April Cell Program 2005

FATIMA CELL PROGRAM FOR APRIL

Themes:

DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

The example of the Angel of Portugal and his exhortation to sacrifice, adoration, reparation to Our Divine Lord in the Holy Eucharist.

Frequent and fervent Holy Communions, Eucharistic Vigils, perpetual adoration, visits to the "Hidden Jesus", spiritual Communions.

Promotion of devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS

The critical need of consecrated souls to live that total oblation for which Our Lady pleads.

The continuation of the very work of the Redemption through the apostolates of the Church for the salvation of souls.

The fostering of religious vocations as the highest and most perfect calling.

OPENING PRAYERS: * Come Holy Ghost * The Rosary with meditation on each mystery

* The Litany of Loretto * Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

* Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel * Hymn to the Blessed Sacrament

* Prayer of Pope Leo XIII to St. Joseph to be recited after the Rosary

MEDITATION: * From the "Imitation of Christ" or "The Secret of Mary"

STUDY & DISCUSS: * Officer's reports; Cell Memos; apostolic action projects, etc.

FIRST MEETING

CATHOLIC LITURGY & DEVOTION: Low Sunday, Feast of Divine Mercy. Discuss the wonderful attribute of Divine Mercy, shown forth not only in the Redemption of mankind, but also in the establishment of the Church with Her Shepherds and priests who dispense the Divine mercies through the Sacraments. Review also a few excerpts taken from Father Mueller's writings on the "misapprehension of God's Mercy" which leads so many presumptuous souls to damnation. Discuss practical means of profiting from the tremendous mercy of God imparted to us in the Sacrament of Penance, through which our sins are forgiven (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: Article, "The Divine Mercy"; "The Misapprehension of God's Mercy" by Fr. Michael Mueller.

MARY IN DOCTRINE and DEVOTION: Feast of the Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Incarnation of Our Divine Lord. As consecrated slaves of Jesus through Mary, this Feast is observed as the mystery proper to this devotion, for in it the Incarnate Wisdom, Jesus Christ, was pleased to exercise the wonderful dependence upon Mary which we honor and strive to imitate by our Total Consecration. (15 min. report - 10 min. discussion) Reference: Articles on St. Gabriel and the Annunciation in Issue No. 110 of Salve Maria Regina; "True Devotion to Mary" by St. Louis Marie de Montfort, nos. 243-248.

CATHOLIC DOCTRINE & MARIOLOGY: Discuss the article, Mary and the Resurrection of Jesus. What lessons can we learn from our Heavenly Mother about sorrow and joy? (10 min. report and discussion.) Reference: Article, "Mary and the Resurrection of Jesus" in Issue No. 103 of Salve Maria Regina.

SECOND MEETING

THE INCREDIBLE CATHOLIC MASS: Discuss pgs. 157-164 of Chapter 10: In the Holy Mass the Shedding of Christ's Blood is Renewed (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: The Incredible Catholic Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem.

THE ANGEL OF PORTUGAL AND THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Discuss his exhortation to sacrifice, adoration of the Most Holy Trinity, adoration and reparation to Our Divine Lord in the Holy Eucharist, etc. Do we appreciate the Hidden Jesus? Discuss the importance of Holy Communion, Eucharistic Vigils, Perpetual Adoration, visits to the "Hidden Jesus", Spiritual Communions (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: Issue No. 121 of Salve Maria Regina.

COURT OF THE QUEEN: We cannot hope to dwell one day in the Heavenly Court of Our Immaculate Queen unless we strive diligently in the pursuit of holiness. The Blessed who already dwell in Her Heavenly Court are inspirations for us in this pursuit of that life of holiness to which Jesus calls us. Read the list of the following feasts observed during this month: St. Francis of Paula (April 2); St. Vincent Ferrer (April 5); St. Herman Joseph of Cologne (April 7); St. Hermenegild (April 13); St. Justin Martyr (April 14); St. Lydwine of Schiedam (April 15); St. Anselm (April 21); St. Konrad of Altötting (April 22); St. George – one of the 14 Holy Helpers (April 23); St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen – Protomartyr of the Propagation of the Faith (April 24); St. Peter Kanisius (April 27); St. Louis Marie de Montfort (April 28). How do the lives of these saints inspire us to a more perfect living of our holy Faith and our Consecration to the Immaculate Queen of Heaven? Choose two or three saints from the first part of the list, briefly review their holy lives, and the lessons and virtues we learn from them. Discuss practical ways in which we can imitate them and apply their virtues in our own daily lives (10 min. report & discussion). Reference: Martyrology; booklet on St. Konrad of Altötting; The Fourteen Holy Helpers by Fr. Hammer.

THIRD MEETING

THE INCREDIBLE CATHOLIC MASS: Discuss pgs. 164-170 of Chapter 10: The Manner in which the Blood of Christ is Sprinkled upon us in the Holy Mass (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: The Incredible Catholic Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem.

THE EUCHARISTIC LIFE OF THE TRUE CHRISTIAN: (a) Review the Introduction of St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori's "Visits to the Blessed Sacrament", (understanding "visits" in the sense of the "holy hours" for which the Sacred Heart of Jesus pleaded); (b) Discuss the great devotion of the saints for remaining in the Presence of our Eucharistic King; (c) Discuss the most fruitful manner of spending these precious moments before Our Divine Redeemer (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: "Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament" by Liguori.

COURT OF THE QUEEN: Discuss the life of St. Leo IX, whose feast is April 19 (10 min. report & discussion). Reference: Cover article from Issue No. 122 of Salve Maria Regina.

FOURTH MEETING

THE INCREDIBLE CATHOLIC MASS: Discuss pgs. 170-178 of Chapter 10: The Manner in which the Precious Blood Intercedes for Us (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: The Incredible Catholic Mass by Fr. Martin von Cochem.

TRUE DEVOTION TO MARY: The feasts of Mary, Queen of All Hearts (April 20) and St. Louis Marie de Montfort (April 28) remind us of the fact that the Devotion he taught is the perfect fulfillment of Our Lady's requests at Fatima – especially for consecration to her Immaculate Heart. Discuss ways to better live this consecration (15 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis Marie de Montfort.

COURT OF THE QUEEN: Choose two or three saints from the latter part of the list above, briefly review their holy lives, and the lessons and virtues we learn from them. Discuss practical ways in which we can imitate them and apply their virtues in our own daily lives (10 min. report & discussion). Reference: Martyrology; booklet on St. Konrad of Altötting; The Fourteen Holy Helpers by Fr. Hammer.

CLOSING PRAYERS: * Prayer to Mary, Queen of All Hearts * Prayer for Vocations * The Fatima Prayers * Hymn: Daily, Daily Sing to Mary

Cell Plan of Apostolic Action for April
* To promote the Message of Fatima

* Sanctification of self, family, neighbor

* Conversion of sinners, salvation of souls

* Adoration, reparation, total consecration

Eucharistic all-night Vigil on First Friday – First Saturday of the month;
Additional holy hours before the Blessed Sacrament as a Cell or family during this month;
Frequently recite the prayers of the Angel of Portugal, especially before the Blessed Sacrament, in reparation for the sins of mankind;
Daily prayers through the Paschal Season of fifty days, and endeavoring to rise with Our Divine Lord to a new life of grace;
Novena and special observance of the Feasts of the Joyful Heart of Mary; Mary, Queen of All Hearts; and Our Lady of Good Counsel; commending especially the growth of the Fatima Cell Movement, and for the perseverance of the remnant still struggling to remain faithful to the doctrines and traditions of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church;
Make visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly. Brighten up their day with spiritual encouragement; distribute Fatima pledges, brown scapulars, Miraculous Medals, Sacred Heart badges, and leaflets to those open to receiving and using these spiritual aids;

Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel

Most glorious Virgin, chosen by the Eternal Counsel to be the Mother of the Eternal Word Made Flesh, thou who art the Treasurer of Divine Graces and the Advocate of sinners, I, who am thy most unworthy servant have recourse to thee; be thou pleased to be my guide and counselor in this vale of tears. Obtain for me through the Most Precious Blood of thy Divine Son, the forgiveness of my sins, the salvation of my soul, and the means necessary to obtain it. In like manner obtain for Holy Mother Church victory over Her enemies and the spread of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ upon the whole earth. Amen.