Preparation of our youth for Confirmation has begun.
Let us keep our young people and their families in prayer as faith formation continues.
by Sharon Jesse
Preparation of our youth for Confirmation has begun.
Let us keep our young people and their families in prayer as faith formation continues.
by Sharon Jesse
Let us not forget to pray for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples: May the Lord bring a just peace. There is so much suffering! Children are suffering, the sick are suffering, and many people are dying. War is always a defeat. Let us not forget: War is always a defeat! I ask that every possible avenue be pursued to absolutely avoid an escalation of the conflict, to provide assistance to the wounded, and to deliver aid to the population of Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is extremely dire. I implore you to stop, in the name of God, Cease fire!
by Ed Shemo
St. Malachy was Archbishop of Armagh of Ireland. He was born in 1094, was ordained a priest at the age of 25 and died in 1148. St. Charles Borromeo set him as a model before his priests, pointing out how “he zealously sought out the needy in the remotest villages and cottages of his diocese and administered the sacraments to all alike renewing the fervor of the people receiving them.” St. Malachy especially sought to instill the use of the sacraments, especially confession and matrimony while spreading the Gospel message to the people of his homeland. His most famous possessions were the “Book of Armagh” and a crozier called the “Staff of Jesus” both reported to have belonged to St. Patrick. St. Malachy was the first Irish saint canonized by a Pope. His feast day is celebrated on November 3rd. Let us pray that our intercessions through St. Malachy may enable us to grow in the grace of God as our parish grows in the family of God. —Written by Andre Prevost
by Sharon Jesse
Let us ask ourselves if, in the name of Jesus’ love, in the name of the wounds Jesus suffered, are we willing to open our arms to those who are wounded by life, excluding no one from God’s mercy, but welcoming everyone – each person like a brother, like a sister. Regina Coeli Prayer, April 23, 2023
by Sharon Jesse
A Prayer for Mothers
All-loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old.
We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need; May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy.
We pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us; May they continue to guide in strong and gentle ways.
We remember mothers who are separated from their children because of war, poverty, or conflict; May they feel the loving embrace of our God who wipes every tear away.
We pray for women who are not mothers but still love and shape us with motherly care and compassion.
We remember mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers who are no longer with us but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. Amen.
…..by Heidi Busse
by Sharon Jesse
Please join us for the Flame of Love Holy Hour every Thursday following the noon Mass at St. Paul Shrine, 4108 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44108.
Everyone is welcome.
All women are invited to a time of being with each other and supporting each other in reflection and prayer. We are gathering this Saturday, April 8,at 10AM on Zoom (contact jackierose@aol.com if you need the link) and at Centering Space, 14812 Lake Ave., Lakewood. Please join us and bring a friend!
by Ed Shemo
As we approach Easter and the sacraments, let us pray for the Elect who prepare to enter the Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion. Let us also remember Candidates for Confirmation, First Reconciliation and Communion . May the Lord bless this time of preparation and anticipation. May our prayers be joined with theirs!
by Sharon Jesse
Parish Council invites St Malachi members to do personal prayer with us for 8 weeks to prepare us for discernment. Prayer materials can be found on the St. Malachi Google Drive. This is a beautiful opportunity to be closer to God. All the prayers do not have to be completed. If you find something that moves you toward God, you can stay with it as long as you want. If you skip or forget prayer sometime during the week, don’t give up– pray next time. After all, we skip meals once in a while, but we don’t stop eating!
Thank you for being on the prayer journey! This week we immerse with Jesus, after his resurrection, inviting us to eat with Him on the shore. There will be NO prayer Zoom. Sunday evening. Please pray for Council as we discern the best options for our future on Saturday, Feb 25th.
by Sharon Jesse
“Do good; seek justice.”
Lord, you called your people from slavery into freedom, Give us strength and courage to seek out those who are standing in need of justice. allow us to see this need and provide help, and through your Holy Spirit gather us into the one fold of Jesus Christ, our Shepherd. Amen.
—https://www.usccb.org/committees/ecumenical-interreligious-affairs/week-prayer-christian-unity-2023
The St. Malachi Parish Mission: We are a Eucharistic People, United in Prayer, Welcoming to All and Serving the Poor.
Celebrating Over 150 Years of Faithful Service in the Old Angle!