Prayers of the rosary, contemplative prayer, reflections on Scripture, the Divine Mercy Chaplet are some of the ways we experience the presence of God during Adoration. After 8:15 AM Mass, Fr. Archer opens the day with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and at 2:30 closes the day with benediction.  Hourly, parents volunteer to be present with Jesus to fill in gaps between classes that occur during the day.  Many thanks to the parents of third-graders who supported us this week by their presence during adoration.  Our next date will be Friday, February 11, when our parents of second graders will be asked to support us in this ministry.

Next Week’s Mass:  We Celebrate the Dignity of All Human LifeUnder Mrs. Knight’s leadership, the fifth graders have prepared a Call to Worship and an After-Communion Meditation that celebrates the dignity of human life, especially the most vulnerable.  Students in Grades K, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8 will attend Mass in person with the remaining grades viewing the Mass livestreamed.  The Preparation of the Gifts at the altar will be emphasized.  While Offertory music is played, the presider sets the table for the Eucharistic feast.  During this part of the Mass we can think about what we can offer of ourselves from the blessings that God has given us.

As we commemorate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this Monday, we can recall that King’s message is rooted in the Gospel message of the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”  When Pope Francis visited the United States in 2015, he remarked, “...Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated.  Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves…The Golden Rule reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.”