The Prayer Corner

Daily Prayer & Reflection

Our Franciscan Charism focus for this school year is: EXCELLENCE

Welcome back! Happy New Year!
 
I guess we have to admit, with Labor Day weekend now behind us...it's official, the summer of '25 is history...oh, my! But of course, that means all kinds of exciting things are happening here at Catholic High! Always a good thing!
 
As our students settle into new academic years with new teachers and texts, and our faculty and staff also adjust to earlier mornings and busier days, it's great to see smiles everywhere and renewed friendships happening all around us. The TCHS community is back in business for another exciting school year!

As we transition into these routines of life we remember to be grateful, very grateful, for all that makes this work and for the presence of God in each and everyone of us. Our Franciscan theme for this year, taken from our RISES charism, is EXCELLENCE.  During our orientation days last week, we reminded everyone of two things: 1. Excellence is a goal, an ideal, that is very difficult to reach and impossible to maintain. We are never finished the efforts to be more aware of this on our journey. We make the daily intention to be our best selves toward all as much as we can. We look for ways to do that and hope for success. It is a great support to know that each of us is on this journey together and willing to help one another. And 2: In this journey we must never forget that God made each and everyone of us LOVABLE - CAPABLE - and IMPORTANT. God made us unique and gifted in many ways and it's our job to be our best selves and share all of that with one another. What could our world look like if every person committed to doing this?

So, as we begin again, please help us remember this, pray for one another, support one another, and respect the God within one another and the gifts each can offer. Help us to be thankful for each and every day to continue our journey toward EXCELLENCE in our lives .

A noted inspirational writer is quoted as saying:
 
Excellence is pursuing and doing the best we can with the gifts and abilities God gives us. - Glenn C. Stewart
Everyone here at Catholic High wishes all a very happy and successful 2025-2026 school year ahead!

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Intentions

Email Sister Ann

Prayers have been requested for Anthony Makres, a friend and dance instructor to many, who is currently recovering from serious surgery and now facing a very difficult recovery and adjustment in life. Please keep Anthony in your prayers and thank you from all who are praying for him.
 
A TCHS graduate has requested prayers for all first responders to catastrophic events each day. Their heroism and dedication too often goes without any THANK YOUs at all. God bless and keep them safe.

Prayers have been requested for Jimmy McFadden who died recently and was buried late last week. May the good Lord comfort and bless all of his family and friends.

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Resources

Center for Action and Contemplation - author Richard Rohr, Franciscan priest, several options, of the most popular is daily reflections with weekly themes, several books available and other subtopics

Gratefulness.org -  thoughts for the day, various sources

On Being Project - several options including poetry, essay, photos, Krista Tippett shares weekly

Laudate - broad, general resource/reference for all kinds of religious needs, information bank

The God Minute - daily ten-minute prayer/reflection each day

National Catholic Reporter - daily Catholic press articles, including Earthbeat, other topical sources

Take 5 For Faith - brief, prayerful reflection each day

Daily Readings - liturgical references to daily masses

Missio.org - Pope Francis' COVID-19 Emergency Solidarity Fund

The Word Among Us - daily meditations, reflections, and print materials

Insight Timer - free, daily meditation app

CatholicMom.com - daily prayer reflections

Heart of the Nation - Catholic Mass online, prayers


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