Let us Remember the Protection of our Guardian Angel.

Holy Guardian Angel (Feast on October 2)

Dear Angel at my side,
my good and loyal friend,
you have been with me since the moment I was born.
You are my own personal guardian,
given me by God as my guide and protector,
and you will stay with me till I die.
He who created you and me
gave me to you as your particular charge.
You assisted in great joy at my baptism,
when I became part of the Mystical Body of Christ,
and was made a member of the household of God
and an heir of heaven.
You saw the dangers that beset my path,
and, if I sinned,
it was in spite of you.
You envied me when Christ came to me in Holy Communion.
Even though you probably were there
among the angels that adored Him
the night that He was born,
you have not been able to receive Him as I can.
O, help me to appreciate these gifts!
Help me to realize, as you do,
with every fiber of my being,
that to serve Christ is to be a King!
Help me steadfastly to avoid evil
and do good and always guard my soul from sin.
Protect me as well from physical evils
as I go about my daily work.
You will be with me all my life,
and at the hour of my death.
Help me to face death bravely, patiently,
with great love of God,
knowing that it is only through death
that I can come to Him in heaven!
Then, come with me to my Judge,
and when the hour of my salvation comes,
take me home to my Father, God.

Amen

Pilgrim Statue of The Immaculate Heart of Mary visits homes.

The Heralds of the Gospel take the pilgrim Statue of The Immaculate Heart of Mary as she appeared in Fatima, to peoples homes, as a way of bringing a blessing to the family.
The visit normally takes place in the evenings and need not take more than two hours.
The Heralds of the Gospel bring the statue to the house and give a short talk about the reason for the visit and the importance of prayer. Five decades of the Rosary are then said, for the intentions of all those present. Tea and coffee may be served at the end. After the visit, the Statue continues on its journey to other homes.
This is a wonderful opportunity to invite family and friends to share in Our Lady's visit to your home. The only thing you need to provide is a little table with a table cloth, and some flowers or a candle. There is no charge. Children are welcome to be present. Indeed, it is it is encouraged.
The visits must be booked in advance. Call Br Arthur on 02089434159 or 07899034249.

251 new Heralds theologians

On September 23, 251 heralds received a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from the Faculty Italo Brasileira, in São Paulo. The new theologians took the oath to spread the truth by all means, encouraging the building of a just society, ethics and solidarity.

TELEGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF INDONESIAN EARTHQUAKES

Friday, October 2, 2009
TELEGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF INDONESIAN EARTHQUAKES
(VIS) - Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. sent a telegram,. in the name of the Holy Father, to Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, apostolic nuncio to Indonesia, for the earthquakes that have struck the country in recent days.

"Deeply saddened to learn of the recent devastating earthquakes affecting Indonesia", reads the English language telegram, "His Holiness Benedict XVI prays for the victims and their grieving families, invoking eternal rest upon the deceased and divine strength and consolation on all who are suffering, His Holiness likewise encourages the rescue workers, and all involved in providing emergency assistance to the victims of this disaster, to persevere in their efforts to bring relief, comfort and support.

Taken from: http://heraldsnews.blogspot.com/2009/10/telegram-for-victims-of-indonesian.html

The Society of Apostolic Life - Regina Virginum

The Society of Apostolic Life Regina Virginum (Queen of Virgins) is comprised of women who received the call to religious life, and who wish to follow the charism of the Heralds of the Gospel. They live in community and devote their lives to serve the Church.

In order to provide a good training for novices, the formation house of the Society of Apostolic Life Regina Virgins was built in Sao Paulo. There the girls learn and prepare to become the evangelists that the Church needs in this new millennium.

Aware that the Church has always attached great importance to the cultivation of the arts as a means of spiritual enrichment, the "Heralds of the Gospel" uses various artistic expressions to engage with society.

The society of Regina Virginum, is involved in evangelization throughout the four corners of the world, in order to reach all social and professional classes, and all living conditions.

In addition to parish ministry, they seek opportunities to evangelize in the streets of towns and cities, in businesses, factories, government offices, nursing homes, hospitals, orphanages, prisons, airports, shopping centers, hotels, stadiums, barracks, theaters, etc. Using musical performances, plays etc. they aim to convey the message of the Gospel.

To find out more about the Society of Regina Virginum, go to:
http://www.reginavirginum.org.br/

The Charism of the Heralds of the Gospel

The Heralds of the Gospel are an International Association of the Faithful of Pontifical Right, the first to be established by the Holy See in the third millennium, during a ceremony which occurred during the feast of the Chair of St. Peter (February 22) in 2001.
The Heralds of the Gospel strive to be instruments of holiness in the Church by encouraging close unity between faith and life, and working to evangelize particularly through art and culture. Their apostolate, which differs depending upon the environments in which they work, gives pride of place to parish animation, evangelizing families, providing catechetical and cultural formation to young people, and disseminating religious Iiterature.

There is a particular focus on music, drama and they organise many events in churches, schools, hospitals, factories, offices and prisons. The educational efforts of the association focus on developing an interior life firmly rooted in the Eucharist, devotion to our Lady and fidelity to the Successor of Peter. The formation route taken by the members comprises the study of moral theology, exegesis, history, and a thorough training in the arts and modern languages.

For more information about the work of the Heralds of the Gospel worldwide see:
http://www.arautos.org.br/