Comments on: 8th October Thursday– the month of Our Lady!

By: Fire21

Fire21 — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:57:31 +0000

I consecrated myself to Mother Mary just over a month ago, and she has been helping me a lot in my resistance to temptations. About the rosary– my wife and I have been praying it every evening for well over a year now. It is so hard to concentrate on the mysteries and on Jesus’ life, even using youtube videos as guides. My mind wanders so easily! But we continue daily to pray, knowing that she and Jesus appreciate the effort. Jesus, we trust in You!!

By: Ogene Abu

Ogene Abu — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:02:35 +0000

Hi
I love your real life reflections! Now I don’t feel too bad when I fall asleep saying the Rosary. So I don’t say the Rosary in bed anymore – I walk around when I’m saying it. I’ll check out the 54 day Novena too. I love Mother Mary so much!!!!!
I did see a request for volunteers to write reflections – I did write one but couldn’t find the email to send it to. can you help?

By: Dave S

Dave S — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:55:05 +0000

Analise,
Thank you so much for making me feel “normal”. And thank you for introducing me to the 54-Day Novena. I asked you some time ago when you mentioned you were praying a 54-day novena, I asked what was the name of the novena. You replied, “the 54-Day Novena”. Duh. LOL. I never heard of it until you mentioned it. I have been praying it for a friend battling cancer. I am on day 44. I am in the Thanksgiving phase of it, and pray every day for Mary’s intervention for him. Thanks for opening my eyes. It’s hard, but I haven’t missed a day and haven’t fallen asleep although I felt myself wanting to often. It’s a small battle for such a great gift. THANKS AGAIN!

By: John

John — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:20:15 +0000

I totally relate to your reflection. My late wife taught me the practice of saying the daily rosary. When I met her she use to say it walking her dog. I now say everyday, sometime first thing, sometimes I forget and say it in bed falling asleep like you. But I say a rosary, one mystery each day, and it has brought focus and order to my life. Thank you for your down to earth reflection

By: Skip

Skip — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:44:37 +0000

Dear Dr. Analise,
I can’t add much more than what has been commented on here from the posters at ACM.
As mentioned in the Gospel and the key word is here – it’s PERSEVERANCE.
I think this could be one of your best reflections since you’ve been writing.
As Sharon stated ” thank you for talking to us, not at us”.
As you can see, many of us can relate to the same struggles you experience and we feel as you feel.
Very seldom do I pray the rosary but I do ask our Blessed Mother for her intersections every day. I hope that does not make me a bad person.
I wish you a happy birthday.
I share a birthday this month with you but I’m at an age that I don’t get excited about it anymore lol.
However, I have been thanking God for my beautiful mother who brought me into this world – may God rest her soul. My Mom was a big proponent for praying the rosary.
Keep up the great writing.
In thought and prayers.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:12:21 +0000

I laughed and smiled at your reflection today Analise.I think almost everyone who reads it will relate.I have been saying the daily mysteries of the Rosary since January this year.
Somedays I’m more focused than others,somedays I’m distracted,but like you,I try and persevere.I know it’s bringing me closer to our Blessed Mother and I definitely have more peace in my heart since I’ve started praying it.God Bless you Analise and Happy Birthday!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:11:19 +0000

By: Nadine

Nadine — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:38:04 +0000

What a throughly human and thoughtful piece you have written! I enjoy reading your column so much, it’s as if I am visiting with a dear friend. I struggle with my prayers at times, it’s comforting to know I am not alone. God bless you! Happy birthday! We will celebrate 5 birthdays in our family this month, we will include you in our prayers before we enjoy the birthday meal! 🙏