Section:
prayers
March 3
Environment:
Christ candle, African or Native American cloth(s) or artifact(s), incense, Bible
Hymn Suggestions:
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Spiritual or Gospel Hymn
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Prayer for Peace (Haas)
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River of Glory (Haas)
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Gather Your People (Hurd)
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Song At The Center (Haugen)
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In the Footprints of Jesus (Nelson)
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Gospel Canticle (any version)
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Native American music played throughout e.g., Star Visions by Marina Raye; Native Heart Music; P.O. Box 6250; Co. Springs, CO; 80934
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Psalm/Canticle Suggestions:
112; 113; 116; 145; 146; Ephesians 1:3-10
Antiphon Suggestions:
For antiphons select from the words of Katharine Drexel:
All day long I abide with Christ and must watch him whom I am to imitate.
It is only entering into oneself in prayer and meditation that the soul can be restored to its true poise... and the value of unimportant things be seen in its true light.
It is a lesson we all need - to let alone the things that do not concern us.
Beware of sadness, for it is contrary to love in diminishing and destroying its power of affection; let us find courage in your cross, Lord Jesus, and joy in your resurrection.
Reading Suggestions:
Luke 9:11-17; Philippians 3:7-8
Reflection after Reading:
We must learn from our loving Savior how we may show kindness by listening, by making leisure for those who are in want of comfort, and by not interrupting or answering others before we have patiently heard all.
Excerpt from Reflections on Life in the Vine by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1983. Used with permission.
Gospel Canticle Antiphon:
The offering of this intensity of love for our Eucharistic Lord should be a consuming zeal for the gathering of souls into the fold of Christ.
Excerpt from Reflections on Religious Life by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 1983. Used with permission.
Intercessions:
That the Church may be strengthened in her ministry to African-American and Native American peoples, we pray...
That leaders of nations will work for peace with justice in all lands, we pray...
That African-American and Native American peoples will be welcome in the hearts of all people and in communities everywhere, we pray...
That those who are lost or who have been taken from their homeland will find peace and hospitality wherever they go, we pray...
That the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament will know renewed energy and commitment to their mission, inspired by their foundress, Katharine Drexel, we pray...
That those who have died may rest in God’s eternal embrace, we pray...
Closing Prayer:
Ever-loving God, you called Katharine Drexel to share the message of the Gospel and the life of the Eucharist with the poor and oppressed among African and Native American peoples. Through her intercession, may we grow in the faith and love that will enable us to be united as sisters and brothers in you. Inspired by her zeal may we strive for greater unity, justice, and peace. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Closing Prayer from People’s Companion to the Breviary, © 1997 by the Carmelites of Indianapolis. Used with permission.
