Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin PRAY THE ANGELUS TIMES THREE The Angelus, the angelic greeting that commemorates the conversation between the Archangel Gabriel and Mary at the Incarnation of Jesus, dates back to medieval times. St. Anthony of Padua, a beloved Franciscan saint, strongly recommended that it be recited at 6:00 A.M., 12:00 Noon, and 6:00 P.M. to sanctify each part of the day. The ringing of church bells usually accompanies it as a tangible reminder that it is time to stop and pray. The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary… Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary... And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.  Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that ...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin MEMORARE…REMEMBER Everyone wants to be remembered. Remember the Blessed Virgin Mary by asking for her help and protection, knowing that anyone who seeks her intercession has never been disappointed. Remember Mary, and she will remember you! Calling on Mary to remember is an act of boldness, but it is boldness justified by tradition. Mary needs no reminder of her role in the realm of salvation. However, those who call upon her do require such reminders of their place as supplicants before the Virgin Mary. Asking Mary to intercede as our Advocate before God does not guarantee that a supplicant's specific request will be granted, only that divine aid and assistance in the supplicant's best interest will be given through Mary's help The Memorare/Remember Prayer Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, impl...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin MAKE MAY MARY’S MONTH Relationships are created, strengthened, and maintained through simple, consistent actions such as conversation, remembrance, service, and fidelity. Cultivate your relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary during this month, which is dedicated to her. WAKE UP WITH MARY: Start your day with a simple Hail Mary . TALK TO MARY: Ask her to help you. Ask for favors. Be grateful. LOVE MARY: As a mother, she never tires of hearing that she is loved. WALK WITH MARY: Let her be your companion throughout the day. IMITATE MARY: Have faith. Be obedient. Practice kindness. Be patient.. TRUST MARY: Share your sorrows, your failures, your concerns, your fears, your temptations.. PRAY TO MARY: Say the rosary, meditate on Christ and Mary through the mysteries of the rosary. On this  SPI RITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , nurture your relationship with Mary. Because she is His ...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H.  Msigala,  OFM Capuchin   UNSTOPPABLE The sea couldn’t stop Moses. The wall couldn’t stop Joshua. The giant couldn’t stop David. The whale couldn’t stop Jonah. Danger couldn’t stop Esther. Abandonment couldn’t stop Joseph. Persecution couldn’t stop Jeremiah. Misfortune couldn’t stop Job. Imprisonment couldn’t stop Paul. Grief couldn’t stop Naomi. Death couldn’t stop Jesus. With God, nothing can stop you. “For with God, nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37 On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , know that you are unstoppable. Embrace it. Believe it. Live it.     “If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchi n AVOID THE REAR VIEW MIRROR Life does not allow us to go back and fix what we have done wrong in the past, But it does allow us to live each day better than our last. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , look ahead, look forward, live in the present knowing that you can make tomorrow better than yesterday. 

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   IF HE IS NOT HERE, WHERE IS HE? The story of the empty tomb is a challenge even today for followers of Jesus. If He is not to be found among the dead, then where?  Where indeed is the Risen Christ to be found?  He is the unrecognized stranger who walks the road, opens minds and hearts, and breaks bread with those who have lost hope.  He is the least among us, looking to us for food, drink, clothing, shelter, and compassion.  He is the shepherd who cares for the helpless and the needy.  He is the relative grieving the loss of a child, the single mother losing medical benefits, the children fearing deportation of a parent.  He is the all too familiar spouse, child, or family member who looks to us for kindness and love.  The Risen One is present when two or three gather in His name. He is among us when we open the Scriptures and tell the stories of God. And if o...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin JUST DO IT! There is no wrong way to pray. Pray at church. Pray at home. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray on your knees. Pray standing upright. Pray out loud. Pray in silence. Pray for others. Pray for yourself. Pray at night. Pray during the day. Pray, however,  w henever y ou want... Just do it! Pray! On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, pray!

WORKOUT  WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   PRAYER OF PROTECTION “I arise today, through… God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to save me From snares of devils, From the temptation of vices, From all who wish me ill, Afar and near.” ~from the Breastplate of St. Patrick On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY, and every day, trust in God’s protection. Pray Psalm 27:1: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin   HE BEARS WHAT WE CANNOT Sometimes, God does give us more than we can bear, But never more than He can bear. We were never meant to live on our own. God’s plan has always been to walk beside us… To be all that we are not. That’s why God tells us to cast our cares upon Him… All our cares, especially those we feel we cannot handle. In this life, we will all have  Struggles, Suffering, Trials, Hardships, Losses, Heartbreak… Just remember: God doesn’t give us What we can handle. God helps us  Handle what we are given. On this SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , be at peace and trust that we can handle what we are given because it was given to us from the hand of a loving Father.

WEDNESDAY WORKOUT Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin ITE AD JOSEPH…GO TO JOSEPH! St. Joseph is a renowned intercessor for many causes. He is the patron of the Universal Church, families, fathers, workers, expectant mothers, travelers, immigrants, and those praying for a happy death in the grace of God.  St. Joseph aids those who entrust themselves to his patronage and obtains many graces for the souls who petition him. As the foster father of Jesus, he is father to each of us. Go to Joseph in times of need. O GLORIOUS St. Joseph, you have the power to make even things that are considered impossible possible; come to our aid in our present trouble and distress. Take this critical and challenging situation under your particular protection so that it may end happily. (Offer your petition) O DEAR St. Joseph, all our confidence is in you. Let it not be said that we would invoke you in vain, and since you are so powerful with Jesus and Mary, show that your...