Autumn Prayer God of all seasons, we thank you for Autumn.We thank youfor the touch of coolness in the air that gives us a new burst of energy,for the coloring of trees that shows the creativity of the Divine Artist,for the falling leaves that reveal the strength of the branches,for the hues of fields that … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 29, 2021

A Discipline of NoticingBy Shemaiah Gonzalez  There are lines from a poem by Ted Kooser to his mother that I think about often. In the poem, simply called “Mother,” Kooser grieves after his mother’s death. He misses her. But it’s the last lines that haunt me: Were it not for the way you taught me … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 28, 2021

Eucharist in the Time of Coronavirus By Fr. Wayne Cavalier, O.P. During the time of corona, we’ve been forced to different degrees at different times to take a step back from our usual practice of the Mass. This gives us the opportunity perhaps to look more closely at what it is we actually do in … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 27, 2021

Fruitful lives in God The fruit of silence is prayer; The fruit of prayer is faith; The fruit of faith is love; The fruit of love is service; The fruit of service is peace.             St. Teresa of Calcutta

Psalm 139: 1-3 Yahweh, you examine and know me, You know when I sit, when I rise, You understand my thoughts from afar. You watch when I walk or lie down, You know every detail of my conduct. Questions for reflection:What is my purpose?To whom do I belong?What do I take from this psalm?

Loving and gracious God, you have a plan for each one of us, You hold out to us a future full of hope. Give us the wisdom of your Spirit so that we can see the shape of you plan in the gifts you have given us, and in the circumstances of our daily lives. … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 21, 2021

God of Love, You are with us in every transition and change. As we continue our academic year with excitement and even some anxiety, we recall your deep compassion, presence, and abounding love. We thankyou for your gifts, skills, and talents with which you have blessed us. We thank you for the work of others … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 16, 2021

Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross John 3:13-17 Jesus said to Nicodemus: ‘No one has gone up to heaven except the one who came down from heaven, the Son of Man who is in heaven; and the Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 15, 2021

Accompaniment is intimately linked to Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy. It always includes an element of personalized care and attention for the individual, whether via a spiritual companion, a pastoral care worker, or teachers. The key thing is being there. But first of all, you need to be close to them. If you are not readily … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 13, 2021

Rabbi John L. Rosove's Prayer Eternal God, Source and Creator of Life; From the depths we have called to you and we call to you again for courage, strength and wisdom on this ten-year anniversary of our nation's tragedy.Grant us courage to confront our enemies. Comfort those who stand alone without spouse, parent, brother, sister, … Continue reading Daily Prayer/Reflection – September 9, 2021