Online Resources Available for Prayer at Home

• LIVE STREAM OF THE MASS - The parish will be streaming Fr. Steve praying the 9:00am daily Mass on Youtube and Facebook. For Sunday, the parish will stream the 10:00am Mass. You can find the streams on the parish homepage http://www.stfrancisgm.org

• SPIRITUAL COMMUNION - When receiving Holy Communion is not possible, an act of spiritual communion, uniting one’s heart with Jesus, is still possible. Pray this prayer regularly, “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.” https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339

• FORMED (https://formed.org) - The Catholic Faith. On demand. Get thousands of movies, programs, audio, and books instantly. For those who are new to FORMED, follow the steps below: 1. Go to stfrancisgm.formed.org 2. Click “Register” and enter your name, email address, and desired password 3. You’re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED!

• DAILY READINGS - Daily Mass Readings http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/

• EWTN - The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) is a Catholic television cable station, and they have a Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN

• ROSARY - The rosary is a very special prayer in the Church. For those unfamiliar with the rosary, the US Bishops’ website can help. http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers- and-devotions/rosaries/how-to-pray-the-rosary.cfm

• CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY - The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed on the rosary. Jesus appeared to St. Faustina to reveal the abundance of mercy of God. For those unfamiliar with the chaplet, the US Bishops’ website can help. http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and- teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/how-to-pray-the-chaplet-of-divine- mercy.cfm • STATIONS OF THE CROSS - The Stations of the Cross is an excellent Lenten prayer, especially on Fridays. When we pray the stations, we walk the journey with Our Lord. The US Bishops’ website can help. http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and- devotions/stations-of-the-cross/index.cfm

• PRAISE AND WORSHIP - Throughout Psalm 42/43 the psalmist exclaims, "I will still praise Him.” Despite his despair, he continues to praise the Lord. While continuing to work amid life's current struggles, let these songs fill your house with God's praise. YouTube Spotify