A Prayer To the Holy Innocents

Holy Innocents, you died before you were old enough to know what life means, pray for all children who die young that God may gather them into His loving arms.

Holy Innocents, you were killed because one man was filled with hatred, pray for those who hate that God may touch their hearts and fill them with love.

Holy Innocents, you experienced a violent death, pray for all who are affected by violence that they may find peace and love.

Holy Innocents, your parents grieved for you with deep and lasting sorrow, pray for all parents who have lost young children that God may wrap a warm blanket of comfort around them.

Holy Innocents, those around you certainly felt helpless to prevent your deaths, pray for all who feel helpless in their circumstances that they may cling to God for courage and hope.

Holy Innocents, you who are now in Heaven, pray for all of us that one day we may join you there to bask in God’s love forever.

Amen.

Second Week of Advent - Video Reflection

Here's the second week's video reflection from the University of Notre Dame.  The author this time is a student.

First Week of Advent - Video Reflection

For the past few years, the University of Notre Dame has released a series of video reflections to coincide with Advent.  Below is the video for the First Week of Advent.  May it help us be patient and learn to wait!