@@dottiewatson6864 there were multiple typos on the book & it was pulled by the publisher. They are working on it. I did manage to get a copy and so, while there is no official word, I can confirm the editing was poor. It is, however, such a powerful and beautiful book that I pray it will soon be back on the market and changing lives.

@@d.o.7784 oh, that’s a good idea. This Office does have so many choices.

@@angelamaria_107 Kosher Casual is also great for reaching across divides! You should see how much Orthodox Jewish women relax when they see how you’re dressed. :)

Wonderful people.

Oh. Great question, but although they have the same subject, they present it in very different ways. Bishop Sheen’s book is more conversational and this one has a more scholarly tone.

@@timevampire83 I admit that I use different Offices in different circumstances. It might be easier just to have one, but with everybody using different ones, I like to be able to join them. Sometimes I enjoy the variety…All that being said, I do wish it was more universal/united (aka Catholic).

The program is called the “Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade;” Our Lady asked the children to pray 1/3 of the Rosary everyday. This indicates that the Rosary could be divided into three sets of mysteries and that indicates that there were only three sets mentioned in this request. There may be merit in praying the more recently added Luminous Mysteries, but, for these reasons, those are not usually included in any Fatima devotions.

Whoops! I tried to include the link, but didn’t realize it wasn’t working. Thanks for pointing this out. Try EWTN Religious Catalog: www.ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/the-little-office-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/p/BKMAR05401

We have to stay humble and keep praying. Relying on God instead of ourselves is key not only to our personal faith journey, but to everything.!

@@Cooldogwithglasses. It took about 5 years for me, but the average is closer to 2. You can search my channel for OFS material, but I think this is the first video that refers to my journey: My (Secular) Franciscan Journey (OBCL 157) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptp1q9qZ1ZfQiIE.html

@@DeannaWillistonOFS Thank you❤️

No, sorry, it still just says “Back in stock soon.”

I have no judgement as to whether it is a “must have,” but I do have it touched to relics when I can. See #17 under Norms and the second paragraph of Transitional Norms; Pardon Crucifix is no longer specially listed, but a Crucifix is. www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-vi_apc_01011967_indulgentiarum-doctrina.html Thank you for your prayers. 🙏

@@DeannaWillistonOFS thank you mam! thats a great help! wishinh u more blessings to.come!

Great question! Many people start with Compline and then, after they understand the rhythm, add in other hours. It is also common to pray Lauds and Vespers.

@@craftoncue I’ve read that the word “Mizrat” (translated in the DR edition as “understanding”) is somewhat mysterious. It might mean “a contemplation” or “a difficult (advanced) teaching.”

If you don’t want to buy the book, you may want to consider borrowing it from a library, if no other reason than to hear them out.

@@DeannaWillistonOFS Plan to, found you because my pastor said. I should discern the third order.. My first reaction was what is that?

@@piusbird ah, I would ask him to be more specific. There are many groups within the Third Order of Saint Francis that laity might join. Every few months I seem to hear of another one.

@@craftoncue do you have an Adoration chapel or prayer garden at your parish? You may want to start your recollection there and see if it helps.

Excellent idea except sadly we don’t have either at our parish. Thank you for always offering such excellent advice you’ve helped me in many many ways. God bless, Linda

Growing up, my parish did not have a chapel or grotto either, but they have recently added a niche outside and a statue of Mary. It’s off to the side a little, so it is a place for more quiet reflection.

@@DeannaWillistonOFS maybe someday we’ll have one of those too. Our new pastor has made several wonderful additions to our church since he’s been there (almost a yea now). We do have a cry room, but needless to say it isn’t typically quiet in there before Mass. We do have Adoration all day on Tuesdays and it’s always quiet then, which of course it should be.

@@kevinandjudycoy9595 The Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Maryland sells large Crown Rosaries. You can call the shop at 410-531-2800 or order from www.friarshop.org

@@pinkribboncakedelight9618 only one place (that I know of) to get them: tedeumfoundation.org/shop/

The book appears to have been pulled by the publisher for typographical errors. It should be back soon.

@@DeannaWillistonOFSyes thank you! I seen your follow-up video mentioning this. It’s available via Blackwells in the UK but showing out of stock so looking forward to when it is available again. Thanks so much again 😊

@@craftoncue normally I’d be limping from my bad hip, but it wasn’t bothering me at all-I had to take advantage!

@@DarkHorseCrusader aha! So this is the one Fr. Jude is worked on! (Someone told me previously that he was working on the ESV.) It is a funny name since it’s no longer the newest Catholic translation, but no, I haven’t seen it yet. He lives near me, so maybe I can see if he’d be open to an interview. www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-Catholic-Bible-NCB-Bible/

Are ebooks easier for you to find in your country?

@@RobertFallon im sure it’s not the only reason, but it is a good one…is that Fr. Jude?

@@jpigg86 So much good news here! Thank you for sharing.

@@TerrorDaemonum yes. The league of St. Martin website has a decent sized preview and says it will be back soon. (Link in comments below.)

Very true! If you notice that happening, step back. The Bible should be at the center of your life; the other books should be at the service of your journey in Christ.

www.martinians.org/

@DeannaWillistonOFS thank you! I had not seen that website before! Such amazing information!

I never use the skirt in that way. I don’t know why I tried for the video. I will edit that part out.

Pax et Bonum!

@@DeannaWillistonOFS pax et bonum 🤗

That St. Francis was a deacon is explicit, although with explanation of how it came to be, in Celano’s Legend in the story of the institution of the Greccio. Some translations say he was dressed as a Levite as he was a Levite and others use the word “deacon.” From his actions, it would seem deacon is the correct modern translation. He did read the Gospel, but not did not preside over the Mass, but the detail about his clothing implies deacon.

@@DeannaWillistonOFS I’m not saying you’re wrong as I don’t know the source material on this, but I am saying there is an ordained Franciscan priest who directly disagrees with you. I don’t know what provision he was referring to where founders of religious orders had specific roles during liturgies, but if it did exist, it could explain why he would be vested at Mass if they had a special role in the recitation of the gospel, and maybe even preaching (though I’m not sure if the priest in question referred to him actually preaching or not). I am not deep on the history of this topic myself, I’m just saying people who are aren’t all in unanimous agreement on this point.

@@brotherbruno1783 no worries. I was just citing the only source on this and the logic, just in case you run into him again. Lol There are so many Franciscan orders, with their own charisms, if you could specify the order, it might help me to find his research. I can only find it in the positive.

@@DeannaWillistonOFS The priest in question was a TOR. I know who it is but I don’t want to cite his name for obvious privacy reasons. I’m interested in hearing more about this provision about the founders of religious orders having a role in the liturgy, that’s an interesting claim that I’ve not heard before. Then again, I don’t know much about the liturgical customs in the thirteenth century. Still, TOR’s are pretty highly regarded

@@brotherbruno1783 thanks! That’s does help. And totally understand about not naming names. I’d be interested in his research as well, if he cares to share.