The CatholiCity Message
Volume XVI, Number 8 – September 20, 2012
Dear CatholiCity Citizen,
Thanks. Thanks for being a part of our work. Everything--everything--in today's message will be brief, except for the all-important prayer, which we first introduced during the contested election of 2000, at the end.
NEW FREE MARY FOUNDATION CD COMING NEXT WEEK!
I mentioned we would be releasing several new free booklets soon, but first, next week, after *fifteen years* of searching, we are going to release the best talk on Evangelization ever. I promise that it will supercharge your zeal. Keep your eye on your in-box.
WORRIED ABOUT THE ELECTION?
Check out this short video by Dick Morris, who explains why so-called independents swing heavily for the challenger just before the election. (We do not endorse the long commercial that follows Morris's chat.)
http://www.dickmorris.com/where-will-the-undecided-vote-go-dick-morris-tv-lunch-alert/
NEXT 40 DAYS FOR LIFE STARTS SEPTEMBER 26
The tenth prayer vigil "mobilization" since 2007 by 40 Days for Life starts on Wednesday, September 26 in 316 venues, in 49 states, including 46 new locations, and in other countries. To get involved in this amazing apostolate, go here:
MY BROTHER JUDE IN HEAVEN
For our many new readers or occasional message-skippers (that's okay), earlier this year I shared the true story of the death of my brother, the other Saint Jude, which deeply moved many, many readers:
http://www.catholicity.com/message/2012-04-26.html
PRO-LIFE RESURGENCE
If you were encouraged by my article "A Bright Future for the Catholic Church in America," then you will take hope from this Fred Barne's 2011 article about recent pro-life progress and victories:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/hidden-persuaders_604174.html
LEONARDO DI-NETFLIX
The major works of Leonardo DiFilippis, which portray the lives the saints, including the inspiration for the Mary Foundation, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, are now available on Netflix. Just search "Leonardo."
CATHOLIC QUOTE
"I don't say anything. I look at him. He looks at me."
Reply given to Saint John Vianney, after asking an older man who prayed often before the Blessed Sacrament what he was speaking to Jesus about.
JOKE
"Where do you come from?" the Scotsman asked an American. "From the greatest country in the world," the American replied. "That's strange," said the Scotsman, "because you've got the worst Scottish accent I've ever heard."
WANT MORE JESUS?
Catholics have the most Jesus. We can receive Jesus in the Eucharist at daily Mass. We can hang out with Jesus at the Tabernacle in every Catholic church and chapel. We can whisper into the ear of Jesus through the priest in Confession. We hear the inerrant teachings of Jesus on faith and morals through His popes. Especially through fasting, we can be with Jesus, through our bodies, every time we offer our physical sufferings with His on the Cross.
BRINGING IN THE BIG GUNS
Be at peace. With the election in mind, let us recall that prayer changes the world, and that our prayers today now will influence, if not alter, the outcome for the best. We invite all CatholiCity Citizens, even those from other countries, to pray with us, tens of thousands together...
"Dear Father in Heaven, we thank You for the blessings You have bestowed upon the United States, and we ask You to continue to send Saint Michael and his angels to fight for the soul, future, and redemption of our beloved nation. With great confidence we consecrate the worldly and supernatural battle taking place in our country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the salvation of the greatest number of souls. Amen.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in the day of battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, pray for us.
Saint Thomas More, Patron of Politicians, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, Scourge of Demons and Patron Saint of Canada, pray for us.
All Americans and their Relatives in Heaven, come forth with your powerful intercession!
Immaculate Mary, Patroness of the United States, crush the serpent's head!
Jesus Christ, King of Kings, Have mercy on us and on the whole world!
Father in Heaven, Release Saint Michael Now!
Father in Heaven, Release Saint Michael Now!
FATHER IN HEAVEN, UNLEASH SAINT MICHAEL NOW!
Amen."
We are all about the hope here, that supernatural virtue that flows from faith, itself a gift from God through our baptisms. With confidence that God has a plan, always, through every potentiality and possibility, we remain yours...
With Immaculate Mary,
Bud Macfarlane
Founder
