FATIMA CELL PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBER
THEME:
THE POOR SOULS. Holy Mother Church has consecrated the month of November
in a special way to the remembrance of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, that place of expiation where the souls
of the Just, stained with the temporal punishment due to forgiven sin (and/or unforgiven venial sin),
are purified for Heaven. Unable to help themselves and in dire need of our charity, these members of the
"Church Suffering" must surely be among those for whom Our Lady of Fatima gave us the prayer after each
decade of the Rosary, in which we say: “...lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need
of Thy mercy.” Yes, we have an obligation in justice and charity to make reparation for our own sins and
those of all mankind, but we have another singular and charitable motive for prayer and penance – the Poor
Suffering Souls in Purgatory. Therefore, let us fervently join in the daily prayers of our Holy Mother the
Church for the relief of the Souls of the Faithful Departed, from the Liturgy of All Souls Day (November 2)
throughout the entire Month of the Poor Souls. Let us pray and offer sacrifices for the relief of their
sufferings and for their triumphant entrance into Heaven, especially since they are so neglected by the
presumptuous, who have no true concept of the infinite justice and holiness of God and the painful expiation
He demands in consequence of sin.
OPENING PRAYERS: * Come Holy Ghost * The Rosary with meditation on each mystery
* The Litany of Our Lady of Loreto * Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
* Prayer to St. Joseph after the Rosary * Hymn to Our Lady
* Prayer to Our Lady of Heede, Queen of the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory
MEDITATION: * from "My Imitation of Christ"; or from Chapter 9 of Purgatory by Fr. F.X. Schouppe
STUDY & DISCUSS: * Officer's reports; Cell Memos; reading of the Salve Maria Regina Bulletin.
First Meeting:
- THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: Review the articles: The Dedication of Churches, The Dedication of the Archbasilica of Our Savior (Nov. 9), and The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul (Nov. 18 – 10 min. report; 5 min. discussion). Reference: See links to Salve Maria Regina No. 154 above.
- OUR LADY OF HEEDE: Discuss the apparitions of Our Lady at Heede, Germany, where she appeared as "Immaculate Queen of the Universe and Queen of the Poor Souls" (10 min. report; 5 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 146.
- THE COURT OF OUR HEAVENLY 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 (“Be you therefore perfect, as also My Heavenly Father is perfect.”) Among them: St. Martin of Tours; St. Josaphat; St. Albert the Great; St. Gertrude the Great (10 min. report and discussion). Reference: Martyrology; Salve Maria Regina No. 146; Salve Maria Regina No. 158; Reign of Mary No. 46, page 3; Salve Maria Regina No. 100.
Second Meeting:
- THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: Review the article: The Sacred Liturgy Pt. I (10 min. report, 5 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 162.
- MARY IN DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION: Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (this year – Nov. 20). Discuss the significance of this Feast for consecrated De Montfort slaves of Mary. Discuss the ways we can imitate the virtues practiced by the Child Mary during her service in the Temple (10 min. report; 5 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 134; Salve Maria Regina No. 127; article on the Feast of the Presentation of Mary.
- THE COURT OF OUR HEAVENLY QUEEN: Discuss the life of St. Gregory Thaumaturgus (Nov. 17 – 10 min. report and discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 166.
Third Meeting:
- THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: Review the article: The Sacred Liturgy Pt. II (10 min. report; 5 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 162.
- MARY IN DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION: Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (this year Nov. 26). Discuss the importance of the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, especially in light of her words at Fatima: “More souls go to Hell for sins of the flesh...certain fashions will be introduced which gravely offend my Divine Son” (10 min. report; 5 min. discussion). Reference: Article: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
- THE COURT OF OUR HEAVENLY QUEEN: Discuss 2 or 3 of the following: St. Elizabeth of Thuringia; St. Mechtilde of Helfta; St. Cecilia; St. Clement I; St. John of the Cross; St. Catherine of Alexandria, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers; St. Catherine Labouré (10 min. report & discussion). Reference: Martyrology; The Fourteen Holy Helpers; Salve Maria Regina No. 107; Salve Maria Regina No. 162; article on Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
Fourth Meeting:
- THE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC LITURGY: Discuss the article on the First Sunday of Advent (10 min. report, 5 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 166.
- MARY IN DOCTRINE AND DEVOTION: Review the Apparitions of Our Lady of Beauraing (10 min. report; 5 min. discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 141.
- THE COURT OF OUR HEAVENLY QUEEN: Review the article: The Holy Season of Advent. Also review the practices and prayers for the Season of Advent (10 min. report and discussion). Reference: Salve Maria Regina No. 141; Reflections on the Holy Season of Advent.
CLOSING PRAYERS: Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
The Fatima Prayers
Hymn Mother Dear O Pray for Me or Macula Non Est in Te
LEAFLET OF THE MONTH: Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
CELL PLAN OF APOSTOLIC ACTION FOR NOVEMBER
* Make an act of love and reparation 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
- Personal resolve to honor Our Lady in a special way on Saturdays. To thank our beloved Mother Mary every day of the month for the great grace given to each one of us in having had Bishop + Francis Konrad Maria, ihm as an example and Father!
- Pray the Sacrifice Prayer when confronted with crosses and contradictions, with the intention of making reparation for the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory.
- As a Cell, as a family, and individually, request that Masses be offered for the relief of the Poor Souls. It is the charitable duty of each of us to do all that we can for the relief of the Suffering Souls in Purgatory, and particularly the deceased members of our families, friends, relatives and benefactors. If we do not have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for them; if we do not make reparation and offer our prayers for them, who will?
- Family practice: Plan your prayer and sacrifice program for the season of Advent.
- Put up a literature rack (or use existing ones) in airports, hospitals, etc. (keep them stocked!); distribute leaflets to promote the message of Our Lady of Fatima and the true Catholic Faith..
- Faithfully remember the deceased members of the Fatima Crusade and all of the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory throughout this month, especially by devoutly reciting Lauds for the Dead; promote devotion to the Poor Souls among family and friends. To recite the Toties Quoties prayers on All Souls’ Day (or the following Sunday) and gain as many indulgences as possible for the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory.
- Visit the graves of the faithful departed and offer prayers for the repose of their souls.
- Make visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly. Help them!!! with spiritual encouragement and distribute Fatima pledges, brown scapulars, miraculous medals, and leaflets to those open to receiving these spiritual aids. Explain to them the great value of offering their sufferings for the missions, the Religious and the work of the Fatima Crusade, for the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls.
- Special observance of the Feasts of All Saints, Our Lady of Heede, Queen of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, Our Mother of Divine Providence, the Presentation of Our Lady, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal of the Immaculate Conception.
