Nazareth Catholic Community
October 15, 2017 ~ 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Mid-Term stress? Come tonight at 7:00PM and experience the calm, peace and spiritual nourishment of Mass.
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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NOTE: TWO Masses for Family weekend NEXT Sunday, 10/22: 10:00AM and 7:00PM
THIS THURSDAY: Mass and Meal OFF CAMPUS!
THIS Thursday, October 19, Sister Donna and the Sisters of St. Joseph she lives with have invited us to their home to celebrate Mass and enjoy a home cooked pasta dinner!
Meet at GAC 151 at 5:30PM and we will travel together to St. Boniface parish where Sister Donna lives (only 10 minutes from Nazareth). Or you can find the directions below and meet us there. Mass will be at 6:00PM followed by supper.
We want to make sure we have enough food! Let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Mass and Meal RSVP!
Thursday, Oct 19, 2017, 05:30 PM
314 Gregory Street, Rochester, NY, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Advent Service Retreat to St. Francis Inn!
Cost $85.00 (partial scholarships available)
St. Francis Inn is a Catholic Franciscan community located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia where they minister among the poor and homeless by means of a soup kitchen, a thrift shop and a woman's day center. They empower persons to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, and to address structural injustice, by building relationships, respecting their human dignity, helping them restore hope in their lives, and by living simply among them.
Priority is given to those who have not visited the Inn before. Interviews will take place at the end of October. If you would like an application please RSVP below.
Advent Service Retreat to St. Francis Inn!
Friday, Dec 15, 2017, 04:30 PM
St Francis Inn, Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Are You Free on Wednesdays at 12:30? Come to Mass!
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
Emma Clive
eclive6@naz.edu
Teresa Colosanti
tcolosa8@mail.naz.edu
Andrea Peters
apeters1@mail.naz.edu
Sr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ
ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org
Pope Franics
Follow on Instagram: @francisus
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div.
Fr. Richard Briclker
Cassie Dupre
cdupre0@naz.edu
Fr. Robert Resier, SJ
rreiser@mcquaid.org
Fr. Matthew Temple, O.Carm.
Fr. Ed Salmon, SJ
esalmon@mcquaid.org