O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor Read More...
St. Augustine tells us that understanding is the reward given by faith, so we should not try to understand in order to believe, but we should believe in order to understand. So, we pray to you our loving God for the grace that will help us to always believe. Enliven us when we are weak with the Read More...
We put between us and all evil, the Passion of Jesus Christ. We put between us and all struggle, the Passion of Jesus Christ. We put between us and all disappointment, the Passion of Jesus Christ. We put between us and all loss, the Passion of Jesus Christ. We put between us and all weakness, Read More...
Compassionate God, at times our hearts get out of focus. When this happens everything becomes an effort, life is difficult, and we struggle to be faithful. In these moments remind us of Your Son’s words “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God” Do not let Read More...
Providing for Others - Lord Jesus, you were rich, yet, for our sakes, you became poor. You promised that whatever is done for the least of your sisters and brothers is done for you. Give us grace to be always willing to provide for the needs of others, that your kingdom of service, mercy and love Read More...
Journey of Lent - God of Life, be with us in our journey through Lent and life. Remind us of the story of your love each day that we may truly believe in our hearts that you are our God. In our moments of choice and decision help us to choose wisely. Have mercy on us when we don't. Remind us amid Read More...
The Cross - May the Cross of My Lord, Be my Standard, Be my Comfort, Be the Answer to all dark questions, Be the Light of all nights, Be the Sign that You, Loving God have chosen us, Be the mysterious and sure Sign that we are Yours for eternity. Amen. (Fr. Karl Rahner, S.J.)
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother (Passionist Saint) - God our Father, you alone are holy; without you, nothing is good. Trusting in the prayers of Saint Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother, our parish patron, we ask you to help us to become the holy people you call us to be. Never let us be found Read More...
