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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It seems that I return to you most easily when I need comfort, O God.Hello… here I am again, knowing that you are waiting for me with love and warming light.In the shadow of your wings I find respite and relief that feeds my innermost self and renews my soul. Day and night, you are […]
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Take a moment to settle. Take a deep breath. Get comfortable. Like a rock settling on the bottom of a lake after it’s thrown in, let yourself settle. 1. Acknowledge how you are feeling in this moment. If being calm is hard, acknowledge it. If you find yourself frustrated or stressed, acknowledge it. God wants to […]
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Creator, thank you for my many blessings, especially ______________. Be with me at this moment,and guide my thoughts to those placeswhere I could have been more loving in my dayand consider how I will improve. Help me to see those places where I was lovingand strengthen those parts of meso that I can better do […]
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