Second Sunday of Easter April 15, 2012 John 20:19-31 Opening Prayer Jesus, as we gather this week, we are reminded of the disciples who gathered together on that first Easter night and before whom you suddenly appeared with your greeting of peace. Because we are gathered today in your name, … Read more...

Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 John 20:1-9 Opening Prayer Jesus, as we gather this week, we reflect on your Passion, death, and Resurrection, and become aware in a more profound way of your limitless love for us. You have freed us from the bonds of sin and death and have … Read more...

Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 Mark 15:1-39 Opening Prayer Jesus, you assured us that where two or three of us are gathered in your name, you would be there in our midst. We recognize your presence among us as we gather today. This Sunday is Palm Sunday, which marks for … Read more...

Fifth Sunday of Lent March 25, 2012 John 12:20-33 Opening Prayer In gathering around your Word, Lord Jesus, you challenge us to see your story in our life experience. Just as you embraced physical death on the cross on Good Friday, you also experienced Resurrection and new life on Easter … Read more...

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2012 John 3:14-21 Opening Prayer Ever mindful of the presence of God in every aspect of our lives, we give special recognition to our God, who is already present here among us. God, we thank you for the abundant gift of your love, a … Read more...

Third Sunday of Lent March 11, 2012 John 2:13-25 Opening Prayer Creator God, in your eyes all life is sacred. You created all things to glorify your name. In particular you gave a special dignity to humans as you breathed life into them. In the reading today, Jesus reminds us … Read more...

Second Sunday of Lent March 4, 2012 Mark 9:2-10 Opening Prayer Jesus, we gather in your name, willing to listen and open up to your Word. In the reading today, you show us your true radiance in the glory of your Transfiguration. May our faith be strengthened as we share … Read more...

First Sunday of Lent February 26, 2012 Mark 1:12-15 Opening Prayer As we focus on this week's Gospel for the first Sunday of Lent, let us remember we are in the holy presence of God. As we begin this Lenten season, we pray to you, God, for a conversion of … Read more...

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 19, 2012 Mark 2:1-12 Opening Prayer Jesus, you are a healer of both body and soul. We come to you in our brokenness, opening ourselves to your loving grace, which is the true source of physical and spiritual healing. May we continue to … Read more...

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 12, 2012 Mark 1:40-45 Opening Prayer Jesus, we pray for a deep faith, which makes the mind clear. As we face the many challenging circumstances of our lives, may we always place our trust in you. Let us never forget the faithful leper … Read more...

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 5, 2012 Mark 1:29-39 Opening Prayer Jesus, you are a person of compassion and love, bringing healing to others. We pray that we too will receive the gifts of compassion and love from the Holy Spirit. We desire to be devoted healers, to … Read more...

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2012 Mark 1:21-28 Opening Prayer Jesus, wonder worker, teacher, healer, you made your true identity known through the authority and power of your deeds. Continue to bless us with eyes that see your saving miracles in our lives and world. Amen. Context … Read more...

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2012 Mark 1:14-20 Opening Prayer Jesus, your invitation to follow you is clear, and you waste no time extending it. You called the first disciples and asked them to leave behind their former lives and follow you. This year what is it … Read more...

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2012 John 1:35-42 Opening Prayer Jesus, you reward those who seek you by inviting them to come and live with you. On our journey of faith we search and search for you, desiring to be ever closer to you, and we are … Read more...

Christmas Day December 25, 2011 John 1:1-18 Opening Prayer Loving God, as we recall the amazing gift of your Word becoming flesh may we open our hearts to be a dwelling place for your Son and may we be changed by his presence. Context Connection The prologue to the Gospel … Read more...

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2011 Luke 1:26-38 Opening Prayer God, help us to grow in our faith and, like Mary, say yes to your plan. Give us the courage to believe that saying yes will make a difference in the world. And never let us forget that all … Read more...

Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2011 John 1:6-8, 19-28 Opening Prayer Jesus, John the Baptist recognized you as the Messiah, the one sent by God to bring about the salvation of all people. And in proclaiming you the Promised One, he led many to you. Help us to see … Read more...

Second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2011 Mark 1:1-8 Opening Prayer Jesus, through the grace of Baptism we were made a new creation. As we continue our journey of faith, renew our hearts and deepen our commitment to the Gospel so we can be your witnesses in our troubled world. … Read more...