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April 2020 IssueHave a Blessed Easter!
The Chaplet Of Divine MercyAbbreviated version*
1. Make The Sign of the Cross. Say The Our Father. Say The Hail Mary. Say The Apostles’ Creed.
2. OnthefirstRosaryMysterybeadsaythe following prayer:
Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
3. OntheHailMarybeadssaythefollowingprayer: For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy
on us and on the whole world.
4. Repeatsteps2and3until you complete the cycle around the Rosary.
Ending prayer, (say three times) Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Optionalprayer:Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.*To have optional prayers, obtain leaflet from RFR or religious shop.
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Listen anytime on www.radiofamilyrosary.comAPRIL 2020 1 Wed The Light of Hope – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 2 Thur St. John Paul II – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 3 Fri Continued 6 Mon Preparing for Easter – Fr. Paul Sullivan 7 Tue Continued 8 Wed Continued 9 Thur Continued 10 Fri Good Fri – Fr. James Kubicki, S.J. Mercy Novena Begins 13 Mon Easter Week – Fr. James Kubicki, SJ 14 Tue Continued 15 Wed Continued 16 Thur Feast of St. Bernadette – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM 17 Fri The Feast of Divine Mercy – Fr. John Nahrgang 20 Mon Daily Practice of Divine Mercy – Fr. John Nahrgang 21 Tue Continued 22 Wed Christian Hope in a Time of Crisis – James Peck 23 Thur Continued 24 Fri Catholic Every Day – Timely Message – Valerie Stagg 27 Mon Perseverance with Hope – Joyce Coronel 28 Tue Continued 29 Wed St. Catherine of Siena – Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSM. 30 Thur Continued
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N E W S L E T T E R April 2020 | Vol. 36, No. 4
P. O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011 www. radiofamilyrosary.com
Welcome, New ReadersHelp keep mailing list current. If you are moving in or out of town or want to discontinue the Newsletter, write us or call 602-944-6811.
April Dates 3 First Friday 4 First Saturday 5 Palm Sunday 10 Good Friday
Divine Mercy Novena Begins 12 Easter Sunday 19 Divine Mercy Sunday
April Guest SpeakersFr. James Kubicki, SJ Fr. Paul SullivanFr. John NahrgangSr. Anthony Mary Diago, RSMJoyce CoronelJames Peck Valerie StaggAll guests will offer encouraging messages needed at this time.
Sponsor a Rosary ProgramIf you would like to have a Rosary Program dedicated in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, for a special occasion or intention, see enclosed green slip or call Dorothy at 602-944-6811.
Your Help Is Needed!Consider being a RFR volunteer. Call Dorothy at 602-944-6811.
A Clarion Call for Faithful to Make Home Holy Hours Now!Fr. Basil Cole, OP, a noted Dominican retreat master, said that a few dedicated prayerful people can change the course of history. That could be us!
Every week thousands of Holy Hours and Blessed Sacrament visits were made in our diocese. Coronavirus crisis has curtailed visits, this powerful way to come before the Lord.
Home Holy Hours will enable us to continue this efficacious way of praying. Set a time to make a Holy Hour with the Lord in your home.
The above Benediction picture is available for display in your home. Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, sent this picture to RFR three years ago. It is an aid in making home Holy Hours. See P. 3 to order.
Our Lord Wants to Speak to Your Heart. Let Him by Reading Scripture. We thank Sister Claire, SOLT of Most Holy Trinity Parish, for the following insights and encouragement about reading the Bible, especially at this time.
As life has slowed down for all of us, let us take this time to recommit ourselves to a deeper relationship with Our Lord. One of the best ways to do this is by reading His Word in the Bible, a love letter from Jesus. The unusual circumstances of these days provide us more time for Bible reading, meditation and prayer.
Jesus promises in John 8:31-32: “If you remain in my Word, you will truly be my disciples, you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” So by rooting ourselves in Scripture, we can know the Truth.
As we look toward Easter, read what Jesus did after the resurrection. (See
April’s Three Great Liturgical EventsLent, two weeks left – Sharing in Christ’s passion and death. Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus – Easter Renewal of Baptismal Promises Divine Mercy Sunday – Seeking and trusting in the Divine Mercy of God.
Luke Chapter 24) Jesus knew the power of the Scriptures, and wanted to share that gift with us.
The Catholic Catechism, #133 says, “The Church…forcefully and specifically exhorts all the Christian faithful to learn the surpassing knowledge of Jesus Christ, by frequent reading of the Divine Scriptures.” There are many ways to read Scripture, but remember the ultimate goal of reading Scripture is to encounter Christ. Sister Claire suggests starting with the Gospels. Perhaps begin with the Gospel of the day. Read it slowly, prayerfully. What is the Lord telling you through that passage? It’s not about the quantity of reading or the length of time. Quality is what matters.
The Lord wants to speak to your heart. Let Him by reading Scripture.
This month Bishop Thomas Olmsted will be speaking to RFR listeners via daily Rosary Program.
Thank you Bishop Olmsted. Remember the power of uniting in prayer.
Hope in a Time of CrisisJames Peck, President of Radio Family Rosary Board, said that today more than ever, we need hope. Hope is the foundation of our faith, for “in hope we are saved” (Romans 8:24). Pope Benedict XVI wrote an encyclical focused on Christian hope, Spe Salvi. RFR will broadcast a two-part reflection on his teaching. You can find a transcript of the broadcast on the Radio Family Rosary website under the “articles”tab.
Please check our website regularly and follow RFR on social media for updates that will strengthen our hope in these challenging times.
ABC’s of Divine Mercy - A Summary:+ Ask for God’s Mercy+ Be merciful like Our Father+ Completely trust in Jesus
The Divine Mercy revelations by Jesus to St. Faustina make a twofold request:1 . Trust. Complete confidence in Jesus.2. . Deeds of mercy - the daily practice of mercy
towards one’s neighbor.
Divine Mercy has become a leading devotion of the 21st Century. It is to St. Faustina, a humble Polish nun with only three years of formal education, that Jesus revealed His Unfathomable Mercy. He referred to her as His Secretary of Mercy. St. John Paul II canonized her as first saint of the 21st Century. He established Divine Mercy Sunday as the first Sunday following Easter. Today Divine Mercy is one of most popular devotions. It reaches all ends of the world.
Responding to the Divine Mercy Message+ Say often, “Jesus, I trust in you.”+ Show mercy by daily prayer, penance, words and deeds.+ Pause at 3 p.m. to remember Jesus’ passion.+ Receive Reconciliation and make Spiritual Communions + Make Holy Hours at home, Spiritual Communions through the day.
See page 4.+ Pray Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily. See program page.+ Display Divine Mercy image of Jesus in your home.+ Solemn Novena starts on Good Friday. Order materials now to share.
radio family rosary newsletter April 2020
Two April Opportunities to Begin the 33 Days to Morning Glory.
Can be started on Friday, April 10, ending on Wednesday, May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Or start on Tuesday, April 28, ending on the Feast of the Visitation, Sunday, May 31.“33 Days to Morning Glory” Book by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, is available for $4 donation. Call today at 602-944-6811.
Seeking Mary’s Powerful IntercessionVenice Region Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
In mid March the Mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, wearing his three-colored sash of office, visited the Basilica of La Madonna della Salute in Venice invoking the protection of the Blessed Virgin, consecrating Venice and the entire Veneto region to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.Archbishop Eamon of Ireland invited priests and bishops to join with him, after the Angelus, on March 25,
the Feast of the Annunciation, in consecrating Ireland and her people to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for protection from the coronavirus.
Steps to Take In Time of Crisis+ Start the Day with Surrender Prayer.
“O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything!” (10 times)
+ Tune in to Relevant Radio Daily 1310 AM and 102.9 FM - 24/7
Holy Rosary times Mon - Fri • 6 a.m. Radio Family Rosary
Start your day with the Rosary • 6 p.m. Rosary Across America • 9:30 p.m. Radio Family Rosary.
Close your day with Rosary. Timely talks will be aired.
+ EWTN, Eternal Word Television Network Masses, Rosaries, Chaplets, Stations of the Cross, Lent, Easter, Divine Mercy programming. 24/7.
+ Develop a Prayer Routine – Remember to include Bible reading.
+ Call others and be a beacon of light.+ Pray with others on the phone.+ Keep in touch with family members.+ Keep other intentions in your prayers: • Your families. • Persecuted Christians worldwide. • Sanctity of All Life – especially unborn. • The end of coronavirus. • Victims of virus and their families. • Heath care workers.
Let us be repentant for the sins of abortion, decay of moral principles,
immorality and sins against marriage.
“I am the bread of life.” Eucharistic Adoration 8 1/2” x 11” color photo. A visual aid to help for making a Holy Hour at home. Suggested donation $3 includes postage.
• Guadalupe Prayer for Unborn to save unborn babies. A powerful way to save lives. Suggested donation 5¢ each
• Our Lady of Good Remedy Prayer Card. Contains history of O.L. of Good Remedy. Suggested donation 50¢ each.
• First Saturday Devotion Leaflet by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. 50¢ each includes postage.
• 54-Day Rosary Novena. Special offer. Suggested donation $3 each
• The Lord Asks for an Hour. Free CD by Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is a masterpiece. Donation is for mailing only.
• Divine Mercy Pamphlet – Novena and Chaplet. Pray for personal intentions and salvation of the world. Entrust the world and ourselves to God’s Mercy. Suggested donation 25¢ each.
• Brown Scapular plus Booklet. Suggested donation $5.
• Prayers for the Conversion of Terrorists Prayer leaflet. Donation appreciated.
• St. Michael Prayer Card. Urgent. Share with others. Suggested donation 25¢ each.
Fr. Kenneth Walker’s Rosaries. A 2-CD set of Fr. Walker’s Rosaries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful and Glorious. Includes several talks by the late Fr. Walker. Suggested donation $15.
Bishop Thomas Olmsted Rosary with all four Mysteries. 2-CD set. Suggested donation $15.
Place your orders now. Write to: Radio Family Rosary, Inc.P.O. Box 17484, Phoenix, AZ 85011
Now Available at RFRPlease patronize these businesses which have so generously supported RFR.
radio family rosary newsletter April 2020
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Books and Blessings, Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr.,Scottsdale, 480-948-7460, Ex. 142
Corpus Christi Gift Shop, 3550 E. Knox, Ahwatukee
Mary Immaculate Books & Gifts, 1955 W. Baseline, Mesa, 480-833-7272
MHT Gifts and Books, Most Holy Trinity, 8730 N. 7th St.
Cathedral Shop, Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., 602-246-2569
Marian Shop, St. Francis Xavier, 4715 N. Central, 602-212-4509
Marian Encounters, 623-363-821 [email protected]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Gift Shop, 5614 W. Orangewood Ave. Glendale
St. Mary’s Basilica Gift Shop, 300 E. Monroe
St. Helen’s Gift Shop, St. Helen’s Parish, 5510 W. Cholla, Glendale
St. Joan of Arc Gift Shop, St. Joan of Arc Parish, 3801 E. Greenway
St. John of the Desert 3718 E. Greenway Rd. 602-363-4438
St. Stephen Byzantine Religious Store, 8141 N. 16 St.
St. Thomas the Apostle Gift Shop, 2312 E. Campbell, 602-954-8251
St. Daniel’s Gift Shop, 1030 N. Hayden, Scottsdale.
RELIGIOUS ARTMaria Diaz has donated her work to RFR for many years. Call for information on her icon collection, 602-751-9296
Seraphym Designs, www.shop.seraphymdesigns.com, 602-263-5005
CONTRIBUTING BUSINESSESRepublic Monetary Exchange,4040 E. Camelback Rd., Phx. 602-955-0560
Sharko’s Catering, 4522 N. 26th Dr., 602-242-2662
Spiritual Communion PrayerMy Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. Prayed often on EWTN. Prayer cards available through EWTN.
We are truly blessed that during this time of crisis we have access through Catholic media for: daily Mass, Rosary, Adoration, chaplets and many other Catholic devotions. Share this info with others.Our prayer at Radio Family Rosary is that many will start their day at 6 a.m. with Rosary and close their day at 9:30 p.m. with Rosary. Special guests will help us at this time of great need.
