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December 1, 2009
Advent Weekday

Read

Read how the evangelists describe the “Gospel Portraits of Jesus” from the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCA).

 

 

Daily Readings

Pray

On this World AIDS Day, offer this
Prayer for all Who Suffer with HIV/AIDS
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, O Good and gracious God, you are the God of health and wholeness. In the plan of your creation, you call us to struggle in our sickness and to cling always to the cross of your Son. Father, we are your servants. Many of us are now suffering with HIV or AIDS. We come before you, and ask you, if it is your holy will, to take away this suffering from us, restore us to health and lead us to know you and your powerful healing, love of body and spirit. We ask you also to be with those of us who nurse your sick ones. We are the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, children, and friends of your suffering people. It is so hard for us to see those whom we love suffer. You know what it is to suffer. Help us to minister in loving care, support, and patience to your people who suffer with HIV and AIDS. Lead us to do whatever it will take to eradicate this illness from the lives of those who are touched by it, both directly and indirectly. Trusting in you and the strength of your Spirit, we pray these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Reflect

Pope Benedict XVI , Following Christ, 26
The Bridge of the Spirit
Human pride and egoism always create divisions; build walls of indifference, hate and violence. The Holy Spirit, on the other hand, makes hearts capable of understanding the languages of all, as he re-establishes the bridge of authentic communion between earth and heaven.

Homily at Mass for Pentecost
June 4, 2006

Act

Learn more about the impact of HIV/AIDS and how you can help the suffering thorough action and prayer.