Meditations
Packing for the Eucharistic Journey
October 24, 2023
Presented by Vicky Otto, Executive Director of the Precious Blood Spirituality Institute.
The Eucharist calls us, the People of God, to be missionary disciples. Join us to explore what we need to pack (or repack) for our missionary journey.
Eucharist Is An Active Verb
October 17, 2023
by Elizabeth Madeo
Third in the series. Praying the prayers that Jesus prayed and hearing the Word dwelling among us, we are challenged to offer ourselves to be blessed, broken and given back, to give what we have received, to be Eucharist to others.
Boy Was My Face Red: Handling Embarrassment
October 13, 2023
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
One of the puzzle pieces of life that we experience much more often than we’d like is embarrassment. It’s unavoidable, and usually crops up when we least expect it. Here are strategies to minimize embarrassment.
Go in Peace: Becoming ‘Instruments of Communion’
October 3, 2023
Presented by Fr. Joseph Nassal, C.PP.S.
Explore how we become, in the words of Pope Francis, “Instruments of Communion “ and “credible witnesses” of the Real Presence when we serve “those who are poor, suffering, weary, or who may go astray.”
Encountering God’s Awesome Beauty
September 27, 2023
An Encounters of the Fourth Kind Video
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
I’m sure you’ve seen pictures earth taken from outer space. Or gazed yourself upon a full moon. As you admire the beauty of the night sky, allow gratitude to the creator to rise in your heart. This 10-minute meditation invites to experience the awesome beauty of God’s creation.
The Drive to be Good
September 20, 2023
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
There is a part of most every human being that I call The Drive to be Good. It can be the driving force in helping us be who we were created to be. But only if we direct and manage it well.
Becoming Eucharistic People, Session 1
September 19, 2023
Immersed in Mass, Encountering God
Each eucharistic celebration is an encounter with Jesus. Attending Mass week after week, year after year, one is tempted to turn on automatic pilot and become numb to that encounter. Awaken your senses and learn how what we do at Sunday Mass relates to the bigger picture of your life.
September Taize: Labor Day and The Dignity of Work
September 8, 2023
This month’s Taizé Service comes shortly after the U.S. national holiday, Labor Day, so this month, we take as our theme “Labor Day and The Dignity of Work.” Pope Francis has repeated said, “It is clear from the very first pages of the Bible that work is an essential part of human dignity.” We must protect it.
Spirituality or Psychology?
August 29, 2023
By Fr. Garry Richmeier, C.PP.S.
Whether a person comes to me for spiritual direction or counseling, I will be helping them deal with their perception of their world, possibly adjusting it to be more accurate and helpful, which, I hope, will result in behavior that makes life better for them and those around them.
Encountering Jesus in the Tabernacle
August 28, 2023
By Fr. Ron Will, CPPS
You and I are invited to gaze at the blessed bread and wine during Mass, or later in the tabernacle, and encounter the Son of God. Don’t pass up the opportunity. Gaze through the tabernacle door and see Jesus. This 10-minute meditation invites you into this experience.