DB#405 – Spiritual Judo
Today, on Feedback Friday: what’s going on in beautiful Thailand? Coffee in New York City; Canadian Thanksgiving and my trip to Winnipeg; Spiritual Judo; Starbucks marketing; the Music Man; update on the Secrets of Harry Potter; more about Beowulf, the dragon and Tolkien; the SQPN Store; Giving Campaign update. Where do fools rush in? Advent and Reconciliation.
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My iTunes just downloaded this episode but it’s only 1:19 in length. It cuts off during the “what’s going on in your part of the world” feedback.
Same with listening from the website.
Sometimes Libsyn drives me insane. I’ve reuploaded the file twice now, and it keeps doing this!
Ok, I think I solved the problem. Libsyn apparently delivers files from a cache, and no matter how many times you reupload the original file, if the cached file is corrupt, Libsyn keeps serving it! I changed the filename and the RSS feed. That has tricked the Libsyn service into refreshing its cache. Sorry for the trouble.
Libsyn: please don’t drop the ball on this. It happens a bit too often!
Another wonderful Breakfast! (It’s working fine now.)
Coincidentally (although I don’t believe in coincidences
) there is a photo of the Thailand ‘Loy Katrong’ festival floating lanterns on the msnbc.com site. To find the photo look on the left side of the page – under ‘Browse’ hold the mouse over ‘Photos’ then ‘The Week in Pictures’ then click on ‘Nov. 22 – 29′. The #2 photo is the festival. It looks amazing!
Great work, Father – thanks so much… Kim
Thanks for sorting the file problem Father! I’m going on a train journey tomorrow so very pleased to have the full Daily Breakfast on my iPod to go with me.
Thanks again and God bless!
Please take a look at this!
Please join us in starting this novena November 30 (today), which will end
on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The movie The Golden Compass was
written by someone who has been quoted as saying,
“I’m trying to undermine the basis of Christian belief”
I am all for the death of God.”
“My books are about killing God.”
It is scheduled to open the day before the feast. This movie has been
watered down in an attempt to entice people to buy his book series His Dark
Materials.
Please forward this to all who may participate.
Intention for the Novena:
For people to realize the danger of this movie and not support it.
PRAYER TO THE
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
O God, who by the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son,
we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did
preserve Her from all stain,
so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto
You.
Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, world without end.
Amen.
First, recite the Prayer to the Immaculate Conception.
Then, recite the appropriate prayer of each of the nine days.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
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Day One
O most Holy Virgin, who was pleasing to the Lord and became His mother,
immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on me as I
implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, who by your blessed
Immaculate Conception, from the first moment of your conception did crush
the head of the enemy, receive our prayers as we implore you to present at
the throne of God the favor we now request…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will.
Amen.
_____
Day Two
O Mary, ever blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Queen of angels and of saints,
we salute you with the most profound veneration and filial devotion as we
contemplate your holy Immaculate Conception, We thank you for your maternal
protection and for the many blessings that we have received through your
wondrous mercy and most powerful intercession. In all our necessities we
have recourse to you with unbounded confidence. O Mother of Mercy, we
beseech you now to hear our prayer and to obtain for us of your Divine Son
the favor that we so earnestly request in this novena…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will.
Amen.
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Day Three
O Blessed Virgin Mary, glory of the Christian people, joy of the universal
Church and Mother of Our Lord, speak for us to the Heart of Jesus, who is
your Son and our brother. O Mary, who by your holy Immaculate Conception did
enter the world free from stain, in your mercy obtain for us from Jesus the
special favor which we now so earnestly seek…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will.
Amen.
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Day Four
O Mary, Mother of God, endowed in your glorious Immaculate Conception with
the fullness of grace; unique among women in that you are both mother and
virgin; Mother of Christ and Virgin of Christ, we ask you to look down with
a tender heart from your throne and listen to our prayers as we earnestly
ask that you obtain for us the favor for which we now plead…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
_____
Day Five
O Lord, who, by the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, did prepare a
fitting dwelling for your Son, we beseech you that as by the foreseen death
of your Son, you did preserve her from all stain of sin, grant that through
her intercession, we may be favored with the granting of the grace that we
seek for at this time…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
_____
Day Six
Glorious and immortal Queen of Heaven, we profess our firm belief in your
Immaculate Conception preordained for you in the merits of your Divine Son.
We rejoice with you in your Immaculate Conception. To the one ever-reigning
God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, three in Person, one in nature, we offer
thanks for your blessed Immaculate Conception. O Mother of the Word made
Flesh, listen to our petition as we ask this special grace during this
novena…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
_____
Day Seven
O Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God, and my mother, from the sublime heights
of your dignity turn your merciful eyes upon me while I, full of confidence
in your bounty and keeping in mind your Immaculate conception and fully
conscious of your power, beg of you to come to our aid and ask your Divine
Son to grant the favor we earnestly seek in this novena… if it be
beneficial for our immortal souls and the souls for whom we pray.
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will.
_____
Day Eight
O Most gracious Virgin Mary, beloved Mother of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer,
intercede with him for us that we be granted the favor which we petition for
so earnestly in this novena…O Mother of the Word Incarnate, we feel
animated with confidence that your prayers in our behalf will be graciously
heard before the throne of God. O Glorious Mother of God, in memory of your
joyous Immaculate Conception, hear our prayers and obtain for us our
petitions.
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will.
_____
Day Nine
O Mother of the King of the Universe, most perfect member of the human race,
“our tainted nature’s solitary boast,” we turn to you as mother, advocate,
and mediatrix. O Holy Mary, assist us in our present necessity. By your
Immaculate Conception, O Mary conceived without sin, we humbly beseech you
from the bottom of our heart to intercede for us with your Divine Son and
ask that we be granted the favor for which we now plead…
(State your intention here…)
O Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Mother of Christ, you had influence
with your Divine Son while upon this earth; you have the same influence now
in heaven. Pray for us and obtain for us from him the granting of my
petition if it be the Divine Will. Amen.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, hear us
Christ, graciously hear us
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us God the Son, Redeemer of the
World, have mercy on us God the Holy Spirit, …
Holy Trinity, one God, …
Holy Mary, pray for us
Holy Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Virgin of virgins, …
Mother of Christ, …
Mother of Divine Grace, …
Mother most pure, …
Mother most chaste, …
Mother inviolate, …
Mother undefiled, …
Mother most amiable, …
Mother most admirable, …
Mother of good counsel, …
Mother of our Creator, …
Mother of our Saviour, …
Virgin most prudent, …
Virgin most venerable, …
Virgin most renowned, …
Virgin most powerful, …
Virgin most merciful, …
Virgin most faithful, …
Mirror of justice, …
Seat of wisdom, …
Cause of our joy, …
Spiritual vessel, …
Vessel of honour, …
Singular vessel of devotion, …
Mystical rose, …
Tower of David, …
Tower of ivory, …
House of gold, …
Ark of the covenant, …
Gate of heaven, …
Morning star, …
Health of the sick, …
Refuge of sinners, …
Comforter of the afflicted, …
Help of Christians, …
Queen of Angels, …
Queen of Patriarchs, …
Queen of Prophets, …
Queen of Apostles, …
Queen of Martyrs, …
Queen of Confessors, …
Queen of Virgins, …
Queen of all Saints, …
Queen conceived without original sin, …
Queen assumed into heaven, …
Queen of the most holy Rosary, …
Queen of Peace, …
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord, Lamb of
God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord, Lamb
of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God,
that we, Thy servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body: and,
by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered
from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness.
Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
That is a nice long prayer Ben. Maybe we should hear first hand from some mainstream christians who actually see the movie or better yet see & hear it for ourselves before we make up our minds.
And we should remember that it is only a fiction movie and the goodness of Christ & is so much bigger than any single movie.
Peace & God Bless,
Michael
Michael C, you’re reservation of judgment for the film would be admirable if we were talking about something new, but the film is based on one of a trilogy of books that is written by an avowedly atheistic author. Please let me know what the “mainstream Christians” whose judgment you’re waiting for think about the full story, which ends with the trilogy’s “God character” being killed and the children thus being free to live their lives as they wish. If that’s mainstream, count me out.
You’re right that some dumb movie can’t diminish Christ. That doesn’t mean we need to put up with it.
Hi! Just so you know, if you click on the right arrow in iTunes it points to http://www.dailybreakfast.com which apparently doesn’t exist. Would you please correct this?
Fr Rod,
I think you should come out with a secrets of his dark materials. I’m also abit concerned about the movie as it has anti-christian undertones in the series. The magistarium being the church is seen to be the evil entity in the series. I have read the series and know the story so I will reserve judgement until I see the flick next weekend. I just feel that a public announcement should be made to let unsuspecting people know of its anti-christian meaning in an otherwise hollywood popcorn affair.
Just something I came across.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
Regards,
Bernard
Steve O’Neill, so-called big movies come & go all the time but we always should keep in mind some important points. Seeing a movie is always a choice so unless you pay your hard earned money out you are never going to have to “put up with it”. Also, everyone knows that it is “fiction” that is a “fantasy” that no one has suggested in any way has any reality to it at all.
I can’t afford to see it(if I see it) until it comes to the budget theater but I think we all should reserve any judgement on something we haven’t seen only until after we see it.
It would seem that there are so many much much more real serious problems in the world than making a contrived problem of a have to pay to see it fiction fantasy movie that is in fact a very short flash in the pan.
Peace & God Bless,
Michael
Father Roderick,
Probably already mentioned somewhere on the boards, and is probably somewhere in your notebook, but you should consider a Secrets of His Dark Materials or at least Secrets of the Golden Compass. Since this was written, and the movie produced (it seems), as a direct opposition to the Chronicles of Narnia, as an atheist answer to their message, and since B16 has just issued his encyclical reminding the world of the cruelty that is atheism, it seems a natural.
Of course, I say that as one who’s not actually going to do it. Just throwing in a vote that it would be a good and valuable teaching aid.
Your the best,
-Terry
I saw a Starbucks in Paris when I went there in May. Looks like they’re planning a european invasion.
Interesting that the concept of ’spiritual judo’ came up. I’ve recently become very interested in taking up martial arts and in my research, I found that it’s all pretty much about not letting angry feelings overcome you, overcoming negativity, avoiding danger; stuff the devil likes. Why not add that to your Healthy Catholic video podcast
Okay, first off I’ll throw out something to Bernard & Terry: The “Secrets of” series are intended to show the world the Catholic elements in Star Wars or Narnia or Lord of the Rings. From what I understand, Compass/Dark Elements is on the same ground as the DaVinci Code in terms of edifying the Christian viewer or reader. Therefore, I would expect the Catholic reaction to those sorts of offerings would be markedly different than a “Secrets of.” Look around on other Catholic websites for Golden Compass and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
As for your points, Michael C, you say that seeing a movie is always a choice. You’re right, it is. But did you notice that they’re marketing Compass as fantasy movie cut from the same cloth as Narnia? That worries me — the whole wolf in sheep’s clothing thing. I worry that they’re looking to suck people — kids, especially — in with a benign-seeming movie, but then plant their message (an anti-God message, at the end of the day) through the film. If the film is the least bit like the books, there’s nothing redeeming about them in the end, and I frankly don’t see how people of faith can, in good conscience, spend their money at the box office on such a film.
That’s only my opinion, though — My prayers for humility are often answered…
Pax et bonum to all.
Why are references to the SQPN fund drive expressed in dollar amounts–$100 per month, $50 per month, etc.?
Why not $100 per month or 70 Euro per month, or 50 pounds?
It makes it appear that the fundraising is limited to the US.
There are already so many strident, angry voices denouncing Golden Compass and other movies, books, etc…I don’t think it is Fr. Roderick’s style to go on an “anti-” anything campaign, although he does let his thoughts be known. While others may be effective in the use of righteous anger, I think Fr. Roderick has an excellent sense of what works for his audience, and how he can best use his talents of humor and gentle persuasion in the service of God and His Church.
Fr.Leo was on life on the rock this week, a very good episode. I thought it was funny because you recently were talking about him during the daily breakfast.
I have to say that I agree with Steve O’Neill, as consumers our power, and the only one Hollywood will listen too, is the sound of money, if you go watch the movie, you are saying this is what you want as a consumer and you are happy to give your money to movies that carry this message.
There is a movie showing in limited release in the US call BELLA, it is a beutiful message about the sacredness of life. I am wondering, how many people are making the effort to go and watch BELLA. Spend your money wisely, don’t tell Hollywood that you enjoy movies with any kind of agenda against Christianity, whether is is a direct attack or a hidden message. Why can’t we support good movies? Last year there was another low budget movie call GUADALUPE, about the mirable of Our Lady of Guadalupe, beautiful movie, great message of conversion. How many people chose to see that one instead of the big Hollywood production.
As Catholic we need to become wiser consumers.
Lastly, I wanted to paste Bishops Gregory Aymond from the Diocese of Austin in Texas’s statement about this topic published in his weekly Friday Epistle:
“Statement on ‘The Golden Compass’
The upcoming movie version of “The Golden Compass” has led to questions about the trilogy of books by Philip Pullman. Catholic schools and religious education programs should not encourage children to read any of these books and they should not be held in their libraries. “The Golden Compass” attempts to devalue religion, especially Christianity. Our children deserve better education than what is in these books and movie.”
It appears that some of the early reviews of The Golden Compass are mixed so maybe some of the fuss about the movie could be making a mountain out of a molehill. Of course what any big mainstream movie is about is making money and not some secret hidden agenda. After the first weekend & week we’ll know how well it is doing. It opens December 7, 2007
Like any movie, anyone has the free will choice whether to see a single movie or not and if someone choses to criticize a movie it would be the responsible thing to actually see it first so they know exactly what is & what is not in it.
Here is a few links for information, early reviews, comments & trailers:
http://imdb.com/title/tt0385752/
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/his_dark_materials_the_golden_compass/
http://boxofficemojo.com/reviews/?id=2427&p=.htm
http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/thegoldencompass/
http://www.goldencompassmovie.com/
Maybe what we should really keep in mind is that the love and peace of Christ and God is so much greater than any manmade entertainment, especially a single solitary movie.
Peace & God Bless,
Michael
Very interesting. According to catholicana.com, the review from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Office of Film and Broadcasting isn’t as harsh as one would think: http://www.catholicnews.com/data/movies/07mv242.htm
Fr – This show does not download either in iTunes or directly from the site. The error message is “file requires authorization” . Can you please fix?
Thanks a lot
Carlos
Hello Fr Roderick,
I’ve finally resurfaced again in SQPN-world and I am trying to catch up with the daily breakfast. Done 20 over the last 4 days have another 43 to go, so hopefully in a week (or two) I’ll be up to speed. Unfortunately it seems I can’t download or listen to this episode. I saw in your comment that you fixed it, or just tried to anyway, but may be you can give it another go?!
It’s good to be back again especially episode 390 was very interesting and very, very funny.
Marlous
I’ve reuploaded the file with a different filename and corrected the RSS feed; it should play via the link on the website. You might have to refresh your RSS feed so that your podcast aggregator can ’see’ the new file.
Welcome back
YES, it worked! So now I don’t have to miss a single show