Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin   WILL ANYONE BE SURPRISED? Others don’t know and can’t see what goes on inside: you: your thoughts, emotions, dreams, and motives. Nor can they “see” your inner commitment to Christ.  All they can see is your body and your behaviors—and they will judge what is inside you by what they see happening on the outside. A frown signals concern or disapproval; a smile signals gratitude or welcome; a clenched fist signals hostility or anger. Why does St. Paul tell us to “present our bodies as a living sacrifice”? The reason is simple: how we behave shows others what we are on the inside. We may claim to follow Christ, but if our actions tell a different story, people have a right to question our claim. Our dress, our speech, our habits—all should honor Christ. We must be “blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation.” (Philippians 2:15) ...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  OFM Capuchin JESUS IS WITH YOU Jesus never sends you out alone. Jesus walks behind you. Jesus stands beside you. Jesus goes before you. Whatever your present situation, Be confident! You are never alone. Jesus is always with you. Jesus is with you all ways. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , and anytime that you feel alone, just look behind you and see Jesus; look next to you and see Jesus; look ahead of you and see Jesus leading the way. Jesus is your constant companion and will always be with you in all ways.  “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28: 20.  

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin PRAYER TO THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, I thank You.   With sincere sorrow for my sins I offer You this poor heart of mine, my prayers, works, joys and suffering. Make me humble, patient, generous, and wholly obedient to Your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Grant me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , open your heart to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with love, gratitude, and contrition. Remember that every saint has a past and every sinner has a future. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin   THE JESUS PRAYER   To live in the presence of God throughout the day, pray The Jesus Prayer:   “Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”   Pray this short prayer:   As an offering for a particular person or a prayer request.   As a way to distract your mind from temptation and raise it to God.   As a way to focus your attention when you feel anxious, worried, or upset.   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , pray The Jesus Prayer and make it your “go to” prayer in times of anxiety, worry, fear, or loneliness.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin   3-DAY MIRACLE PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL   Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.   O Star of the Sea, help me because You are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech You from the bottom of my heart to bless me with your favor. None can withstand your power.   (Make your request)   O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to You. Amen (repeat 3 times)   Holy Mary, I place this cause in Your hands. Amen (repeat 3 times)   On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , start a 3-day prayer cycle using the miracle prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Believe, trust, pray, receive.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin 10 TOP TITLES OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY As befitting the Mother of God and Queen of Heaven, Mary has numerous titles and names. It's fascinating that one person can have so many titles, but how else could we grasp the aspects of Our Lady merely by her given name? The Gospel of John doesn't even name Mary, only referring to her as the mother of Jesus. We need more. And so, after surveying her many names, we present these Top 10 Titles of Mary. 10. Queen of Peace - Mary officially received this title during World War I in a proclamation by Pope Benedict XV. The Pope added "Queen of Peace" into the Litany of Loreto in his call for peace among the warring nations. 9. Our Lady of Czestochowa, or The Black Madonna - Poland's national shrine to Mary. Legend has it that St. Luke painted this icon on a table that Jesus built. Popes and pilgrims alike have recognized the mira...

  WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin THE 7 MESSAGES OF FATIMA 1) Our Lady: “Do you wish to offer yourselves to God to endure all the sufferings that He may be pleased to send you, as both an act of reparation for the sins with which He is offended and an act of supplication for the conversion of sinners?   Lucia: Yes, we do. Our Lady: Well then, you will have much to suffer. But the grace of God will be your comfort.   (First Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima – May 13, 1917)   2) Pray the rosary every day to obtain peace for the world and the end of the war.’   (First Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima – May 13, 1917)   3) “[Jesus] wishes to establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart in the world. I promise salvation to those who embrace it; and these souls will be beloved of God like flowers arranged by me to adorn His throne.”   (Second Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima – June 13, ...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin   MEMORARE…REMEMBER Because Mary is a human mother, she can sympathize with us.  Because Mary is the Mother of God, she can most certainly help and assist us. Without Mary, we cannot succeed. With Mary, we cannot fail.  Because she is His mother, she cannot say that she cannot. Because she is our mother, she will not say that she will not.  REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known  that anyone who fled to your protection,  implored your help,  or sought your intercession,  was left unaided.  Inspired by this confidence  I fly unto you,  O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.  To you do I come,  before you I stand,  sinful and sorrowful.  O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,  but in your mercy, hear and answer me.  Amen. On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOU...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, O.F.M. Capuchin     HIS PLAN IS THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU   “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways, My ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth,  so are my ways higher than your ways  and my thoughts are more than your thoughts.”           ~Isaiah 55: 8-9   God canceled your plans to save your life. He sent you in the opposite direction to avoid danger. You missed your flight but saved your life. You didn’t get the job, but there’s a better one ahead. He fights battles you know nothing about. His plan is better than yours. You owe everything to God. Thank Him with a grateful amen!     On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , be patient when things don’t seem to be going your way. Be assured that things are going God’s way. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Trust His plan.  ...

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with  Fr. Marino H. Msigala,  O.F.M. Capuchin   HOW DO YOU DEFINE FEAR?   Fear has two meanings: F orget E verything A nd R un   Or   F ace E verything A nd R ise On this  SPIRITUAL WORKOUT WEDNESDAY , decide how you define fear. Then choose it.  The choice is yours. Choose wisely!