine, Pakistan and India, as well as other important news covering the situations in the Gaza Strip and Congo , for which all of our prayers are greatly needed.
Please visit the Daily News section every day to view daily posts of inspiring testimonies from your fellow apostles. This will help you stay connected to your ULRA family members and share in a prayerful way in their joys, miracles, and tragedies. Please send me your news and include your personal story about your ULRA missionary work at filomena@philomena.org
Pious Exercises of the Living Rosary
By Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot - Summer of 1838
(Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and the Association of the Living Rosary)
"The aim of the Living Rosary is to ask God, through the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, for the conservation of the Faith in Catholic countries, the conversion of sinners, the strengthening of the just, and the exaltation of the Holy Church.
The people who join together for this pious exercise, divide among themselves the recitation of the prayers of the entire Rosary, and divide into groups of fifteen, in honor of the fifteen principal mysteries of our redemption. Their intention is to form, by the union of their hearts, as so many living rosaries which unceasingly recall to the Celestial Father the sign of salvation manifested to St. Dominic by the Mother of Mercies.
After Our Lady of the Rosary, the Association recognizes and honors as its Mediatrix before God, the illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, named by the Sovereign Pontiff, protectress of the Living Rosary.
Our Holy Father, Pope Gregory XVI, enriched this institution with numerous indulgences in favor of all the Catholic countries and gave it for a protector a pious Cardinal eminently devoted to the august Mother of God."
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Calling on Venerable Pauline Jaricot for Help
I purposely chose this day, January 9, to send our first New Flash to you on this, the anniversary of the day Pauline left us in the year 1862 to spend eternity in Paradise. As we are graced with another year and are faced with ever-challenging times including extreme economic strife for so many of our brothers and sisters, we are reminded of the financial hardships experienced by our very own foundress Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot. She had tremendous financial difficulties at the start of this holy mission when thousands of dollars she raised through her reputable name were stolen from her never to be recovered. She was falsely accused by her persecutors who pretended to be holy people, but, by their actions, were not. Through her unwavering commitment and faith in Christ Jesus, she overcame unbelievable odds and successfully formed this association; she died a bankrupt woman and left behind a beautiful legacy, which now includes 11,191,301 apostles around the world. Pauline has rightfully gained her place as the patroness of those in financial distress. She is mother of the poor, advocate of debtors, and help to all those persecuted. She understands your plight and anxieties. You can call upon Pauline and she will hear your prayers, ease your burden and obtain for you the special graces needed to carry your heavy crosses with courage and hope.
In Pauline's words, one aim of the association is to seek God's help for the "strengthening of the just" through our shared devotion to the Holy Rosary and love of the Holy Church and our Lord. Let us remember to call on Pauline whenever we encounter difficulties and rest assured she is a guiding light for us all; with the help of our beloved Patroness, St. Philomena, our intentions will be lovingly placed at the foot of our Savior's throne. By joining our prayers with hers, we will shower Christ with our unending love and humbly serve Him in His mission of the salvation of souls.
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A New Year Greeting…
Let us combine all of our efforts as ULRA members to love very deeply our duty and understand the value of this work in the eyes of Our Everlasting God. Keep your spirits raised up at their highest and let your generous, compassionate hearts be ever the mainspring of your Catholic life bearing always in mind your first ideal -- to be saviors, both of the body and soul. It is He alone whom you serve and for Him alone there can never be enough devotion, sacrifice, or renunciation.
Solidarity, charity, and fraternity are the marks of Christ's disciples. As we embark on another year of great sacrifice and suffering, we must be united always in prayer, in heart, in spirit and in the precious work to bring all souls to the Immaculate Heart of Mary through our Daily Decade in the Living Rosary. May St. Philomena, our Patroness and Protectress who art the Guardian Angel of our Association be always at your side! She will never fail you. Pray for one another without ceasing and take every possible opportunity to share with all souls this sacred, powerful and most needed devotion.
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May the joy of serving God, Our Father, fill your hearts always and be a shining example for millions of apostles throughout the world.
One through the Pure Heart of Mary,
Patti Melvin, ULRA Director
Please pray for me!
www.philomena.org
Gentile Apostolo del Rosario Vivente Universale,
Con questo segniamo l'inizio della nostra prima circolare ULRA NewsFlash. Nel tentativo di aumentare la comunicazione tra tutti i nostri membri, vorrei condividere con voi una nuova risorsa del nostro sito web che comprende una sezione di Notizie Giornaliere che tratta di storie e toccanti racconti da parte dei membri dell'Associazione di Santa Filomena del Rosario Vivente Universale (ULRA) in tutto il mondo.
Queste storie ci illustrano l'immenso impatto spirituale del lavoro missionario dell'ULRA dedicato a Nostra Madre Benedetta e Gesú Cristo nel mondo, compreso in Ukraina, Pakistan, e India, oltre anche ad altre importanti notizie riguardanti la situazione in Congo, per cui sono ampiamente bisognose tutte le nostre preghiere.
Vi invitiamo a visitare la sezione Daily News (Notizie Giornaliere) ogni giorno per visionare le ispiranti testimonianze da parte dei vostri fratelli apostoli. Questo vi aiuterá a rimanere in contatto con i membri della famiglia ULRA e a condividere in modo religioso le loro gioie, miracoli e tragedie. Vi invitiamo a mandarci le vostre informazioni incluso le vostre storie personali riguardanti il lavoro missionario dell'ULRA all'indirizzo filomena@philomena.org
Esercizio Religioso del Rosario Vivente
Della Venerabile Pauline Marie Jaricot (Fondatrice della Societá; per la Propagazione della Fede e dell'Associazione del Rosario Vivente)
"Il fine del Rosario Vivente e di chiedere a Dio, con l'intercessione di Nostra Signora del Rosario, la conservazione della Fede nei paesi Cattolici, la coversione dei peccatori, il consolidamento del giusto, e l'esaltazione della Santa Chiesa.
Le persone che si uniscono per questo esercizio religioso, si dividono tra loro la recita delle preghiere dell'intero Rosario, e si suddividono in gruppi di quindici persone, in onore dei quindici misteri religiosi della nostra redenzione. Lo scopo é di formare, dall'unione dei loro cuori, altrettanti rosari viventi che ricordano incessantemente al Padre Celeste il segno della salvezza manifestatosi a S. Domenico dalla Madre delle Grazie.
Dopo Nostra Signora del Rosario, l'Associazione riconosce ed onora come sua Mediatrice davanti a Dio , l'illustrissima Vergine e Martire Santa Filomena, nominata dal Sovrano Pontefice, protettrice del Rosario Vivente.
Il Nostro Santo Padre, Paga Gregorio XVI, ha arricchito questa istituzione con numerose indulgenze in favore di tutti i paesi Cattolici ed ha assegnato come protettore un Cardinale pio ed assoluto devoto alla solenne Madre di Dio."
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Facciamo appello alla Venerabile Pauline Jaricot per chiedere aiuto
Ho scelto di proposito questo giorno, il 9 gennaio, per inviare la nostra prima circolare NewsFlash, in onore dell'anniversario in cui Pauline nel 1862 ci lasció per trascorrere l'eternitá in Paradiso. Benedetti con l'arrivo di un nuovo anno e dovendo fronteggiare le continue difficolta' di questi tempi compresa la difficile situazione economica di molti nostri fratelli e sorelle, ricordiamoci anche della dura esperienza finanziaria vissuta dalla nostra fondatrice Venerabile Pauline Marie Jaricot. Ella ebbe terribilli difficoltá finanziarie all'inizio di questa santa missione quando migliaia di dollari raccolti grazie al suo rispettabile buon nome Le furono rubati e mai recuperati. Per questo fu ingiustamente accusata dai suoi persecutori che pretendevano di essere persone religiose ma che dato le loro azioni non lo erano di certo. Nonostante ció, con il suo risoluto impegno e fede in Gesú Cristo, riuscí a superare incredibili difficoltá e a fondare con successo questa associazione; morí che era in stato di bancarotta ma ha lasciato una bellissima ereditá, che oggi comprende 11,191,196 apostoli in tutto il mondo. Pauline si é giustamente guadagnata la posizione di padrona di coloro che sono in difficoltá finanziarie. Ella é madre dei poveri, avvocata dei debitori e aiuto per tutti coloro che sono perseguitati. Ella comprende benissimo la vostra situazione e ansie. Potete fare appello a Pauline e lei ascolterá le vostre preghiere, attenuerá il vostro peso e otterrá per voi grazie speciali necessarie affinché possiate trasportare con coraggio e speranza le vostre pesanti croci.
Usando le parole di Pauline, uno degli scopi dell'associazione é di cercare l'aiuto di Dio per "il consolidamento del giusto" mediante la nostra devozione al Santo Rosario e amore per la Santa Chiesa e nostro Signore. Ricordiamoci di fare appello a Pauline ogni qualvolta incontriamo difficoltá e stiamo sicuri che lei sara' la luce guida per noi tutti; con l'aiuto della nostra Padrona, S. Filomena, le nostre intenzioni saranno amorevolmente poste ai piedi del trono del nostro Salvatore. Unendo le nostre preghiere alle sue potremo inondare Cristo con il nostro infinito amore e servirLo umilmente nella Sua missione di salvare le anime.
Cliccare qui per scaricare il volantino con le preghiere>>>
Un messaggio di Buon Anno...
Uniamo tutti i nostri sforzi come membri ULRA per amare profondamente il nostro compito e comprendere il valore di questo lavoro agli occhi del Nostro Eterno Signore. Mantenete i vostri spiriti piu' in alto possibile e lasciate che i vostri cuori generosi e clementi siano la sorgente della vostra vita Cattolica tenendo conto sempre del vostro primo ideale - essere salvatori, dell'anima e del corpo. é Lui solamente che voi servite e per Lui solamente non esisterá mai abbastanza devozione, sacrificio o rinuncia.
Solidarietá, caritá e fraternitá sono i segni dei discepoli di Cristo. Dal momento che stiamo per intraprendere un altro anno di grande sacrificio e sofferenza, dobbiamo restare sempre uniti nella preghiera, nel cuore, nello spirito e nel nostro prezioso lavoro per attirare tutte le anime al Cuore di Maria Immacolata mediante la nostra Decade Quotidiana nel Rosario Vivente. Possa S. Filomena, nostra Padrona e Protrettrice, che funge da Angelo Custode della nostra Associazione, essere sempre al nostro fianco! Non ci abbandonerá mai. Non smettiamo mai di pregare per ognuno di noi e usiamo ogni opportunitá possibile per condividere con tutte le anime questa sacra, potente e bisognosa devozione.
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Possa la gioia di servire Dio, Nostro Padre, riempire i vostri cuori sempre e sia un esempio illuminante per milioni di apostoli sparsi nel mondo.
Per il Cuore Puro di Maria,
Patti Melvin, ULRA Director
Prega per me!
Patti Melvin, Director
Universal Living Rosary Association
P.O. Box 1303, Dickinson, Texas 77539, U.S.A.
Fax: (281) 337-3722 / (281) 309-9821
E-Mail: Filomena@Philomena.org
Web: www.Philomena.org
(Pakistan) www.ULRAPak.com
(UK) www.WaysideAudio.com
(Ukraine) www.LivingRosary.org.ua
This marks the launch of our first ULRA NEWSFLASH. In an effort to increase communications among all of our members, I want to share with you a new resource we have on our Web site which features a Daily News section of reports and heart-warming stories from the Universal Living Rosary Association of Saint Philomena (ULRA) members worldwide. These stories illustrate the tremendous spiritual impact of the ULRA missionary work dedicated to Our Blessed Mother and Christ Jesus around the globe including in the Ukraine, Pakistan and India, as well as other important news covering the situations in the Gaza Strip and Congo , for which all of our prayers are greatly needed.
Please visit the Daily News section every day to view daily posts of inspiring testimonies from your fellow apostles. This will help you stay connected to your ULRA family members and share in a prayerful way in their joys, miracles, and tragedies. Please send me your news and include your personal story about your ULRA missionary work at filomena@philomena.org
Pious Exercises of the Living Rosary
By Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot - Summer of 1838
(Foundress of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and the Association of the Living Rosary)
"The aim of the Living Rosary is to ask God, through the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, for the conservation of the Faith in Catholic countries, the conversion of sinners, the strengthening of the just, and the exaltation of the Holy Church.
The people who join together for this pious exercise, divide among themselves the recitation of the prayers of the entire Rosary, and divide into groups of fifteen, in honor of the fifteen principal mysteries of our redemption. Their intention is to form, by the union of their hearts, as so many living rosaries which unceasingly recall to the Celestial Father the sign of salvation manifested to St. Dominic by the Mother of Mercies.
After Our Lady of the Rosary, the Association recognizes and honors as its Mediatrix before God, the illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, named by the Sovereign Pontiff, protectress of the Living Rosary.
Our Holy Father, Pope Gregory XVI, enriched this institution with numerous indulgences in favor of all the Catholic countries and gave it for a protector a pious Cardinal eminently devoted to the august Mother of God."
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Calling on Venerable Pauline Jaricot for Help
I purposely chose this day, January 9, to send our first New Flash to you on this, the anniversary of the day Pauline left us in the year 1862 to spend eternity in Paradise. As we are graced with another year and are faced with ever-challenging times including extreme economic strife for so many of our brothers and sisters, we are reminded of the financial hardships experienced by our very own foundress Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot. She had tremendous financial difficulties at the start of this holy mission when thousands of dollars she raised through her reputable name were stolen from her never to be recovered. She was falsely accused by her persecutors who pretended to be holy people, but, by their actions, were not. Through her unwavering commitment and faith in Christ Jesus, she overcame unbelievable odds and successfully formed this association; she died a bankrupt woman and left behind a beautiful legacy, which now includes 11,191,301 apostles around the world. Pauline has rightfully gained her place as the patroness of those in financial distress. She is mother of the poor, advocate of debtors, and help to all those persecuted. She understands your plight and anxieties. You can call upon Pauline and she will hear your prayers, ease your burden and obtain for you the special graces needed to carry your heavy crosses with courage and hope.
In Pauline's words, one aim of the association is to seek God's help for the "strengthening of the just" through our shared devotion to the Holy Rosary and love of the Holy Church and our Lord. Let us remember to call on Pauline whenever we encounter difficulties and rest assured she is a guiding light for us all; with the help of our beloved Patroness, St. Philomena, our intentions will be lovingly placed at the foot of our Savior's throne. By joining our prayers with hers, we will shower Christ with our unending love and humbly serve Him in His mission of the salvation of souls.
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A New Year Greeting…
Let us combine all of our efforts as ULRA members to love very deeply our duty and understand the value of this work in the eyes of Our Everlasting God. Keep your spirits raised up at their highest and let your generous, compassionate hearts be ever the mainspring of your Catholic life bearing always in mind your first ideal -- to be saviors, both of the body and soul. It is He alone whom you serve and for Him alone there can never be enough devotion, sacrifice, or renunciation.
Solidarity, charity, and fraternity are the marks of Christ's disciples. As we embark on another year of great sacrifice and suffering, we must be united always in prayer, in heart, in spirit and in the precious work to bring all souls to the Immaculate Heart of Mary through our Daily Decade in the Living Rosary. May St. Philomena, our Patroness and Protectress who art the Guardian Angel of our Association be always at your side! She will never fail you. Pray for one another without ceasing and take every possible opportunity to share with all souls this sacred, powerful and most needed devotion.
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May the joy of serving God, Our Father, fill your hearts always and be a shining example for millions of apostles throughout the world.
One through the Pure Heart of Mary,
Patti Melvin, ULRA Director
Please pray for me!
www.philomena.org
Gentile Apostolo del Rosario Vivente Universale,
Con questo segniamo l'inizio della nostra prima circolare ULRA NewsFlash. Nel tentativo di aumentare la comunicazione tra tutti i nostri membri, vorrei condividere con voi una nuova risorsa del nostro sito web che comprende una sezione di Notizie Giornaliere che tratta di storie e toccanti racconti da parte dei membri dell'Associazione di Santa Filomena del Rosario Vivente Universale (ULRA) in tutto il mondo.
Queste storie ci illustrano l'immenso impatto spirituale del lavoro missionario dell'ULRA dedicato a Nostra Madre Benedetta e Gesú Cristo nel mondo, compreso in Ukraina, Pakistan, e India, oltre anche ad altre importanti notizie riguardanti la situazione in Congo, per cui sono ampiamente bisognose tutte le nostre preghiere.
Vi invitiamo a visitare la sezione Daily News (Notizie Giornaliere) ogni giorno per visionare le ispiranti testimonianze da parte dei vostri fratelli apostoli. Questo vi aiuterá a rimanere in contatto con i membri della famiglia ULRA e a condividere in modo religioso le loro gioie, miracoli e tragedie. Vi invitiamo a mandarci le vostre informazioni incluso le vostre storie personali riguardanti il lavoro missionario dell'ULRA all'indirizzo filomena@philomena.org
Esercizio Religioso del Rosario Vivente
Della Venerabile Pauline Marie Jaricot (Fondatrice della Societá; per la Propagazione della Fede e dell'Associazione del Rosario Vivente)
"Il fine del Rosario Vivente e di chiedere a Dio, con l'intercessione di Nostra Signora del Rosario, la conservazione della Fede nei paesi Cattolici, la coversione dei peccatori, il consolidamento del giusto, e l'esaltazione della Santa Chiesa.
Le persone che si uniscono per questo esercizio religioso, si dividono tra loro la recita delle preghiere dell'intero Rosario, e si suddividono in gruppi di quindici persone, in onore dei quindici misteri religiosi della nostra redenzione. Lo scopo é di formare, dall'unione dei loro cuori, altrettanti rosari viventi che ricordano incessantemente al Padre Celeste il segno della salvezza manifestatosi a S. Domenico dalla Madre delle Grazie.
Dopo Nostra Signora del Rosario, l'Associazione riconosce ed onora come sua Mediatrice davanti a Dio , l'illustrissima Vergine e Martire Santa Filomena, nominata dal Sovrano Pontefice, protettrice del Rosario Vivente.
Il Nostro Santo Padre, Paga Gregorio XVI, ha arricchito questa istituzione con numerose indulgenze in favore di tutti i paesi Cattolici ed ha assegnato come protettore un Cardinale pio ed assoluto devoto alla solenne Madre di Dio."
Clicca qui per visualizzare l'intero articolo>>>
Facciamo appello alla Venerabile Pauline Jaricot per chiedere aiuto
Ho scelto di proposito questo giorno, il 9 gennaio, per inviare la nostra prima circolare NewsFlash, in onore dell'anniversario in cui Pauline nel 1862 ci lasció per trascorrere l'eternitá in Paradiso. Benedetti con l'arrivo di un nuovo anno e dovendo fronteggiare le continue difficolta' di questi tempi compresa la difficile situazione economica di molti nostri fratelli e sorelle, ricordiamoci anche della dura esperienza finanziaria vissuta dalla nostra fondatrice Venerabile Pauline Marie Jaricot. Ella ebbe terribilli difficoltá finanziarie all'inizio di questa santa missione quando migliaia di dollari raccolti grazie al suo rispettabile buon nome Le furono rubati e mai recuperati. Per questo fu ingiustamente accusata dai suoi persecutori che pretendevano di essere persone religiose ma che dato le loro azioni non lo erano di certo. Nonostante ció, con il suo risoluto impegno e fede in Gesú Cristo, riuscí a superare incredibili difficoltá e a fondare con successo questa associazione; morí che era in stato di bancarotta ma ha lasciato una bellissima ereditá, che oggi comprende 11,191,196 apostoli in tutto il mondo. Pauline si é giustamente guadagnata la posizione di padrona di coloro che sono in difficoltá finanziarie. Ella é madre dei poveri, avvocata dei debitori e aiuto per tutti coloro che sono perseguitati. Ella comprende benissimo la vostra situazione e ansie. Potete fare appello a Pauline e lei ascolterá le vostre preghiere, attenuerá il vostro peso e otterrá per voi grazie speciali necessarie affinché possiate trasportare con coraggio e speranza le vostre pesanti croci.
Usando le parole di Pauline, uno degli scopi dell'associazione é di cercare l'aiuto di Dio per "il consolidamento del giusto" mediante la nostra devozione al Santo Rosario e amore per la Santa Chiesa e nostro Signore. Ricordiamoci di fare appello a Pauline ogni qualvolta incontriamo difficoltá e stiamo sicuri che lei sara' la luce guida per noi tutti; con l'aiuto della nostra Padrona, S. Filomena, le nostre intenzioni saranno amorevolmente poste ai piedi del trono del nostro Salvatore. Unendo le nostre preghiere alle sue potremo inondare Cristo con il nostro infinito amore e servirLo umilmente nella Sua missione di salvare le anime.
Cliccare qui per scaricare il volantino con le preghiere>>>
Un messaggio di Buon Anno...
Uniamo tutti i nostri sforzi come membri ULRA per amare profondamente il nostro compito e comprendere il valore di questo lavoro agli occhi del Nostro Eterno Signore. Mantenete i vostri spiriti piu' in alto possibile e lasciate che i vostri cuori generosi e clementi siano la sorgente della vostra vita Cattolica tenendo conto sempre del vostro primo ideale - essere salvatori, dell'anima e del corpo. é Lui solamente che voi servite e per Lui solamente non esisterá mai abbastanza devozione, sacrificio o rinuncia.
Solidarietá, caritá e fraternitá sono i segni dei discepoli di Cristo. Dal momento che stiamo per intraprendere un altro anno di grande sacrificio e sofferenza, dobbiamo restare sempre uniti nella preghiera, nel cuore, nello spirito e nel nostro prezioso lavoro per attirare tutte le anime al Cuore di Maria Immacolata mediante la nostra Decade Quotidiana nel Rosario Vivente. Possa S. Filomena, nostra Padrona e Protrettrice, che funge da Angelo Custode della nostra Associazione, essere sempre al nostro fianco! Non ci abbandonerá mai. Non smettiamo mai di pregare per ognuno di noi e usiamo ogni opportunitá possibile per condividere con tutte le anime questa sacra, potente e bisognosa devozione.
Cliccare quí per visualizzare l'intero messaggio>>>
Possa la gioia di servire Dio, Nostro Padre, riempire i vostri cuori sempre e sia un esempio illuminante per milioni di apostoli sparsi nel mondo.
Per il Cuore Puro di Maria,
Patti Melvin, ULRA Director
Prega per me!
Patti Melvin, Director
Universal Living Rosary Association
P.O. Box 1303, Dickinson, Texas 77539, U.S.A.
Fax: (281) 337-3722 / (281) 309-9821
E-Mail: Filomena@Philomena.org
Web: www.Philomena.org
(Pakistan) www.ULRAPak.com
(UK) www.WaysideAudio.com
(Ukraine) www.LivingRosary.org.ua
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Pious Exercises of the Living Rosary
Pious Exercises of the Living Rosary
By Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot
(Foundress of the Association of the Living Rosary and the Propagation of the Faith)
The aim of the Living Rosary is to ask God, through the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, the conservation of the Faith in Catholic countries, the conversion of sinners, the strengthening of the just, and the exaltation of the Holy Church.
The people who join together for this pious exercise, divide among themselves the recitation of the prayers of the entire Rosary, and divide into groups of 15, in honor of the 15 principal mysteries of our redemption. Their intention is to form, by the union of their hearts, as so many living rosaries which unceasingly recall to the Celestial Father the sign of salvation manifested to St. Dominic by the Mother of Mercies.
After Our Lady of the Rosary, the Association recognizes and honors as its mediatrix before God, the illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, named by the Sovereign Pontiff, protectress of the Living Rosary.
The principal obligation of each Associate consists in reciting, each day, one decade; that is, one Our Father, ten Hail Mary, and the Glory Be to the Father, meditating, according to one’s comprehension, on one of the mysteries of the Rosary, whose allotment is done each month.
By this method, the great rosary of St. Dominic is said in its entirety each day, in all 15 decades, and all the mysteries are honored at one time.
This ancient and venerable prayer, so productive of fruits of salvation and of which the experience of many centuries has demonstrated its efficacy to touch the heart of God, acquired, in some manner, a new strength in the Living Rosary, by the great number and the concord of those who recite it.
In prescribing to pray for others, this exercise is also a means of personal sanctification for the Associates. A short meditation, which is reiterated every day for a month, on the same mystery, joined to the recitation of the decade, insinuates little by little, in the spirit, the truths of the religion and increases in the hearts the live of Jesus and Mary.
The reports of favors obtained by the exercise of the Living Rosary contributes also to nourish the piety of the Associates by developing among them the virtues of charity and of zeal at the same time furnishing powerful motives of encouragement and edification.
Besides, the Associates who, for the triumph of the Faith and the salvation of souls offer each day to God the Father, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the infinite merits of the Savior’s mysteries, may well hope that these divine merits will be applied to them, through God’s goodness, and will draw upon them, according to their needs, either new life or grades of conversion.
The brevity of the Living Rosary puts it at the disposal of the faithful of all ages and of all conditions; the persons who say daily the entire Rosary, or the third of the Rosary, can reserve for the pious exercise one of the decades they are in the habit of reciting. As to those who do not practice this devotion in any manner, the Living Rosary cannot but dispose them to adopt it later on, by making known to them the consolations attached to saying it.
Our Holy Father, Pope Gregory XVI, enriched this institution with numerous indulgences in favor of all the Catholic countries and gave it for a protector a pious Cardinal eminently devoted to the august Mother of God.
By a title of affiliation that the Principal-Directors hold by goodness of T.R.P. Superior General of the order of St. Dominic, the Associates of the Living Rosary are admitted to participation in the merits of all the holy masses, prayers, penitence, preaching, and the other good works of the religious of this Order.
For the indulgences and the other rules, see the manual for the use of the Associates published by the main bureau. (Lyon rise of Fourvieres, 50).
Moreover, if the Zealot wishes to keep a memorandum of the allotment of the mysteries, it is easy for him or her to transfer, at the time of changes, the name of each Associate beside the mystery he or she had been assigned.
Hence, if by the death or any other reason, the group of fifteen loses one of its members, the mobility of the little tabs makes it possible to change the inscription of names without altering the bulletin-board.
Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot
http://www.philomena.org/
By Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot
(Foundress of the Association of the Living Rosary and the Propagation of the Faith)
The aim of the Living Rosary is to ask God, through the intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary, the conservation of the Faith in Catholic countries, the conversion of sinners, the strengthening of the just, and the exaltation of the Holy Church.
The people who join together for this pious exercise, divide among themselves the recitation of the prayers of the entire Rosary, and divide into groups of 15, in honor of the 15 principal mysteries of our redemption. Their intention is to form, by the union of their hearts, as so many living rosaries which unceasingly recall to the Celestial Father the sign of salvation manifested to St. Dominic by the Mother of Mercies.
After Our Lady of the Rosary, the Association recognizes and honors as its mediatrix before God, the illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, named by the Sovereign Pontiff, protectress of the Living Rosary.
The principal obligation of each Associate consists in reciting, each day, one decade; that is, one Our Father, ten Hail Mary, and the Glory Be to the Father, meditating, according to one’s comprehension, on one of the mysteries of the Rosary, whose allotment is done each month.
By this method, the great rosary of St. Dominic is said in its entirety each day, in all 15 decades, and all the mysteries are honored at one time.
This ancient and venerable prayer, so productive of fruits of salvation and of which the experience of many centuries has demonstrated its efficacy to touch the heart of God, acquired, in some manner, a new strength in the Living Rosary, by the great number and the concord of those who recite it.
In prescribing to pray for others, this exercise is also a means of personal sanctification for the Associates. A short meditation, which is reiterated every day for a month, on the same mystery, joined to the recitation of the decade, insinuates little by little, in the spirit, the truths of the religion and increases in the hearts the live of Jesus and Mary.
The reports of favors obtained by the exercise of the Living Rosary contributes also to nourish the piety of the Associates by developing among them the virtues of charity and of zeal at the same time furnishing powerful motives of encouragement and edification.
Besides, the Associates who, for the triumph of the Faith and the salvation of souls offer each day to God the Father, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the infinite merits of the Savior’s mysteries, may well hope that these divine merits will be applied to them, through God’s goodness, and will draw upon them, according to their needs, either new life or grades of conversion.
The brevity of the Living Rosary puts it at the disposal of the faithful of all ages and of all conditions; the persons who say daily the entire Rosary, or the third of the Rosary, can reserve for the pious exercise one of the decades they are in the habit of reciting. As to those who do not practice this devotion in any manner, the Living Rosary cannot but dispose them to adopt it later on, by making known to them the consolations attached to saying it.
Our Holy Father, Pope Gregory XVI, enriched this institution with numerous indulgences in favor of all the Catholic countries and gave it for a protector a pious Cardinal eminently devoted to the august Mother of God.
By a title of affiliation that the Principal-Directors hold by goodness of T.R.P. Superior General of the order of St. Dominic, the Associates of the Living Rosary are admitted to participation in the merits of all the holy masses, prayers, penitence, preaching, and the other good works of the religious of this Order.
For the indulgences and the other rules, see the manual for the use of the Associates published by the main bureau. (Lyon rise of Fourvieres, 50).
Moreover, if the Zealot wishes to keep a memorandum of the allotment of the mysteries, it is easy for him or her to transfer, at the time of changes, the name of each Associate beside the mystery he or she had been assigned.
Hence, if by the death or any other reason, the group of fifteen loses one of its members, the mobility of the little tabs makes it possible to change the inscription of names without altering the bulletin-board.
Venerable Pauline Marie Jaricot
http://www.philomena.org/
The History of the Universal Arch Confraternity of Saint Philomena
The History of the Universal Arch Confraternity of Saint Philomena
The Universal Arch Confraternity of Saint Philomena has its humble beginnings, was born and raised to Universal by Rome, all in Paris France.
In France, after the death of the Holy Curé of Ars, Saint John Vianney, in 1859, a zealous priest in Paris, called Father Luis Petit, consecrated his life to making the Little Saint known and loved. "Far from us the thought," said the virtuous Father Petit, "to make the cult of Saint Philomena a devotional that could be damaging to the cult of the most Holy Virgin, or even more, the adoration of the only God. That would not be Christian, as we know Christianity to be from the evangelical teachings of the Church. With our devotion to Saint Philomena we bless God who is reflected in His Saints. Honoring Saint Philomena we proclaim the power of God in the strength of His Martyrs, and His Infinite Goodness in the favors He concedes to the prayers of His Saints. This was the theology of the Holy Curé of Ars, and this will be ours also".
In August, 1876, the first copy of the Messenger of Saint Philomena was issued from the headquarters in Paris. This publication spread devotion to her throughout the entire world.
In the tracks of the venerable Father Petit, the Sanctuary published the bulletin, The Voice of Saint Philomena under the guidance of the highly esteemed rector, Monsignor Gennaro Ippolito. This same priest, on February 10th, 1884, at Paris, with the blessing and approval of the Cardinal Giubert, founded the Confraternity of Saint Philomena, called also, the Work of Saint Philomena. So, this is how the Work of Saint Philomena was born. Still today, following the directives of the Sanctuary at Mugnano, it spreads her devotion throughout the world.
In testimony of the above, we publish the following letter:
Very Reverend Father Rector, everywhere to England there can be found devotion to Saint Philomena, and some wish that the Confraternity of the Saint be established in this country. In the diocese of Leads there is a priest, looked upon favorably by the Bishop, who is disposed to act as Spiritual Director of the Confraternity should it eventuate. He would like to know if there is in existence a stable Constitution or Rule for this Confraternity, and he would be very grateful to receive information about this point. In the hope of receiving your kind reply, I give you my most sincere regards, Mrs. Margaret Seddon, Near Keighley, Yorks, England. 11.6.1985.
The Confraternity of Saint Philomena was raised to the rank of Arch Confraternity by Pope Leo XIII, November, 1886
On June 16th, 1907, the Supreme Pontiff Pius X, receiving in audience Father Petit, from Paris, the director of the Work of Saint Philomena, exclaimed: "Ah, Saint Philomena! It is very sad to read what has been written recently against her" (The Holy Father was referring to certain detractors of the cult of Saint Philomena who dared to maintain that our Little Saint did not even exist.) "It is incredible," continued the Holy Father, "that such things can come about without them (the detractors) looking at the great argument in favor of the saint, the Holy Curé of Ars. By her, in her name, and through her intercession, he obtained innumerable graces and continual prodigies."
To definitively affirm the cult of Saint Philomena and to give the final word, on May 21, 1912, Pope Pius raised the Venerable Arch confraternity of Saint Philomena into the Universal Arch confraternity with the Apostolic Brief, "Pias Fidelium Societates," in which he states very clearly: "We decree with the present words that it shall remain always stable, valid and effective, that it receive and obtain its effects fully and completely, in this way it must be regularly judged and defined, and if it proceeds in any other way, it will be null and without value, whatever the authority might be…"
Aims of the Work of Saint Philomena (Universal Arch Confraternity)
The Work of Saint Philomena is an association of prayer and apostolate which resolves:
Commitment to a life according to the Gospel of Christ in the intentions which Pope Leo XIII and Saint Pius X have recommended, promoting them under the patronage of Saint Philomena and the Holy Curé of Ars:
Promotion of the Gospel message in the world of work.
Christian education of children and youth.
Prayer for vocations and the sanctification of the clergy.
Means: To realize these various aims, the Works always avails itself of the prayers, and of the spiritual and material support of its members. The offerings of members are used for the diffusion of the cult through press publications, information releases, pamphlets, etc. The Works publishes a special bulletin, The Voice of Saint Philomena.
Organization:
Little Members. This section comprises children under 14 years of age who have confided themselves to the protection of Saint Philomena. The Little Members of Saint Philomena, if they wish, can do much for the reign of Christ, since prayer is the great force in the world.
Members: These place themselves under the protection of Saint Phil0omena. They unite their prayers and their apostolate together with those of the other Members of the Archconfraternity on behalf of the other members and for the great intentions that the Church has entrusted to the Association.
Members of The Cord of Saint Philomena: Members of the Archconfraternity who wish to place themselves in particular manner under the protection of Philomena, or who desire to imitate more the example of the young martyr in the perfect practice of the duties of their state, carry as a badge, tied around their body, a white and red Cord which represents the virtues of their patron Saint:Faith and the purity of virginity;Charity and the generosity of martyrdom.
The Cord is a sign of special devotion towards her, and is carried to obtain special graces, particularly that of following a chaste life according to one's state. It is recommended for those who carry the Cord, to recite every day the following prayer:
Dear Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us, so that through your powerful intercession, we may obtain that purity of spirit and of heart that leads to perfect Love of God. Amen.
His Holiness Leo XIII approved and enriched this devotion with precious indulgences in the Apostolic Brief of April 4, 1884.
Institution and Enrolment: Any priest or lay person involved in the promoting of evangelical ideals may form a Pious Confraternity of Saint Philomena, with the approval of the local bishop and the consent of the rector of the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena. Any Confraternity of Saint Philomena must conform to the principles of the statutes of the Universal Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena instituted by Saint Pius X in the Apostolic Brief "Pias Fidelium Societates" of May 21, 1912. Generous souls who desire to work fervently for the diffusion of the reign of God, find in the Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena favorable terrain to satisfy their ideals and their devotions.
OBLIGATIONS
Each member must wear the cord of Saint Philomena as a cincture under their clothing or carry it around with them. The cord must be blessed by the Rector of the Sanctuary or a priest authorized by the Rector.
Each member must read and encourage others to read the life of Saint Philomena.
Each member should recite daily, where possible, the Chaplet of Saint Philomena.
Each member should attend Mass and receive Communion on the 10th January, 25th May, 10th and the 11th August.
Members are encouraged to make an annual donation according to their means, if at all possible.
PRIVILEGES
Mass will be celebrated every second Friday of the month for members living and dead.
The members will benefit in all of the prayers offered at the Sanctuary.
Members will gain a plenary indulgence* when one wears the Cord**, on the feast days of 10th January, 25th May, 10th and the 11th August.
A plenary indulgence* is gained at the hour of death provided one invokes the name of Jesus, with one's own lips or heart. This same indulgence can be gained if for a grave reason one is unable to go to Confession or receive Communion, provided one is repentant.
*Under the conditions laid down by the Church; confession, communion and prayer for the Holy Father, are required to gain a plenary indulgence.
**Pope Leo XIII approved and indulged Saint Philomena's blessed cord on the 15th December 1883.
To learn much more about Saint Philomena, please visit: http://www.philomena.org
The Universal Arch Confraternity of Saint Philomena has its humble beginnings, was born and raised to Universal by Rome, all in Paris France.
In France, after the death of the Holy Curé of Ars, Saint John Vianney, in 1859, a zealous priest in Paris, called Father Luis Petit, consecrated his life to making the Little Saint known and loved. "Far from us the thought," said the virtuous Father Petit, "to make the cult of Saint Philomena a devotional that could be damaging to the cult of the most Holy Virgin, or even more, the adoration of the only God. That would not be Christian, as we know Christianity to be from the evangelical teachings of the Church. With our devotion to Saint Philomena we bless God who is reflected in His Saints. Honoring Saint Philomena we proclaim the power of God in the strength of His Martyrs, and His Infinite Goodness in the favors He concedes to the prayers of His Saints. This was the theology of the Holy Curé of Ars, and this will be ours also".
In August, 1876, the first copy of the Messenger of Saint Philomena was issued from the headquarters in Paris. This publication spread devotion to her throughout the entire world.
In the tracks of the venerable Father Petit, the Sanctuary published the bulletin, The Voice of Saint Philomena under the guidance of the highly esteemed rector, Monsignor Gennaro Ippolito. This same priest, on February 10th, 1884, at Paris, with the blessing and approval of the Cardinal Giubert, founded the Confraternity of Saint Philomena, called also, the Work of Saint Philomena. So, this is how the Work of Saint Philomena was born. Still today, following the directives of the Sanctuary at Mugnano, it spreads her devotion throughout the world.
In testimony of the above, we publish the following letter:
Very Reverend Father Rector, everywhere to England there can be found devotion to Saint Philomena, and some wish that the Confraternity of the Saint be established in this country. In the diocese of Leads there is a priest, looked upon favorably by the Bishop, who is disposed to act as Spiritual Director of the Confraternity should it eventuate. He would like to know if there is in existence a stable Constitution or Rule for this Confraternity, and he would be very grateful to receive information about this point. In the hope of receiving your kind reply, I give you my most sincere regards, Mrs. Margaret Seddon, Near Keighley, Yorks, England. 11.6.1985.
The Confraternity of Saint Philomena was raised to the rank of Arch Confraternity by Pope Leo XIII, November, 1886
On June 16th, 1907, the Supreme Pontiff Pius X, receiving in audience Father Petit, from Paris, the director of the Work of Saint Philomena, exclaimed: "Ah, Saint Philomena! It is very sad to read what has been written recently against her" (The Holy Father was referring to certain detractors of the cult of Saint Philomena who dared to maintain that our Little Saint did not even exist.) "It is incredible," continued the Holy Father, "that such things can come about without them (the detractors) looking at the great argument in favor of the saint, the Holy Curé of Ars. By her, in her name, and through her intercession, he obtained innumerable graces and continual prodigies."
To definitively affirm the cult of Saint Philomena and to give the final word, on May 21, 1912, Pope Pius raised the Venerable Arch confraternity of Saint Philomena into the Universal Arch confraternity with the Apostolic Brief, "Pias Fidelium Societates," in which he states very clearly: "We decree with the present words that it shall remain always stable, valid and effective, that it receive and obtain its effects fully and completely, in this way it must be regularly judged and defined, and if it proceeds in any other way, it will be null and without value, whatever the authority might be…"
Aims of the Work of Saint Philomena (Universal Arch Confraternity)
The Work of Saint Philomena is an association of prayer and apostolate which resolves:
Commitment to a life according to the Gospel of Christ in the intentions which Pope Leo XIII and Saint Pius X have recommended, promoting them under the patronage of Saint Philomena and the Holy Curé of Ars:
Promotion of the Gospel message in the world of work.
Christian education of children and youth.
Prayer for vocations and the sanctification of the clergy.
Means: To realize these various aims, the Works always avails itself of the prayers, and of the spiritual and material support of its members. The offerings of members are used for the diffusion of the cult through press publications, information releases, pamphlets, etc. The Works publishes a special bulletin, The Voice of Saint Philomena.
Organization:
Little Members. This section comprises children under 14 years of age who have confided themselves to the protection of Saint Philomena. The Little Members of Saint Philomena, if they wish, can do much for the reign of Christ, since prayer is the great force in the world.
Members: These place themselves under the protection of Saint Phil0omena. They unite their prayers and their apostolate together with those of the other Members of the Archconfraternity on behalf of the other members and for the great intentions that the Church has entrusted to the Association.
Members of The Cord of Saint Philomena: Members of the Archconfraternity who wish to place themselves in particular manner under the protection of Philomena, or who desire to imitate more the example of the young martyr in the perfect practice of the duties of their state, carry as a badge, tied around their body, a white and red Cord which represents the virtues of their patron Saint:Faith and the purity of virginity;Charity and the generosity of martyrdom.
The Cord is a sign of special devotion towards her, and is carried to obtain special graces, particularly that of following a chaste life according to one's state. It is recommended for those who carry the Cord, to recite every day the following prayer:
Dear Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, pray for us, so that through your powerful intercession, we may obtain that purity of spirit and of heart that leads to perfect Love of God. Amen.
His Holiness Leo XIII approved and enriched this devotion with precious indulgences in the Apostolic Brief of April 4, 1884.
Institution and Enrolment: Any priest or lay person involved in the promoting of evangelical ideals may form a Pious Confraternity of Saint Philomena, with the approval of the local bishop and the consent of the rector of the Sanctuary of Saint Philomena. Any Confraternity of Saint Philomena must conform to the principles of the statutes of the Universal Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena instituted by Saint Pius X in the Apostolic Brief "Pias Fidelium Societates" of May 21, 1912. Generous souls who desire to work fervently for the diffusion of the reign of God, find in the Archconfraternity of Saint Philomena favorable terrain to satisfy their ideals and their devotions.
OBLIGATIONS
Each member must wear the cord of Saint Philomena as a cincture under their clothing or carry it around with them. The cord must be blessed by the Rector of the Sanctuary or a priest authorized by the Rector.
Each member must read and encourage others to read the life of Saint Philomena.
Each member should recite daily, where possible, the Chaplet of Saint Philomena.
Each member should attend Mass and receive Communion on the 10th January, 25th May, 10th and the 11th August.
Members are encouraged to make an annual donation according to their means, if at all possible.
PRIVILEGES
Mass will be celebrated every second Friday of the month for members living and dead.
The members will benefit in all of the prayers offered at the Sanctuary.
Members will gain a plenary indulgence* when one wears the Cord**, on the feast days of 10th January, 25th May, 10th and the 11th August.
A plenary indulgence* is gained at the hour of death provided one invokes the name of Jesus, with one's own lips or heart. This same indulgence can be gained if for a grave reason one is unable to go to Confession or receive Communion, provided one is repentant.
*Under the conditions laid down by the Church; confession, communion and prayer for the Holy Father, are required to gain a plenary indulgence.
**Pope Leo XIII approved and indulged Saint Philomena's blessed cord on the 15th December 1883.
To learn much more about Saint Philomena, please visit: http://www.philomena.org
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