Mary Sullivan

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.

From it flows the unity which heals us of all strife.

Through the Holy Eucharist, which means in fact Thanksgiving,

God unites us on a holy path to pure and holy living.

Let us receive Him worthily.  Through confession He forgives.

Let us be not defiled or commit a sacrilege.

One dresses in clean garments when one is at a wedding feast.

Our Lord deserves the best from us and not our very least.

In Most Holy Communion, we receive You precious Lord.

You give to us Your very self, dear God Who we adore.

And through this precious bit of bread that has been consecrated,

We become more like You in Whose image we are created.

Bring us to the Holy Eucharist, that with You we may have union.

Bring forth the repentance which leads to true Communion.

Let us examine consciences, know when You are offended.

Then wounded hearts will heal; by Your Sacred Host be mended.

May confession wash from our souls all grime and dirt and mud.

May peace be found with one another through Your Body, Soul and Blood.

Lord Jesus, we have loved ones who do not believe You’re there.

Find a way to show them Lord, just how much You care.

Help them along the path of truth to find the way to You.

Bring them to confession and to pure living too.

We are made to unite, with You as our first common bond.

You call each loved one to Communion   Help each loved one to respond.

Send Your Holy Spirit Father to rest on all our souls.

May receiving Jesus worthily be the first of all our goals.

Give to us the wisdom to see the cause of our disunion:

Your body is badly bloodied by sacrilegious Communions.

There is no rest outside You Lord.  In You we will find peace.

Only through the Eucharist will our divisions cease.

Be our teacher, Jesus; instruct us on our way.

Through the Holy Eucharist, unite all in truth today.

He was the Bread come down from heaven,
This is what he said
To the Jewish crowd that gathered
He called Himself the “living Bread.”

“Whoever eats this Bread will live forever”—

His words to the Jews.
His flesh the life of the world.

But they quarreled at this news.

They asked, “how can this man
give us His flesh to eat?”
(With doubting, they would think.)
Jesus spoke: “My flesh is true food
and My blood is true drink.”

Our Lord then said “Amen, Amen,”
which means what He says is true.
“Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man

And drink His blood
You do not have life in you.”

“But whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood…”
(It’s what Christ had to say)

“Will have eternal life
I will raise him on the last day.”

Christ had life because of the Father.
This point seems to be the key.
He said “the one who feeds on me

Will have life because of me.”

Your life came from the Father,

Let us have life from You.

Let us receive the Eucharist

Believe what You taught as true.

And let our loved ones turn to You,
today and every day.

May they love You in the Holy Eucharist,

That they be raised on the last day.

John was shown by the Lord a heaven that was new.

The former heaven passed away.  John saw a new earth too.

The former earth was now gone, and with it gone the sea.

But the Holy City had come down, in all of its glory.

The Lord would come, and He would dwell among His people.

In a place where virtue reigned, in a place void of all evil.

In a place where peace prevailed, no more conflict or wars.

He would wipe away our tears.  Our tears would be no more.

The old order passed away.  No more mourning, no more moans.

Just the glory that awaits with the Lord upon His throne.

He will be forever with us.  We forever be with Him.

Forever will the truth now shine, no more will truth grow dim.

The Master had triumphed.  For us He had come through.

He pronounced the words: “Behold, I make all things new.”

All was glory, now made new, by Him upon Whom we depend.

He Who is the Alpha, the Omega, the beginning and the end.

Dear Lord, when our earthly trials just seem too much to bear.

When life’s burdens weigh us down, help us remember You are there.

You wait for us to come to You.  You are our true and loyal friend.

Help us remember, dear Lord, the glory of our final end.

Help our loved ones to stay faithful, to what You said and taught.

Set their feet on the path to heaven, that they be no more distraught.

Guide them toward Your glory, guide them with truth, in unison.

May we all one day dwell in glory in a new heaven with You.

(Based on Rev. 21: 1-6)

St. Charles and Companions, our Courage patron saints, to you we plead.

In dire need of intercession, we beg you now intercede.

When King Mwanga took his throne, sought to do evil deeds.

You resisted mightily, to God’s truth you did accede.

We honor your love for our Lord, your peace and perseverance,

Your faith and true fidelity; to truth, your strong adherence.

St. Charles and Companions, lights are now growing dim.

There are many King Mwangas leading souls to sin.

You didn’t run from the faith, or from the faith try to hide.

To martyrdom you persevered, and for the truth you died.

St. Charles and Companions, pray for us, please do.

Pray we persevere by grace, remain faithful like you.

Pray we resist all evil, as each one of you did.

Pray we shine as lights for God, that Christ’s light not be hid.

Pray all those who we love, will resist evil too.

Pray all souls will follow God, in God all be renewed.

Pray for all our families, that we may do God’s holy will.

Pray God will grant us healing, that our restless hearts be still.

Pray God will strengthen friendships, unite us by what is true.

Pray God will grant us grace to act as true disciples do.

Plead that grace be heaven-sent, that this battle may be won.

We fight this earthly battle in the name of Christ, God’s only Son.

We very much need your prayers.  Leave us not here abandoned.

Beg the Father to send help, dear Saint Charles and Companions.

(Based on John 3:16-18)

God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son.

That we might run the race for Him, that eternal life be won.

He wanted none to perish, that none might be condemned,
Through His Son He willed to save the world, that saved might be all men.

He willed eternal life for us, who in His Son believe.
Let us strive to see His love so great, let us strive to conceive

This Son Who came to set us free, that to sins we be not slaves.
He lived for us and died for us that our souls might be saved.

And so, we thank you, Father, for the gift of Your Son.
We thank you loving Father, that this race we might run,
in accord with Your will for us.  Let Your will in us be done.
And we pray this now for loved ones who have strayed and lost their way.
We pray do send Your divine grace and call them back today,
May all believe in Your Son, that He might bring all back to You.
Dear Father, send Your Holy Spirit.  Let all souls now be renewed.