Workout Wednesday with Fr. Marino

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY A Midweek Spiritual Workout with Fr. Marino H. Msigala, OFM Capuchin WEAR THE FRANCISCAN CROWN The Seven Joys of Mary Rosary, also known as the Franciscan Crown, is a devotion that recalls seven joyful events in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It consists of seven decades of the  Hail Mary , each preceded by an  Our Father , and meditated upon in conjunction with one of the seven joys.  The Seven Joys of Mary are: The Annunciation :  Mary's joyful acceptance of the angel Gabriel's message that she would be the Mother of God.    The Visitation :  Mary's joyful visit to her cousin Elizabeth.    The Nativity of Jesus :  Mary's joy in the birth of her Son, Jesus.    The Adoration of the Magi :  Mary's joy in seeing the wise men present gifts to her baby Jesus.    The Finding of Jesus in the Temple :  Mary's joy in fin...

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 ...