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November 20th: Feast of Christ the King & Conclusion of Jubilee of Mercy

November 20, 2016 By admin

Pope Francis closes the Holy Doors at the Vatican on Sunday, November 20th - Feast of Christ the King, Daniel Ibaez (CNA)

Pope Francis closes the Holy Doors at the Vatican on Sunday, November 20th – Feast of Christ the King, Photo – Daniel Ibaez (CNA)

Today we celebrate the Feast of Christ Our King and the conclusion of the Jubilee of Year of Mercy.  It has been a beautiful gift to the church that Pope Francis began and watch blossom through the year, with a focus on the acts of mercy to bring healing and reconcilation to the world.  Pope Francis concluded this Jubilee Year by closing the Holy Door of Mercy, and closing the jubilee with his words of wisdom and signing an Apostolic Letter to be released on Monday. (full text of Pope Francis’ Homily fo the Jubilee of Mercy below).

Today is also the last entry for the MercyHour.   Thanks to all the readership and supporters over this past year, we have received a lot of great feedback and we are proud of the acts of mercy that were offered in our communities and worldwide by our readers and contributors.  MercyHour.org will remain as an archive for many years to come, and urge you to return to refresh yourself of inspirations from the Jubilee of Mercy.  Continue to help bring the Gospel to life!

This morning Pope Francis gifted us with FOUR Papal Tweets to conclude this Jubilee Year of Mercy:

  • “May the Jubilee of Mercy, which concludes today, continue to bear fruit in the hearts and works of believers.”
  • “Today we close the Holy Door thanking God for having granted us this extraordinary time of grace.”
  • “May the balm of mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst!”
  • “We entrust the life of the Church, all humanity, and the entire cosmos to the Lord, asking him to pour out his mercy upon us.”

 


Pope closes Jubilee: We are called to instill hope and give opportunity to others (Rome Reports)


Sacrament of Reconciliation – Year of Mercy remembered in the two saints selected as confessors for the Jubilee of Mercy – please continue to pray for their intercession to bring mercy to the world.

St. Pio & St. Leopold, Pray for Us!


We thank Deacon Tom Bello, O.F.S. for starting the MercyHour project, and his words of wisdom will remain in this blog, and also in two upcoming books in 2017.  Thanks also to writer Donna Hollis, O.F.S. for her contributuions over the year.  May you bring the light and mercy of Christ to others.

Pax Et Bonum,

John Clem, O.F.S.


Here is the latest update from National Minister Jan Parker, O.F.S. on Deacon Tom’s books:

Books by Deacon Tom Bello OFS
Gifts from our former National Minister!

Great news! Deacon Tom Bello OFS has written two books for us. The first is titled  For all the Saints: St. Francis’s Five Point Plan for Salvation and Other Spiritual, Fraternal and Personal Reflections for Information, Formation and Transformation in the Secular Franciscan Order. This book would be wonderful for personal or fraternity ongoing formation. It features many of Tom’s writings during his six years as National Minister, and includes reflection questions and some great photos. Tom was ever a teacher, and this first book is truly a Franciscan “text book” that he wanted us to have.

Tom’s second book is entitled Every Day Praise! Ever the pray-er, Tom call us to not only “rejoice always” but to “pray always” as well. This book of daily meditations will lead us to quiet moments with God. The first book should be available by the end of 2016, with the second book to follow in 2017. Thank you, Tom, for these wonderful gifts! May Tom rest in peace and may the perpetual light always shine upon him. Amen.


LINKS

Pope: Full text of homily for Solemnity of Christ the King (Vatican Radio)

56 Ways we were merciful during the Jubilee (Aleteia.org)

At close of Jubilee, Pope Francis says it’s a reminder of what’s essential + NEW Apostolic Letter (CNA)

Now is a time of mercy: Pope issues new Apostolic Letter – Misericordia et misera (“Mercy and Misery”) + link to Full Text (Vatican Radio)


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Gifts of the Jubilee of Mercy

November 19, 2016 By admin

As this Jubilee Year of Mercy winds down, it is good to reflect on all the gifts it has brought us over the past year.  In history, many artists, musicians, and authors have been inspired by jubilee years to create art, music, and prose that touch the soul.  I have compiled a few of the items over this past year from this blog, and from recent news items on the closing of the Jubilee of Mercy (Feast of Christ the King – Sunday, November 20, 2016).

The Faces of Mercy – Austrailian artists inspired by the Jubilee of Mercy (Vatican Radio)

‘The Faces of Mercy’ combines music by composer George Palmer, poetry by author Keven Brophy and artwork by Sydney born artist Niké Arrighi Borghese

‘The Faces of Mercy’ combines music by composer George Palmer, poetry by author Keven Brophy and artwork triptych by Sydney born artist Niké Arrighi Borghese


Music video of the Divine Mercy Chaplet – Fr. Rob Galea, Natasha and Gary Pinto


Mercy: All Things New – Archdiocese of St. Louis


The Jubilee Year of Mercy Hymn “Misericordes sicut Pater” (English: Be Merciful, As Your Father Is) – Greg Mitchell

 


Art of Mercy

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Ghislaine Howard — The Seven Acts of Mercy – Visit the Sick

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Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry. (St. Padre Pio) – sculpture by Catholic artist Timothy Schmalz

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The Lady of Mercy

November 18, 2016 By admin

Today is the Feast of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, known as the ‘Lady of Mercy’ for her works of mercy with Native Americans and the poor.

“We cultivate a very small field for Christ, but we love it, knowing that God does not require great achievements but a heart that holds back nothing for self.”

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, R.S.C.J.

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852)

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769-1852) – sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart

St. Rose, Pray for Us!


St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (Apostleship of Prayer)


LINKS

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne (franciscan media)

St. Philippine Duchesne (CatholicSaints.info)

The Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne in St. Charles, MO

Society of the Sacred Heart – United States & Canada

Frontier Missionary of the Sacred Heart – (Potawatomi Indians)

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November 17th: Feast of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

November 17, 2016 By admin

Today is the Feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, a saint known for her service to the poor and is the patron saint of our Secular Franciscan Order.

“How could I bear a crown of gold when the Lord bears a crown of thorns? And bears it for me!”

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) patron saint of Third Order of St. Francis and for Catholic Charities.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207-1231) patron saint of Third Order of St. Francis and for Catholic Charities.

 

St. Elizabeth, Pray for Us!


St. Elizabeth of Hungary (Apostleship of Prayer)


LINKS

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (franciscan media)

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (CatholicSaints.info)

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Patroness of the Third Order – by Father Hilarion Duerk, O.F.M., published in 1919

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November 16th: Saint Gertrude the Great

November 16, 2016 By admin

Today is the Feast of St. Gertrude the Great, a saint who was a mystic and had visions of Jesus Christ, and helped to promote the devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

“Every time we look at the Blessed Sacrament our place in heaven is raised forever.”

Saint Gertrude the Great (1256-1302)

Saint Gertrude the Great, patron saint of nuns

Saint Gertrude the Great, patron saint of nuns

Saint Gertrude, Pray for Us!


Saint Gertrude (Apostleship of Prayer)


Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of eternal life, Your Heart is a glowing furnace of Love. You are my refuge and my sanctuary. O my adorable and loving Savior, consume my heart with the burning fire with which Yours is aflamed. Pour down on my soul those graces which flow from Your love. Let my heart be united with Yours. Let my will be conformed to Yours in all things. May Your Will be the rule of all my desires and actions. Amen.

– Saint Gertrude


LINKS

Saint Gertrude the Great (franciscan media)

Saint Gertrude the Great (CatholicSaints.info)

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