WORD 2day: 16th May, 2017

Let not your hearts be troubled

Tuesday, 5th week of Easter
Acts 14: 19-28; Jn 14: 27-31

You will have enemies in abundance, yet let not your hearts be troubled. There will be opposition from every side, yet let not your hearts be troubled. People may plot and contrive against you, yet let not your hearts be troubled. Being untroubled amidst all troubles- the disciples had perfectly understood what the Lord had said... they were unmoved in the face of all persecutions because they had something that the world could not give.

Peace, a peace that the Lord alone can give.  A peace that no one can take away. A peace that shines  amidst darkness. A peace that does not arise from compromise and convenience but from conviction and commitment. A peace that is a result of truth and integrity. A peace that is not an external silence but an internal tranquillity. A peace for which it is worth even giving up our life.

The key to grow towards it is, not to let our hearts be troubled!

NOVENA TO MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

15th May to 23rd May:

NOVENA TO 

MARY, HELP OF CHRISTIANS(As recommended by St John Bosco) 

*1. To Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament*

O Most Sweet Jesus, You delight in being with the children of men and being the food of their souls. Grant we beseech You that through the merits of St. John Bosco who did so much to spread the love of frequent Communion, we may receive what we humbly pray for with all the fervour of our souls.

*Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be* with the ejaculation, *Blessed and praised every moment be the most Holy and Divine Sacrament.*_

*2. To Mary Help of Christians*

O Most Holy Virgin, Help of Christians, who worked and continue to work so many wonders through St John Bosco, grant we beseech you that through your goodness and through his merits, we poor sinners may receive the graces we ask for with all the fervour of our souls.

*Hail Holy Queen,* with the ejaculation, *Mary Help of Christians, pray for us.*

*3. To Saint John Bosco*

O St John Bosco, offer our prayers to Jesus and Mary and grant that through your intercession we may obtain an ever increasing love for Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and Mary, Help of Christians. Amen.

*St John Bosco, pray for us.*