When was the last time you had some Son?

Lately, it has been cold, snowy, and very cloudy. Not a good combination in order to keep spirits up and optimistic. On top of that, yesterday was Ash Wednesday...where we begin a journey with Christ in suffering, prayer, fasting, alms giving, and life in the desert.

We need some sort of spiritual nourishment. We need God in this time more than ever.

At the CSC, there is a GREAT opportunity every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Eucharistic Adoration, if you are not sure, is where the true presence-the real presence-of Christ is right in front of us through the consecrated host. The consecrated host is in what is called a monstrance that is placed on the altar for individuals to come and worship and pray. The monstrance is like a stand that is normally made of gold that can be in the shape of a cross, sun, or some combination of both. This experience can be in silence, with praise and worship, during liturgy of the hours, and several other occasions. At the CSC we incorporate some silence as well as praise and worship music.

I really like to think of it as "Son Bathing." Here you are, just you and Christ and he sends out His rays of love and openness to us. The Son of God offers warmth and comfort to those who come to Him. A friend from college used to tell me how he would like to sit in the back with his arms stretched out on the pew back and literally feel the warmth of Christ's presence.

I invite you to take this Lenten Season and come to Eucharistic Adoration with us. We are asked 3 things of Lent including prayer. This is a great opportunity to increase your prayer life and grow with Christ on this journey.

Story of the Power of Prayer

Today I would like to share a personal story of the power of prayer.

Several months ago I had received an email from a good friend from college. Her and her husband were expecting a child, but there were immense problems. At just over a month into the pregnancy, my friend was put on bed rest. There was some sort of tumor that had the possibility of loosing the child. She asked friends and family to pray for the safety of the child and for God's will to happen. Several weeks after that, and after tons of prayers. The baby was healthy and no longer could the tumor be detected. (Praise God!)

Though, this is just one simple story of prayer and it's power. It is just one of the numerous examples of the power of prayer.

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Today's prayer intentions: Continue to pray for Haiti, for those students starting classes this week, for all those who are suffering physically, spiritually, and mentally, and finally for those seeking employment.

Thank you for praying

Some small changes to the Blog

I want to make some small changes to this blog. Rather than talking about what to pray for I also want to hear how prayer has helped you. When have your prayers been successfully answered? How did God work in your life?

As for intentions for the CSC community this day, please pray for the IST group as they return from Kenya this evening. Please also keep a family who has recently lost their child in your prayers. Finally, pray for all those students who will be returning for the Spring semester that God give them the needed strength and faith to persevere and grow this year.

Thank you for praying with me!

Prayers for Haiti

Over the past couple of days there has been lots of news about the earthquake in Haiti including the destruction, deaths, and those injured. I ask you all humbly to keep those who have been effected from this natural disaster in your prayers.