Monthly Day of Prayer
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The Monthly Day of Prayer is an opportunity to take time out of our busy and hectic lives to focus on God and devote time to prayer and reconciliation. The Monthly Day of Prayer is led by an OLPH priest. The cost is $40.00 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Please see below for the topics and schedule. Please note: Due to the impact of Hurricane Ian on OLPH, sessions have been re-located to local parishes. Click here if you have any questions.
Note: The conference topics are the same for each session in a respective month,so please choose the day that is compatible with your schedule.
Feb. 12, 2023: Epiphany Parish Center in Venice, FL
Feb. 22, 2023: Education Center of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice, FL
Mar. 8, 2023: Education Center of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Venice, FL
Mar. 12, 2023: Epiphany Parish Center in Venice, FLOur Lady of Lourdes is located at 1301 Center Rd., Venice, FL
Epiphany Cathedral is located at 310 Sarasota St., Venice, FLFebruary Topic
Discerning God's Will
presented by Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMVHow do I know what God wants me to do? While we all know that it is never God’s will for us to choose something evil, suppose my choice is between two or more good things like marriage vs. religious life, or retirement vs. remaining in the work force? In our February Monthly Day of Prayer, Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV, will share the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola on this question.
This session is a great precursor to Fr. Tim Gallagher’s February 2023 weekend retreat, “Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement,” which will contain the related topic of St. Ignatius’ rules for discernment of spirits; however, the day will be beneficial even if you are not attending the February retreat.March TopicPart Four of Healing the Broken Hearted:
An Ignatian Approach to Healing Our Broken Hearts
presented by Fr. Shawn Monahan, OMVHaving addressed how the absence of love growing up has impacted our hearts and seen the connection with the 7 Identity wounds. This fourth presentation will highlight how to draw upon some foundational Ignatian principles for Meditation and Contemplation that are indispensable for healing and transformation. Real ‘Metanoia’ happens when what we believe in our hearts is enlightened by the revelation of Gods love and His truth through a ‘contemplative gaze’.
“Before his gaze all falsehood melts away. This encounter with him, as it burns us, transforms and frees us, allowing us to become truly ourselves. His gaze, the touch of his heart heals us …enabling us to become totally ourselves and thus totally of God”. Pope Benedict XVI, Spe Salvi
Please note: It is not required to have attended the previous Days of Prayer to participate in this session. A brief recap of previous presentations will be given.
Schedule9:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
10:00 First Conference
11:00 Private prayer time; priests available for confession
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Second Conference
1:45 Adoration
2:30 Mass
3:15 Day ConcludesClick here to register