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PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE:  

It is the custom of St. Helen organizations and committees to begin meetings with prayer.  The format is to read the Second Reading for the upcoming Sunday and then spend time reflecting on questions provided by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.  At the conclusion of our shared discussion, we pray the following:

Ever-living God,
you gather us together
as the parish of St. Helen
to carry the Gospel of Christ to all people.
Make us alive with the fire of your presence
as you bless the work we do today.
Let your Spirit enlighten our minds
and guide our actions
so that we are renewed in faith,
united in love,
and ever grateful
for your many blessings.
 We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

By reading and reflecting on the Sunday scripture ahead of time, we come to Mass more prepared, we are more aware of the Word when it is proclaimed, and we are able to connect more personally with the insights and challenges Fr. Dave and Fr. Satish offer in their homilies. 

All parishioners are encouraged to engage in this beneficial practice.  The following links allow you to bing up the daily readings and the reflection questions for the Sunday Second Readings..

Click here for the readings!
Click here for the Reflection Questions
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