Praying with the Psalms
Save me Father
Liam Lyons ‘22
Psalm 69
Save me, God,
for the waters have reached my neck.
I have sunk into the mire of the deep,
where there is no foothold.
I have gone down to the watery depths;
the flood overwhelms me.
I am weary with crying […]
December Prayers
December 1, 2020
Tuesday, First week of Advent
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Eligius
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God.
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Loving Father,
This advent season, make me a faithful witness
to the presence of your merciful grace,
And convert […]
Praying with the Psalms
Path With God
Louie Conn
Psalm 37: 23-28
from Biblegateway.com
The Lord makes firm the steps
of the one who delights in him;
though he may stumble, he will not fall,
for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
I was young and now […]
November Prayers
Sunday, November 1, 2020
All Saints Day
During the month of November we remember and pray for all our beloved dead.
Today we celebrate the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Almighty ever-living God, by whose gift we venerate in one celebration the merits of all the Saints, bestow […]
How has God been active in your life?
Jack B: experience of happiness – experience of hurt
An experience of happiness I had was the entire season of football. We all worked very hard the entire offseason to make it back to the state championship. We went 5-4 in the regular season, but were able to grow closer as a team. When we faced Minooka in the Quarterfinals Of playoffs, that is when we really started to […]
October Prayers
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Today we celebrate the feast day of
St. Therese of Liseux, the Little Flower
Let us remember that we are in the Holy presence of God
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
St. Therese, Flower of fervor and love, please intercede for us.
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Peer Ministers Live the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education
Martin S: I chose the element “Evangelize Youth within the Mission of the Church” because I believe it applies to me the most. I have been involved in many retreats and groups through my years at Rice ultimately supporting my mission for the Church. I have been on two Kairos retreats, mission trips, numerous shelters, and am a peer minister. Being a participant and […]
The Last Statements of Christ: Holy Week Reflections
The First Statement: “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.” (Luke 23:34)
Reflection by Tyler Colander ‘20: This line in the New Testament is possibly one of the most merciful in the entire Bible. Jesus knew that he had to die in order to rise again and save humanity, but the people who put him to death only wanted to kill him. This did […]
Lenten Student Reflections
On Ash Wednesday the Brother Rice community gathered to celebrate the beginning of the Lenten season with a communal prayer service. Four Crusaders were asked to reflect on the meaning of lent and how they integrate lenten practices in their lives. These reflections are shared below.
Lenten Reflection: Daniel O’Brien ‘23
Most Christians view the season of lent as an opportunity to give up a food that […]
Building Relationships
Peer Ministers share Lollipop Moments: small acts having a big impact
Jack D
On my birthday a few years ago, I was on the receiving end of a lollipop moment. My Uncle Jim, who was going through a hard time financially, was the one who initiated the lollipop moment. After receiving plenty of generous gifts from my uncles, aunts, and cousins, my Uncle Jim approached me with a plain white […]
Highs and Lows
Contrast: connected – disconnected
Although it may not seem like it, God is always present in our lives. We may not understand why something happens or why we do not get what we want, but God works constantly. Because of our busy schedules, remembering this can be difficult. Therefore, it often takes some quiet reflection through the Examen to see His activity in moments that otherwise appear insignificant. Personally, […]
January Announcement Prayers
Monday, January 7, 2019
Let us remember that we are in the holy presence of God
Today we celebrate the feast of St. Raymond of Pennafort
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…..AMEN
Dear Father,
You are the light of the minds that know You,
The life of the souls that love You,
And the strength of the wills […]
Humble and Thankful Servants
Chris Casey ’21
I think I act humbly but I could try to be even more humble and to be more thankful for what I have. I could do this by always remembering manners and always saying please and thank you. Things like this would also make me a more likeable and better person. Using these I think it will bring me closer to God.
I am grateful for having hard working […]