Snowed Under!

I love my A-Levels but as you would expect there is a lot of homework:

• Why did the Liberals win a landslide election in 1906?
• Write an Autobiography
• Write an article for a newspaper
• Write a speech
• Read Jane Eyre

And the list goes on... However it is fun and I couldn't have asked for a better course.

Artwork-

Just some artwork that I found lying around and I thought that I would upload.

Guardian Angel feast day!

(Picture from- The Angels book by Fr. Lovasik)

I always feel sorry for my Guardian Angel as I always forget to talk to him. Having said that since going to college, I have tried to make more of an effort!

Ever since 2001, at secondary school I have always liked to hold my Guardian Angel's hand. He always used to hold mine whenever I was upset or having a bad day. It is a weird...no, unusual feeling. It is a firm grip, that is so comforting. It never fails to make me feel better! (I tried holding St Wenceslas' hand on Wednesday. (St Wenceslas is one of the saints that I like to view as my Older Brother...I just need to find some Older Sisters). It was equally firm but slightly heavier, more human. I want to try holding, Jesus' hand next.

I also like the idea of asking your Guardian Angel, if you can call him by a name, that makes it easier for you to talk to him. It must be really sad to protect someone and not to have that person talk to you or say thanks...eek, I really should try harder!!!

Story:

I know a teenage girl who found it difficult to say the Rosary. Not only that but she would make excuses to avoid saying it- a missed appointment or that her homework was due in the next day (she never did her homework!) To sum it up, she found it boring.

Then one day, she felt inspired to say just 1 Rosary on her way to college. It was dark and cold September morning, the last thing she wanted to do was say a Rosary but almost when she sat down, she pulled out her Rosary beads and began to pray.

After a while she began to feel sleepy and would start to nod off but every time she did, the bus appeared to brake hard and she would wake up. After about the third or fourth time that she almost fell asleep, she heard a voice whisper, "Pray with me." In her minds eye, she saw her Guardian Angel sitting opposite her with his Rosary beads.

Not only that, but she found that her day went much better because of it. She still trys to pray the Rosary on a morning.

I kid you not! This is a true story. By no means dramatic, but it is true

LITANY OF THE HOLY ANGEL
LORD, have mercy,
CHRIST, have mercy
LORD, have mercy
CHRIST, hear us
CHRIST, graciously hear us
GOD the FATHER, Creator of the Angels. have mercy on us
GOD the SON, Lord of the Angels
GOD the HOLY SPIRIT, Life of the Angels
HOLY TRINITY, delight of all Angels

Holy MARY,pray for us
Queen of Angels,
All you Choirs of blessed spirits,
Holy Seraphim,
Angels of Love Holy Cherubim,
Angels of the Word,
Holy Thrones,
Angels of Life,
Holy Angels of Adoration,
Holy Dominations,
Holy Powers,
Holy Principalities,
Holy Virtues,

Holy Archangel Michael,pray for us.
Conqueror of Lucifer,
Angel of Faith and humility,
Guardian of the Anointing of the Sick,
Patron of the Dying,
Prince of the heavenly hosts,
Guide of souls to the judgement seat of GOD.

Holy Archangel Gabriel,
Angel of the Incarnation,
Faithful Messenger of GOD,
Angel of Hope and of Peace,
Protector of all servants and handmaids of GOD,
Guardian of Baptism,
Patron of Priests,

Holy Archangel Raphael,
Angel of divine love,
Conqueror of the hellish fiend,
Helper in great distress,
Angel of suffering and of healing,
Patron of physicians, wanderers and travelers,

All holy Archangels,
Angels of service before the throne of GOD,
Angels of service for mankind,
Holy Guardian Angels,
Helpers in all our needs,
Light in all darkness,
Support in all danger,

Admonishers of our consciences,

Intercessors before the throne of GOD, pray for us.

Shield of defence against evil spirits,
Our constant companions,
Our safest Guides,
Our truest Friends,
Our wisest Counselors,
Our models of prompt obedience,
Comforters in abandonment,
Mirrors of humility and sincerity,
Angels of our families,
Angels of our priests and pastors,
Angels of our children,
Angels of our home and country,
Angels of Holy Mother the Church,
All you Holy Angels,
During life, assist us
In death, assist us
In heaven, we shall be grateful to you!

Lamb of GOD, Who take away the sins of the world,spare us, o Lord!
Lamb of GOD, Who take away the sins of the World, graciously hear us, o Lord!
Lamb of GOD, Who take away the sins of the World, have mercy on us!

CHRIST, hear us CHRIST, graciously hear us. . . Lord have mercy. . .

Priest: GOD has given His Angel charge over you,
Congregation: To guard you in all your ways.
Let us pray: Almighty, eternal GOD, grant us the help of Your heavenly Hosts that we may be preserved from the terrible assaults of the evil one by the Precious Blood of our Lord JESUS CHRIST and the intercession of the most Blessed and Immaculate Virgin MARY, so that free from all adversity we may serve you again in peace. Through CHRIST our Lord. Amen.