Part VII of 11 Part Series
FEAR
"What on earth are you afraid of?
(Compiled by Michael T. Sullivan, MD)
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy
that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David,
a Savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Lk 2:10-11)
In medical terms, “fear” is often defined as an unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger, often accompanied by increased autonomic activity (increased heart rate, blood pressure and sweating). “Anxiety” is defined by an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by the same physiological signs, by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it. However, “fear” in the most general term as used in the English vernacular, and so often in the multitude of mystical gifts from God the Father, Our Lord Jesus Christ and Our Lady of Emmitsburg through Gianna Sullivan, most often implies anxiety and usually loss of courage. The moral evaluation of anxiety begins with the exercise of prudence, to discover if there are valid grounds for the apprehension. If there are not, to act on the anxiety or fail to act because of it would be a lack of trusting God’s Providence.
Fear Part VII
20. Fear of the Message
FEAR PART VII...
The Feast of St. John of God - March 8
Patron of booksellers, hospitals, nurses and the sick
Brief Biography of St. John of God...
What has Our Lady of Emmitsburg said on this great saint's feast day?
“…These are times when there is tremendous division, when people choose to walk away from my Son and from those who reach out to them. Often those who know they have done wrong, even if you reach out to them, may in their embarrassment choose not to acknowledge or to forgive. But the very act of your reaching out to them means more to God the Father than did their sin itself…. Do not doubt that there is turmoil caused by both other spirits and by human beings themselves who have desired not to respond to the Will of God. However, I can tell you that God will be victorious, and I live in Him. He has said that He shall overcome the world. Therefore, I living in Him, I the Immaculate Heart shall also overcome the world victoriously. For He is the greatest, and I am His humble servant reaching out to all of His children….” (OLOE Private 03-08-04)
Our Lady of Emmitsburg March 8, 2004...
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(Our Lady of Emmitsburg October 5, 2008...)
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Stations of the Cross
Prayer to Save America
During these critical times in U.S. history as well as in salvation history, the Foundation will be including this prayer on all enewsletters.
O merciful God, we cry to Thee for pardon and for mercy.
We are an unbelieving and perverse generation.
We are disobedient, disloyal and ungrateful to Thee.
We have excluded Thee from our homes, our schools, our places of business.
We are no longer worthy to be called Thy children.
Merciful Father, spare America!
Forgive us!
Save us from the scourge we deserve.
Teach us Thy law, and move our wills to serve Thee today and everyday.
Merciful God, please spare America!
O Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Pray for us!
Pope Benedict XVI Prayer Intentions - March 2010
Join in praying daily for the March 2010 monthly intentions of our Holy Father:
General: That the world economy may be managed according to the principles of justice and equity, taking account of the real needs of peoples, especially the poorest.
Mission: That the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every part of that continent.
DAILY OFFERING PRAYER - O Jesus, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, and the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and of all Apostles of Prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.