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October 27, 2014
Marian Shrine E-Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 13
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Since you can't escape change or the stress that goes with it, here are some steps you can take to help you handle it.
First, choose your battles wisely. Answer these questions: do you instinctively give in to fear and oppose change, even when it might benefit you? Do you keep throwing yourself across the tracks, hoping to stop the freight train of reality? Do you think that no issue is too small to be ignored? Waging war on too many fronts always results in fatigue and defeat, so choose battles big enough to matter.
Secondly, try to become more adaptable. What's your most common response to change? Dragging your feet? Assuming a 'have to' attitude? Doing only what's necessary? Once you stop caring, life loses its sparkle and ironically you become even more stressed. So learn to become resilient. Paul said, 'I have learned (it's a process that takes time!) in whatever state I am, to be content.'
Thirdly, welcome new experiences. If you're moving forward in life your surroundings will be constantly changing. If they're not, you're going in circles. Clinging to the familiar just buys you comfort today at tomorrow's expense. Draw on God's grace, plunge in and seize the day !
Fourthly, learn to live with uncertainty. Always struggling to 'stabilize' in a constantly changing world is like trying to push water uphill - you soon get tired and stop, and it runs back down over you. Learn to live with loose ends; 'wing it' a little more, instead of struggling to make sure that life always happens on your terms.
God Bless you.
In Mary Help of Christians,
I remain,
Fr. Jim McKenna SDB
Director
Marian Shrine, NY
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 DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW As you walk up the steps to the building which houses the U.S. Supreme Court you can see near the top of the building a row of the world's law givers and each one is Facing one in the middle who is facing forward with a full frontal view ... It is Moses and he is holding the Ten Commandments! DID YOU KNOW? As you enter the Supreme Court courtroom, the two huge oak doors have the Ten Commandments engraved on each lower portion of each door.
DID YOU KNOW? As you sit inside the courtroom, you can see the wall, right above where the Supreme Court Judges sit, a display of The Ten Commandments DID YOU KNOW?
There are Bible verses etched in stone all over the Federal Buildings and Monuments in Washington, D.C.
DID YOU KNOW?
James Madison, the fourth president, known as 'The Father of Our Constitution' made the Following Statement:
'We have staked the whole of all Our political Institutions upon the capacity of mankind for Self-government, upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to The Ten Commandments of God.'
DID YOU KNOW?
Every session of Congress begins with a prayer by a paid preacher, whose salary has been paid by the taxpayer since 1777. DID YOU KNOW?
Fifty-two of the 55 founders of the Constitution were members of the established Orthodox churches in the colonies.. DID YOU KNOW?
Thomas Jefferson worried that the Courts would overstep their authority and instead of Interpreting the law would begin making law an Oligarchy: the rule of few over many.
How then, have we gotten to the point that everything we have done for 220 years in this Country is now suddenly wrong and Unconstitutional? Lets put it around the world and let The world see and remember what this great country was Built on The Holy Bible and belief in GOD! |
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 Laughter the best medicine
In the year 2014, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in America and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked, and I see the end of all flesh before me." "Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans."
He gave Noah the blueprints, saying:
"You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights. Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no Ark.
"Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain!
Where is the Ark?"
"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed.
"I needed a Building Permit."
"I've been arguing with the Boat Inspector about the need for a sprinkler system on it."
"My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood by-laws by building the Ark in my back yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the local Planning Committee for a decision."
"Then the local Council and the Electricity Company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear none of it."
"Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl." "I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!"
"When I started gathering the animals the ASPCA took me to court. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space."
"Then the Environmental Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood."
"I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew."
"The Immigration Dept. is checking the visa status of most of the people who want to work."
"The trade unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience."
"To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species."
"So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this Ark."
"Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky."
Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?
"No," said the Lord.
" The Government beat me to it." |
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 DEVOTION TO THE THREE HAIL MARYS
The devotion of the THREE HAIL MARYS is a very simple yet most efficacious devotion.
Everyday, recite Three Hail Marys, adding the invocation: "O Mary, My Mother, keep me from mortal sin." Many people recite the Three Hail Marys as part of their morning and night prayers. To practice this devotion in time of danger, stress, special need or temptation, is a sure means to obtain Our Lady's help.
My husband was diagnosed with cancer after the first biopsy results. When we asked for a second opinion and we had another set of tests done, there was no trace of the cancer. We continuously prayed the 3 Hail Marys when we received the first results. Thank you, Mother Mary for all the favors we have received. Mrs. Cecilia, NJ Thank you dearest Mother for all the graces and favors received through the recitation of the 3 Hail Marys. Mrs. Noronha, FL
My sincere thanks to Jesus, Mother Mary, Don Bosco and Dominic Savio for gifting my son a healthy baby girl. Kindly keep our family in your dear care and protection. A Devotee, Australia |
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In Closing
Dear devotees of Our Lady and Don Bosco, If you have received a miracle through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, we would like to hear from you. Email us at MaryShrine@aol.com. Bookstore hours: Monday - Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm, Sundays: 12 - 4 pm Weekday Masses: 12 noon. Confessions on weekdays begin at 11.30 am. Sunday Masses: 11 am and 12.30 pm Other activities: Weekend retreats, Don Bosco Summer Camp, Rent Lomagno Hall, Eucharistic Adoration, Friday night Lenten Dinners, 50/50 raffle, 350 club, Rosary Madonna Statue. MEMORIES Remember a Loved One: Engrave plaques on Wall of Memories, adopt a Tree, Engrave blocks on Walk of Honor, All Souls, All year Candle lighting, Holiday (Christmas and Easter), Flowers, Schedule a Mass, Bell Chimes. MASS INTENTIONS To offer a mass intention, please write to Fr. Jim McKenna SDB 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY 10980 mckennasdb@yahoo.com.
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