AUGUST 26 - MOTHER OF THE CHURCH - Our Lady of Czestochowa, Black Madonna of Poland

Numerous miracles have been attributed to the Marian icon, which is kept and venerated at Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, Poland.

Sunday, September 5th, 2021 - 

This 600-year-old Marian icon in Poland receives a gift from Pope Francis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZu54OEQHMg



 

 Alter of the Black Madonna - Jasna-Gora

 

Pope Francis prays at the Black Madonna of Czestochowa - Published on Jul 28, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T84ySC70kkM

Pope Francis in Poland: Holy Mass at Jasna Gora - Holy Mass on the occasion of the 1050th anniversary of the Baptism of Poland, in the area near the Shrine of Częstochowa - streamed live on July 28, 2016

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=270gFdax1MY

 

Unveiling of Our Lady of Czestochowa - Uploaded on 13 Oct 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeyHPbMZUow

Our Lady of Czestochowa, Black Madonna of Poland

 

Emotional song-prayer by 1.5 million young people to Our Lady of Czestochowa in WYD 2016 - Published on Jul 30, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKDahZFqXaQ




Mother of the Church  - Published on 25 Aug 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KvVHNVPIj8




Our Lady of Czestochowa (Feast Day 26-Aug) & The Rosary - Published on 26 Aug 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ION-OLji39E







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHTPPBxowQY

The shrine of Czestochowa is found in the heart of Poland. A highlight of Marian devotion, it attracts four to five million pilgrims each year from 80 countries worldwide. The icon of the Black Madonna and Child goes back to medieval tradition. According to historians, the painting follows the model of Byzantine iconography: it is an "Odigitria" icon, that is to say, the image of "one that points out and guides all along the path". A legend attributes the creation of this painting to St. Luke, who was a contemporary of Mary, and so could reproduce her true image. In 1382 the icon was brought to the hill of Jasna Gora, which means "Bright Mountain" in Polish and overlooks Czestochowa. At Prince Władysław of Opole's initiative, a hilltop monastery was built for the Pauline monks. The Child's face is turned towards the pilgrim. But Her gaze is elsewhere, as if looking into the distance, beyond time and space. Both the Mother and the Son seemed immersed in thought, yielding an aura of wisdom. The brown color of their skin contrasts with the bright surroundings. Mary shows the Child Jesus to the pilgrim, and the Christ Child holds a book in one hand, and with the other gives a simple yet noble gesture of blessing. In every moment of difficulty of Poland, the population has huddled around the Black Madonna of Czestochowa and the child Jesus, this merely increases the influx of pilgrims. Even today, tens of thousands of people walk to the shrine each summer. The image is dark .. made even darker by the smoke of candles that continuously burn before the icon.   Karol Wojtyla himself visited frequently as a pilgrimage to the shrine, especially in 1936, along with many other university students who pledged to build a new Poland with the help of the Virgin. 

Prayer:

"Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who place their hope in Divine Providence, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are deceived, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are betrayed, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are imprisoned, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who suffer from cold, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Mother of those who are afraid, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Poland Mother of the suffering, pray for us.
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Poland Mother of the faithful, pray for us.
Pray for us, Our Lady of Czestochowa, That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.






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Week 20 in Ordinary Time - Saturday morning Gospel and Reflection - Mt 23:1-12 -- A Warning Against Hypocrisy - min jitgħolla, jitbaxxa, u min jitbaxxa, jitgħolla.

 



Mt 23:1-12 -- A Warning Against Hypocrisy - min jitgħolla, jitbaxxa, u min jitbaxxa, jitgħolla.

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Evanġelju
Kliem biss għandhom, imma fatti xejn.
Mt 23, 1-12

Qari mill-Evanġelju skont San Mattew

F’dak iż-żmien, [Mt:23:1] Ġesù kellem lin-nies u lid- dixxipli tiegħu, u qalilhom: [Mt:23:2] "Fuq il-katedra ta' Mosè qagħdu l-kittieba u Fariżej. [Mt:23:3] Mela kull ma jgħidulkom huma agħmluh u ħarsuh, iżda tagħmlux kif jagħmlu huma, għax huma kliem biss għandhom, imma fatti xejn. [Mt:23:4] Huma jorbtu qatet kbar u tqal u jgħabbuhom fuq spallejn ħaddieħor, waqt li huma stess anqas b'sebagħhom wieħed ma jridu jħarrkuhom. [Mt:23:5] Kull ma jagħmlu, jagħmluh għal għajnejn in-nies; għalhekk ikabbru l-filatterji u jtawwlu l-ġmiemen tagħhom. [Mt:23:6] Iħobbu l-postijiet ewlenin fl-imwejjed, u s-siġġijiet ta' quddiem fis-sinagogi, [Mt:23:7] u jixtiequ min isellmilhom fil-pjazez u li n-nies isejjħulhom Rabbi.
[Mt:23:8] Imma intom tħallux min isejjħilkom Rabbi, għax l-Imgħallem tagħkom wieħed hu, u intom ilkoll aħwa. [Mt:23:9] U ssejjħu lil ħadd missierkom fuq din l-art, għax il-Missier tagħkom wieħed hu, dak li hu fis-smewwiet. [Mt:23:10] Hekk ukoll tħallux min isejjħilkom mexxejja, għax il-mexxej tagħkom wieħed hu, il-Messija. [Mt:23:11]  Il-kbir fostkom għandu jkun il-qaddej tagħkom; [Mt:23:12] min jitgħolla, jitbaxxa, u min jitbaxxa, jitgħolla.

Il-Kelma tal-Mulej
R/. Tifħir lilek Kristu



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Homily: Good and Bad Example

Father Louis Maximilian takes two points from today's Gospel. First is the need for good example, both to ourselves (i.e. a sincere and consistent life) and to others. If we don't have this, not only will we not sweeten the message of the Gospel with our deeds, but we will embitter it. Second is how to react to bad example, especially by those in authority over us. We are not excused from living the faith, rather we can look to the teaching of the Holy Father as a dependable guide even in murky times. We also must not be quick to condemn, but seek first the Kingdom of God, even if it feels like we are alone. Let us imitate the Blessed Virgin, ponder the Word of God, and be docile to the inspirations of the Spirit.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Rose of Lima - Opt Mem - Form: OF
Readings: Saturday in the 20th Week in Ordinary Time
1st: eze 43:1-7
Resp: psa 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Gsp: mat 23:1-12








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From Darkness to Light --- Changing Tracks: Mario Joseph, Muslim Imam convert

Published on Apr 21, 2014

http://www.eukmamie.org/en
From Darkness to Light
As a Muslim imam, Mario Joseph was well-versed in the Koran and in the teachings of the Islamic religion. In fact, it was precisely the Koran that brought him to an encounter with Jesus Christ and with the truth of the Catholic faith. But his conversion did not come without difficulties; as a consequence, he has undergone grave persecution. How has he attained his intense love toward the Church, the Cross and Heaven? He himself tells us in this week's impacting episode of Changing Tracks.

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GOD IS THE ONLY WAY TO THE KINGDOM OF SELF KNOWLEDGE, TO REAL TRUTH, TO LIFE



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