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CATHOLIC ACTIONBeginning with the Fountains of GraceBeginning with the Fountains of GraceSacred Scripture and Catholic LiturgySacred Scripture and Catholic Liturgy

CATHOLIC ACTIONBeginning with the Fountains of GraceBeginning with the Fountains of GraceSacred Scripture and Catholic LiturgySacred Scripture and Catholic Liturgy

The Holy Sacrifice of the MassThe Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

The Seven SacramentsThe Seven Sacraments

The Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the Hours

Three Sources of Revealed TruthThree Sources of Revealed Truth

Sacred ScriptureSacred Scripture

Traditions handed down by the ChurchTraditions handed down by the Church

Magisterium of the Church Christ establishedMagisterium of the Church Christ established

Knowing Sacred ScriptureKnowing Sacred Scripture

God reveals himself through Sacred Scripture.God reveals himself through Sacred Scripture.

By reading Sacred Scripture we come to By reading Sacred Scripture we come to knowknow God. God.

Unless we know God, how can we love him?Unless we know God, how can we love him?

Those seeking God read the Bible daily. Those seeking God read the Bible daily.

The Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the HoursA treasure chest of spiritualityA treasure chest of spirituality

Sanctifying the Day and the NightSanctifying the Day and the Night

The Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the Hours Together with the Mass Together with the Mass

and the Sacraments, and the Sacraments, the Liturgy of the the Liturgy of the Hours is the Hours is the Official Official Daily PrayerDaily Prayer of the of the Catholic Church.Catholic Church.

It is the prayer handed It is the prayer handed down by Christ to the down by Christ to the Apostles and the Apostles and the Church he established.Church he established.

The Liturgy of the Hours is a prayerThe Liturgy of the Hours is a prayer Structures the recitation of the 150 Psalms of the Old Testament Structures the recitation of the 150 Psalms of the Old Testament

over a four week period. The cycle then begins again.over a four week period. The cycle then begins again.

Pope John Paul II quotes Saint Paul on prayer "The Spirit too Pope John Paul II quotes Saint Paul on prayer "The Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes with inexpressible as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes with inexpressible groanings" (Rom 8:26 groanings" (Rom 8:26

The Pope writes, "We must pray with "inexpressible groanings’ The Pope writes, "We must pray with "inexpressible groanings’ in order to enter into rhythm with the Spirit’s own entreaties. To in order to enter into rhythm with the Spirit’s own entreaties. To obtain forgiveness, one must implore, becoming part of the loud obtain forgiveness, one must implore, becoming part of the loud cries of Christ the Redeemer (Heb 5:7). cries of Christ the Redeemer (Heb 5:7).

The Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the Hours Includes Scripture readings from both the Old and the Includes Scripture readings from both the Old and the

New Testament.New Testament. Includes Includes

Ancient hymns Ancient hymns Antiphons Antiphons Canticles Canticles Written works of the saints Written works of the saints

Ninety-five percent of content is taken directly from Ninety-five percent of content is taken directly from Sacred Scripture.Sacred Scripture.

Its a work so holy its also called “The Divine Office”Its a work so holy its also called “The Divine Office” Its the prayer of the ChurchIts the prayer of the Church Its the prayer of Christ to the Father. Its the prayer of Christ to the Father.

The Lives and Works of the SaintsThe Lives and Works of the Saints

The Office of Readings The Office of Readings presents the written works of presents the written works of 167 saints of the Church.167 saints of the Church.

The Seven Offices of The Seven Offices of The Liturgy of the HoursThe Liturgy of the Hours

Office of Readings - at any hour of the dayOffice of Readings - at any hour of the day Morning Prayer - after 6 amMorning Prayer - after 6 am Mid-Morning Prayer - 9 amMid-Morning Prayer - 9 am Mid-day Prayer - 12 noonMid-day Prayer - 12 noon Mid-Afternoon Prayer - 3 pmMid-Afternoon Prayer - 3 pm Evening Prayer – 6 pmEvening Prayer – 6 pm Night Prayer - final prayer - before retiringNight Prayer - final prayer - before retiring

Liturgy of the Hours Revised in 1971 Liturgy of the Hours Revised in 1971 - praised by Pope Paul VI - praised by Pope Paul VI

Pope Paul VI called the Liturgy of Pope Paul VI called the Liturgy of the Hours "the hymn of praise the Hours "the hymn of praise that is sung through all the ages in that is sung through all the ages in the heavenly places and was the heavenly places and was brought by the High Priest, Christ brought by the High Priest, Christ Jesus, into this land of exile.”Jesus, into this land of exile.”

Revision praised by Pope Paul VIRevision praised by Pope Paul VI

The completed Latin revision took seven The completed Latin revision took seven years to finish. In 1971, Pope Paul VI years to finish. In 1971, Pope Paul VI commended the work as "done with such commended the work as "done with such thoroughness and skill, such spirituality thoroughness and skill, such spirituality and power, that there is scarcely a parallel and power, that there is scarcely a parallel to it in the entire history of the Church." to it in the entire history of the Church."

With the Liturgy of the Hours made With the Liturgy of the Hours made available in the vernacular, Pope Paul VI available in the vernacular, Pope Paul VI called for called for all the Christian faithful, laity all the Christian faithful, laity included,included, to offer this  prayer daily to offer this  prayer daily. .

PRIVATE DEVOTIONSPRIVATE DEVOTIONS

The Most Holy RosaryThe Most Holy Rosary

Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration

Benediction of the Blessed SacramentBenediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of JesusDevotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Chaplet of Divine MercyThe Chaplet of Divine Mercy

IndulgencesIndulgences

RevisitRevisit

THE MOST HOLY ROSARYTHE MOST HOLY ROSARY

Pope John Paul II said of the rosary: “To recite the rosary is Pope John Paul II said of the rosary: “To recite the rosary is nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of nothing other than to contemplate with Mary the face of Christ.”Christ.”

He said: “Against the background of the words ‘Ave Maria’ He said: “Against the background of the words ‘Ave Maria’ the principal events of the life of Jesus Christ pass before the the principal events of the life of Jesus Christ pass before the soul.” soul.”

““Through the rosary” he said “the faithful receive abundant Through the rosary” he said “the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.” Redeemer.”

Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary To Those Who Devoutly Recite the RosaryTo Those Who Devoutly Recite the Rosary

1.1. Whoever shall faithfully recite the rosary shall receive signal Whoever shall faithfully recite the rosary shall receive signal graces.graces.

2.2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to those I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to those who shall recite the rosary.who shall recite the rosary.

3.3. The rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell; it shall destroy The rosary shall be a powerful armor against hell; it shall destroy vice, deliver from sin, and dispel heresies.vice, deliver from sin, and dispel heresies.

4.4. The rosary will cause virtue and good works to flourish, it will The rosary will cause virtue and good works to flourish, it will obtain obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will obtain obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God; it will withdraw the hearts of men from love of the world and its vanities withdraw the hearts of men from love of the world and its vanities and will lift them to desire heavenly things. Oh, that souls would and will lift them to desire heavenly things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this means!sanctify themselves by this means!

5.5. The soul which recommends itself to me through the rosary shall The soul which recommends itself to me through the rosary shall not perish.not perish.

Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary

6. 6. Those who will recite the rosary devoutly, considering its sacred Those who will recite the rosary devoutly, considering its sacred mysteries, shall never be conquered by misfortune nor perish mysteries, shall never be conquered by misfortune nor perish by an unprovided death. The sinner shall be converted, the just by an unprovided death. The sinner shall be converted, the just shall grow in grace and become worthy of eternal life. shall grow in grace and become worthy of eternal life.

7. Those truly devoted to the rosary shall not die without the 7. Those truly devoted to the rosary shall not die without the sacraments of the Church.sacraments of the Church.

8. Those who recite the rosary shall find, during their life and at 8. Those who recite the rosary shall find, during their life and at their death, the light of God and the fullness of his grace; at the their death, the light of God and the fullness of his grace; at the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the moment of death they shall participate in the merits of the saints in paradise.saints in paradise.

9. I will deliver from purgatory the souls of those devoted to the 9. I will deliver from purgatory the souls of those devoted to the rosary.rosary.

10. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of 10. The faithful children of the rosary shall merit a high degree of glory in heaven.glory in heaven.

Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary Fifteen Promises of the Blessed Virgin Mary

11.11. You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary.You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary.

12.12. All those who promote the rosary shall be aided by me in all their All those who promote the rosary shall be aided by me in all their necessities.necessities.

13.13. I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the I have obtained from my Divine Son that all the advocates of the rosary shall have for their intercessors the entire celestial courts rosary shall have for their intercessors the entire celestial courts of heaven during their lifetime and at the hour of their death.of heaven during their lifetime and at the hour of their death.

14.14. All who recite the rosary are my sons and daughters and brothers All who recite the rosary are my sons and daughters and brothers of my only Son, Jesus Christ.of my only Son, Jesus Christ.

15.15. Devotion to the rosary is a special sign of predestinationDevotion to the rosary is a special sign of predestination. .

(Given to Saint Dominic in the thirteenth century)(Given to Saint Dominic in the thirteenth century)

THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIESTHE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES

The AnnunciationThe Annunciation

The VisitationThe Visitation

The Birth of Our LordThe Birth of Our Lord

The Presentation of Jesus in the TempleThe Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

The Finding of Jesus in the TempleThe Finding of Jesus in the Temple

THE FIVE MYSTERIES OF LIGHTTHE FIVE MYSTERIES OF LIGHT

The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the BaptistThe Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River by John the Baptist

Jesus Changes Water Into Wine at the Wedding Feast of CanaJesus Changes Water Into Wine at the Wedding Feast of Cana

Jesus Proclaims the Kingdom of GodJesus Proclaims the Kingdom of God

The Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount TaborThe Transfiguration of Jesus on Mount Tabor

Jesus Institutes the Sacrament of the Holy EucharistJesus Institutes the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

THE FIVE SORROWFUL THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIESMYSTERIES

The Agony in the GardenThe Agony in the Garden

The Scouraging at the PilarThe Scouraging at the Pilar

The Crowning of ThornsThe Crowning of Thorns

The Carrying of the CrossThe Carrying of the Cross

The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus on the CrossThe Crucifixion and Death of Jesus on the Cross

THE FIVE GLOROUS MYSTERIESTHE FIVE GLOROUS MYSTERIES

The Resurrection of Our Lord from the DeadThe Resurrection of Our Lord from the Dead

The Ascension of Jesus into HeavenThe Ascension of Jesus into Heaven

The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the ApostlesThe Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into HeavenThe Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven

The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of HeavenThe Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven

Eucharistic AdorationEucharistic Adoration Pope John Paul II declared “The Year of the EucharistPope John Paul II declared “The Year of the Eucharist””

Frequent Reception of the Holy EucharistFrequent Reception of the Holy Eucharist

Visits to the Blessed SacramentVisits to the Blessed Sacrament

Attending BenedictionAttending Benediction

Other Private DevotionsOther Private DevotionsThe Sacred Heart of JesusThe Sacred Heart of Jesus

Encyclical of Pope Pius XII promulgated this devotion on May 15, 1956

Twelve Promises of Jesus to those devoted to his Sacred Heart –Twelve Promises of Jesus to those devoted to his Sacred Heart –given to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673given to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673

1.1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.2.2. I will give peace in their families.I will give peace in their families.3.3. I will console them in all their troubles.I will console them in all their troubles.4.4. I will be their refuge in life and especially in death.I will be their refuge in life and especially in death.5.5. I will abundantly bless all their undertakings.I will abundantly bless all their undertakings.6.6. Sinners shall find in my Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy.Sinners shall find in my Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy.7.7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.Tepid souls shall become fervent.8.8. Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection.Fervent souls shall rise speedily to great perfection.9.9. I will bless those places wherein the image of I will bless those places wherein the image of

my Sacred Heart shall be exposed and venerated. my Sacred Heart shall be exposed and venerated.10.10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.11.11. Persons who propagate this devotion shall Persons who propagate this devotion shall

have their names eternally written in my Heart. have their names eternally written in my Heart.12.12. In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will In the excess of the mercy of my Heart, I promise you that my all powerful love will

grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive grant to all those who will receive Communion on the First Fridays, for nine consecutive months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without months, the grace of final repentance: they will not die in my displeasure, nor without receiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hourreceiving the sacraments; and my Heart will be their secure refuge in that last hour ..  

INDULGENCESINDULGENCESEvidencing the infinite mercy of GodEvidencing the infinite mercy of God

    Jesus said to Peter: Jesus said to Peter: I say to thee that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build I say to thee that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give you my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you shall  bind on earth, shall the keys to the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you shall  bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in be bound in heaven; and whatever you shall loose on earth, shall be loosed in heaven.heaven. Mt 16:19  Mt. 18:18Mt 16:19  Mt. 18:18

Read About Indulgences inRead About Indulgences in““The Handbook of Indulgences”The Handbook of Indulgences”

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Protestant vs. Catholic – Protestant vs. Catholic – - - What’s the difference?What’s the difference?

Protestantism had its beginning with the departure from Protestantism had its beginning with the departure from the Catholic Church of three influential Roman Catholics the Catholic Church of three influential Roman Catholics in the early part of the sixteenth century. These were:in the early part of the sixteenth century. These were:

Martin Luther - Roman Catholic priest – Germany - 1517 Martin Luther - Roman Catholic priest – Germany - 1517

Henry VIII - King of England in 1535  Henry VIII - King of England in 1535 

John Calvin - France (lived in Geneva, Switzerland) 1536John Calvin - France (lived in Geneva, Switzerland) 1536

One by one, over the next five centuries, essential doctrines One by one, over the next five centuries, essential doctrines and traditions of the Catholic Church were denied and and traditions of the Catholic Church were denied and discarded by the followers of Protestantism. Chief among discarded by the followers of Protestantism. Chief among these are:these are:

Protestantism denies these Catholic doctrines and teachingsProtestantism denies these Catholic doctrines and teachings The Teaching Authority of the Church and its MagisteriumThe Teaching Authority of the Church and its Magisterium The Doctrine, nature and necessity of the PriesthoodThe Doctrine, nature and necessity of the Priesthood The Holy Sacrifice of the MassThe Holy Sacrifice of the Mass The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the Real PresenceThe Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist and the Real Presence The Sacrament of ConfessionThe Sacrament of Confession The Sacrament of ConfirmationThe Sacrament of Confirmation The Sacrament of Holy OrdersThe Sacrament of Holy Orders The Sacrament of the SickThe Sacrament of the Sick The Doctrine of Original SinThe Doctrine of Original Sin The Traditional Baptism of InfantsThe Traditional Baptism of Infants The Indissolubility of MarriageThe Indissolubility of Marriage Opposition to artificial contraceptionOpposition to artificial contraception The Pope as the Apostolic Vicar of ChristThe Pope as the Apostolic Vicar of Christ The Pope as Successor to St. PeterThe Pope as Successor to St. Peter The Pope as Visible Head of the Church established by Jesus ChristThe Pope as Visible Head of the Church established by Jesus Christ The Infallibility of the Pope and Magisterium pronouncements on faith and moralsThe Infallibility of the Pope and Magisterium pronouncements on faith and morals The Doctrine of the Perpetual Virginity of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe Doctrine of the Perpetual Virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Tradition of Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of ChristThe Tradition of Honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Christ The Doctrine of the Communion of SaintsThe Doctrine of the Communion of Saints The Doctrine of Intercessory PrayerThe Doctrine of Intercessory Prayer The Tradition of Venerating the Saints and the merits of their written worksThe Tradition of Venerating the Saints and the merits of their written works The Doctrine of Temporal Punishment Due for SinsThe Doctrine of Temporal Punishment Due for Sins The Doctrine of PurgatoryThe Doctrine of Purgatory The Necessity of Doing Good WorksThe Necessity of Doing Good Works The Doctrine of Mortal SinThe Doctrine of Mortal Sin

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““"I will be a witness to you in the world, O Lord. I will spread "I will be a witness to you in the world, O Lord. I will spread the knowledge of your name among my brothers." the knowledge of your name among my brothers." Psalm 17:50; 21:23. Psalm 17:50; 21:23.

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