I love the feasts of All Saints and All Souls -- I love them because it is the time of the year where we intentionally celebrate those who have walked this journey before us. We remember all of the men and women -- famous, and not so famous -- who strove to follow a path to God.
Elizabeth Johnson borrowing from St. Paul describes the Communion of Saints as the crowd up in the stands cheering us on as we run the race of our faith journey. They are all on our side, they all wish us well, and want us to succeed. We as Catholics, as well as people from almost every major faith tradition, believe that those who have died care about us, are connected to us, and long for our happiness.
So let us celebrate the Saints with a capital "S" and the saints with a lower-case "s" -- one and all.
Blessings,
Carol
Marylhurst University Ministry promotes a Catholic framework for competence, leadership and service that honors the longstanding, inclusive ministry in the Northwest of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
Prayer Requests:
Prayer is an important part of our ministry at University Ministry. We've received the following prayer requests in the last few days -- I invite you to hold these intentions in your heart.
Pray for me, the term is winding down and I am very stressed. Several assignments are due in a couple of weeks. May God help me --I feel stressed!
For my outlook on life to improve.
That people who are being exclusive might be more aware that it does hurt when they leave me (and others) out.
That I can make some difficult decisions about my future with God's wisdom
For the folks who lost their homes in the Tornados
Please pray for my mom who has painful disabilities and is experiencing financial hardship and has no home.
From Jessica: Pray that God will guide me on where to go to college and the details on going about it. Thank you.
Praise the Lord, I passed the Civil Rights Test! Please pray that I have better time management skills this year. Plus, pray that I don't get sick. Stacey
Please pray for my dad that he may find a job.
Please pray for my term at Marylhurst.
Pray that I may be guided to a position of spiritual care giving in this new year - to be a companion to the elderly within our community. God bless all your endeavors in pace. Rowena
Please pray that I recognize God's perfect timing and plan for my life and that my faith increase. I hope to leave the past behind and feel confident about the future -- heart break, direction, vision, love, job, kids.
That I may develop normal sleep patterns and no longer need medication.
Please pray for healing of my anemia.
Pray for the strength so that I can control my gluttony!
Pray that I can negotiate the government red-tape and get an ID card in Oregon. I was born in the US but have not been able to work legally for 7 years due to the Federal Real ID Act. I've lived in poverty for 7 years and have been shut out of my chosen career.
That I may find a lost down jacket (it was a gift) and I can't replace it.
Please pray for the members of Cohort V of the MAT Program. Pray that we are fully prepared to teach in our own classrooms, that we've learned what we will need to know to meet the needs of our students.
Please pray for Shannon to receive guidance. She needs strength. She needs to overcome her anger and take responsibility for her growth.
For peace in my heart and home.
That I can learn to trust someone, anyone.
Pray for my group of friends back home who are going through a lot of major life changes.
Please pray for my mom -- that she will be safe and have fun in Hong Kong (with a side trip to Hing) for two months.
Pray for Matthew my brother for progress in his life, that he can find his passion and purpose in life and that he will return to Jesus.
Pray that love will spread through all my relations.
Please pray for Jonathan Halls safety on the road, as a new driver. Thank you!
Pray that I am able to make a few good friends from Cohort V of the MAT program. I've been feeling disconnected from my classmates. We're good talking during class and small group discussions. I just want some friends.
Please pray for rain.Pray for me, the term is winding down and I am very stressed. Several assignments are due in a couple of weeks. May God help me --I feel stressed!
For my outlook on life to improve.
That people who are being exclusive might be more aware that it does hurt when they leave me (and others) out.
That I can make some difficult decisions about my future with God's wisdom
For the folks who lost their homes in the Tornados
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Times for Prayer and Reflection
We offer a variety of prayer opportunities on our campus --
The Meditation Room, Marian 110, is open for use by faculty, staff, and students. You may find it a great place to go for some quiet time, or you may wish to schedule a prayer group. The space is yours, let me know how I can be of assistance.
On Thursdays at 12:05 we celebrate the reality of our inter-faith community. Different members of our community take a turn leading a small group of participants in a prayer or reflection. Everyone is invited to consider being a leader, and, or a participant. It is a great way to build community.
On Tuesday afternoons we are happy to host a Ladies prayer group in the Mediation Room, it begins at 1:oo. This group is student lead and organized -- yippie!
On Mondays from 1:30-2:30 there is a student led meditation group in the Meditation Room.
The last Friday of each month there is a student lead meditation from 5:00-6:00 -- beginning October 28th.
If you would like to make a prayer request you may do so through a direct e-mail to me chiggins@marylhurst.edu, by putting a note under my door -- Marian 110, by placing a request in one of the envelops located throughout the campus, or by posting a response to my blog.
Weekly Mass at noon on Mondays is at the heart of all we do at Marylhurst. We invite you to join us if you are able. Mass is also available at 11:00 Tuesday - Friday in the chapel at Mary's Woods. Mary's Woods has Sunday Mass at 11:00 -- for students involved in weekend classes here on campus.
How else can we meet your needs? Let me know and I'll see what I can do to be of service.
The Meditation Room, Marian 110, is open for use by faculty, staff, and students. You may find it a great place to go for some quiet time, or you may wish to schedule a prayer group. The space is yours, let me know how I can be of assistance.
On Thursdays at 12:05 we celebrate the reality of our inter-faith community. Different members of our community take a turn leading a small group of participants in a prayer or reflection. Everyone is invited to consider being a leader, and, or a participant. It is a great way to build community.
On Tuesday afternoons we are happy to host a Ladies prayer group in the Mediation Room, it begins at 1:oo. This group is student lead and organized -- yippie!
On Mondays from 1:30-2:30 there is a student led meditation group in the Meditation Room.
The last Friday of each month there is a student lead meditation from 5:00-6:00 -- beginning October 28th.
If you would like to make a prayer request you may do so through a direct e-mail to me chiggins@marylhurst.edu, by putting a note under my door -- Marian 110, by placing a request in one of the envelops located throughout the campus, or by posting a response to my blog.
Weekly Mass at noon on Mondays is at the heart of all we do at Marylhurst. We invite you to join us if you are able. Mass is also available at 11:00 Tuesday - Friday in the chapel at Mary's Woods. Mary's Woods has Sunday Mass at 11:00 -- for students involved in weekend classes here on campus.
How else can we meet your needs? Let me know and I'll see what I can do to be of service.
If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is "thank you," that would suffice. Meister Eckhart
Bilblical Exegetical Society Workshop
The Biblical Exegetical Society of Marylhurst
Kathleen has graciously offered to take on the leadership for the Biblical Exegetical Society. She'll be in touch with future events. It seems from our experience this past year that the lunch hour on MAAT Cohort weekends works best as a time for folks to gather. I look forward to joining you at future events!
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