Day 55 – 90 Days to Peace

by Fr Richard Heilman | April 24, 2022 3:03 PM

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VIRGIN MOST PRUDENT, PRAY THAT WE RECEIVE THE GIFT OF FEAR OF THE LORD!

 

GOD’S WORD

“Serve the Lord in fear, and exult in him with trembling.” (Psalm 2:11)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of holiness is prudence.” (Proverbs 9:10)

“His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.” (Luke 1:50)

HEROES’ WORDS

“For I have learnt for a fact that nothing so effectively obtains, retains, and regains grace, as that we should always be found not high-minded before God, but filled with holy fear.” -St. Bernard

“We must fear God out of love, not love him out of fear.” -St. Francis de Sales

MEDITATION

Gift of Fear of the Lord: Infused gift of the Holy Spirit that confirms the virtue of hope and inspires a person with profound respect for the majesty of God. Its corresponding effects are protection from sin through dread of offending the Lord, and a strong confidence in the power of his help. The fear of the Lord is not servile but filial. It is based on the selfless love of God, whom it shrinks from offending. Whereas in servile fear the evil dreaded is punishment; in filial fear it is the fear of doing anything contrary to the will of God. The gift of fear comprises three principal elements: a vivid sense of God’s greatness, a lively sorrow for the least faults committed, and a vigilant care in avoiding occasions of sin. It is expressed in prayer of the Psalmist, “My whole being trembles before you, your ruling fills me with fear” (Ps 119:120). One of its salutary effects is to induce a spirit of deep humility in dealing with others, especially with inferiors, since it makes a person aware that he or she stands constantly before the judgment of God. (Fr. John Hardon, Modern Catholic Dictionary)

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You can enlist in the United States Grace Force HERE[1] (please recruit family and friends!)

Information on the United States Grace Force can be found HERE[2]

We highly recommend ordering the book “Let Freedom Ring[3]” authored by Fr. Bill Peckman, Fr. James Altman and Fr. Rick Heilman. This amazing book was used for our first 40 days of reflections during this 90 Days to Peace journey with tens of thousands of other special forces prayer warriors!

For the remaining 50 days of this 90 Days to Peace journey, we are drawing reflections from the 54 Day Basic Training in Holiness[4]. This leather-bound pocket manual is inspired by the original World War II pocket prayer book, My Military Missal. The daily reflections in this handbook are this basic training. Drawing from the truths found in the Holy Scriptures, the saints, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the first 27 days focus upon the qualities of excellence toward which we are all called to strive. The second 27 days contain excerpts from Fr. Heilman’s book, Church Militant Field Manual: Special Forces Training for the Life in Christ[5]. You can order these books at RomanCatholicGear.com[6].

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Combat Rosaries for Heroes

[7]ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Madison, Wisconsin (Feb. 23, 2021) — A new nonprofit charity founded by a Catholic priest will provide free military-grade steel rosaries to U.S. military personnel, law enforcement officers and first responders. Combat Rosaries for Heroes[8] is being launched on February 23, 2021, which is the 76th anniversary of the iconic photo showing the flag being raised by the U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima during the latter part of World War II. (You can read more about this HERE[9])

Since that February 23, 2021 announcemen, thanks to the generosity of so many, Combat Rosaries for Heroes[10] has distributed nearly 10,000 Combat Rosaries to U.S. military personnel, law enforcement officers and first responders. While this is amazing, the demand remains very high.

Every effort is being made to put all donations toward only the raw cost of materials and assembly in order to get the most Combat Rosaries™ to the most heroes. Fundraising for the project will be done online. PLEASE donate at CombatRosariesForHeroes.com[11]. Checks can be sent to P.O. Box 44036, Madison, WI 53744.

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Endnotes:
  1. HERE: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001ESuSGaJpYPCG2iUdd4j4bkKwd4gkh2ZUVbam_Ty9rCn6blH6_U3cI2D8UvSLEcSzHnC4eq2UWmK1I0SbEw0SPKqnkZ2j0Z4J4D-_m4dD6CKJU9day-bBa8Qnx4dv7RLDIVlYAjL1JWsjfUTNPH2jQIVY9gbdbz4O4oMIzv5V1dT_upQsD8cX86iq_5Y-x4eLrTVtdOmA24s%3D
  2. HERE: https://usgraceforce.com/god-wants-you-enlist-in-the-grace-force/
  3. Let Freedom Ring: https://romancatholicgear.com/collections/books/products/let-freedom-ring-book
  4. 54 Day Basic Training in Holiness: https://romancatholicgear.com/collections/grace-force/products/54-day-basic-training-in-holiness-book
  5. Church Militant Field Manual: Special Forces Training for the Life in Christ: https://romancatholicgear.com/collections/books/products/church-militant-field-manual
  6. RomanCatholicGear.com: https://romancatholicgear.com/collections/grace-force
  7. [Image]: https://combatrosariesforheroes.com
  8. Combat Rosaries for Heroes: https://www.combatrosariesforheroes.com
  9. HERE: https://usgraceforce.com/charity-to-provide-free-combat-rosaries-to-military-law-enforcement-first-responders/
  10. Combat Rosaries for Heroes: https://combatrosariesforheroes.com
  11. CombatRosariesForHeroes.com: https://www.combatrosariesforheroes.com
  12. [Image]: https://combatrosariesforheroes.com
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