Join Danielle Nepustil, a 3rd grade catechist in weekly Tuesday classes, as she reflects on the Fourteenth Station. All: We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "... Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim" (Acts 2: 2-4). Reflection Prayer: Father in heaven, through this spiritual journey, You have reminded us of the fullness of the mystery of Your revealed love. See Your people gathered in prayer, open to receive the Spirit's flame. May it come to rest in our hearts and disperse the divisions of word and tongue. With one voice and one song, may we praise Your name in joy and thanksgiving. Grant this through Christ our Lord, and in the power of the Spirit, both now and forevermore. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. O sons and daughters of the Lord, The King of glory, King adored, From death to life has been restored. Alleluia.
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4/24/2020 The Thirteenth Station: Mary and the Disciples keep Vigil in the Upper Room for the Spirit's AdventRead NowJoin Ann Marie Eathorne, an Ignite Middle School weekly catechist, in praying the Thirteenth Station. All: We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "When they entered the city, they went to the upper room where they were staying.... All [the apostles] devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers" (Acts 1: 13a, 14). Reflection Prayer: Father most holy, see Your Church gathered here in prayerful worship like the first disciples and Mary in the Upper Room. Grant that we may accomplish, in the joy of the Holy Spirit, all that You give us to do in the world. May we gladly share in Christ's sufferings so as to rejoice when His glory is revealed. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. On this most holy day of days, To God your hearts and voices raise, In laud and jubilee and praise. Alleluia! Pray along with Ashley Wall, a catechist for both Ignite Middle School and Tuesday afternoon weekly classes. All: We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "So then the Lord Jesus, after He spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took His seat at the right hand of God. But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs" (Mark 16: 19-20). Reflection Prayer: Eternal God, clothe us now with Your power. With the eyes of our hearts enlightened, may we come to understand the immeasurable greatness of Your power at work in us who believe. In that strength, may we boldly pronounce the Good News of our salvation to everyone. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Our humble thanks to God let's show And fitting praise on Him bestow For Paschal blessings here below. Alleluia 4/22/2020 The Eleventh Station of the Resurrection: The Risen Lord Sends the Disciples into the WorldRead NowListen and pray with Livia Telles-Rodriguez, our Youth Minister, as she refelcts on the Eleventh Station. All: We adore You, O Christ and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "'Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age'" (Matthew 28: 19-20). Reflection Prayer: God of all creation, whose mighty power raised Jesus from the dead, be present to this community of disciples whom You have called to the hope of a glorious inheritance among the saints. Strengthen us in the power of the Spirit to go and make disciples of all nations, to obey everything that Jesus Christ has commanded us, and to know that He is with us always until the end of the age, interceding on our behalf, living and reigning with You in the power of the Holy Spirit, now and forevermore. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. And we with Holy Church unite, As evermore is just and right, in glory to the King of light. Alleluia 4/21/2020 The Tenth Station of the Resurrection: the Risen Lord Forgives Peter and Entrusts him to Feed his SheepRead NowAll: We adore You, O Christ and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?'... Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, 'Do you love Me?' and he said to Him, 'Lord, You know everything, You know that I love You.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.... Follow Me' " (John 21: 15, 17b, 19b). Listen to a reflection from Julie Sawyer, one of our Sacramental Preparation catechists in the Generations of Faith monthly sessions.. Prayer: Father, fill our hearts with the fire of Your love and the desire to ensure justice for our brothers and sisters. By sharing the good things You give us, may we secure justice and equality for every human being, an end to all division, and a human society built on love and peace. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. An angel clad in white they see, Who sat and spoke unto the three, Your Lord has gone to Galilee, Alleluia! 4/20/2020 The Ninth Station of the Resurrection: The Risen Lord eats with the Disciples on the Shore of TiberiasRead NowPray and meditate on the Ninth Station with Elise Janicek, a Middle School catechist in Generations of Faith and VBS co-leader. All: We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "Jesus said to them, 'Bring some of the fish you just caught.' So Simon Peter went over and dragged the net ashore full of one hundred fifty-three large fish. Even though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, 'Come, have breakfast.' And none of His disciples dared to ask Him, 'Who are You?' because they realized it was the Lord" (John 21: 10-12). Reflection Prayer: Father in heaven, author of all truth, a people once in darkness has listened to Your Word and followed Your Son as He rose from the tomb. Hear the prayer of this newborn people and strengthen Your Church to answer Your call. May we rise and come forth into the light of day to stand in Your presence until eternity dawns. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. On Sunday morn at break of day The sad disciples went their way To see the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia 4/19/2020 The Eighth Station of the Resurrection: The Risen Lord Strengthens the Faith of ThomasRead NowAll: We adore You, O Christ and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "Thomas…was not with them when Jesus came.... Thomas said, 'Unless I see the mark of the nails in His hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into His side, I will not believe'...Jesus came...and stood in their midst and said, 'Peace be with you.' Then He said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here and see My hands, and bring your hand and put it into My side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe'…Blessed are those who do not see and yet believe." (John 20: 24-29). Listen to a reflection from John Filion, a catechist who teaches our 4th grade weekly classes. Prayer: Heavenly Father and God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for He is alive and has become the Lord of life. From the waters of death You raise us up with Him and renew Your gift of life within us. Increase in our minds and hearts the risen life we share with Christ and help us to grow as Your people toward the fullness of eternal life with You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. How blest are they who have not seen, And yet whose faith has constant been For they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! 4/18/2020 The Seventh Station of the Resurrection: The Risen Lord Breathes Peace and Gives the Power to ForgiveRead NowPray with Monica Jackson, one of our Sacramental Preparation catechists at the monthly Family Faith sessions. All: We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, 'Peace be with you'... The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.' And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained'" (John 20: 19b, 20b-23). Reflection Prayer: God of perfect peace, violence and cruelty can have no part of You. May those who are at peace with one another hold fast to the good will that unites them; may those who are enemies forget their hatred and be healed. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. No longer Thomas then denied, He saw the feet, the hands, the side; You are my Lord and God, he cried, Alleluia! 4/17/2020 The Sixth Station of the Resurrection: The Risen Lord Appears to the Community of DisciplesRead NowListen to the reflection by Christina Wagner, a Family Faith and High School catechist. All: We adore You, O Christ and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: "'Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have,' And as He said this, He showed them His hands and His feet" (Luke 24: 38-40). Reflection Prayer: God of unchanging power and light, look with favor and mercy on the entire community of Your Church. Bring lasting salvation to the human family, so that the world may see the fallen lifted up, the old made new, and all things brought to perfection, through Him who is our origin, our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. My wounded side, O Thomas see; Behold My hands, My feet, said He Not faithless, but believing be. Alleluia 4/16/2020 The Fifth Station of the Resurrection: Jesus is Recognized in the Breaking of the BreadRead NowListen to the reflections of Larry Odom, lector and member of the Knights of Columbus, and Beth Odom, Generations of Faith Volunteer Coordinator. All: We adore You, O Christ
and we praise You! Because by the Wood of the Cross and the Light of the Resurrection, You have redeemed the world! Reading: " ...They urged Him, 'Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.' So He went in to stay with them. And it happened that while He was with them at table, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that, their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, but He vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, 'Were not our hearts burning within us while He spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us'" (Luke 24: 29-32) Reflection Prayer: You are truly blessed, O God of holiness: You accompany us with love as we journey through life. Blessed too, is Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is present among us, and whose love gathers us together. As once He did for His disciples, Christ now opens the Scriptures for us and breaks the bread. May the Eucharist we celebrate guide us to the fullness of Christ's life. We pray in the power of Christ's Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. All: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. When Thomas, first the tidings heard, How they had seen the Risen Lord, He doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia |
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