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A Reflective Prayer
Like the people in today's Gospel text, we need the pity and
the help of God in our daily tasks. May this prayer of Offering
and Dedication help us to come closer to you.
Father of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we
were still far off you met us in your Son and brought us home.
Dying and living, he declared your love, gave us grace, and
opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ's body live
his risen life; we who drink his cup bring life to others; we
whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm
in the hope you have set before us, so we and all your children
shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and
blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our
souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the
power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.
Amen.
Remember, O Lord, what you have wrought in us, and not what
we deserve; and as you have called us to your service, make
us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Old
Gold
(A parishioner recently sent me a gem from her storehouse of
prayer.)
When the shadows of death gather round me,
And the portals of heaven draw nigh,
Will you come to me, Mary Immaculate?
Come and help me to die.
Come with St. Joseph, your escort;
Let me hear the sweet sound of your voice,
Saying 'now your exile is ending,
The time is at hand to rejoice'.
Prayer
for Vocations
God
our Father, send workers into your harvest. May the Spirit we
received in Baptism touch the hearts of many to offer themselves
in priesthood, religious life, and other forms of service. Give
the parents and families of our parish, the wisdom and courage
to support young people, in searching for and following the
call of God in their lives
The One-Sentence Sermon:
Give God what is right, not what is left.
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Don't wait for six strong men to take you to church
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