Nazareth Catholic Community
September 25, 2016 ~ 26th Week of Ordinary Time
Chaplain's Chatter: Thoughts, Reflections and Musings from the Catholic Chaplain
We are at that time of the semester when stress levels rise people feel exhausted. It is at times like these we feel we have no time to spare for prayer and reflection. However, these are the moments when such time is most important. There is good news when it comes to finding such time in the busyness of the semester! We have an app for that!
St. Ignatius developed the Examen as simple way of prayerfully reflecting on one’s day. The Examen is short and broken down into just FIVE steps.
1. Become aware of God’s presence. Look back on the events of the day in the company of the Holy Spirit. The day may seem confusing to you—a blur, a jumble, a muddle. Ask God to bring clarity and understanding.
2. Review the day with gratitude. Gratitude is the foundation of our relationship with God. Walk through your day in the presence of God and note its joys and delights. Focus on the day’s gifts. Look at the work you did, the people you interacted with. What did you receive from these people? What did you give them? Pay attention to small things—the food you ate, the sights you saw, and other seemingly small pleasures. God is in the details.
3. Pay attention to your emotions. One of St. Ignatius’s great insights was that we detect the presence of the Spirit of God in the movements of our emotions. Reflect on the feelings you experienced during the day. Boredom? Elation? Resentment? Compassion? Anger? Confidence? What is God saying through these feelings? Does a feeling of frustration perhaps mean that God wants you consider a new direction in some area of your work?
4. Choose one feature of the day and pray from it. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you to something during the day that God thinks is particularly important. It may involve a feeling—positive or negative. It may be a significant encounter with another person or a vivid moment of pleasure or peace. Or it may be something that seems rather insignificant. Look at it. Pray about it. Allow the prayer to arise spontaneously from your heart—whether intercession, praise, repentance, or gratitude.
5. Look toward tomorrow. Ask God to give you light for tomorrow’s challenges. Pay attention to the feelings that surface as you survey what’s coming up. Are you doubtful? Cheerful? Apprehensive? Full of delighted anticipation? Allow these feelings to turn into prayer. Seek God’s guidance. Ask him for help and understanding. Pray for hope.
To learn more check out the Examen app on IOS/Apple or Android/Google Play.
~ Jamie
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Eucharistic Adoration and Compline - THIS TUESDAY NIGHT
Mark your calendars for the following Tuesdays from 8:00PM to 9:00PM: September 27; October 18 and November 29.
Eucharistic Adoration is simply spending quiet time in the presence of Jesus.
Compline is an evening prayer that settles the mind and heart and serves as a peaceful connection between one day or week and the next.
You do not have to be Catholic to participate and there are no special requirements.
Any questions, please call Sr. Donna- 585-733-4422 or email her at ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org.
All are welcome!
Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Our Church Choir is for you!
Come again or for the first time!
If you play an instrument bring it along!
Questions?
E-mail Jessica Tripi, choir director, at jtripi3@mail.naz.edu
Volunteer Opportunity! Saint’s Place, Refuge Assistance
TWO interest meetings THIS week:
To learn more on how to become involved please come to one of the following interest meetings:Tuesday, September 27 at 7:00PM
Thursday, September 29 at 12:10PM
Both meetings will take place in GAC 160
Saint’s Place, located up the road from Nazareth in the village of Pittsford, assists refugees from war-torn countries as they begin their new life in the US. Opportunities include assisting new families with clothing selection on Saturdays and during the week. Transportation is provided. They are in desperate need of help!
"Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity.
They are children, women and men who leave or who are forced to leave
their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for knowing
and having, but above all for being more." ~ Pope Francis
If you are interested in volunteering at Saints Place, please email Jamie Fazio at jfazio1@naz.edu.
Muslim-Catholic Alliance
Participants will learn from the story of the peaceful encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil to increase understanding between Christians and Muslims and to demonstrate how Christians and Muslims can work together for social justice. It will be seen how both the Bible and Quran both call for actions that promote the common good and love of neighbor.
If you are interested in being involved in the Muslim-Catholic Alliance, please email Jamie Fazio at jfazio1@naz.edu.
Are You Free on Wednesdays at 12:30? Come to Mass!
NAZ CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (NCF)
If you're looking for Bible Study, fellowship, music, food, and more, NCF is the place to be!
NCF will start up on Tuesday Sept. 20 at 6:30 pm in GAC 151. Stay tuned next semester for more info on when NCF will meet. Visit our Facebook page for more info!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/626735367468217/
For more info about NCF contact Ceara Curry (ccurry6@mail.naz.edu) or Rachael Engert (rengert4@mail.naz.edu).
"NCF is a community that welcomes and supports one another by modeling Christ in service to others."
Nazareth College Catholic Community
Wednesday Mass: 12:30PM
Gluten free hosts available upon request.
For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please e-mail one of our priests to schedule an appointment.
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div., Catholic Chaplain, Office: GAC 160
The Nazareth College Catholic Community is part of the Nazareth Center for Spirituality. All are always welcome!
Email: jfazio1@naz.edu
Website: http://www.naz.edu/center-for-spirituality/catholic-community
Location: Linehan Chapel, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States
Phone: 585 389 2308
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/35057526410/
Twitter: @NazCatholic
Nazareth College Catholic Community Pastoral Team:
Taylor Santabarbara
Jeanie McCarthy
jmccart429@naz.edu
Jessica Tripi
jtripi3@naz.edu
Andrea Peters
apeters1@mail.naz.edu
Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ
ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org
Kayla Page
kpage0@mail.naz.edu
Fr. Robert Resier, SJ
rreiser@mcquaid.org
Fr. Matthew Temple, O.Carm.
Fr. Ed Salmon, SJ
esalmon@mcquaid.org
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div.
Fr. Richard Briclker
Pope Franics
Follow on Twitter: @Pontifex