St. Stephen's Day, 26th Dec '24 "Suantraí Íosa" from Manister/Fedamore Parishes, Limerick, Ireland
Reflection on the Scripture readings for Liturgy of the Eucharist of the following Day Thursday 26th St. Stephen the Martyr Day two the Octave of Christmas (Dec 25th to Jan 1st) • Acts 6:8-10,7:54-59 • Psalm 30(31):3-4,6,8,16-17 • Matthew 10:17-22 ST. STEPHEN THE MARTYR Stephen is the first martyr. He was a deacons appointed by the Apostles to organize the distribution of food to the poor. He performed many miracles and confounded the Jews in disputation. They stoned him to death. He prayed for his persecutors as he was dying. One of the onlookers was Saul of Tarsus, who became the great missionary StPaul. More….. https://www.catholicireland.net/saint... Suantraí Íosa" is an Evening Reflection on the feasts and the Scripture readings for the Liturgy of the Eucharist of the following day. "Suantraí Íosa" in Irish means the Lullaby or Cradle Song of Jesus. We prepare the readings and liturgy of following day and sleep on it, praying for inspiration in the morning light. These reflections frequently draw on the Irish language, art, folklore, traditions and spirituality of the peoples of Ireland. THE PRAYER OF ABANDONMENT The Prayer of Abandonment, written by St. Charles de Foucauld, is one of the most beautiful prayers of faith, trust and surrender in the Christian spiritual heritage. Father, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and in all your creatures. I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend my soul; I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, to surrender myself into your hands, without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for you are my Father. PRACTICAL PRAYERS TO BEGIN A JOURNEY Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us and protect us on our journey. Amen. A Croí Mhuire gan Smál, Guigh orainn agus tabhair aire dúinn ar an turas seo. Amen.
