Mary TV: September 20, 2024 Reflection- News from the Vatican

 

 

News from the Vatican

September 20, 2024 Dear Family of Mary! Yesterday, September 19, 2024, the Vatican held a press conference in which the findings of the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on the phenomenon of The Queen of Peace of Medjugorje were shared. Here is the conclusion of that document: 38. Through the Nihil obstat about a spiritual event, the faithful “are authorized to give it their adherence in a prudent manner” (Norms, art. 22, §1; cf. Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini, par. 14). While this does not imply a declaration of the supernatural character of the phenomenon in question (cf. Norms, art. 22, §2)—and recalling that the faithful are not obliged to believe in it—the Nihil obstat indicates that the faithful can receive a positive encouragement for their Christian life through this spiritual proposal, and it authorizes public acts of devotion. Such a determination is possible insofar as many positive fruits have been noted in the midst of a spiritual experience, while negative and dangerous effects have not spread among the People of God. Evaluating the abundant and widespread fruits, which are so beautiful and positive, does not imply that the alleged supernatural events are declared authentic. Instead, it only highlights that the Holy Spirit is acting fruitfully for the good of the faithful “in the midst” of this spiritual phenomenon of Medjugorje. For this reason, all are invited to appreciate and share the pastoral value of this spiritual proposal (cf. Norms, par. 17). Moreover, the positive assessment that most of the messages of Medjugorje are edifying does not imply a declaration that they have a direct supernatural origin. Consequently, when referring to “messages” from Our Lady, one should always bear in mind that they are “alleged messages.” This decision on the part of the Dicastery is very encouraging. We are free to follow Our Lady in Medjugorje!! Thanks be to God. Here is the entire text, which I encourage you all to read. We must use our own minds, and discern. It is good to know what the Dicastery says: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/09/19/240919d.html You can also listen to the remarks of Cardinal Fernandez on this YouTube video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/QMOy75bfgX0 On another note, Mary TV will stream the Rosary and Apparition with Ivan in his chapel on Saturday, September 21, 2024 - starting at 4:40 pm Medjugorje time, on our live channel. Join us in prayer with the Ivan and the pilgrims in Medjugorje tomorrow!! In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV Mary TV. Inc. | www.marytv.tv "Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world." St. John Paul II Be Connected! www.marytv.tv Mary TV | P.O. Box 899 | Notre Dame, IN 46556 US

 

Mary TV: September 19, 2024 Reflection- Stop and look within yourselves

 

 

Stop and look within yourselves

Stop and look within yourselves September 19, 2024 St. Januarius Dear Family of Mary! In the Gospel for today, Jesus gives a lesson in forgiveness (Luke 7:36-50). There are two people in the story, a Pharisee and a sinful woman. The Pharisee has everything going for him. Prestige, power, and probably money. The woman has only her bad reputation. She has nothing to stand on in society. But we know the story, the woman enters the home of the Pharisee uninvited! She bows at Jesus' feet, washing them with an expensive ointment mixed with her tears. The Pharisee objects! How can Jesus let her touch him, much less make such a fuss? Jesus answers with a deep lesson: "When I entered your house, you did not give me water for my feet, but she has bathed them with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but she has not ceased kissing my feet since the time I entered. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she anointed my feet with ointment. So I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one to whom little is forgiven, loves little." (Luke 7:44-47) Jesus' presence brings out the truth. The woman knew she was nothing, her life, a shame. But she knew Jesus could forgive her. The Pharisee had everything he could want, but did not have self-knowledge. He did not see his own sinfulness. And therefore he could not be forgiven. It is essential to have self-knowledge, to see our sins and own them. There is no way to hide them from God. But in honesty we can bring them to the Lord and be made free!! Our Lady calls us: November 2, 2010 "Dear children; With motherly perseverance and love I am bringing you the light of life to destroy the darkness of death in you. Do not reject me, my children. Stop and look within yourselves and see how sinful you are. Be aware of your sins and pray for forgiveness. My children, you do not desire to accept that you are weak and little, but you can be strong and great by doing God's will. Give me your cleansed hearts that I may illuminate them with the light of life, my Son. Thank you." Mother Mary wants us to be free!! She wants us to look honestly at ourselves, own our sins, and take them to Jesus in Confession. It is the only way to peace, healing, and joy! What is there to fear?? Jesus knows our sins already!! Confess and be free!!! Thank you, dearest Mother, for bringing us to your Son, to be healed! In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV Mary TV. Inc. | www.marytv.tv "Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world." St. John Paul II Be Connected! www.marytv.tv Mary TV | P.O. Box 899 | Notre Dame, IN 46556 US

Mary TV: September 18, 2024 Reflection- Only love is effective; it works miracles.

 

 

 

Only love is effective; it works miracles. September 18, 2024 Dear Family of Mary! Today's Gospel talks about love!! This is my favorite subject!! Jesus describes what love is in 1 Corinthians 13! And His description is just amazing!! "Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, love is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it does not rejoice over wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." (1Cor 13: 4-8) And in this message, Our Lady gives us her description of love! It is also amazing. Mother and Son are experts at love!! Here it is: "Dear children, Today, with my motherly heart, I call you gathered around me to love your neighbor. My children, stop. Look in the eyes of your brother and see Jesus, my Son. If you see joy, rejoice with him. If there is pain in the eyes of your brother, with your tenderness and goodness, cast it away, because without love you are lost. Only love is effective; it works miracles. Love will give you unity in my Son and the victory of my heart. Therefore, my children, love." (September 2, 2008) Let's make Love our aim! Our lives will be filled with joy and courage if we do!! Thank you, everyone, for joining us in prayer. Don't forget to go to the Mary TV Channel at 4:40 pm Medjugorje time on Saturday, September 21, 2024 for the Prayer time in Ivan's chapel. In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV Mary TV. Inc. | www.marytv.tv "Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world." St. John Paul II Be Connected! Mary TV | P.O. Box 899 | Notre Dame, IN 46556 US

 

Mary TV: September 17, 2024 Reflection- Give glory to God with your being!

 

 

Give glory to God with your being! September 17, 2024 Dear Family of Mary! We are all looking forward to the next Rosary/Apparition prayer time with Ivan, which will be on September 21, 2024. Join us at 4:40 pm (Medj time) on the Mary TV Channel! (4:40 pm Medj time- 10:40 Eastern time US)! Tell your friends and family!! Live at www.marytv.tv! Here is a beautiful message from September 25, 2021, in which Our Lady calls us to "give glory to God with your being!" It is very important to praise God, in prayer and in our thoughts. No matter how difficult the times are, God is with us to save us and we enter into His salvation through praise! Here is the message: September 25, 2021  "Dear children! Pray, witness and rejoice with me because the Most High continues to send me to lead you on the way of holiness. Be aware, little children, that life is short and eternity is waiting for you to give glory to God with your being, with all the saints. Little children, do not worry about earthly things, but long for Heaven. Heaven will be your goal and joy will begin to reign in your heart. I am with you and bless all of you with my motherly blessing. Thank you for having responded to my call." This eternal perspective is essential for us! If we forget our heavenly eternity, we are left vulnerable to all kinds of temptations to fear, depression, sadness and gloom. Our Psalm reading for Holy Mass today is a great Psalm to pray every day!! It sets our sights on Heaven, our true and eternal home!! Psalm 100 Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness; Come before him with joyful song. Know that the Lord is God; he made us, his we are; His people, the flock he tends. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise; Give thanks to him; bless his name. For he is good, the Lord, Whose kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness, to all generations. Amen!!! Alleluia!!! Thank you, everyone, for joining us in prayer. Don't forget to go to the Mary TV Channel at 4:40 pm Medjugorje time on Saturday, September 21, 2024 for the Prayer time in Ivan's chapel. In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV Mary TV. Inc. | www.marytv.tv "Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world." St. John Paul II Be Connected! www.marytv.tv Mary TV | P.O. Box 899 | Notre Dame, IN 46556 US

Mary TV: September 16, 2024 Reflection- Our Lady's Apparition to Ivan on 09/14/24

 

 

Our Lady's Apparition to Ivan on 09/14/24

Our Lady's Apparition to Ivan on 09/14/24 September 16, 2024 Dear Family of Mary! On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Mary TV was able to stream the prayer gathering in Ivan Dragicevic's Chapel in Medjugorje! It was a beautiful time of prayer. Fr. Dermot Roach lead the Rosary, and then Our Lady came to Ivan! At the end, Ivan gave a summary of his encounter with Our Lady which we have transcribed: Ivan’s Rosary and Apparition – 09/14/24 September 14, 2024 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross After Our Lady’s apparition Ivan welcomed us all: Once again, I would like to greet all of you present here, our dear priests and all of you who are with us today through the internet. I am not going to keep you very long here, because the evening prayer program will start very soon. I would like to share with you what’s most important from this evening’s encounter with Our Lady. Our Lady was very joyful and very happy when she appeared. She greeted all of us with her motherly greeting words, ‘Praised be Jesus my dear children!’ She looked at all of us, she extended her hands, and she prayed over all of us in her Aramaic language. She prayed especially over all of you who are sick, and then she prayed over all the priests. Our Lady prayed also for those who take part in the evening prayer program on the church grounds. Our Lady spent some time in prayer for peace. She blessed us all with her motherly blessing and she blessed all the religious articles that you brought for blessing. As I always do, this evening again I recommended all of you, all of your needs, your intentions, your families. During every encounter with Our Lady there is a part that is a private conversation between the Blessed Mother and myself, and most of the time it is the part that I am not sharing with everybody. So after this private conversation Our Lady kept praying over all of us. And she left in prayer in the sign of the light and the cross, with the words, “Go in peace my dear children!” Well, I try to emphasize what’s most important from this evening’s encounter. And I would like to remind you once again that Our Lady prayed especially this evening for peace, as she does recently in every apparition. During all our future zoom and internet meetings we are going to pray for Our Lady’s intentions, it is her desire and her call so that her plans may be accomplished. For all of you who were praying with us this evening through the internet, we are going to meet again on September 21st at the same time [4:40pm Medjugorje time, 11:40am ET in the US]. I would like to ask Father to come forward to bless us all and to bless the religious articles as well.... (Ivan Dragicevic, 09/14/24) You can view the entire prayer time at this link: https://video.marytv.tv/watch/m2dE2asppMv?ctx=io9bJjUxsmS%2CGnRgpTdsma0 I want to highlight something that Ivan said, because it is really important: And I would like to remind you once again that Our Lady prayed especially this evening for peace, as she does recently in every apparition. During all our future zoom and internet meetings we are going to pray for Our Lady’s intentions, it is her desire and her call so that her plans may be accomplished. Ivan made a point to tell us that recently Our Lady has prayed for peace whenever she comes to him. And he said that our prayer meetings with him will be dedicated to praying for Our Lady's intentions so that her plans may be accomplished. This focus of prayer for Our Lady's intentions and her prayer for peace are urgent and important. We all can take those two intentions to heart and pray for them in a special way every day!! Thank you to all of you who joined, and let's tell our friends and families to join with us next Saturday night, September 21, 2024 at 4:40 pm Medjugorje time on Mary TV!! Just go to the channel and you will be connected!! In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV Mary TV. Inc. | www.marytv.tv "Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world." St. John Paul II Be Connected! www.marytv.tv

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Mary TV: September 13, 2024 Reflection - God is giving you a great opportunity to convert...

 

God is giving you a great opportunity to convert...

God is giving you a great opportunity to convert... September 13, 2024  Dear Family of Mary! In today's Gospel reading at Mass, Jesus asks this question: "Can a blind man guide a blind man? Will not both fall into a pit?" (Lk 6:39) It seems that spiritual blindness is a grave danger in our lives. We may think we see with the eyes of faith, that we see as Jesus sees. But do we? Our Lady gave us this message below to challenge us to a true conversion of heart, so that we will begin to see with the eyes of faith: October 25, 2006  "Dear children! Today the Lord permitted me to tell you again that you live in a time of grace. You are not conscious, little children, that God is giving you a great opportunity to convert and to live in peace and love. You are so blind and attached to earthly things and think of earthly life. God sent me to lead you toward eternal life. I, little children, am not tired, although I see that your hearts are heavy and tired for everything that is a grace and a gift. Thank you for having responded to my call."  Let's take this message to prayer this weekend. There are some good questions to ask ourselves. May we allow the Holy Spirit to move in our hearts, shining His light on the hidden things in our souls that need attention. We may need to go to confession to receive healing from some blindness we have in terms of living in God's peace or the false peace of the world! God bless us all, as we choose to live in this time of grace with Our Lady!!! In Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Cathy Nolan Mary TV Mary TV. Inc. | www.marytv.tv "Medjugorje is the spiritual center of the world." St. John Paul II Be Connected! www.marytv.tv Mary TV | P.O. Box 899 | Notre Dame, IN 46556 US