Dear Jesus,
The news of your coming was met with boundless joy — fill us anew with the wonder of your presence.
You are Emmanuel, God with us. Amen.
Advent Prayer
Lord Jesus, master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your pres ence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!’ Amen.
– Henri J.M. Nouwen
Prayer for the Third Week of Advent, Prayer with St. John the Baptist
Through the intercession of St. John the Baptist, help us to remember the least fortunate, and how caring for them shares in the caring of the beloved Christ-child. Bring Your generosity into our community. Amen.
Confirmation Preparation has Begun
Preparation of our youth for Confirmation has begun.
Let us keep our young people and their families in prayer as faith formation continues.
Pope Francis on the war in Israel and Palestine
Let us not forget to pray for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples: May the Lord bring a just peace. There is so much suffering! Children are suffering, the sick are suffering, and many people are dying. War is always a defeat. Let us not forget: War is always a defeat! I ask that every possible avenue be pursued to absolutely avoid an escalation of the conflict, to provide assistance to the wounded, and to deliver aid to the population of Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is extremely dire. I implore you to stop, in the name of God, Cease fire!
Feast of St. Malachy
St. Malachy Statue
St. Malachy was Archbishop of Armagh of Ireland. He was born in 1094, was ordained a priest at the age of 25 and died in 1148. St. Charles Borromeo set him as a model before his priests, pointing out how “he zealously sought out the needy in the remotest villages and cottages of his diocese and administered the sacraments to all alike renewing the fervor of the people receiving them.” St. Malachy especially sought to instill the use of the sacraments, especially confession and matrimony while spreading the Gospel message to the people of his homeland. His most famous possessions were the “Book of Armagh” and a crozier called the “Staff of Jesus” both reported to have belonged to St. Patrick. St. Malachy was the first Irish saint canonized by a Pope. His feast day is celebrated on November 3rd. Let us pray that our intercessions through St. Malachy may enable us to grow in the grace of God as our parish grows in the family of God. —Written by Andre Prevost
Pope Francis Quote, 05/13-14/23
Let us ask ourselves if, in the name of Jesus’ love, in the name of the wounds Jesus suffered, are we willing to open our arms to those who are wounded by life, excluding no one from God’s mercy, but welcoming everyone – each person like a brother, like a sister. Regina Coeli Prayer, April 23, 2023
A Prayer for Mothers, 2023
A Prayer for Mothers
All-loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old.
We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need; May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy.
We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us; May they continue to guide in strong and gentle ways.
We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war, poverty, or conflict; May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes every tear away.
We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion.
We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen.
…..by Heidi Busse
Holy Hour – St. Paul Shrine every Thursday
Please join us for the Flame of Love Holy Hour every Thursday following the noon Mass at St. Paul Shrine, 4108 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44108.
Everyone is welcome.
Women’s Reflection & Prayer – 4/8/2023
All women are invited to a time of being with each other and supporting each other in reflection and prayer. We are gathering this Saturday, April 8,at 10AM on Zoom (contact jackierose@aol.com if you need the link) and at Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood. Please join us and bring a friend!
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