Deacon Ward's Message of the Day 4/29/2020
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Deacon Ward’s Almost Daily Message
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Today we celebrate the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), a laywoman associated with the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.
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We'll begin as we usually do with a prayer for priests and deacons.
Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), a laywoman associated with the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.
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We'll begin as we usually do with a prayer for priests and deacons.
Today we pray for all our seminarians and for all our diaconate aspirants, candidates and their wives.
“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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Quick announcement: The Vt. Foodbank distribution of MREs has been changed from April 29th to Friday, May 1st 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Please get the word out to those in need!
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From the Diocese...The online ministry opportunities for May 3 - 9 are available on the diocesan website...vermontcatholic.org
Pray that we soon go from live-streaming...to live and in person!
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Pope Francis began his early morning Mass praying that people would be prudent and obedient as governments begin lifting restrictions imposed to stop the coronavirus pandemic. And, in his homily at the Mass April 28, he prayed that people would be prudent in their judgment of others, refraining from gossip and not believing lies and "fake news" about entire categories of people. Good advice for all!
"May the Lord help us to be just in our judgments and to not start or follow this massive condemnation that gossiping provokes," he prayed.
The U.S. government is drafting guidelines that the White House is preparing to issue about steps to take in reopening parts of the U.S. that had been closed during the pandemic including suggestions for reopening houses of worship. Pray for this to happen soon!
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Weather Report...Nice!
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As we celebrate today's Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, let us turn our thoughts toward her and ask for her intercession for all of our needs, for those who have died, and for protection and an end to the coronavirus.
~Hymn for St. Catherine of Siena~
We praise you
Cath,’rine, joyfully
And glory in your
great renown;
As shining light within the Church
Full many jewels deck your crown.
Your virtues and your purity
Allowed your eyes to see but God;
The courage of the humble soul
Sustained you in the path you trod.
In troubled times you were a star
Announcing true salvation’s peace,
Restoring Christian ways of life,
And causing angry strife to cease.
The Holy Spirit prompted you
To utter words of burning zeal
And shed his Wisdom’s light abroad
With charity as sacred seal.
Beloved spouse of Christ our Lord,
Set our cold hearts aglow with love,
That by your prayers we too may seek
His kingdom and the things above.
All glory, Jesus, be to you,
Once born of Virgin undefiled,
Who, with the Spirit of your Love,
And God, the Father, ever reign. Amen
As shining light within the Church
Full many jewels deck your crown.
Your virtues and your purity
Allowed your eyes to see but God;
The courage of the humble soul
Sustained you in the path you trod.
In troubled times you were a star
Announcing true salvation’s peace,
Restoring Christian ways of life,
And causing angry strife to cease.
The Holy Spirit prompted you
To utter words of burning zeal
And shed his Wisdom’s light abroad
With charity as sacred seal.
Beloved spouse of Christ our Lord,
Set our cold hearts aglow with love,
That by your prayers we too may seek
His kingdom and the things above.
All glory, Jesus, be to you,
Once born of Virgin undefiled,
Who, with the Spirit of your Love,
And God, the Father, ever reign. Amen
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The holy virgin Catherine steadfastly begged
the Lord to restore peace to his holy Church, Alleluia!
Let us pray:
Father, in meditating on the sufferings
of your Son and in serving your Church,
Saint Catherine was filled with the fervor of your love.
By her prayers, may we share in the mystery of Christ's
death and rejoice in the revelation of his glory,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God for ever and ever. Amen.
Until next time...
In His peace.
Deacon Ward
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