MARY, QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE CHURCH

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MARY, QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE CHURCH

(Friday Church News Notes, July 22, 2011, www.wayoflife.org [e-mail], 866-295-4143)

- The Roman Catholic Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is located in Orlando, Florida, near Disney World. The basilica’s official brochures say: “As Catholics we look to Mary, Mother of God, for inspiration, encouragement and help in our lives. ... [The basilica] emphasizes devotion to the Mother of God as one of the God-given gifts enabling us to reach that salvation for which Christ gave us His life on the cross.”

Thus, according to this Catholic document Mary plays a role in salvation, which is a blasphemous heresy. That Rome’s Mary is worshipped as queen of heaven is clear evidence that she is a Christianized pagan idol, for the only queen of heaven mentioned in the Bible is a goddess that the Jews were worshipping at the time of the destruction of the First Temple (Jeremiah 7:18; 44:17-25). The ancient mother-goddess worship, which began at Babel and spread throughout the world, was baptized by the Roman Catholic Church as the Madonna-Child.

For photos of Mary hanging on the cross and Mary on God’s throne at the basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Mary hanging on the cross in the Church of the Mother of God of Polish Martyrs in Warsaw, and Mary on the ark of the covenant see the following -- www.wayoflife.org/maryolatry/index.html

[PrisonerOfHope]

It's appropriate that it's by Disney World - all that garbage they believe about "Mary" is another fairy tale!

[baydoll]

lol! True that! ;D

[shann0]

Mary is dead. She has been for millenia. She's not helping or praying for anyone.

[baydoll]

Too bad the Catholic Church doesn't realize that. Or they do but don't want their deluded 'flock' in on that little 'secret'.

[PrisonerOfHope]

It all goes back to Ishtar worship; the RCC is pagan to the core.

[wateredseeds]

You know i think it's funny when i get people in my store....some of who are catholics, some who are not...and they buy those silly madallions with the saints on them. St. christopher of course is the most popular. I want to tell them they are being idolatrous...but if they aren't willing to figure that out by reading the word of God....i might as well let them spend there money with us.

The worst is that we get a lot of people in asking if we carry the saint joseph statues. We don't carry ANY statues. But apparently they believe if they are selling their house...and they bury joseph upside down in the backyard, it will sell faster. Then if it sells quickly, they are supposed to dig up joseph and display him in their new house. IDIOTS!

[PrisonerOfHope]

Are they still selling St. Christopher junk? The RCC decided several years ago that he never existed!

St. Christopher


Before the 1969 reform of the Roman calendar, Christopher was listed as a martyr who died under Decius. Nothing else is known about him. There are several legends about him including the one in which he was crossing a river when a child asked to be carried across. When Christopher put the child on his shoulders he found the child was unbelievably heavy. The child, according to the legend, was Christ carrying the weight of the whole world. This was what made Christopher patron saint of travelers and is invoked against storms, plagues, etc.. His former feast day is July 25.

Before the formal canonization process began in the fifteenth century, many saints were proclaimed by popular approval. This was a much faster process but unfortunately many of the saints so named were based on legends, pagan mythology, or even other religions -- for example, the story of the Buddha traveled west to Europe and he was "converted" into a Catholic saint! In 1969, the Church took a long look at all the saints on its calendar to see if there was historical evidence that that saint existed and lived a life of holiness. In taking that long look, the Church discovered that there was little proof that many "saints", including some very popular ones, ever lived. Christopher was one of the names that was determined to have a basis mostly in legend. Therefore Christopher (and others) were dropped from the universal calendar.

Some saints were considered so legendary that their cult was completely repressed (including St. Ursula). Christopher's cult was not suppressed but it is confined to local calendars (those for a diocese, country, or so forth). His name Christopher, means Christ-bearer. He died a martyr during the reign of Decius in the third century

www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=36

Now, the above is from a Catholic website. Directly below the article was this:

"Saint Christopher Medals
ON SALE NOW! St Christopher medals crafted from solid 14K gold and sterling silver. Silver medals include a sterling silver chain. Overnight shipping available.
CLICK HERE!


ST. CHRISTOPHER MEDALS
Many styles and sizes of St. Christopher medals to choose from. Find everything from sports medals for the active, smaller medals for the petite and larger medals that make an impact!
CLICK HERE!"

So, first they're saying that ol' Chris was just a legend, then they're selling St. Christopher idols?

Well, money is money....I guess Benny needs a new pair of red Prada shoes!

[PrisonerOfHope]

Here's more on that St. Joseph nonsense, for those who aren't familiar with it. On the one hand it's funny that grown people would believe in this superstition, but on the other, it's sad that they're totally lost because they don't realize that Jesus alone is the mediator between God and man.


PRAYER TO SELL A HOME

(Note: This was sent to me by a visitor to the site. Below is the text of her email and the attached prayer/procedure for selling a home.)

Hello. My name is Patricia. I have been to your site and it is nicely done, by the way. I just wanted to give you this attachment (word doc) that contains the novena to St. Joseph for selling a home. I have not seen it on your site and I was thinking that maybe you would be interested in having it. I used to get a buyer for my home and of course, immediately, I got one. My neighbor also wanted to sell her home and as soon as I gave her the prayer -- she did sell her home. I have given it to another friend of mine and she too was able to get a buyer for her condo. after months of trying to unload it. I have also used this prayer in other ways. In HS, my teacher used to tell me that she prayed to St. Joseph for a good husband, so I said why not. I prayed this novena even if its for selling a home -- I prayed that St. Joseph would bring me the RIGHT MAN for me. Guess what -- I met my friend's brother -- and his name is Joseph. So far so good -- he is the nicest person that I have ever met and I am enjoying the "getting to know you process" with him. I have passed this novena onto many of my friends looking for husbands, etc. and told them to just pray and ask -- St. Joseph is good and he will hear your petitions. I have made it my mission to send this out to as many people that need it in order to spread the word about St. Joseph. So, again, I just wanted to share this with you. Take care and God bless you.

Procedure for burying a St. Joseph statue when selling a home:

Make a hole in the ground that is large enough to bury the St. Joseph statue (in protective wrap) vertically.
Place the statue upside down in the ground.
Face the upside down statue TOWARDS the home that is to be sold.
For nine consecutive days, pray the St. Joseph Novena included here.
Once the home is sold, remove the statue from the ground.
Display the statue in a place of honor in the new home.

Opening Prayer

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Come to my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of all good gifts, I come before you to honor you in your saints and ask their help in my many needs.

You promised those who ask, would receive, those who seek, would find, those who knock, would have doors opened to them.

Hear the prayers of your church, grant my requests, and pardon my sins. Amen.

St. Joseph, just and true, with a father's care you raised the child Jesus, and with a husband's love, you shared your life with Mary, his mother.

I entrust myself to your care and place in your hands this request of mine (say request)….

In quiet Nazareth, long ago, the Holy Spirit spoke to your heart and you followed God's will with wonderful faith.

In the quiet of my days, and in the hard choices I must make, help me follow the Spirit's guidance and believe when I cannot see.

Day 1 Oh God, guide of those who listen and helper of those who hear your voice, speak to me, as you did to St. Joseph, and help me accomplish the things you give me to do .

Day 2 O God, you love your people and bless the ordinary lives we quietly live. As you blessed St. Joseph, bless what I do, however hidden and simple it may be, and let all I do be done with love.

Day 3 O God, ever faithful, you remember us always and in time reveal your blessings. Help me trust in you, as St. Joseph faithfully trusted, and never let me lose faith in the wonderful gifts you promise me.

Day 4 God of families, bless the family that's mine. Keep us safe from harm, and never let evil come between us. Let peace remain in our hearts.

Day 5 O God, who loves children, be kind to our children today. Give them eyes of faith for seeing far, a loving heart for welcoming life, and a place always at your side.

Day 6 God of our heavenly home, bless our home on earth. Let the spirit of Mary and Joseph rest at our table, shape our words and actions, and bring blessing to our children.

Day 7 God, our Father, give your fatherly spirit to those who are fathers now. Like Joseph, give them hearts of devoted love for their wives and children and strength for forgiveness and patience.

Day 8 Give shelter, O God, to those who need it, and bring together families divided. Give us enough to eat, and decent work to earn our bread. Care for us, O God.

Day 9 Bless all families, O Lord especially those in need. Remembering the life of your Son, we pray for the poor, for those who lack a good home, for those in exile. Grant them a protector like Joseph, O God.

To conclude this novena, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be


www.stjosephsite.com/SJS_Prayer_To%20sell%20a%20home.htm

[wateredseeds]

ick

Seriously, i just about threw up when i read that. Of course i know about that stuff...but it amazes me that people think that the SAINTS answer prayers. For real? Jesus is our mediator. NO OTHER NAME BY WHICH I AM SAVED.

[PrisonerOfHope]

I wonder how many Catholic "saints" are even in heaven?

On my FB wall earlier I saw a picture posted by a friend of her two "heros" - JP II and Mother Teresa. Ick! I blocked that post from appearing on my wall, lest anyone think I agree. Please pray for her to see the truth. (Her name is Ann; she's special because she loves God's animals so much.)

[shann0]

We are all saints, it takes no special recognition by the RCC to become one, only the Blood and Grace of Jesus Christ! Amen!

[baydoll]

Praying for Ann!

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Jul 29, 2011 20:11:02 GMT -5 shann0 said:

We are all saints, it takes no special recognition by the RCC to become one, only the Blood and Grace of Jesus Christ! Amen!

A big AMEN to that! The Catholic Church is a sham, and it fits this verse to a T:

"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in."

Modern Day Pharisees.