Deacon Ward's Message 4/ /20

Mater Dei Parish

St. Mary Star of the Sea / St. Edward the Confessor  / St. James the Greater   

St. Benedict Labre

     
Deacon Ward’s Almost Daily Message

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 

Happy Easter, my brothers and sisters in Christ!

Alleluia!  Alleluia!

"Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the common good." Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC:) 2288

“Pray for Our Priest and Deacons”

Today we pray for Fr. Robert Wiseman of our diocese…and also for Deacon Bob Paolucci.

“Eternal Father, we lift up to you these and all the priests and deacons of the world.

Sanctify them, heal and guide them.

Mold them into the likeness and holiness

of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest.

May their lives be pleasing to you. 

In Jesus’ name, we pray.” Amen.

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My friends, I hope you had a peaceful and fulfilling weekend.

We're still cooped up, but that doesn't mean we can't be fruitful in so many ways...are we praying a bit more? Are we offering ourselves to others who are in need? Are we taking care of ourselves...health wise and otherwise?

I hope many were able to follow along with the many Mass offerings on Sunday, and were  able to participate in the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

There are so many ways, as Catholics, that we can place ourselves at the foot of the Cross, as Mary did.  Mary was with Jesus to the end; will we be with him to the end?

To get to that end, Mater Dei offers many opportunities to show our love and devotion to Jesus. If you've been reluctant to expand your spiritual life...now's the time. Check out our website: materdeivermont.com, for a myriad of conveniences that will bring one closer to God.

If I, or any of the priests can be of help to your faith life...just give us a shout!

It is Tuesday; there are no new announcements. 

We've done relatively well here in Vermont and Orleans County, keeping the coronavirus at bay. We need to continue to be diligent until we get the good word from our governor and bishop.

With all that said, let us continue to pray...and offer our prayers, especially for those in our parish who are sick or may be near death:

Let us pray to Christ the Lord, who bathed the world
in glory through His resurrection. With joyful hearts let us say:
Christ our life, here our prayer.

Lord Jesus Christ, you walked with your disciples on the way
...be with your Church on its pilgrimage through life.
Christ our life, here our prayer.

Do  not let us be slow to believe,
...but ready to proclaim you as victor over death.
Christ our life, here our prayer.

Look with kindness on those who do not recognize your presence,
...reveal yourself to them, so that they may welcome you as Savior.
Christ our life, here our prayer.


Through the cross you have brought reconciliation to mankind in your body,
...grant unity and peace to all nations.
Christ our life, here our prayer.

Judge of the living and the dead,
...forgive the sins of the faithful departed.
Christ our life, here our prayer.

If there is something you'd like me to include in these messages, please let me know...your input is appreciated.


God Bless everyone.

Until next time...
In His peace.
Deacon Ward