Browsing From Father Jim
A Prayer for Our Eighth Grade Graduates
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Dear God,
We pray for our graduates today and lift them before you. We thank you so much for these we love and for the work you are continuing to do in their lives. They are a gift to us and to many others. And during this season of ... Read More »
Peace Prayer of Saint Francis
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy.O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seekto be consoled as to ... Read More »
Steps Towards Reopening Our Church
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
This past week we have heard from both Gov. Hogan and Dr. Alan McCarthy, our county executive, on the guidelines for Maryland and Cecil County to reopen. The diocese is also actively working on plans for preparation to reopen our churches. The Bishop’s approach is a concern for parishioner ... Read More »
A Morning Prayer to the Blessed Mother
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
My Queen, My Mother, I offermyself entirely to thee.And to show my devotion to thee,I offer thee this day, my eyes,my ears, my mouth, my heart,my whole being without reserve.
Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own,keep me, guard me as thy property and possession.Amen.
The Third Sunday of Easter
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to one another ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?’ So they set out at once ... Read More »
A Prayer from Pope Francis
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Hello Brothers and Sisters, I hope this finds you all well. Let us take a minute to pray with our most holy Pope Francis: O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At ... Read More »
An Easter Morning Prayer
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
As the world sings triumphant cries to heaven over death that You conquered, help us, Lord, tomorrow as well, when the dresses are put away and the candy is all eaten and on with life we go let us not forget.The celebration of Your Resurrection over death is a ... Read More »
Holy Thursday Prayer Meditation
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
My Most Precious Lord Jesus, this night You gathered with Your Apostles to share with them Your last meal. But this was no ordinary meal. This was the gift of Your most Sacred Body and Blood, soon to be broken and poured out on the Cross for the salvation ... Read More »
Prayers and Support
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
This week we celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation, a story about Mary of Nazareth responding to her call to become the Mother of God. Even with fear, confusion and uncertainty Mary was open to God working in the circumstances of her life. Pope Francis caught this spirit well ... Read More »
Let Us Pray Together
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
In these difficult times, let us remember that we have each other. If we cannot visit with each other in person, we can reach out via phone, email, and social media. We do not have to weather this storm alone.
Please join me in praying ... Read More »