Times for Private Prayer
Though Masses and other Liturgies are temporarily suspended for November following government directives, St. Mary’s will be open for private prayer. This is down to the good will and generosity of parishioners who have stepped forward as volunteer stewards. Times for private prayer are:
Wednesday 9:30am – 10:30am
Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am
The Blessed Sacrament
The following beautiful quotes are from Saint Josemaria Escriva. They remind us that we are blessed as Roman Catholics because when we pray in church the Lord Himself is truly and substantially present. Where? In the Tabernacle, the very beating heart of any church building.
“Don’t omit to visit the Blessed Sacrament. After your usual vocal prayer, tell Jesus, really present in the Tabernacle, of the cares and worries of your day. And you will receive light and strength for your life as a Christian.”
“Jesus has remained in the Sacred Host for us so as to stay by our side, to sustain us, to guide us. And love can only be repaid with love. How could we not turn to the Blessed Sacrament each day, even if it is only for a few minutes, to bring him our greetings and our love as his children?”
“I like to call the Tabernacle a prison – a prison of Love. For twenty centuries he has been waiting there, willingly locked up, for me and for everyone.”
