Loving God, Our church calendar tells us that we are back again in Ordinary Time. Advent passed through its four weeks. We celebrated the birth of Jesus with angels singing and shepherds visiting and magi following a star from the East and bearing gifts. Yes, we have finished this holy season. Still, somehow, this time […]
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God, Thank you for helping us to make it through this difficult year. Thank you that you’ve carried us through the uncertainty of deep waters, through the flames of trials, and through the pain of hard losses. We are constantly aware of how much we need you, your grace, your strength, your power working through […]
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Holy and Living God, in this Thanksgiving year of 2020, when we are separated from family and friends, when it’s hard to travel and gather together, and celebrate Thanksgiving as we’ve done in the past, help us to embrace what is. Help us to give thanks within the uncertainty. Help us to give thanks within […]
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Ignatius calls usto go forthand setthe world on fire. We embrace this metaphorbecause we believeour purposeis inextricably linkedto helping othersclarify and attain theirs. But how do weset our world on firein this age of sickness,uncertainty,and fear. How do weserve and leadwhen weare disconnectedfrom each otherand the physical spacethat unifies our team. Who will show ushow […]
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O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, […]
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Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their […]
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Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special […]
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Lord Jesus, you came into the world to heal our infirmities and to endure our sufferings. You went about healing all and bringing comfort to those in pain and need. We come before you now in this time of illness asking that you may be the source of our strength in body, courage in spirit […]
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God of the present moment,God who in Jesus stills the stormand soothes the frantic heart;bring hope and courage to allwho wait or work in uncertainty. Bring hope that you will make them the equalof whatever lies ahead. Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided,for your will is health and wholeness;you are God, and […]
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May we who are merely inconvenienced, remember those whose lives are at stake.May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable.May those who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.May those who have the flexibility to care for our children […]
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