Consecration Week 4 - Day 4

Week 4 theme: "Mother of Adorers"




READING


-TWENTY-FIFTH DAY-
Consecration to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Peter Julian Eymard, Library Vol. 7 Pages 138-143


(Or pages 135-140 on the online book. You can find the link here:)
http://archive.org/stream/monthofourladyof00eymauoft#page/135/mode/1up




St Peter Julian Eymard's words:


Chapter title: Mary's Apostolate


The soul that lives on the Eucharist ought to occupy itself, before everything else, with the interests of this Adorable Sacrament. Now the first and dearest of all these interests to Jesus is His priesthood. It is through the priest that the Blessed Sacrament is given to us. By priests, Jesus receives that sacramental life which He consecrates to the glory of His Father; by them,...He has given them all His rights and all His power.

Pray, therefore, for the priesthood; beg for vocations to it may be multiplied; labor to obtain holy, zealous priests for people. This was Mary's prayer,...The priest is Mary's privileged child.

...The priest formed by Mary!- O good and holy priest, how well Jesus will receive thee!

...The priest is the father of Jesus Eucharistic, the spiritual king of souls: he is a god on earth, terrenus Deus, who has received all the riches of God-who opens and closes heaven.

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The mission and the duties of the priest in regard to the Eucharist and in regard to souls are the same as those of Mary.

The priest is, first of all, an adorer and the guardian of the Blessed Sacrament. ...He must begin at the foot of the altar his exterior apostolate.

Mary in the Cenacle! Behold the Divine Mother in her first duty. Her office there is that of an adorer. She adores by taking care of the Eucharistic worship. She repairs the glory of God outraged by sinners. ...

Behold the faithful priest - one who understands the favor of the Savior's love for him-owes to Jesus!

...she revealed the mysteries of His life to the Apostles and the Evangelists. She spoke incessantly of Him and made Him loved by all around. She was the first zealatrix of Jesus.

... she loves them (Priests) for the glory of God and the salvation of souls,...

...if we love the Eucharist, if we desire to have It served, preached, loved by all, let us incessantly beg of Jesus, through Mary, to give us holy priests, apostolic workers, faithful adorers. The glory of the Blessed Sacrament and the salvation of the world are at stake.


Practice-Pray constantly for vocations to the priesthood, and exercise towards the priests of Jesus the most devoted and respectful charity.

Aspiration-O Queen of the clergy! send workers into the Vineyard of thy Divine son.




MEDITATION


"The priest is Mary's privileged child." St. Peter Julian Eymard understands the mission and duty of the Sacred Priesthood. He understands the immense importance of The Priest being held by Our Blessed Mother. Our Lady knows Jesus receives His Sacramental life, which He glorifies to the Father, through the Priesthood. If the priest is formed by Mary, our first duty as her consecrated children is to keep clear a conscious effort of her intentions; this is Mary's prayer that we share in. We as her consecrated children have an obligation to pray fervently for priests, to restore any dignity that may be lost due to our humanity. We can consider it a grievous sin to engage in talk of a priest; offer to pray if anyone suggests conversation of one. If you feel you need find a good and holy confessor to confide in do so, but never engage in talk with others, rather pray. For the hands of the priest confect the Eucharist at the Altar of the Lord through the Power of Almighty God. This is the epitome of gifts this side of heaven. We pray for our priests for they are the ones who open and close the door to heaven. Mary's Apostolate was graced with the knowledge that her priests stand in the person of her Son. She holds them as her privileged children. Souls who live on the Eucharist must treasure the Sacred Priesthood and occupy with Mary the Mother of Adorers the intercession of our love for our priests, for their mission and for their duties.


St. Peter Julian reminds us that, "She reveals the mysteries of His life...." Our continued life in the Holy Rosary is one we should offer daily for our priests. Meditating on the fourth mysteries, we begin with the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. In this mystery we pray for purity of heart, mind, body, soul and obedience. Mary brings her priests to the Temple to offer them this grace. The Carrying of the Cross, the next in the thread of fourth mysteries, offers us to pray for patience amongst our sufferings. Purity will bring us here for we begin to understand the offering and the grace that will come from carrying our sorrows. The saints grasped this gift and longed for sacrifices to offer so to beg for graces to come down upon them. We remember the Transfiguration at every Holy Mass, recalling Mount Tabor; this is our consolation in our Eucharistic Lord. We too would only want to say like St. Peter, "Lord it would be good for us to stay HERE!", yet the mission of our lives needs to be fulfilled. We face crosses, toils and disappointments. We need the Altar (Mount Tabor!) to remember when we are in the face of evils that will cast us down to the depths of despair. Jesus will raise us back to the mountain top at that very moment, in the recount of the hope that will be brought to our life in the illumination of His graces that we have received in Holy Communion. Jesus will remind us of the Father's words, "This is my beloved son/daughter in whom I am well pleased." The Assumption is the most glorious reminder that God will never be outdone in His generosity. Our Blessed Mother was assumed from her pain, taken by the love of her Father to heaven. To know Jesus through Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament will reveal all the mysteries of Jesus Christ to our hearts and souls. Mary's Apostolate will live on in her children and Jesus Eucharistic will be with us unto the end of the world.


"The priest is the father of Jesus Eucharist," St. Peter Julian's love for his own divine office is a passion of his love for the Blessed Sacrament, for he knows the priest is needed to continue the life of Christ in God's Holy Mother Church. St. Peter Julian knows too that we need to pray for our Lady to continue to form relationships with her priests for, "She was the first zealatrix of Jesus.." Zealatrx is a serious word for a serious mission. Mary's mission is our mission. We pray with her for this most sacred and highest office this side of heaven, which lives in God's priests. The indelible mark placed upon the soul of a priest is the mark that consecrates the Eucharistic sacrifice. Mary's duty is appointed to her by God the Father to behold her priests. God's promise is fulfilled in the redemptive life of His Son, Jesus Christ. Our Blessed Mother was the privileged one to bring Jesus to the world. God chose no other way than through the heart, life, soul and womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The priests live in Jesus' person, in persona Christi. Mary too must keep them in her heart, soul, life and womb in the same way she carried Jesus. The children carry out the mission of the family so we with Mary honor the Sacred Priesthood. We restore by our love anything humanity may have shattered. The priest is the father of the Eucharist. We need to pray for good and holy priests. Mother of Adorers help us to pray for, "The glory of the Blessed Sacrament and the salvation of the world are at stake." (St Peter Julian) Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament your apostolate is ours teach us to be like you the Mother of Adorers.


"And the angel answering, said to her: The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And therefore also the Holy which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God." (Luke 1:35)




SEND


Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass, the faith you place into the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and prepare for a good and humble confession. Pray with Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament for priests try to identify with them all the duties of their life and offer a hidden sacrifice for the gift of their love.


For Week IV to accompany the daily readings please pray the Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament. You may continue the prayers from the previous weeks, the Veni Creator, the Ave Maris Stella and the prayer to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.


Ponder these words through your prayers this week:


" In your prayer aspire to nourish yourself upon God... This is the secret of true prayer; to discover God's action and plans in His love for us! Then the soul cries out, 'How good you are, oh my God! What can I do for you? What could please you?' That is the flame which rises from the hearth. To attain such a living prayer, we must forget ourselves, or avoid seeking ourselves in any way in prayer. We must simplify the work of our mind by a simple and calm view of God's truths." St. Peter JulianEymard Paris, August 27, 1867


Our Lady of The Blessed Sacrament pray for us,
- Laura


PRAYER


Litany of the Most Blessed Sacrament


Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. R. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. R. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, R. have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R. have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, R. have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, R. have mercy on us.


Jesus, Eternal High Priest of the Eucharistic Sacrifice, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, Divine Victim on the Altar for our salvation, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, hidden under the appearance of bread, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, dwelling in the tabernacles of the world, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, really, truly and substantially present in the Blessed Sacrament, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, abiding in Your fulness, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, Bread of Life, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, Bread of Angels, R. have mercy on us.
Jesus, with us always until the end of the world, R. have mercy on us.


Sacred Host, summit and source of all worship and Christian life, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, sign and cause of the unity of the Church, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, adored by countless angels, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, spiritual food, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, Sacrament of love, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, bond of charity, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, greatest aid to holiness, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, gift and glory of the priesthood, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, in which we partake of Christ, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, in which the soul is filled with grace, R. have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, in which we are given a pledge of future glory, R. have mercy on us.


Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.


For those who do not believe in Your Eucharistic presence, R. have mercy, O Lord.
For those who are indifferent to the Sacrament of Your love, R. have mercy on us.
For those who have offended You in the Holy Sacrament of the Altar, R. have mercy on us.


That we may show fitting reverence when entering Your holy temple, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may make suitable preparation before approaching the Altar, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may receive You frequently in Holy Communion with real devotion and true humility, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may never neglect to thank You for so wonderful a blessing, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may cherish time spent in silent prayer before You, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may grow in knowledge of this Sacrament of sacraments, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That all priests may have a profound love of the Holy Eucharist, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That they may celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in accordance with its sublime dignity, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may be comforted and sanctified with Holy Viaticum at the hour of our death, R. we beseech You, hear us.
That we may see You one day face to face in Heaven, R. we beseech You, hear us.


Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, R. have mercy on us, O Lord.


V. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine,
R. all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine.


Let us pray,


Most merciful Father,
You continue to draw us to Yourself
through the Eucharistic Mystery.
Grant us fervent faith in this Sacrament of love,
in which Christ the Lord Himself is contained, offered and received.
We make this prayer through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen.






Description: Litany of the Blessed Sacrament:


Written by St. Peter Julian Eymard, the founder of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. This litany is ecclesiastically approved for liturgical use and has the Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur.