God, Emmanuel, how blessed by your LOVE are we.
Your grace flows freely through our veins.
It is expressed in our…
care for each other,
communities of heart and soul,
contemplation of your Word,
courageous outreach,
connections with diverse peoples,
counsel with those searching,
creation of new ways of being Church,
cultural expansion and awareness,
carrying the cost of Discipleship,
conversations that honor diversity,
cooperation with the Spirit of God,
conversions that lead to Truth-telling,
confession of faults,
creative ways of being on Mission,
contribution to seeking the common good,
call to be the Body of Christ, broken and poured,
compassion for all who are hurting and alone,
choosing to speak and act nonviolently,
calm acceptance of controversy and correction,
chance encounters with “evil”,
challenges as bearers of Good News.
We celebrate Your Presence-With-Us
We Bless and Thank You….in every Eucharist!
~ Sister Mary Ann Barrett, OP
