_{Weekly Reflections}

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

- Colossians 3:15

O Mary,
you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in Jesus’ pain, keeping your faith firm.
You, Salvation of the Roman People,
know what we need,
and we are sure you will provide
so that, as in Cana of Galilee,
we may return to joy and to feasting
after this time of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform to the will of the Father
and to do as we are told by Jesus,
who has taken upon himself our sufferings
and carried our sorrows
to lead us, through the cross,
to the joy of the resurrection. Amen.

Under your protection, we seek refuge, Holy Mother of God. Do not disdain the entreaties of we who are in trial, but deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

_{Prayer Request}

In times of crisis, many people rely on their faith and head to Church. What are we to do, as a faith community, when physically going to Church is not an option? Take heed of this message from the Catechism of the Catholic Church: 

“In Christian usage, the word "church" designates the liturgical assembly, but also the local community or the whole universal community of believers. These three meanings are inseparable.”

Our Church is not just the building, but the whole universal community of believers. Use the prayer request form below to add your own personal intentions to our IWA prayer list. The prayer intentions list is available to all our students, faculty, and families in the Campus Ministry section of our website, and will be updated weekly. Praised be the Incarnate Word, in whom our faith remains.