DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

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

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

v Promotion of devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS

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

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

v 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 Loreto * Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

* Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel * Easter Hymn

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

MEDITATION: * From the Imitation of Christ or past Issues of Salve Maria Regina

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

FIRST MEETING

1. CATHOLIC LITURGY & DEVOTION: Review the article – “Mystery of Paschal Time” (10 min. report – 10 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 148.

2. 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? Review the Liturgy of Holy Thursday (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: Article on Holy Thursday in Salve Maria Regina No. 148; article on “The Angel of Portugal” in Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 121.

3. 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 One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic 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 & discussion). Reference: Article, "The Divine Mercy" (Supplement for Issue No. 130 of Salve Maria Regina); excerpt from "The Sinner's Return to God" by Fr. Michael Mueller (Supplement for Issue No. 136 of Salve Maria Regina).

SECOND MEETING

1. CATHOLIC LITURGY & DEVOTION: Review the article – “Practice During Paschal Time” (10 min. report – 10 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 148.

2. MARY QUEEN OF ALL HEARTS: Discuss devotion to Our Lady under this title and the history of the pilgrimage shrine in Quebec (10 min. report, 10 min. discussion). Reference: Cover article in Salve Maria Regina No. 142.

3. COURT OF THE QUEEN: 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. Leo IX (April 19); St. Anselm (April 21); St. Konrad of Parzham (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); St. Peter of Verona (April 29). How do the lives of these saints inspire us to a more perfect living of our Holy Catholic 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; article on St. Hermenegild in Salve Maria Regina No. 142; article on St. Leo IX in Salve Maria Regina No. 122.

THIRD MEETING

1. DEFENDING OUR CATHOLIC FAITH: Discuss Part V of the series, “Vatican II Exposed by a Participant” (10 min. report – 10 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 152.

2. OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL: Discuss the title Mother of Good Counsel and the history of the apparition and shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel (10 min. report – 10 min. discussion). Reference: “Mother of Good Counsel,” Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 148.

3. 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; article on St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen in Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 148; article on St. Peter of Verona in Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 152.

FOURTH MEETING

1. THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ falls this year on May 1. Discuss the mystery and history of the liturgical celebration of this Feast (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina Issue No. 152.

2. 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 (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion). Reference: True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis Marie de Montfort.

3. ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER: “Ite ad Joseph.” Discuss the dual significance of this Feast: that St. Joseph is the Patron in the Battle Against Communism and that he is a special patron for every vocation in life (15 min. report and discussion). Reference: Article on St. Joseph the Worker in Salve Maria Regina No. 92; article – “The Advantages of Taking St. Joseph as a Special Patron” (Supplement for Issue No. 130 of Salve Maria Regina); article on “The Power of St. Joseph” in Salve Maria Regina No. 142.

CLOSING PRAYERS: * Prayer to Mary, Queen of All Hearts * Prayer for Vocations

* The Fatima Prayers * Hymn: 1 or 2 verses from

The Devout Slave of Jesus in Mary by St. Louis Marie de Montfort

PAMPHLET

OF THE MONTH: * The Angel of Portugal

Cell Plan of Apostolic Action for April

* Make an act of love and devotion to Our Immaculate Queen at every hour.

* To promote the Message of Fatima

* Sanctification of self, family, neighbor

* Conversion of sinners, salvation of souls

* Adoration, reparation, total consecration

v Eucharistic all-night Vigil on First Friday – First Saturday of the month.

v Additional holy hours before the Blessed Sacrament as a Cell or family during this month.

v Frequently recite the prayers of the Angel of Portugal, especially before the Blessed Sacrament, in reparation for the sins of mankind and in gratitude for this great Gift of His Real Presence.

v Daily prayers through the Paschal Season of fifty days, and endeavoring to rise with Our Divine Lord to a new life of grace.

v 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 Faithful Remnant, still struggling to remain faithful to the doctrines and traditions of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Church without compromise!

v 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.

v Make a diligent effort to distribute copies of Salve Mara Regina to souls who may be open to the traditional Catholic Faith. Take a special collection to purchase additional issues for apostolic use while copies are still available.

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.