Disturb Us, O Lord
when we are too well pleased with ourselves
when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little
when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shoreDisturb Us, O Lord
when with the abundance of things we possess
we have lost our thirst for the Waters of Life;
having fallen in love with life, we have ceased to dream of eternity.
And in our efforts to build a new earth,
we have allowed our vision of the new heaven to dim.Disturb Us, O Lord - to dare more boldly
to venture on wider seas where storms will show your mastery
where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars.
We ask you push back the horizon of our hopes,
and to push us into the future with strength, courage, hope and love.-by Sir Francis Drake
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Disturb Us, O Lord
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Jesus, help me
Jesus Help Me "Jesus Help me". Thy servant whom thou has redeemed by Thy Most Precious Blood
In every need let me come to you with a humble trust saying,
Jesus help me.
In all my doubts, perplexities and temptations,
Jesus help me.
In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials,
Jesus help me.
In failure of my plans and hopes,
Jesus help me
In disappointments, troubles and sorrows,
Jesus help me.
When others fail me and your grace alone can assist me,
Jesus help me.
When I throw myself on your tender love, as my Lord and Savior, Jesus help me.
When I feel impatient, and my cross is heavy,
Jesus help me.
When I am ill and my head and hands cannot work and I am lonely, Jesus help me.
In the good You would have me do; in the pleasures I seek,
Jesus help me.
When my heart is cast down by failure at seeing no good coming from my efforts, Jesus help me.
In the interest I have in loved ones and friends.
Jesus Help me.
Always, Always, in spite of weariness, falls and shortcomings of every kind, Jesus help me and never forsake me.
Almighty Lord, before you I come with all my faith, begging you for comfort in my difficulties. Do not forsake me, My Lord.
Open your doors, that your almighty arms will open and close as you design to give that tranquility that I so desire. Oh my God! Receive my supplication from a wounded heart that is always fighting for me with your Divine power. Never let me scramble for want of help.
Agonizing Jesus, strip me of all intemperance in the use of life's comforts and pleasures. Almighty Lord, assist me to find shelter in your celestial bounty forever.
Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit - Come, Holy Spirit Replace the tension within us with a holy relaxation. Replace the turbulence within us with a sacred calm. Replace the fear within us with a strong faith. Replace the bitterness within us with the sweetness of grace. Replace the darkness within us with a gentle light. Replace the coldness within us with a loving warmth Replace the night within us with your light. Straighten our crookedness. Fill our emptiness Dull the edge of our pride. Sharpen the edge of our humility. Light the fires of our love. Quench the flames of our lust. Let us see ourselves as You see us. That we may see You as You have promised, and be fortunate according to Your word; "Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God." (Mt. 5:8)
Confession Guide (downloadable)
A downloadable confession guide to help us prepare for lent. God bless! Tuesday, February 16, 2010
In many ways Lent is like life itself—a preparation for something higher and greater; a journey to an ultimate destination that “eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has it entered into the mind of man what God has in store for those who love him.” Even Jesus prepared for his public ministry by going into the desert, with all of its privations and dangers. We need to prepare for our meeting face to face with God, and that preparation should start sooner, rather than later. In fact, Lent—this Lent—is the best time to begin. Don’t put it off! - Lenten Message from Fr. John Corapi (Let us observe a holy ash wednesday)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Bro. Stanley of Divine Mercy
This link contains updated US Divine Mercy mission schedules.
Divine Mercy US Mission Schedule update no. 2
Pls contact the US coordinator for schedule requests, clarification, details and updates:
Raymund Roxas roxas001@msn.com
UPDATED SKED (click link to the left to redirect you to update US sked) IS ALSO POSTED AT http://stanleydivinemercy.blogspot.com/
Rest assured we will post any movement or updates as we receive them.
We appeal to friends in the US and those who know people in the US who may be interested or in need of spiritual nourishment. Please pass the information around and get people to attend and know more about the Divine Mercy devotion. In our multiply, you will find accounts of communities and people who have been blessed to attend and learn more about the devotion. The talks lead to very timely preparation for this coming lenten season and Divine Mercy feast day on April 11, 2010.
Spring 2010 USA Speaking Schedule
| Date | City | Location | |
| Feb-13 (Sat) | North Hills CA | GOSPA Prayer House | Info |
| Feb-14 (Sun) | West Covina, CA | Florencio Residence | Info |
| Feb-15 (Mon) | Corona, CA | Flores Residence | Info |
| Feb-16 (Tue) | Southern CA | TBD | |
| Feb-17 (Wed) | Carlsbad, CA | TBD | |
| Feb-18 (Thu) | Carlsbad, CA | St. Elizabeth Seton | Info |
| Feb-19 (Fri) | Orange, CA | Holy Family Cathedral | Info |
| Feb-20 (Sat) | Carlsbad, CA | St. Elizabeth Seton | Info |
| Feb-21 (Sun) | San Diego CA | TBD Catholic Church | Info |
| Feb-21 (Sun) | Torrance, CA | Holy Family Cathedral | Info |
| Feb-22 (Mon) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Feb-23 (Tue) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Feb-24 (Wed) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Feb-25 (Thu) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Feb-26 (Fri) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Feb-27 (Sat) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Feb-28 (Sun) | Denver CO | TBD | |
| Mar-01 (Mon) | Albuquerque NM | ||
| Mar-02 (Tue) | Albuquerque NM | Holy Innocents | Info |
| Mar-03 (Wed) | Albuquerque NM | St. Ann's Church Sante Fe | Info |
| Mar-04 (Thu) | Albuquerque NM | Risen Savior Church | Info |
| Mar-05 (Fri) | Albuquerque NM | Our Lady of Guadalupe | Info |
| Mar-05 (Fri) | Albuquerque NM | Our Lady of Sorrows | Info |
| Mar-05 (Fri) | Albuquerque NM | Our Lady of Guadalupe | Info |
| Mar-06 (Sat) | Albuquerque NM | Our Lady of Annunciation | Info |
| Mar-07 (Sun) | Albuquerque NM | Our Lady of Sorrows | Info |
| Mar-08 (Mon) | La Junta CO | Our Lady of Guadalupe | Info |
| Mar-09 (Tue) | Pueblo CO | TBD | |
| Mar-10 (Wed) | Pueblo CO | Our Lady of Mt Carmel | Info |
| Mar-11 (Thu) | Southern CO | TBD | |
| Mar-12 (Fri) | Pueblo CO | Holy Family Church | Info |
| Mar-12 (Fri) | Pueblo CO | Shrine of St. Therese | Info |
| Mar-13 (Sat) | Colorado Springs | TBD | |
| Mar-14 (Sun) | Colorado Springs | TBD | |
| Mar-15 (Mon) | Colorado Springs | TBD | |
| Mar-16 (Tue) | Detroit MI | TBD | |
| Mar-17 (Wed) | Detroit MI | TBD | |
| Mar-18 (Thu) | Detroit MI | TBD | |
| Mar-19 (Fri) | Detroit MI | St. Stephens Church New Boston MI | Info |
| Mar-20 (Sat) | Rochester NY | Holy Spirit Church Penfield/Webster NY | Info |
| Mar-20 (Sat) | Rochester NY | Holy Apostles Church Rochester NY | Info |
| Mar-21 (Sun) | Rochester NY | St. Leo Church Hilton NY | Info |
| Mar-21 (Sun) | Rochester NY | Holy Name of Jesus Greece NY | Info |
| Mar-22 (Mon) | Cleveland OH | Our Lady of Grace Hinckley OH | Info |
| Mar-23 (Tue) | Chicago IL | TBD | |
| Mar-24 (Wed) | Chicago IL | TBD | |
| Mar-25 (Thu) | Chicago IL | TBD | |
| Mar-26 (Fri) | Chicago IL | TBD | |
| Mar-27 (Sat) | Chicago IL | TBD | |
| Mar-28 (Sun) | Chicago IL | TBD | |
| Mar-29 (Mon) | Richmond VA | TBD | |
| Mar-30 (Tue) | Richmond VA | TBD | |
| Mar-31 (Wed) | Richmond VA | TBD | |
| Apr-01 (Thu) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-02 (Fri) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-03 (Sat) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-04 (Sun) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-05 (Mon) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-06 (Tue) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-07 (Wed) | Miami FL | TBD | |
| Apr-08 (Thu) | Orlando FL | TBD | |
| Apr-09 (Fri) | Orlando FL | TBD | |
| Apr-10 (Sat) | Los Angeles CA | TBD | |
| Apr-11 (Sun) | Los Angeles CA | TBD |
How to celebrate divine mercy sunday (leaflet attached)
This leaflet is intended for parishes and church communities to aid their Priests and divine mercy core groups or communities in preparing to celebrate the feast of the Divine Mercy, the day of abundant graces received through the plenary indulgence. Thank you to the site of the Apostles of Divine Mercy in Florida USA for making this available for download.
Hope this helps.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Divine Mercy Newsletter no. 1- 2010 (From Thailand)
Please find the newsletter as attached.
Update no. 1 - DM Mercy Mission - Los Angeles Schedule
as emailed by Raymund Roxas.
For more info, please contact him through roxas001@msn.com
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Feb. 13, Saturday
Confirmed Booking
GOSPA PRayerhouse
16259 Community St., North Hills, CA 91343
Call for details: Juliet Samson: 818-895-8918; 818-518-3388, mom@gospaprayerhouse.com
Talk is approximately 3 hrs. Bro. Stanley will talk throughout the day
10:00AM to 5:00PM
Feb. 14, Sunday
Confirmed Booking
Naty Florencio Residence
3:00PM
626-810-7384
OPEN DATES:
Feb. 15, 16,
Still open for evening (7PM) requests
Residences or Parish halls, Churches
Feb. 17, Wednesday
Confirmed Booking
Zarina Cruz TBD
San Diego, CA
7:00PM
Feb. 18, Thursday
Confirmed Booking
Large Bible Group Convention (San Diego, Coronado & Oceanside)
Parish Hall of St. Elizabeth Seton
6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad, CA 92009
9:30AM
Feb. 19, Friday
Confirmed Booking
Parish Center (Hall)
Holy Family Cathedral
566 South Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866
(714) 639-2900
Holy Mass: 5:00-6:00PM
Dinner: 6:00-7:00PM
Divine Mercy Talk: 8:00PM
Feb. 20, Saturday
Confirmed Booking
St. Elizabeth Seton Church
6628 Santa Isabel St., Carlsbad, CA 92009
1:00PM
Feb. 21, Sunday
Tentative Booking
Catholic Church in San Diego
8:00AM
Contact: Zarina Cruz 619-890-2789
Feb. 21, Sunday
Confirmed Booking
St. Catherine Laboure Church
3846 Redondo Beach Bl., Torrance, CA 90504
2:00PM
Contact: Evelyn Enriquez 562-682-9587
Friday, February 5, 2010
Divine Mercy Congress March 2009
together with Fr. Seraphim Mikalenko, Fr. Joseph Groeschel, Bro. Stanley Villavicencio etc.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
DM Mercy Mission Sked in Manila no. 2 June 2010 Update 1 (With attachment)
Please also note the overview of the slated / tentative schedules for 2010 in other locations:
Feb 11 - April 13 - USA (c/o Raymund Roxas)
April 15- May 20 - Divine Mercy Convention preparation and schedule (Cebu)
May 24 - June 2 - Cotabato
June 6 - 26 - see mission sked no. 2 in Manila, details as attached.
June 30 - July 9 - Bangkok (c/o Yann Equant)
July 15 - August 23 - Australia
August 25 - Sept 3 - Singapore
Sept 9 -17 - Malaysia and Sabah
Sept 30 - Dec 6 - USA c/o Raymund Roxas
For more details re schedules kindly contact us through :
09178158001
09278281119
09278281333
09277070937
09193893277 - Col. Jose Esmeralda (for Lucena schedule)
or through
ourdivinemercyfamily@gmail.com
God bless!
Please pass information to more people.
Some schedules are scheduled for private groups and offices (possible with limited space) so if you wish to attend these schedules - kindly contact coordinator or PIC (person in charge) for better coordination. Thank you for your consideration.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Our angel in the family
A Father’s Message to DANILOVE
On this day exactly two years ago, our angel Danielle Francesca Penson Marquez came to this earth. For 34 days she brought nothing but joy to all of us. I have never seen any human being stronger than our dear baby. She taught me a lot of things.
She taught me how to listen. She never spoke a word yet I heard every thing she said.
She taught me the virtue of Humility .To accept things as it is and never question God’s will.
She taught me to count my blessings. To live and accept that life is not perfect and that we should be happy with what we have. As we go on you’ll see why.
She taught me to live for others. During the 34 days of her confinement at the NICU, I witnessed babies come and go. I saw the pain from all the parents every time their babies would be critical or would have to be revived. We were a family in there. We prayed together. Shared little miracles of hope together. Cried together. I actually became a Godfather of another angel. He passed away after his baptism. I can truly say it felt good sharing each other’s griefs.You cannot live alone. Live for others. My heart goes out to all the parents fighting for their child’s life. No parent deserves to see their children in pain. No parent deserves to burry their own child. My God give them strength.
She taught me to be strong. I remember she was in deep pain most of the time but she never complained but rather, she fought for her life because daddy, mommy and all of you were praying for her recovery. She fought to live another day. There were even moments when she would show off and kick and stretch her legs every time the doctor doubted her health. Good job baby.
She taught me that life is short. For about 816 hours I learned that. Every second indeed counts. I would do anything for her to stay an extra minute. Don’t hesitate.Cmon!!! Live your lives as if it were the last day.
She taught me the value of prayer. In times of despair, it was only through prayer that I found strength. I felt GOD speaking to me in every prayer I recited.
She taught me the importance of family. Through the 34 agonizing days at the hospital, the whole family was united in prayer asking God to be with Dani throughout the whole ordeal.Im sure she felt your love.
She taught me never to underestimate one’s self. I never thought all of us would have endured all the pain, heartaches and trauma but rather, we have all survived and became better and stronger people after her passing.
She taught me to be a father. This is something that I will forever be proud of. It is an honor to be called the father of a saint.
Lastly, she taught me to let go of her for she was never mine nor her mom's. Dani was not meant for this earth. She belongs to a better place where there is no more pain and suffering. Dani was meant to be an angel.
GOD IS GOOD. All THE TIME.
I ask all of you to celebrate the life she had lived and learn from all the lessons she had taught us.
Thank you Dani, Happy Birthday! Daddy loves you so much. I’ll see you soon my dear angel.
