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Thursday, September 3, 2026, 7:00 PMCreation and Life
You are warmly invited to join us for a Holy Hour of Adoration, Benediction, and Evening Prayer (Vespers)—a sacred time to pause, pray, and reflect on the gift of creation and life entrusted to us by God.
In the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, we are invited to contemplate the beauty and goodness of all that God has made. Creation itself speaks of God’s love, generosity, and sustaining care. In this quiet hour, we open our hearts to the One who gives life, renews our spirits, and calls us to live with gratitude and reverence for all that has been created.
As missionary disciples, we recognize that caring for life—human and created—is an essential expression of our faith. In prayer, we allow God to deepen our awareness of how we are called to protect, nurture, and cherish the world entrusted to us, beginning with the people placed in our lives each day.
Rooted in hospitality, this Holy Hour welcomes all to come as they are. Together, we create sacred space for stillness, reflection, and encounter with the living God who continually brings forth life and hope.
During Evening Prayer (Vespers), we join the universal Church in praising God for the gift of the day and entrusting all creation to His loving care. Through Benediction, Christ blesses us and sends us forth renewed—ready to live as witnesses of life, hope, and love in the world.
Come and rest in the Lord.
Come and give thanks for the gift of life.
Come and be sent to care for all that God has made.All are welcome.
Reflection Questions for Prayer
You may wish to reflect quietly on one or two of these questions during the Holy Hour:
Where do I see the beauty and goodness of God’s creation in my life right now?
How is God inviting me to live with greater gratitude for the gift of life?
In what ways am I called to care more deeply for others and for creation itself?
How does prayer help me recognize God’s presence in the ordinary moments of my day?
Where might Christ be sending me to bring life, hope, or healing?