Trumpets of Jericho Newsletter May 21, 2007

Monthly Bulletin

Fraternal Association of Prayer and Sacrifice
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Catholic Quote: The Fasting of Jesus Christ

If you can stand fasting, you will do well to fast on certain days in addition to those prescribed by the Church. Besides the usual effects of fasting, namely, elevating our spirits, keeping the body in subjection, practicing virtue and gaining a greater reward in heaven, it is valuable for restraining gluttony and keeping our sensual appetites and body subject to the law of the spirit. (St. Francis de Sales, Introduction to the devout Life, III, 23.  )

The Trumpet Sounds

It is right to celebrate the Easter season with celebration and feasting; for the Lord truly has risen from the dead in the flesh, and in the flesh truly ascended into heaven. After Pentecost next week, we will return to Ordinary Time. I hope we have all been keeping our Friday fast - naturally, the octaves of Easter and Christmas allow for exceptions - to obtain from God the grace of the reform of the Church. How many souls, both clergy and lay, have fallen away from friendship with our Lord by the love of sin? Penance must accompany prayer for our prayer to be particularly effective for the salvation of souls.
    - Joshua

Keep Watch and Pray

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