Newsletter - July 25th
Saint Ignatius of Loyola’s legacy
St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556), as a young man, was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. But in 1521 Ignatius was gravely wounded in a battle with the French. While recuperating, Ignatius experienced a conversion. Reading the lives of Jesus and the saints made Ignatius happy and aroused desires to do great things. Ignatius realized that these feelings were clues to God’s direction for him. Over the years, Ignatius became expert in the art of spiritual direction. He collected his insights, prayers, and suggestions in his book the Spiritual Exercises, one of the most influential books on the spiritual life ever written. With a small group of friends, Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus, or the Jesuits. He conceived the Jesuits as “contemplatives in action.” This also describes the many Christians who have been touched by Ignatian spirituality. (https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/)
We celebrate Saint Ignace of Loyola on July 31st, let us consider these following prayers among all that he offered to the Church…
Prayer for strength with Jesus on the Cross
Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you
For ever and ever.
Amen.
Prayer for Generosity
Lord Jesus,
Teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve.
To give and not to count the cost. To fight and not to heed the wounds.
To toil and not to seek for rest.
To labor and not to seek, except that of knowing that I do your will.
Amen.
Focus of the week
SUNDAY MASSES
Sunday Mass times will vary slightly during August.
On Saturdays there will be a Vigil Mass at 5.30pm as usual.
On Sundays there will be a unique 10am Mass in place of the 9am/11am Masses on:
1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, 29/30 August (no 9am/11am)
ADORATION
Adoration will stop as from Friday 31st July and resume on Tuesday 1st September.
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