"Oratic Imperata"

'Oratio Imperata'

The "Oratio Imperata For Deliverance From Calamities":

Almighty Father, we raise our hearts to You in gratitude for the wonders of creation of which we are part, for Your providence in sustaining us in our needs, and for Your wisdom that guides the course of the universe.

"We acknowledge our sins against You and the rest of creation.

"We have not been good stewards of Nature.

"We have confused Your command to subdue the Earth.

"The environment is made to suffer our wrongdoing, and now we reap the harvest of our abuse and indifference.

"Global warming is upon us. Typhoons, floods, volcanic eruption,and other natural calamities occur in increasing number andintensity.

"We turn to You, our loving Father, and beg forgiveness for our sins.

"We ask that we, our loved ones and our hard earned possessions be spared from the threat of calamities, natural and man-made.

"We beseech You to inspire us all to grow into responsible stewards of Your creation, and generous neighbors to those in need.

"Amen."

This Lenten ...

SPIRITUAL WARFARE PRAYER
I PRAISE YOU, FATHER! YOU ARE A MIGHTY GOD! GREAT, POWERFUL, SOVEREIGN LORD! I PRAISE YOU, JESUS! SAVIOR! BLESSED REDEEMER! KING OF KINGS! LORD OF LORDS! MY ROCK AND FORTRESS! DELIVERER! HEALER! I WELCOME YOU, HOLY SPIRIT! COMFORTER! DELIVERER! TEACHER! HEAVENLY FATHER, FORGIVE ME FOR MY SINS. I CONSECRATE MYSELF TO YOU. YOUR KINGDOM COME! YOUR WILL BE DONE! THANK YOU, LORD JESUS FOR BEING MY WISDOM, MY JUSTICE, MY SANCTIFICATION, AND MY REDEMPTION. HOLY SPIRIT, I YIELD MYSELF TO YOU. I DESIRE TO DIE TO MYSELF AND TO MOVE IN YOUR ANNOINTING. (Visualize yourself and your loved ones at the foot of the cross, covered with the blood of Jesus). FATHER, I ASK YOU TO COVER ME AND MY LOVED ONES WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS. BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS, WE HAVE BEEN REDEEMED. SANCTIFIED, AND DELIVERED FROM EVIL. YOUR WORD SAYS THAT IN CHRIST JESUS, I AM IN A POSITION OF POWER AND AUTHORITY. IN ALL THINGS, I CONQUER OVERWHELMINGLY THROUGH CHRIST. I AM YOUR CHILD AND HEIR, AND THE WEAPONS I POSSESS ARE ENORMOUSLY POWERFUL, CAPABLE OF DESTROYING FORTRESSES. I PLACE UPON MYSELF THE HELMET OF SALVATION TO PROTECT ME, BODY, SOUL AND SPIRIT; THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS TO OVERCOME THE EVIL THOUGHTS AND ACCUSATIONS OF THE ENEMY; THE BELT OF TRUTH TO COUNTER THE LIES AND ERRORS OF THE ENEMY....

My sincerest appreciation to the writer of this prayer...

Where to call...Check the Directory

Emergency Telephone Numbers
These are more effective than 911
When -
You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is bigger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone Mark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small comp ared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
With big opportunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS
For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18
ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY.
NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY.
ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY.
FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH...

A Visit to Petra

Petra is indeed an adventure. Travelled south to the Wadi Musa where you can enjoy a horse/donkey cart ride through the rose colored canyon to Petra, a city dating back 300B.C. A city which was literally cut into the cliff sides. Enjoyed the tour of various temples, the Amphitheater, the Monastery, the Streets of Columns and the Treasury...and of course a sumptous dinner after the tiring walks and rides.

Jerusalum, Bethany and Bethlehem

Glimpsed the city Jesus knew when you view the model of First Century Jerusalem. In Bethlehem, we explored the cave revered as the place where Jesus was born. The church, which has been constructed on the site, is the world's old functioning church. Standing atop the Mount of Olives as Jesus did and enjoyed a remarkable view of the "Golden City" of Jerusalem including the Temple Mount and Dome of the Rock. Visited the Garden of Getshemane where Jesus prayed for God's will to be done. Visited the Chapel of the Ascension, Pater Noster Monastery and the Church of Dominus Flevit. Also travelled to Bethany, where Jesus raised Lazarus and to Ein Karem where Mary visited Elizabeth.

To Qumran, Jericho, Dead Sea and Jerusalem

Travelled to Qumran, Jericho and the Dead Sea - In Jericho, we visited the ruins of ancient city which was conquered by Joshua. We continued to the Dead Sea where we had a quick deep in the salt and mineral laden waters. Accordingly, water here is about six times saltier than our regular table salt. Amazingly, you need not be a swimmer for you can just float freely. Making sure that no sea water gets into your eyes, for it stings so badly. Good thing Father Angelo was there with us always ready to pour clear water to rinse your affected eye/s. Everyone was busy at the water, no one was available to take pictures, as we all wanted to take a good dip at the water.

Visit to the Holy Land