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The Daily Examen
The Daily Examen is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day in order to detect God’s presence and discern his direction for us. The Examen is an ancient practice in the Church that can help us see God’s hand at work in our whole experience.The...
Prayerful Concerns of Our Parish Community: Corpus Christi
We hope you find these Prayers of the Faithful from the weekend's Masses to be helpful in your own prayer life - to consider, reflect and talk about with God.Prayers of the Faithful – Corpus Christi June 17-18, 2022 God, we come, today and every day, as guests of...
When Being a “Man For and With Others” Means Being Alone: My Experience with Covid
A few weeks ago, one of the Jesuits in the community tested positive for Covid-19. I followed protocol and immediately conducted a rapid test on myself. I was not surprised to find a negative result for that test as I felt quite good. I was relieved that my busy week...
Prayerful Concerns of Our Parish Community: Trinity Sunday
Thank you for your positive response to finding these intentions online after the weekend's Masses. We hope you find them helpful in your own reflections, prayers, and conversations with God. Following are the Prayers of the Faithful from Trinity Sunday, June 11-12,...
Prayerful Concerns of Our Parish Community: Pentecost
Each week we share the Prayers of the Faithful from the weekend Masses. We hope you'll find these intentions to be helpful as you consider your own reflections, prayers, and conversations with God. Below you'll find the Prayers of the Faithful for Pentecost June 4-5,...
Finance and Pastoral Councils’ Update to Parish
"At a recent joint meeting of our Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils we reviewed a report on the status of the parish. At the Masses during Pentecost weekend, we are sharing these updates with you in person, and then through other communication channels during the...
Pentecost
Originally a Jewish harvest festival, Pentecost has become to us a celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit. Red is the color of the Holy Spirit, signifying life, energy (the "tongues of fire" is the image used in the Scripture). Pentecost is sometimes called the...
Prayerful Concerns of Our Parish Community: 7th Sunday of Easter
Each week, we share the Prayers of the Faithful from the weekend. You may find these intentions to be a helpful way to guide your own reflections, prayers, and conversations with God. Below you'll find the Prayers of the Faithful from the 7th Sunday of Easter, May...
Luke, Paul, and Greg Boyle S.J. – An Ascension Message for 2022
Both the scripture readings and Fr. Greg Boyle S.J. 's talks at Cheverus High School on Tuesday, May 24 focus our attention on the intersection of Church as a holy place set apart and Church as the Holy People of God becoming the presence of Christ in the world. In...
Prayerful Concerns of Our Parish Community: 6th Sunday of Easter
Each week, we share the Prayers of the Faithful from the weekend, You may find this to be a helpful way to guide your own reflection, prayers, and conversations with God. Below you'll find the Prayers of the Faithful from the 6th Sunday of Easter, May 21-22, 2022:God,...