“In a conversation there are always an ‘I’ , ‘thou’ , or ‘you.’ In this case … the ‘Thou’ is more important, because our prayer begins with God … We begin to pray, believing that it is our own initiative that compels us to do so. Instead, we learn that it is always God’s initiative within us …” -Pope John Paul II
The Liturgical Life of the Community
Mass
We celebrate Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM every Sunday during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Daily Mass is held Tuesday through Thursday at 12:00 noon. On Mondays, we hold a Communion Service at 12:00 noon.
I have no taste for the food that perishes nor for the pleasures of this life. I want the Bread of God which is the Flesh of Christ, who was the seed of David; and for drink I desire His Blood which is love that cannot be destroyed." -St. Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Romans
Rosary
The Rosary is prayed at 11:45 AM before daily Mass.
"Continue to pray the Rosary every day.” -Our Lady of Fatima
Liturgy of the Hours
We gather to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (or the Divine Office) twice.
Morning Prayer is said at 9:15 AM.
Evening Prayer is said at 4:00 PM
“The Office is... the prayer not only of the clergy but of the whole People of God.” -Apostolic Constitution, Canticum Laudis.
Adoration
The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration is from 9:15 through 11:15 AM on Tuesdays and from 4:00 through 6:00 PM on Wednesdays.
"Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing disguise of the poor." -Mother Teresa
Reconciliation
A priest is available for Reconciliation before daily Mass, starting at 11:30 AM, Tues. through Friday.
"The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." – St. Augustine
We celebrate Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM every Sunday during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Daily Mass is held Tuesday through Thursday at 12:00 noon. On Mondays, we hold a Communion Service at 12:00 noon.
I have no taste for the food that perishes nor for the pleasures of this life. I want the Bread of God which is the Flesh of Christ, who was the seed of David; and for drink I desire His Blood which is love that cannot be destroyed." -St. Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Romans
Rosary
The Rosary is prayed at 11:45 AM before daily Mass.
"Continue to pray the Rosary every day.” -Our Lady of Fatima
Liturgy of the Hours
We gather to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (or the Divine Office) twice.
Morning Prayer is said at 9:15 AM.
Evening Prayer is said at 4:00 PM
“The Office is... the prayer not only of the clergy but of the whole People of God.” -Apostolic Constitution, Canticum Laudis.
Adoration
The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration is from 9:15 through 11:15 AM on Tuesdays and from 4:00 through 6:00 PM on Wednesdays.
"Unless we believe and see Jesus in the appearance of bread on the altar, we will not be able to see him in the distressing disguise of the poor." -Mother Teresa
Reconciliation
A priest is available for Reconciliation before daily Mass, starting at 11:30 AM, Tues. through Friday.
"The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." – St. Augustine
Faith Sharing
In addition to coming together to pray, we also gather to share our faith.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for non-Catholics who want to become Catholic, or just know more about the Catholic faith. (Or even for Catholics who want to deepen their own faith.) RCIA classes start in the Fall and culminate with being received into the Church on the Easter Vigil.
Wednesday nights are our Discussion nights. We start with dinner, and then have a discussion on a topic after we eat. Dinner usually starts at 6:00 PM, with discussion following at 6:30.
Over the course of the year, there are several retreats. We have a retreat each semester, in addition to special retreats like the Busy Person's Retreat or an Ignatian Retreat.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is for non-Catholics who want to become Catholic, or just know more about the Catholic faith. (Or even for Catholics who want to deepen their own faith.) RCIA classes start in the Fall and culminate with being received into the Church on the Easter Vigil.
Wednesday nights are our Discussion nights. We start with dinner, and then have a discussion on a topic after we eat. Dinner usually starts at 6:00 PM, with discussion following at 6:30.
Over the course of the year, there are several retreats. We have a retreat each semester, in addition to special retreats like the Busy Person's Retreat or an Ignatian Retreat.
