The Oratory will be offering weekly intercession Eucharists for the next three weeks. The schedule is:
September 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Mass for the United States (Facebook Live)
September 27 at 11:00 p.m. ET: Mass in the Middle of the Night (Facebook Live)
October 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET: Mass for Peace of Jerusalem (Facebook Live)
These masses will resume in November, rotating between the three intentions. If you would like to have a candle lit at any (or all of these services) please comment below–or comment or like the individual events as they are posted.
September 13 at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time
https://www.facebook.com/events/265078276420392/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%5D%7D
A time of prayer and holy communion for those who are struggling with difficult times and challenges. Candles are lit for those who have requested prayer for themselves and loved ones. If you’re interested in having candles lit, please like or comment on this post, or message the chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com.
The conflict in the Holy Land seems to be even more irresolvable than ever, and the issues there are globally divisive. While prayer may seem immaterial to the situation, the truth is that we are asked in the Psalms to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. No matter what your views on the conflict, join with the Oratory in praying for a just and secure peace. The mass will include prayers from a variety of sources. Candles will be lit at the Facebook Live Mass–and if you wish a candle lit in your name, please contact the chaplain or like/comment on this post. For more information, visit
https://www.facebook.com/Oratory-of-St-Catherine-of-Siena-264477326928667
For many, Christmas is a joyous time. However for others, it can be a challenge. On the longest night of the year, the Oratory of St. Catherine of Siena will be holding an evening online prayer service consisting of the lighting of candles, scripture reading, words of encouragement, prayers, and a blessing. The service will be held on Facebook Live. For more Information see https://www.facebook.com/Oratory-of-St-Catherine-of-Siena-264477326928667
If you would like a candle lit for you, please contact the Chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com.
The next Mass in the Middle of the Night will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 10 p.m. EST. It will be broadcast on Facebook Live on the Oratory of St. Catherine of Siena’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Oratory-of-St-Catherine-of-Siena-264477326928667)
As always, if you like or comment on this post, a candle will be lit for you at the Mass. Also, feel free to email the chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com with private prayer concerns.
In addition to this, if you would like to light a candle of your own or add a prayer sometime during the middle of that night, you can unite with the intention of the eucharist.
One possible prayer is from the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer:
“Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.”
Night can be a hard time in a time of uncertainty, and our own private darkness can make things challenging. but Christ is here in the midst of us.
The Oratory will be holding a Mass in the Middle of the Night at 11 pm (EST) this Wednesday the 22nd. Its intention will be for all who are struggling.
This coronavirus pandemic and national turmoil that we are all facing can be devastating. It can also have deep spiritual and emotional effects. It is causing fear, grief, and inner darkness.
For many of us, the exterior struggle makes our internal struggles even worse. And the night intensifies all our our feelings of pain and loneliness.
One feature of the Mass in the Middle of the Night will be the lighting of candles. If you would like to be remembered in the Mass, or you know someone whom you would like included, or if you would simply like a candle lit for you for any reason, please like this post, or comment below. You are also welcome to send a private message to the Chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com.God is with us in the darkness.
Join with the Oratory in praying for countries in Southern Europe, using the World Council of Churches’ resources (https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-6-ad-it-mt-pt-sm-es-va)
If you’re interested in joining in the intention, you can write a comment on this blog post, like or comment on the Oratory’s Facebook page, or send an mail to the chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com. A candle will be lit for all who do so at a mass at the Oratory on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 pm EST.
With them we pray:
We are thankful for:
- the rich historical legacies and distinctive cultures in these countries.
- the faithful witness of the churches in the midst of empire building and colonization
- the many and diverse waves of migrants who have come to these lands.
- the hospitality that long has been shown to those arriving on their shores.
We pray for:
- the preservation of the fragile environments and shorelines in this region.
- an end to economic and political turmoil.
- stable governments that end corruption and serve the common good.
- policies that relieve disparities between those who are rich and poor.
Join with the Oratory in praying for the countries of
Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Western Sahara, Tunisia
using the resources of the World Council Church’s Ecumenical Prayer Cycle. (https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/week-5)
With them, we pray for:
- all the people of these countries: Muslims, the tiny remnant of Christians, those of other faiths who continue bearing witness to their faiths and for all people of good will.
- an end to political violence.
- an end to how dominating powers have fought over these lands and their resources through the years.
- for those suffering exploitation and mistreatment as they travel through these countries.
If you’re interested in joining in the intention, you can write a comment on this blog post, like or comment on the Oratory’s Facebook page, or send an mail to the chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com. A candle will be lit for anyone who joins in.
A short prayer resource will be posted shortly for anyone who is interested.
Join with the Oratory in praying for the countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Peru, using the resources of the World Council Church’s Ecumenical Prayer Cycle. (https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/prayer-cycle/bolivia-brazil-chile-peru)
If you’re interested in joining in the intention, you can write a comment on this blog post, like or comment on the Oratory’s Facebook page, or send an mail to the chaplain at beguine2@yahoo.com. A candle will be lit for anyone who joins in.
A short prayer resource will be posted shortly for anyone who is interested.
Praying for Israel and Palestine .
Click on the link above for a short set of resources for joining in the prayer for Palestine and Israel. It includes a list of things to be thankful for and to pray for, a scripture reading, a litany from the Anglican Cathedral of St. George, and a prayer from the former Roman Catholic patriarch Michael Sabbah.
You are welcome to use it for your own devotions, but it should not be used for commercial purposes.
A copy of this can be obtained as a Word document by emailing Mother Sandra at beguine2@yahoo.com
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