The Thirteenth Station: Mary and the Disciples keep Vigil in the Upper Room for the Spirit's Advent

Join 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.
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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!