Prayer Petitions For April 3, 2020

The Lord Jesus sanctified his people with his blood. Let us cry out to him:
Lord, have mercy on your people.

Loving, Redeemer, through your passion teach us self-denial, strengthen us against evil and adversity, and increase our hope,
— and so make us ready to celebrate your resurrection.
Lord, have mercy on your people.

Grant that Christians, as your prophets, may make you known in every place,
— and bear witness to you with living faith and hope and love.
Lord, have mercy on your people.

Give your strength to all in distress,
— and help us to raise them up through our loving concern.
Lord, have mercy on your people.

Teach the faithful to see your passion in their sufferings,
— and show to others your power to save.
Lord, have mercy on your people.

Author of life, remember those who have passed from this world,
— grant them the glory of your risen life.
Lord, have mercy on your people.

Source: DivineOffice.org

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The Suspension of Holy Mass and the Sacraments as the Coronavirus Pandemic Escalates: A Reflection in the Light of the Third Sorrow of Mary
Have you been afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Perhaps you are now under lockdown, or in self-quarantine? I encourage you to read this article I wrote on my thoughts about the coronavirus and its historic impact on the Catholic Church: the temporary suspension of Holy Mass and the Sacraments. My Reflection tackles the deeper meaning of these events for Catholics—in the light of the Third of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. So wherever you are in the world, this Post may serve as a source of strength and faith in this uncertain and trying time.

 

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Act of Spiritual Communion
If you are unable to physically receive Holy Communion, especially in the midst of this pandemic, make a solemn recitation of this Prayer for Spiritual Communion by Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.

 

My Reflection on the Sorrows of Mary—A Lenten Series:

As the Season of Lent nears its culmination, deepen your spiritual preparation through these Reflections. Now is a suitable moment to read them for the first time, or to revisit these Posts, for those of you who have previously perused them.

The Second Sorrow of Mary and the Uncertainties in Life

The Third Sorrow of Mary and the Mysteries of God’s Will

The Fourth Sorrow of Mary and the Types of Catholics

The Fifth Sorrow of Mary and Consoling Jesus and His Mother

The Sixth Sorrow of Mary and the Blood and Water from the Side of Jesus

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