A Prayer for My Family and the World

God wrap a protective shield around my husband, children, parents, brothers, cousins, in-laws and friends. Make that shield strong enough to carry us through all the difficult journeys we’ll face as human beings in this world. Give us strength to get through the hard times and the sense to enjoy the lighter moments that surface. Love our flaws and help us dear God to get through the challenges we face each day.

God, send your love and strength to those dealing with illnesses, lost love, and fear of change. Help us to welcome change into our hearts and travel on the journey of the unknown with us as you give us courage and strength of character to face our fears.

Thank you God for all the blessings bestowed upon us each and every day. The breathe of life is so wondrous and thrilling; just such a gift I’m happy to receive.

Pray for the children who don’t have love, food and protection. Wrap your loving shield around them each and every day that they may grow to be strong and courageous. Continue to love our crazy world, and continue to show us your love each and every moment of our lives.

Amen. 

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Old St. Pat's with a Renewal of Vows Mass and an Afternoon of Reflection

Join historic Old St. Patrick’s Church for an Afternoon of Reflection and Renewal of Vows Mass as we celebrate your marriage and love. The Afternoon of Reflection will make your romantic Valentine’s Day plans all the more rich as you share with one another the special moments that gave birth to your love. To celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage, also join us for a Renewal of Vows Mass immediately following The Afternoon of Reflection.

The Afternoon of Reflection will be held on Saturday, Feb.12 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., and the 

Renewal of Vows Mass will begin at 6 p.m.

Jack Berkemeyer is the director of marriage ministry and can be reached at 312.798.2386 or email him at jackb@oldstpats.org. Cost: $35 per couple for the Afternoon of Reflection.

Afternoon of Reflection: on the Old St. Pat’s campus in the 

Fr. Jack Wall Mission Center, 711 West Monroe in room 25. 

Renewal of Vows Mass will be held in 

Old St. Pat’s Church, 700 West Adams Street.