FATIMA CELL PROGRAM FOR JULY

 

Themes

 

THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS<big></big>.  The Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus was established by Pope Pius IX in order to perpetuate the memory of the triumph of the allied Christian armies in 1849 over the revolution which had driven the Pope from Rome.  But this observance commemorates, above all, the triumph of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ over the powers of evil.  It is the inestimable Price paid for our Redemption.  This Precious Blood was symbolized by the victims of the Old Law; yet it is this Divine Blood alone, by virtue of Its infinite efficacy, which can wash us free from all sin, and infallibly sanctify us, if we avail ourselves of the Sacraments which our Savior has given us, especially the Sacraments of Penance and the Most Holy Eucharist.  A single drop of the Precious Blood of Jesus would have sufficed to save us, for, being the God-Man, everything in Him is of infinite value.  But it was to manifest to us the extent of His love that He shed His Life’s Blood to the very last drop when His Sacred Heart was pierced.  Now, if He willingly shed His very Life’s Blood for us, it is but right and just that we should live only for Him, and sanctify each and every moment of our lives, all of which have been purchased at an immense cost, an infine price, by every drop of His Most Precious Blood.

 

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL.  On October 13th, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared at Fatima as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, in a tableau representing the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.  Discuss the origin of the Brown Scapular as a gift from the Blessed Virgin Mary; its significance—an outward sign of our interior consecration to Her; the Scapular Apostolate, the spreading of devotion to Our Lady and Her mantle of mercy, teaching others to wear it with piety and devotion; making and piously (prudently) distributing Brown Scapulars; the Novena and Devotions to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

 

 

OPENING PRAYERS:

 

 

MEDITATION:

STUDY & DISCUSS:

* Come Holy Ghost

* The Litany of Loreto

* Hymn: Holy Mary, Mother Mild

* from the Imitation of Christ

* Officers’ reports; Cell Memos

* The Rosary with Meditation on each Mystery

* Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

* Act of Consecration to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

 

* Reading of the Salve Maria Regina Bulletin.

 

 

First Meeting

1.       CATHOLIC LITURGY & TRADITION: The Month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. Discuss the practice of living in union with Jesus Crucified, the spirit of sacrifice, sanctifying each moment purchased by His Precious Blood, the price of our Redemption.  Review the article, "The Most Precious Blood" (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion).  Reference: Article – “The Most Precious Blood."

 

2.       THE JULY APPARITION: Discuss this very important apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, especially the significance of the vision of Hell and the request for devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion).  Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 144 – cover article.

 

3.       COURT OF THE QUEEN: How does meditating upon the lives of the saints inspire us to a more perfect living of our consecration to our Heavenly Queen?  Discuss the article on St. Leo II (15 min. report & reflection; briefly discuss application).  Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 153 – article on St. Leo II.

 

Second Meeting

1.       NECESSITY OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD:  What would the world be like without the Precious Blood of Jesus?  What would be our lot, if the graces of the Precious Blood were more difficult to obtain?  (10 min. report; 10 min. reflection.)  Reference:  Salve Maria Regina No. 139, cover article – "The Necessity of the Precious Blood of Jesus."

 

2.       THE BROWN SCAPULAR: On October 13th, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared at Fatima as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, in a tableau representing the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.  Discuss the lessons of this vision, as well as the origin of the Brown Scapular as a gift from the Blessed Virgin Mary; its significance – an outward sign of our interior consecration to Her, which must be accompanied by a fervent living of the teachings of her Divine Son.  Discuss the love of Our Lady for the Poor Souls in Purgatory – Her desire for us to come to their aid (if we don't, who will?).  Discuss the Scapular Apostolate – the spreading of devotion to Our Lady and Her mantle of mercy, teaching others to wear it with piety and devotion; the making and distribution of Brown Scapulars – with prudence – to those who understand its significance; the Novena and Devotions to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (10 min. report – 10 min. discussion).  Reference: "Living our Scapular Consecration"; article – “With Rosary and Scapular”; "Lessons from the Roman Breviary…for July 16th" – Salve Maria Regina No. 139.

 

3.       COURT OF THE QUEEN: How does meditating upon the lives of the saints inspire us to a more perfect living of our consecration to our Heavenly Queen?  Discuss two or three of the following: St. Otto of Bamberg; St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria; St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher; Sts. Cyril & Methodius; St. Elizabeth, Queen of Portugal; St. Maria Goretti; St. Veronica; St. John Gualbert; St. Eugenius (15 min. report & reflection; briefly discuss application).  Reference: Martyrology; Salve Maria Regina No. 144 – article on St. Eugenius.

 

Third Meeting

1.       THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: Review the article on the Season after Pentecost (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion.)  Reference: “The Season after Pentecost” – Salve Maria Regina No. 149.

 

2.       FATIMA AND THE SCAPULAR: Discuss the significance which the Brown Scapular had in the Message of Fatima (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion).  Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 104, cover article – "Fatima and the Scapular"; article – "Pledge of Life Eternal.”

 

3.       THE GREAT PROMISE OF THE FIVE FIRST SATURDAYS: It was during the Third Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, on July 13th, 1917, that the Blessed Virgin promised, “I shall come to ask for… the Communion of Reparation on the First Saturdays…”  Our Lady fulfilled this promise on December 10th, 1925, when She revealed the Great Promise of the Five First Saturdays.  Discuss the details of this Promise and how we should fulfill Our Lady’s requests for reparation (15 min. report & discussion).  Reference: “The Great Promise of the Five First Saturdays.”

 

Fourth Meeting

1.       THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: Discuss the Liturgical Feast of St. Anne, the Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary, July 26.  Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 157.

 

2.       MORE SOULS GO TO HELL FOR SINS OF THE FLESH... "CERTAIN FASHIONS ARE BEING INTRODUCED WHICH GRAVELY OFFEND MY DIVINE SON."  In light of these words of Our Lady to Jacinta, discuss the current moral decay in our society and the flagrant immodesty in the media and in summer fashions; how vanity and comfort are more important to so very many than obeying God, imitating His Mother and striving at all times to grow in grace and holiness.  Discuss the necessity of imitating Our Lady's virtues, especially Her modesty, if we are to faithfully live our Scapular consecration to Her (10 min. report; 10 min. discussion).  Reference: "Our Lady's Words to Jacinta," "The Marylike Standards of Modesty" and "Long, Hot Summer leads to Long, Hot Eternity."

 

3.       COURT OF THE QUEEN: How does meditating upon the lives of the saints inspire us to a more perfect living of our consecration to our Heavenly Queen?  Discuss two or three of the following: St. Camillus de Lellis; St. Heinrich II; St. Margaret of Antioch, Holy Helper; St. Mary Magdalene; St. Francis Solano; St. James the Greater; Sts. Christopher & Pantaleon, Holy Helpers; St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary – July 26th (15 min. report and discussion.  Reference: Martyrology; The Fourteen Holy Helpers; Salve Maria Regina No. 124 – cover article on St. Anne; Salve Maria Regina No. 122 – cover article on St. Heinrich II; Salve Maria Regina No. 113 – cover article on St. Ignatius.

 

 

CLOSING PRAYERS:

 

LEAFLET OF THE MONTH:

* Prayer to the Precious Blood of Jesus for Vocations         * The Fatima Prayers

* Prayer to the Precious Blood for the Dying   * Hymn: to the Precious Blood of Jesus

 

* Living our Scapular Consecration

 

Cell Plan of Apostolic Action for July

 

v Console Our Lady of the Precious Blood by imitating Her modesty.

 

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

 

v To promote the Message of Fatima   v Sanctification of self, family, neighbor

 

v Conversion of sinners, salvation of souls    v Adoration, reparation, total consecration

 


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

 

v      Family practice: Plan a special daily Summer program to occupy "free" hours of young adults and children in additional prayers, holy hours, spiritual reading, Youth Cell meetings, & apostolic works for the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls.

 

v      Distribute modesty leaflets; insist on strict Marylike modesty in your home and family; avoid all occasions of immodesty.

 

v      Twenty-four hour Vigil of Reparation on July 13th – Our Lady of Fatima.

 

v      Sponsor and/or participate in the Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in your Fatima Cell or family.

 

v      Personal resolve: to wear the Brown Scapular faithfully; read from True Devotion to Mary every day.

 

v      Make and prudently distribute Brown Scapulars to those who will truly value them, especially in homes for the elderly and in hospitals; put up posters and distribute leaflets to promote the wearing of the Brown Scapular.

 

v      Make weekly visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly.  Brighten up their day with spiritual encouragement and distribute Fatima pledges, Brown Scapulars, Miraculous Medals, issues of the "Reign of Mary", "Salve Maria Regina", and leaflets to those open to receiving and respectfully using these spiritual aids.

 

v      Special observance of the Feasts of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, First Friday–First Saturday, Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and St. Anne, Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.