need spiritual discussion and depth directed to covid-19?...and his book abandonment to divine...
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Need spiritual discussion and depth
directed to Covid-19? Spiritual Support during Covid-19 teach-ins. Please
invite anyone who wants to attend one of these one
hour Zoom online teach-ins to help us all deal with
some of the specific challenges of our time. To
participate, no need to RSVP, just use a smartphone or
PC with camera and microphone and click on the link
below. Questions? Susan Windley-Daoust, Director of
Missionary Discipleship [email protected]
Friday, April 3 "The Sacrament of the Present Moment in THIS Moment" --Fr. Jean Pierre de Caussade
and his book Abandonment to Divine Providence made this phrase known in spiritual theology circles.
How do we attend to the sacrament of THIS present moment? Led by Susan Windley-Daoust.
1pm session: https://zoom.us/j/718398574 7pm session: https://zoom.us/j/811439582
Wednesday, April 8 "Combating Fear and Anxiety: Seeking the Peace of the Lord in Hard Times" --Fr.
Jacques Philippe, along with specific scriptures, offer excellent advice for dealing with very real fears and
anxiety with God. We're going to combine this with very practical suggestions and prayer for southern
Minnesota. Led by Susan Windley-Daoust.
1pm session: https://zoom.us/j/859323963 7pm session: https://zoom.us/j/376253092
Wednesday, April 15 "Spiritually engaging Easter Week--Lessons from the Underground Church."
1pm session: https://zoom.us/j/859323963 7pm session: https://zoom.us/j/376253092
Wednesday, April 22 "How the Resurrection Changes the Way we Face Death: an Easter Season
Reflection."
1pm session: https://zoom.us/j/859323963 7pm session: https://zoom.us/j/376253092
Wednesday, April 29 "The Book of Acts and Social Distancing: How Does That Work?"
1pm session: https://zoom.us/j/859323963 7pm session: https://zoom.us/j/376253092 Image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/30478819@N08/31437597767
April 2020 National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mass Petitions
We pray for all victims of abuse around the world, within the church and beyond, that the healing Spirit of God move among them and within them. And that the Church – the People of God – be filled with the same healing spirit, we pray to the Lord...
For the global Church, as we all strive to implement the teachings of the Holy Father in Vos
Estis Lux Mundi to protect the most vulnerable among us from harm, we pray to the Lord...
We the church pray for its leaders, that they would practice new leadership by recognizing and repenting of sin and its consequences within the church, especially those sins which cause innocent children, families, the vulnerable and communities to suffer unjustly, we pray to the Lord...
For civic leaders entrusted with upholding the common good and justice for all that they may act in ways that show their commitment to the protection of all, especially children and young people, we pray to the Lord...
For parents, mentors, teachers, coaches and all who work with children and young people, that they may look after them with the watchful eye of the shepherd, we pray to the Lord...
For families who are the first to show God’s love, that they may have the necessary support to provide safe and nurturing environments for children and young people, we pray to the Lord...
For those who have suffered abuse, that they may experience God’s profound love for them and God’s healing powers, we pray to the Lord...
For those who provide help for the abused: counselors, therapists, and advocates that they may act with wisdom and compassion in their healing ministry, we pray to the Lord... 17
For those affected by abuse in anyway, that they may have the courage to tell their story, to reach for healing, we pray to the Lord…
For any child who may be suffering from abuse, that they may find the courage to tell a trusted adult so the abuse can be stopped, and so they can begin the journey toward healing, we pray to the Lord...
In accordance with diocesan policy, when a single act of sexual abuse is admitted or established, the offender is to be removed permanently from ministry.
To help hold offenders accountable, report all abuse to local public
authorities. You can also contact your local diocesan victim assistance coordinator to make a report and seek outreach for the abused.
Every child deserves a safe environment.
Ministry to children and young people is a privilege, not a right.
The sexual abuse of minors is a crime and a grave sin.
SPIRITUAL HEAL TH
Mass has been suspended throughout the
country. Fortunately, technology allows us to
engage in the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
virtually, and grants us the solace of knowing that
Eucharist is still being celebrated even though we
cannot directly participate in it. The USCCB has
put together resources for spiritual engagement
during this time of quarantine.
• St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City is
streaming Masses. Eucharistic Adoration. and
allows you to light a virtual P-ray.er candle.
• Daily. Masses are posted at 8:15am Eastern. via
Bishop Barron's Word on Fire ministry.
Holy Virgin of Guadalupe, Queen of the Angels
and Mother of the Americas. We fly to you today
as your beloved children. We ask you to
intercede for us with your Son. as you did at the
wedding in Cana. Pray for us, loving Mother. and
gain for our nation and world, and for all our
families and loved ones. the protection of your
holy angels. that we may be spared the worst of
this illness. For those already afflicted. we ask
you to obtain the grace of healing and
deliverance. Hear the cries of those who are
vulnerable and fearful. wipe away their tears
and help them to trust. In this time of trial and
testing. teach all of us in the Church to love one
another and to be patient and kind. Help us to
bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our
hearts. We come to you with confidence.
knowing that you truly are our compassionate
mother. health of the sick and cause of our joy.
Shelter us under the mantle of your protection.
keep us in the embrace of your arms. help us
always to know the love of your Son. Jesus.
Amen.
Prayer Card: �P-anish &. English
Prayer During a Pandemic
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 we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health and making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have no options.
May we who have had to cancel our tripos remember those that have no safe place to go.
May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market remember those who have no margin at all.
May we who settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home.
During this time of social distancing, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors.
Amen.
