Section:
prayers
November 14
Hymn Suggestions:
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Remain As One (Roberts) |
Before the Sun Burned Bright (Schutte) |
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Center of My Life (Inwood) |
God Has Chosen Me (Farrell) |
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Gospel Canticle (any version) |
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Introduction:
Leader: Maria Anna was born in Wenigumstadt, Bavaria on November 14, 1824 of Wilhelm Johann (John) and Magdalena Knegel Boll, who welcomed their third child with much joy.
Through her parents, John and Magdalena, God has graced the world with a great gift. Who would have thought 170 years ago that her birth would have “given birth” to so many. Even now, we, her sisters, hear God’s call to faithfulness and a new life echoed in her message to “Remain as one in the spirit of love, in union with God.”
All: Inflame in us a deep desire for God.
Leader: As we have asked of Francis and Clare, but too often, for many of us, have neglected to ask of you . . .
All: Walk with us; we seek to know you, woman of faith... Maria Anna, Mother Francis.
Psalm Suggestions:
Psalms of the day or 11; 15; 71; 139
Reading Suggestions:
Luke 1:39-45; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Song of Songs 2:10-14
Gospel Canticle Antiphon:
Just as Mary was to the early Church, and Clare was to her first sisters, so Mother Mary Francis is to us.
Intercessions:
Response: God of Life, hear our prayer.
For government leaders and all who make life-giving choices for others, we pray...
For parents who are willing to give life to and make provisions for life for their children, we pray...
For the grace of generativity for each of us, we pray...
For an awareness of the joy and beauty in our own lives, we pray...
For a willingness to take risks in our everyday experiences, we pray...
For grateful hearts for all the blessings we have received through the life and intercession of Mother Francis Bachmann, we pray...
Closing Prayer:
Good and gracious God, you have gifted us with a woman of simple prayer and inner strength. You called Mother Mary Francis Bachmann to joyfully trust in your Divine Providence. May our own faith commitment deepen as we journey with Mother Mary Francis and each other. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
