St. Bernard L.A.

Established in 1924, St. Bernard Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, serving the northeast L.A. neighborhood of Glassell Park.

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We had a little #earthquake today during Father Perry's homily.

Watch ... 📷

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By his wounds, we were healed:
let us give thanks and praise!

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Lord, have mercy on our country tonight.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, pray for us.
Our Lady Queen of Peace, pray for us.
St. Faustina Kowalska, pray for us.
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, pray for us.

Lord, hear our prayer.

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"Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found." — Luke 15:23-24.

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"Happy the man whose offense is forgiven,/ whose sin is remitted." — Psalm 32:1.

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The Meaning & Supernatural Power of the Saint Benedict Medal

Do you wear a Saint Benedict medal?

The Saint Benedict medal is a powerful sacramental in the Catholic Church. It bears the image of Saint Benedict, a sixth-century monk known for his spiritual wisdom and contributions to monastic life.

The medal is rich in symbolism. Each part represents a particular aspect of Saint Benedict's life or has a specific spiritual meaning.

According to the National Catholic Register,

"As Saint Benedict is invoked against evil, his medals are considered particularly efficacious against it. This is the medal the Church uses when she’s had just about enough.”

What does the Medal of Saint Benedict mean?

Here is an explanation of the common elements found on the Saint Benedict medal:

On the front of the medal:

Saint Benedict's image represents Saint Benedict as a powerful intercessor against evil and a source of spiritual guidance. He holds the written Rule of Saint Benedict in one hand and a cross in the other.

On one side of Saint Benedict is a raven. On the other is a cup with a serpent emerging from it. This represents an incident in his life when he miraculously saved himself from poisoning.

Above the cup reads: “Crux sancti patris Benedicti," which means, “The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict.”

Surrounding Saint Benedict are the words, “Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur!” which translates to, "May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death."

On the reverse side of the medal:

4. The Cross signifies Christ's victory over sin and death through His crucifixion.

5. The vertical arm of the cross bears the initials "C.S.S.M.L.," which stands for "Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux" ("May the Holy Cross be my light").

6. The horizontal arm of the cross displays the initials "N.D.S.M.D.," which stand for "Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux", or, "Let not the dragon be my guide." This is a rejection of evil.

7. The larger letters surrounding the center cross, “C S P B”, stand for: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, which means, "The Cross of [our] Holy Father Benedict."

8. At the top of the medal is the word, "PAX" which means “peace.”

9. Surrounding the back of the medal are the letters, V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B. This symbolizes a Latin prayer for protection:

"Vade Retro Satana! Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana!". It translates to: "Begone, Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities!"

According to the National Catholic Register,

"Though lay people and most priests are forbidden to conduct exorcisms, they are permitted to use the Saint Benedict medal to ward off evil."

One is allowed to:

1. wear the medal around the neck;
2. attach it to one's rosary;
3. keep it in one's pocket or purse;
4. attach it to one's keychain;
5. affixed to one's car or home;
6. place it in the foundation of a building;
7. affix it to the center of a crucifix, usually behind the corpus.

It is important to note we should not treat the medal of Saint Benedict as magic. Instead, we accept its graces due to our faith in Jesus Christ and the powerful intercessory prayers of Saint Benedict.

The Saint Benedict Medal is considered a powerful sacramental that carries spiritual significance and protection for those who wear or use it with faith.

It serves as a constant reminder of the presence of God, the victory of the Cross, and the intercession of Saint Benedict against evil.

Written by Caroline Perkins

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@EWTNVatican As the acronyms are written on the left, should not the vertical cross be CSSML, not CSCML?

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Growth, fruitfulness, blessings, these in abundance.

#Jesus preaches about the kingdom of #God because he so wants us to belong to it; and he so wants his kingdom to thrive in us.

All we need to do is want it, seek it, open to it, and allow its grace to fill us abundantly.

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Hey! Universal Audio is doing a Mic Locker Giveaway! Enter now for your chance to win this awesome package. Who knows, we might even get some new mics for our choirs to use.

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What gives you hope?

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We simply cannot permit other people's hatred from infecting our souls and defiling them with sinful filth.

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Suffering Saviour, through the prayers of St. Gemma Galgani, help us learn to live in your Eucharistic school of paradise.

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SAINT OF THE DAY |
St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes

God of joy, through the intercession of St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes, may each of us experience the lasting embrace of Jesus in the Eucharist.

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SUNDAY READINGS | We invite you to prepare for Sunday Mass, and daily Mass next week, by visiting our Readings page and other @USCCB resources, at https://t.co/A6Apxb8KIV.

#SundayReadings. #LACartholics. #OrdinaryTime. #Daniel. #2 Peter. #GospelOfMatthew. #Summer. #August.

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Insight is found in stillness.

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Stony land is like a stony heart. It is incapable of bringing forth the fruit of the Gospel, which is love.

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SUNDAY READINGS | We invite you to prepare for Sunday Mass, and daily Mass next week, by visiting our Readings page and other USCCB resources, at https://t.co/A6Apxb8cTn.

#SundayReadings. #LACatholics. #OrdinaryTime. #Isaiah. #Psalm65. #Romans. #GospelOfMatthew. #June. #Summer.

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You are welcome back any time! Thank you for all you do for the city and its young people. Stay safe.

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Our future is looking great 💓 Thank you @stbernardla for the hospitality! @Dongrahamjr @LabradaAl @LAPD_OCB @LAPDCaptMorales @LAPDCentral @LAPDHQ @LAPDCARRANZA @LAPD_CTD @LAPD_Cadets @

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La muerte misma ha sido vencida por el sacrificio de Jesús en la cruz. Nuestra participación bautismal en su muerte salvadora da fruto.

Goodbye for now.
Adiós por ahora