Hey all, STJ and myself just got back from our fall retreat and I thought it was AWESOME (hopefully you did too - those that could go).  This year we chose the theme based off Louie Giglio's Book "Wired - for a life of worship".  A great book - not only does it talk about how we are made to worship but has scripture and a 30 day journey in it - a must read for those that want to be "wired" (or re-"wired") for Christ and all that He has done for us. 

I pray that God continues to grow in our lives and that we continue to give Him thanks and praise for all that He has done for us.  The next time you say you don't have time for God (either homework, work, sports, TV, tired, etc.) just think about all that He has endured for us and has given us; Is giving Him anywhere from 10-15 mins (of prayer) to an hour (for mass, youth group, adoration, etc.) -- all that big of a deal?  I don't think so.    We are made to worship...

May God bless each and everyone of you and that God continues to shine thru you.

Random fact of the day:   The sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" uses every letter of the alphabet.

Saint of the Day: St. Francis Xavier - patron saint of parish missions, plague epidemics and more.  Click HERE to read more.

Prayer by Saint Francis Xavier

Eternal God, Creator of all things, remember that You alone has created the souls of unbelievers, which You have made according to Your Image and Likeness. Behold, O Lord, how to Your dishonor many of them are falling into Hell. Remember, O Lord, Your Son Jesus Christ, Who so generously shed His Blood and suffered for them. Do not permit that Your Son, Our Lord, remain unknown by unbelievers, but, with the help of Your Saints and the Church, the Bride of Your Son, remember Your mercy, forget their idolatry and infidelity, and make them know Him, Who You have sent, Jesus Christ, Your Son, Our Lord, Who is our salvation, our life, and our resurrection, through Whom we have been saved and redeemed, and to Whom is due glory forever. Amen.

Mass Readings of the day...

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Isaiah 4:2-6 Psalm 122:1-9 Matthew 8:5-11

John 6:35  Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.