Dear Parishioners and Friends, Both St. John the Baptist and the Blessed Virgin Mary are invoked quietly by the priest at the end of the Offertory, just before the Eucharistic Prayer begins. They're both given pride of place at this point because they were sanctified before the … [Read more...] about At home, before Mass
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The night before Mass
Dear Parishioners and Friends, How do you get your game face on for an important event? Last week I wrote about my coach who had to shout over the commotion in the team bus in order to get us to focus. But I certainly hope you won't have to resort to shouting on the way to Mass. If my … [Read more...] about The night before Mass
Get your game face on
Dear Parishioners and Friends, While riding on the team bus to a lacrosse game, Coach Brameier stood up to get our attention over our laughing and banter. "Get your game faces on!" he shouted. He said, "Think about where you're going. Now is the time to get focused." When you're heading … [Read more...] about Get your game face on
Gift upon Gift
O God, I thank you for your consolation and your joy you give in addition to your path to follow. It is a gift upon gift. Forgive, my lack of patience in trials. Help me to rise up with courage to take my cross again. I know, Lord Jesus, when I worship in the Eucharist, that you are the … [Read more...] about Gift upon Gift
Let me die daily
O God, I want to give more fully of myself to you. How can I sacrifice more to you? Prepare me to take a share in Christ's suffering. O God, you gave Padre Pio a small taste of your sorrow for sinners and he was utterly overwhelmed. My Father, I don't believe you are calling me to death in the near … [Read more...] about Let me die daily
Sacred Heart of Jesus
O God, my Lord Jesus Christ, you came down from your great, heavenly state and humbled yourself to come into our human estate. Give to me, O God, great humility that I may be ready to receive you. Help me to empty my mind and heart of all vain and worldly thoughts. hopes, and fears so that you may … [Read more...] about Sacred Heart of Jesus