“It’s not only about the economy. You got mentally deranged people in charge in a country near you…If we don’t stop where we’re going, we are going to be annihilated in a nuclear war. We have demonic, evil people in charge…I fight for peace and so I’m telling everybody out there, you better put your money where your heart is and do something to support peace because if we don’t, this thing is finished.”
+++ Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary +++
“Frari Assumption” by Tiziano Vecelli, altarpiece in Venice, 1518
Beautiful prayers from the Tridentine Mass of the Assumption:
A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. (Ps. 97: 1) Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because He hath done wonderful things. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
Almighty everlasting God, who hast taken body and soul into heaven the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of Thy Son: grant, we beseech Thee, that by steadfastly keeping heaven as our goal we may be counted worthy to join her in glory. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thine ear: and the King shall greatly desire thy beauty. All beautiful is the King’s daughter as she comes in, robed in cloth of gold.
Alleluia, alleluia. Mary has been assumed into heaven: the angelic host rejoices. Alleluia.
I will put enmities between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed.
May our offering of due service rise unto Thee, O Lord: and through the prayer of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, assumed by Thee into heaven, may our hearts be set on fire with love and ever yearn for Thee. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
It is truly meet and just, right and for our salvation that we always and everywhere give thanks unto Thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God: and that we should praise and bless, and proclaim Thee, in this feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, ever Virgin: Who also conceived Thine only-begotten Son by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, and the glory of her virginity still abiding, gave forth to the world the everlasting Light, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through whom the Angels praise Thy majesty, the Dominations adore, the Powers tremble: the heavens and the hosts of heaven, and the blessed Seraphim, together celebrate in exultation. With whom, we pray Thee, command that our voices of supplication also be admitted in confessing Thee saying:
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus,
Dóminus Deus Sábaoth. Pleni sunt
cæli et terra glória tua. Hosánna in
excélsis! Benedíctus qui venit in
nómine Dómini. Hosánna in excélsis!
All generations shall call me blessed. Because He that is mighty hath done great things to me.
Through the merits and prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Thee assumed into heaven, may we, O Lord, who have received the sacraments of salvation, come to the glory of the resurrection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
The following commentary on the Mariology of the Assumption, is from a wonderful resource which I have used a lot: extraordinaryform.org
“Among the feasts of the Blessed Virgin that of the Dormitio Sanctae Mariae, or of her bodily Assumption into heaven, was from very early times the most solemn and the most widely observed. In the time of Pope Sergius I a solemn procession proceeded to St. Mary Major, where Mass was celebrated. It was customary to carry images of the Savior and of His Blessed Mother in this procession; outside of Rome a similar ceremony was observed. It should, however, be borne in mind that though the divine maternity of theBlessed Virgin Mary may be regarded as the immediate reason of her Assumption into heaven, yet the first and formal reason of this privilege is to be sought in her Immaculate Conception. It is true, indeed, that the dignity of the Mother of the Incarnate Word was the primary reason for which God preserved the Immaculate Conception of Mary from all stain of original sin – and in this sense the Gregorian Sacramentary rightly attributes the reason of the bodily resurrection of the Blessed Virgin to her prerogative as Mother of the Word – but in order to express this truth with perfect accuracy, it is necessary to say that the formal reason for the preservation of her body from corruption was precisely her immunity from all stain of original sin.”
Image from Wikipedia entry about this extraordinary painting.
August, Month of the Immaculate Heart & Marian Triad of the Months
This month, we celebrate the Mother of God’s Immaculate and most loving Heart. In June, we prayed for our hearts to be conformed to the Heart of Jesus, now we pray for the same grace regarding Our Lady. Think about how you will honor her most pure heart during the month of August.
August also brings us the first month of what might be called the “Marian Triad of the Months.” These are 3 months in a row, which Holy Church dedicates to Our Lady. September honors Our Lady of Sorrows and October, the Holy Rosary. It is an interesting theological pondering, to see how these 3 dedications might interrelate. During this Triad would be a wonderful time to engage in Marian reading and devotions, to deepen your relationship with the Queen of Heaven.
As for some notable feasts this month, we have: Saint Dominic, seer of the Holy Rosary, on the 4th and 8th (we look at both old and new feasts)…Our Lady of the Snows on the 5th…the Transfiguration of Our Lord, one of the Luminous Mysteries, on the 6th…Santa Chiara (Clare) on the 11th and 12th…the Vigil of the Assumption on the 14th and the Assumption, Holy Day of Obligation on the 15th…Saint Joachim, father of Mary, the very next day, the 16th…on the 22nd, a double Marian feast, the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin and the traditional celebration of the Immaculate Heart…we honor 2 patron saints of gardening on the same day, Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Fiacre, on the 30th…the Passion of Saint John the Baptist on the 29th.
Here is the Roman Catholic traditional calendar for the month of August: Calefactory
~ Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for Us! ~
Image from Catholic News Agency
Random Stuff...About Preparedness
I have been corresponding with a gentleman who is Catholic and also runs a preparedness forum. He is known on the forum as “Watchman.” I like the simple, uncomplicated presentation and it has a wealth of information…
The Preparedness-Survival Forum
Preparing for the Inevitable
What you can find here: news, prepper library, homesteading, technical aspects of preparedness and survival, family issues, financial info (I like that they get their stats from kitco.com), health and stewardship of the Earth. Join the forum and speak with like-minded, knowledgeable people!
After designing a completely new landscape, my husband and I have gotten a new shed (see previous post) and are now starting a raised bed. It is late in the New York season to begin planting, but there are plenty of crops which can still start from seed. Below is a pic of what we’ve got so far…grass (LOL). I will keep you posted on the progress. This is a kit we purchased at a local garden center. There are many different kits out there, which make the process easy. Ours comes with a greenhouse top for one side (not sure if we will use that right now). “The Authentic Life” is exciting and makes you want to fly out of bed in the morning! Here’s also a pic of the shelves my hubby built in the shed…they are about a foot apart and there is space beneath them to store larger items…we still need to install various hooks and clamps for rakes, shovels, etc…
“This is the day which the Lord hath made: let us be glad and rejoice therein.”
Psalms 117:24
We do not prepare simply for a possible disaster or emergency. As the site above states, we are preparing for the inevitable. A time of great newness is upon us. It is the Greater Reset or the Newer World Order. The way we cope with the death of life as we knew it, is to keep our focus on the next big thing…The Authentic Life: A life close to God and nature. Focus on beauty, the beauty you are creating. The beauty WE are creating together as the people of God!
July is the Month of the Most Precious Blood of Christ
April is the month when we honor the Body of Christ, and July, we honor His Blood. The birthstone for July is the red ruby, seemingly reflecting the red Blood of Our Lord, raised up in adoration this month. God made all things of the natural world and they continually praise Him, each in its own way. A life of authenticity is a life immersed in His creation, the surest way to happiness.
July 1st is the feast of the Most Precious Blood, in the traditional calendar. The ensuing week invokes many who shed their own blood, directing humanity to that which was shed upon the Holy Cross. We celebrate the Visitation on the 2nd, when Saint John the Baptist leapt in Saint Elizabeth’s womb, the one who paved the way for Christ and was martyred in the process. The 3rd, we honor Saint Thomas, the one who doubted, but later also gave his life, doubting no more. And on the 6th, there is Saint Maria Goretti, the young girl who gave her life for purity. Later in the month, on the 25th, Saint James the Greater is honored, also a martyred Apostle.
Also from the 1st Century, Saints Mary Magdalen on the 22nd, Joachim & Anne on the 26th and Martha on the 29th. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who gave Saint Simon Stock the miraculous Brown Scapular, is celebrated on the 16th.
Almighty and Eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by His Blood. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may worthily adore the Price of our salvation, and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of this present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in Heaven. Through the same Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
From the Litany of the Most Precious Blood
This month’s Roman Catholic Traditional Calendar: Calefactory.org
Please note, we discuss both trad and new feasts.
Catholic Prepper YouTube Channel / Training Class Tomorrow!
Just found this by accident. I feel God wants me to put this up because they have ONE MORE DAY of a training class. I admit I am not familiar with this content, but a superficial look is encouraging. I would think if you miss the class, videos will be posted, not sure. Most likely, these classes will be offered again. Check it out anyway!
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The above short video talks about the class and the recent occurrences in the world which should show anyone that preparing is more than reasonable, and people are feeling the stress of a world gone wrong. The massive amount of drug overdose deaths is mentioned. We now have a statistic for 2021 in the US, a staggering 100,000. The Covid agenda was certainly one aspect of this rise. I personally know 3 people who have lost young sons to this tragedy. One is a family member (a devoutly Catholic family). One a friend and one a woman I met at church. I live in New York and it is a particular problem here, for a variety of reasons. Let us pray for our dear young men and women at this confusing time. Let us support them and teach them how to cope in an ever-changing world. Let us show them the Rock, the Holy Catholic Church and our King, Jesus Christ, in Whom all our hope resides!
Are You in Idaho??? / Ideas for a Catholic Prepper Event
Modern Homesteading Conference offers two full days of practical, strategic, and proven presentations. It will be held in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on June 30th and July 1st. You’ll gain insights from individuals who have honed their techniques over many years. There will be live demonstrations to bring these concepts to life before your eyes. When it comes to pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle and turning your homesteading dreams into reality, mere aspirations and online tutorials can only take you so far.
What: Modern Homesteading Conference
When: June 30th and July 1st
Where: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
The curated lineup of speakers have thrived in challenging northern climates. These experienced individuals understand the unique demands of short warm-weather growing seasons, enduring long winters, and two months of rain scarcity in July and August. They’ve not only managed to feed their families year-round from their homesteads, but have also extended their offerings to provide pasture-raised livestock to others. The speakers will equip you with information for:
Enhancing food production.
Leveraging the benefits of herbs for personal and livestock use.
Incorporating livestock into your homestead.
Mastering the art of preserving food for year-round consumption.
And much more!
Thanks to Peak Prosperity for this info. It has been copied from their email.
If you are not in Idaho or the surrounding area, and you have expertise in these topics, please consider chairing a community, diocesan or parish-based event. How do you Catholicize (I just made up that word) it? Obviously, you can come up with your own ideas. I might suggest discussing: Saint Francis, Saint Isidore the Farmer, Saint Fiacre or Saint Hildegard of Bingen…Saint Joseph was a woodworker!…the Ember Days…growing wheat and grapes for the Holy Mass (we should all have these seeds)…how to perform an emergency baptism…Biblical support for preparedness. Also, the Catholic Bug-Out Bag!
We will post it for you, of course. Gotta get the info out for the children of God and their little ones to navigate the coming days!
+++ Good Friday & A World in Crisis +++
Then the Jews, (because it was the parasceve,) that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that was a great sabbath day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him. But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
John 19:31
The 2 thieves died when their legs were broken because the legs support the body, so when the supports fail, death is hastened. When looking outside our windows, does this look familiar? What are the supports of a functional society? Here are a few, varying in importance, some dependent on others…
Relationship with God Freedom Morality Human Identity as Created by God Peace Honesty Honor Prosperity Access to Resources Sanctity of Life Bodily Autonomy Law Safety Reason Respect for God’s Earth Upholding the Vulnerable Cooperation Equality Free Market Limited Government Self-Defense Dignity & Civility Subsidiarity Self-Reliance Restraint of Technology Checks & Balances Support of Family Cultural Identity
For those who do not have their heads in the clouds, it is easy to see how these structural supports have been systematically attacked. Supposedly because of a 99% survival-rate virus, we have seen the erosion of freedom of speech, travel, bodily autonomy (including the very right to breathe, which square foot you are allowed to stand on and hugging a friend in public), worship, business, celebration of life events, parental rights, peaceful protest, financial rights, walking in a park and the list actually goes on. Looking at the above, how many things would you say are left?
The banking crisis the West now faces, is one example of a demolition which is further weakening the complex system we rely on. As Chris Martenson says, economy, energy and environment (“The Three E’s”) are inextricably linked. Throw in geopolitics and a history of making money out of thin air, and you get to where we are now. Martenson also makes the important point that we are seeing the general breakdown of “social contracts.”
Another expert, Robert Kiyosaki, explains the complexity of this situation with his colleague, Andy Schectman, in the video below. They explain the problems of selective bailouts, nations moving away from the dollar and an unprepared population. Pillars that we have long relied upon are now crumbling…
is it over for the us dollar?
The world is breaking the same way the legs of the 2 thieves were broken. When you destroy the foundational supports, the body falls. But there was One also crucified, in their midst. One Who could not be broken. Set apart. Human, yet Divine. The world must remember its Redeemer. We must return to Him and rely on His strength, because He can never fail. Though He was beaten and tortured, His core stood unbreakable. Though Holy Church suffers scandals and great distress, the gates of Hell cannot prevail against her. Her core is unshakable, her teachings immovable.
No matter what the coming days will hold, we must remain true to faith, hope and love. We stand on Christ. We know that our King will triumph, for He has already conquered from the Cross…and Risen! Alleluia!
Taylor Marshall on Our Friend's Show...Monday Night!
A Deep Dive into Biblical Typology with Dr. Taylor Marshall
Dr. Taylor Marshall joins Anthony and Rob to do a deep dive into how the Old Testament is revealed in the New Testament through biblical typology.
March 27th, 8:00 PM LIVE! US ET
“Avoiding Babylon [YouTube] was started during the height of the COVID 19 pandemic. During these difficult and dark days, when most of us were isolated from family, friends, our parishes, and even the Sacraments themselves, this channel was started as a statement of standing against the tyrannical mandates that many of us were living under. Since those early days, this channel has morphed into an amazing community of friends…no…more than friends…Christian brothers and sisters…who have grown in joy and charity.”
My husband and I know Anthony Abbate from our local Tridentine Masses that we attend on Long Island. He’s a great guy and has a beautiful family. We are really excited about Dr. Marshall on the upcoming show. My husband is also a regular in the chat…please give his channel your support and tune in!
The Banking Crisis: A Fabulous Conversation....
Michelle Makori of Kitco News interviews Edward Dowd, author, financial analyst and founder of Phinance Technologies, regarding our current global financial situation. There is also talk towards the end about the Covid shots and their disastrous results, including the economic perspective…
Emergency Fed rate cut by June, only 6 US banks will be left by 2025, paving way for CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)
Things are heating up in the world, but never forget God loved us so much, He sent His beloved Son to die for us! Remember the 3 Theological Virtues always…