Mary in Monmouth: All Glory Laud and Honour to Thee Redeemer King!!!Palm Sunday is here!

PODCAST IMMINENT OF THE VISIT OF THE RELICS TO CARDIFF

I took recordings of the various Masses and liturgies in the Church as the relics were being received in Cardiff on Tueday and have only lightly edited them. I was doubly glad so many people, who were not able to get in and hear the service of reception and so forth will have the possibility of listening to the Masses for Priests and Vocations, Evangelisation, and personal sanctity, Angelus, Rosary , Litany and Benediction. It was extremely crowded, but I think it captures all the excitement of that day when thousands descended on Cardiff, clapped the little saint for her Christian witness and brought her candles, red roses and many other flowers, incense and beautiful music at the evening Mass.People streamed in until the Cathedral closed at Midnight, and devotions continued all evening, with people praying for conversion of sinners, confessions, praying for priests and praying that all would accept Jesus as their personal friend and Saviour. A Mediaeval style day none will forget. And Bravo to the superb organist!

DO YOU KNOW WHY BISHOPS WEAR POINTY HATS CALLED MITRES?

Truth about Relics

Relics have often been a stumbling block for people trying to understand the church. It is no different than keeping a special photo, item or clothing etc from a loved one when they have passed on. Kissing a picture or reverencing it, lighting a candle next to it or putting a poppy by it on remembrance day, just brings them alive again to you, shows them honour and respect. In the case of relics, if you can ask a living person to pray for you, then we can ask the souls who have made it to heaven to pray for us too, Having a small item which has actually touched their body or even a part of that body brings them especially close to them. The Holy Spirit has completely infused their body, So you ask this person to add their prayers to yours up above, and sometimes there are miracles as a result, although it is the prayer to Almighty God that works the miracle if there is to be one and it is his Will.

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

All Glory Laud and Honour to Thee Redeemer King!!!Palm Sunday is here!

At the beginning of Holy week I would like to send a blessing to all my fellow Christians!May the deep rites and mysteries of the following week deepen the faith of all believers and refresh those who are discouraged.The Mystery of the Mass is a Great One

All glory, laud and honour to thee Redeemer King!
To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring!

Thou art the King of Israel
Thou David's royal Son
Who in the Lords Name comest,
The King and Blessed One!

The Company of Angels
Are praising Thee on high
And moral men and all things
Created make reply!

The people of the Hebrews
With palms before thee went
Our prayer and praise and anthems
Before thee we present!

To thee before thy passion
They sang their hymns of praise
To Thee now high,exalted
Our melody we raise!

Thou didst accept their praises
Accept the prayers we bring
Who in all good delightest
Thou good and gracious King!

Hey! What a truly awesome thing we begin again this week! The sight of Jesus and God offering himself up on a platter to be cruelly killed, just so he can show us that we can live after physical death and be with him in Paradise if we believe in his promise to save us from death. This was the death Adam brought into this world. Of course with this comes our pledge to live a Holy life,not easy in this world! Trying to be holy is very difficult at times, but we all try the best we can. How fortunate people to whom has been given the depth of discernment of faith and the work of the Holy Spirit (God's 'worker'in our lives) Also the gift and security of that text:
Lo I am with you always, even to the End of Time.(Last verseof John)
In the Eucharist, and close to your heart!Always.Right from the Start.

Truly, All Glory Laud and Honour to Thee Redeemer (Saviour) King!

Ride on Ride on in Majesty!
Hark, all the tribes Hosannas Cry!
Thy humble beast pursues his road
With palms and scattered garments strowed!(scattered)

Ride on Ride on in Majesty
In lowly pomp ride on to die
O Christ thy triumph now begin
Oer captive death and conquered sin.

Ride on, Ride on in majesty
The winged squadrons of the sky
Look down with sad and wandering yes
To see the approaching Sacrifice!

Ride on ride on in Majesty
In lowly pomp ride on to die
Bow thy meek head to mortal pain
Then take, O God, thy power and reign!
H.H.Milman 1791-1868

All Praise to you forever and ever!- and thanks! Amen