BEADS OF JOY 09-01-17
“September – Seven Sorrows”
©2017 James Dacey, Jr. OFS
My Friends,
Today’s Reflection:
September: The Seven Sorrows of Mary – Besides Jesus, there is no human who has suffered more than our Blessed Mother Mary. So, in obedience to God’s will, she embraced her sons torture, humiliation and most brutal execution to save all of us. I can’t even imagine the pain she truly suffered in her heart, watching her son suffer as horribly as He did. Watching someone you love suffer, is beyond words.
Today I look at September and I
think of how much I really want to rededicate my life spiritually; I mean
really spiritually like I so need to. This month of September is dedicated to
Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows. When I think of Mary’s sorrow I often think of my own
and how I watched Chrissy suffer as long as she did and as much as she did.
Like Mary, there was nothing I could do to stop her suffering; I could only
console her and comfort her as Christine was on her passion journey.
Now, with all that said, this is what I propose for September 2017: I feel my life needs to be more dedicated to prayer and devoted to spiritual research and writing; digging very deeply into my Marian heart, of who I really am. This month, with the help of the Holy Spirit, I shall begin to dig deeper into my spirit and seek out the depths of who I am spiritually; like never before and yes, I shall share this journey in my writings. So much is going on in my life right now, Rosary Girl Becky is in my life, she is my girl and life is so very exciting and joyful while yes, there is a backdrop of sorrow. That is why this month just so spontaneously seems so perfect, to begin this serious spiritual journey.
Now, with all that said, this is what I propose for September 2017: I feel my life needs to be more dedicated to prayer and devoted to spiritual research and writing; digging very deeply into my Marian heart, of who I really am. This month, with the help of the Holy Spirit, I shall begin to dig deeper into my spirit and seek out the depths of who I am spiritually; like never before and yes, I shall share this journey in my writings. So much is going on in my life right now, Rosary Girl Becky is in my life, she is my girl and life is so very exciting and joyful while yes, there is a backdrop of sorrow. That is why this month just so spontaneously seems so perfect, to begin this serious spiritual journey.
Pondering these thoughts today: Today I begin a journey or should I say continue a journey at a much
deeper, much more spiritual level of intimacy with my Lord and our Lady. This
life is wonderful and beautiful and even though we have sorrow to content with;
we always have Jesus and our Lady and each other to get through the difficult
times with. Please note: each day is not pre-planned. I want to be spontaneous
and spiritually alive at the moment. I hope you too gain and grow spiritually
from all this. God Bless You.
LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Friday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46
Thank you Lord for loving us so much…
LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!
Your brother in Christ Jesus
And His Most Blessed Mother,
Jim (The Rosary Man) Dacey Jr OFS
Today is Friday: We pray the Sorrowful Mysteries:
The Sorrowful Mysteries
1. Agony on the Garden (Sorrow for sin) –Matt 26:36-46
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Purity) –Mark 15:1-16
3. Crowning with Thorns (Moral Courage) –Matt 27:27-31
4. Carrying of the Cross (Patience) –Mark 15:20-22
5. The Crucifixion (Perseverance) –Luke 23:33-46
Thank you Lord for loving us so much…
Rosary Man Jim’s Sorrowful Reflection: http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-sorrowful-mysteries_11.html
FRIDAY’S
I share this meditation I wrote back in 2010. Here I share my own personal insight and experience, as I journey with our Lady from station to station.
Many Franciscan groups around the world use this for their own group gathering while they meditate the Stations with our Lady. http://beads-of-joy-blog.blogspot.com/2010/03/marys-way-of-cross.html It is unique and emotionally very moving as you move from station to station… From my heart to yours.
