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The Flame

September, 2010 Volume 17 Issue 9

How can the meditations on the rosary teach us love? I learn about love when the prayers I say in the mystery of the rosary are dedicated to the needs of others rather than my own needs. In the first sorrowful mystery, try praying for those in

some kind of agony. Maybe it’s sickness, or stress, a problem that’s tough to solve, or a difficulty in the family. As the Holy Spirit brings a person to mind, name them and offer a prayer. Ask that their agonies be lightened, their heart be comforted, that angels be sent to bring that comfort, and that the Holy Spirit bring His peace to them. That may sound great to you, and you’re ready to try it.

You’re going to pray for a special someone every day and bring them great blessing. Well, there’s still a way to go. You may be surprised how this simple way of praying changes you. You. Not just them. You. You see them with more compassion. And often, you see changes in them, too. Still, you’re not done. If you’re truly living love in this prayer, it prompts you to

act. Just as true faith is always accompanied by works, (James 2:26*) prayer of the heart brings you to seek what action is needed to bring about comfort or relief without interfering or causing injury, only bringing love. I heard this in a homily about prayer: “Don’t say a prayer thinking

you’ve done something great for society and forget your part in letting God use you.” You might be thinking how hard this sounds, and that you can’t do it. But even in this message we have been given grace to persevere in what God has called us to do (James

5:16*), and we are asked to be ready with our weapon of the rosary. I challenge you to pray for one person (using the weapon

of the rosary) from the heart. Pray every day at least one prayer for them. If you can, do an entire rosary for their needs. This does not mean, “Lord fix them so I can finally stand them.” Rather, “Bless them, Lord, and heal their wounds.” Pray this and see what wounds the Holy Spirit reveals, what compassion he brings. “I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's

upward calling, in Christ Jesus.” Philip. 3:14 *”For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also

faith without works is dead.” James 2:26 *Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” James 5:16

Reflection by Carolyn Huntzinger

2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Message from our Blessed Mother, August 15, 2010: “My beloved children, thank you for responding to my call. It pleases me greatly that you join your prayers as a family. My children, I am sending you the grace today to

persevere in what God has called you to do. Do not turn to the right or to the left, for this path is lined with the graces you need to fulfill God’s will. Take what I have given you

already—my motherly instructions are to lead you and guide you, to bring you peace and joy of the Lord. My beloveds, be ever so ready

with your weapon of the rosary, for it will defeat the obstacles that keep you from God. Now, my children, I wish that

you would also persevere in going to holy communion, the blessed Sacrament of reconciliation. My children, all of these graces lead you, guide you, strengthen you to be that tower of love that God wants you to be. I need you to be a reflection of the mirror of my son,

Jesus. I want that you be an oasis of peace. Peace, peace, peace of Jesus be with you and thank

you, thank you, for being here today with me. Thank you for the sacrifice to seek out my son in me.” Being a tower of love sounds so easy, doesn’t it? There’s no question that our Blessed Mother is that tower of love. It was a privilege to feel that love on her Feast and to see Mary Constancio’s deep emotion as she felt the presence of our Mother. To be that love in the

midst of a hurting world really does take great strength. How thankful I am for the weapon of the rosary. It is a

powerful tool to teach us to love.

Ambassadors of the Flame of Mercy

Ministries

P.O. Box 1707 6927 Hwy 84, Shallowater, Texas 79363

Weekday Hours 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. CDT Phone: 806-832-4243 Website: www.flameofmercy.com Ambassadors of the Flame of Mercy, Inc. is a 501(C) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt Christian organization. Copyright © 2010

Resurrection of the Self Image Retreat November 19-21 $165.00 $ 82.50

be ever so ready with your weapon of the rosary, for it will defeat the obstacles that keep you from

God.

AFM Events Calendar—2010 Macho Men of God Retreat September 3-5 Resurrection of the Self Image Retreat September 17-19 Intergenerational Healing Retreat October 8-10 Women’s Retreat October 22-24 Macho Men of God Retreat November 5-7 Resurrection of the Self Image Retreat November 19-21 Healing the Heart December 3-5

Retreats and Events are subject to change. Please see www.flameofmercy.com

For the latest information on all our retreats.

Macho Men of God Retreat November 5-7 $165.00 $ 82.50

Women’s Retreat October 22-24 $165.00 $ 82.50

Healing of the Heart Retreat December 3-5 $165.00 $ 82.50

New Dates!

September’s Birthdays! We thank God for the day you were born!

Happy birthday to Adrian Perez, Patty Ortega, Maria Garcia, Xavier Arce, Ysabel Ledezma, Myra Vera, Henry Coronado, Alice Ledezma,

Alexis Mediano, and Simona Zamora.

September’s Winner, Alexis Mediano! We would love to remember and lift you up in prayer on your special day. We will also pick one name from our list of birthdays each month to receive a certificate good for 1 person to an AFM retreat during the following year. Call, mail, or email us your birth date (Month and day) and you will be eligible. Must be at least 18 years old to win. Board members and members of their family are not eligible. The certificate is good for all retreats ex-cept the Intergenerational Healing retreat. Certificate must be used within 1 year of your birthday, and must be used by the person named on the certificate.

A Beautiful Picture of the sky over AFM Ministries on the Feast of the

Assumption 2010

Mary and Henry Constancio as Mary shares the message from our Blessed

Mother

A Rosary chain turned gold

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The cost of this retreat is $165.00 per person

• Have you been rejected? • Is this your third or fourth marriage and you can’t figure out the problem?

• Are you having trouble letting go of your ex-spouse’s abuse?

• Do you live in fear? • Are you carrying a lot of guilt? • Do you feel like God has let you down? • Have you been physically, sexually or mentally abused?

You are a unique, one-of-a-kind, masterpiece, child

of the Most High Living God. Come into the

fullness of what God has planned for you!

⇒ September 17-19, 2010 ⇒ November 19-21, 2010

This life-changing retreat is our most popular.

God can change everything in one weekend…

in one moment!

The Ambassadors of the Flame of Mercy (1989 - 2010)

Celebrating 21 Years of Ministry

Bilingue

Thank you to all those who came to honor and celebrate our Mother’s Feast of the Assumption. We had a wonderful day, and we couldn’t have done it without you. A special shout-out of thanks to

the ministry volunteers who worked so hard in preparation for our Blessed Mother and her children. Here are a few pictures of the celebration. Marty Rotella came from New Jersey to sing and gave a great concert. Thank you, Marty! Our “pit” crew, Sandy Embesi, Victor Ramirez, JC Cortez, Ray Lozada, and all the other guys cooking over a hot fire on a very hot day, thanks!!!!

Two groups from San Antonio came to lend their voices and instruments to the celebration. Pete Moreno’s mariachi group and Robert and Tina Ramos’ group brightened the day with their musical gifts. Thank you!!!

The crew in the gift shop were ready to help pilgrims with blessings to carry home and to be blessed by our Mother. Thanks Linda Ornelas, Gwen Johns, Mary Frances and Alice De los Santos, and special thanks to Kiera, Sophie, Hallie and Sara for your help in making and bottling our rose and lavender products and organizing the store before the people came. Great job, girls. Our kitchen team was on the job and fed Mama’s children so well. Thanks Kathy and Arturo Gloria for heading up this ministry. Thanks, too, Thomas Gloria, Eben Johns, Dora Flores, Linda Ornelas, Lee and Mercy Olivas and all the kitchen ministers. Our prayer teams were busy in the chapel praying for

those who wanted a special blessing. Thanks Lee and Mercy Olivas, Ysabel Ledezma, Nina Torres, Jacque Butler, Bill and Terri Singer, Leroy and Norma Olivas II, Dora Flores and Rosie Lozada.

A special thanks to Rosie Lozada for taking pictures and capturing special moments on camera. Thank you to Tina and Robert Ramos who greeted and welcomed those coming in. Thanks to Eric Gutierrez for all his hard work in preparing the ministry grounds and getting things looking nice, and to all the guys who helped put up tents, moved chairs, and did physical labor. A special thanks to Eben Johns, who built a ramp for one of our guests. Thanks to Jaime Keith. Little brother, you were a great help. You guys are amazing! To those who stayed at the water station to hand out cool water for the thirsty crowd, thank you! A special thanks to the cleaning crew, Tracy Gillespie, Mary Rodriguez, and Kathy Gloria. Wonderful job behind the scenes. And Mary, thanks

so much for being here after the loss of your mom. Our condolences to you and your family. Thanks, brother Ralph, (and sister Jessica) for braving the heat all day doing custom airbrush shirts which glorify God.

They are great! What a celebration! Thank you to all who came and shared time with us. Forgive me if I’ve omitted anyone. We met many new friends and got to see many come home again for a visit. It was a pleasure to share this time with you.

The cost of this special retreat is $165.00.

Inviting all men who have been to a

Men’s Retreat to Join Us in

Celebrating our 13th Anniversary!

Macho Men of God Retreat

Special Anniversary Celebration

September 3-5, 2010

...And

Don’t forget the last Men’s

Retreat in 2010

November 5-7, 2010

Come Ride With the Lord!

Possible Topics to be covered:

Being a Woman of Excellence:

The desire to live in the will of God

The 10 Commandments; What they Mean & How to Apply

Them

Kingdom Living:

What has God set up on earth to help us live in His Kingdom?

Dignity, Importance of the Word, Authority

Finally Letting go of Grief

Empowerment of the Holy Spirit:

Receive the Holy Spirit in Power

Don’t be rehabilitated, be transformed

Awareness, Repentance, and Renewal of the Past

Joy in The State You are In:

Are You Married, but Living a Single Life?

Do You See Your Children as a Burden instead of a Blessing?

Are You Single and Sad?

Are You Widowed and Weary?

The cost of this retreat is $165.00 per person.

Healing the Heart Retreat

December 3-5, 2010

Possible Topics to be covered:

◊ The Spiritual Root of Heart Attacks

◊ Healing the Heart without Hope

◊ Healing the Broken Heart

◊ Healing Broken Relationships

◊ Forming the Heart - A Heart After God ◊ The Heart-Brain Connection ◊ Healing the Grieving Heart ◊ Combating Depression

Proverbs 17:22

A merry heart does good like a medicine:

but a broken spirit dries the bones.

GIVE YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE A

MERRY HEART FOR CHRISTMAS

New Date!

New Date!

The cost of this retreat is $165.00 per person.

The cost of this retreat is $165.00 per person.