Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish, Syracuse NY

Prayer to begin the new school year Blessed are you, Lord God, Creator of body and mind and heart; you have sent the spirit of wisdom and knowledge to guide the people in all their ways. At the beginning of this new school year we employ your mercy: bless the students, teachers, and staff, that together we may grow in faith, hope, and love as we learn from you and each other how to follow your Son Jesus.... Expand the horizon of our minds, that we may grow in wisdom understanding, and knowledge; deepen our commitment to seek the truth of your ways; and enliven our faith to reach out to those in need. Glory and praise to you, Lord God, in the Church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever, Amen.

"As the Spirit of God once moved to bring peace and harmony out of chaos, so must the Spirit move over the earth and magnify itself in the hearts, minds and souls of men to bring peace, harmony and understanding, that they may dwell together in a way that will bring that peace, that harmony, that can only come with all having the one Ideal,love thy neighbor AS thyself!" So many selfish people in this world today, we need to keep these "Words of Wisdom" in our thoughts and words and actions.

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May Day ... God Bless

Sunday, April 26th Halleluia! Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed!... May this declaration resound not only in these walls but touch the lives of all we meet and forever be the truth of which we speak. Your love, once sown within a garden, tended for your own people, neglected and rejected, now spreads its sweet perfume in this place and wherever it is shown. Halleluia! Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed!

Upcoming Live stream events with Bishop Lucia: All will appear on the diocesan youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/syrdio Daily Mass at noon - weekdays (continues)... May 1- May Crowning 1pm May 3 - Holy Hour for Vocations (Good Shepherd Sunday) 2pm Thursdays of May: 7, 14, 21, 28 - 7pm recitation and brief catechesis on the Rosary See more

WORLD QUARANTINE AND THE NUMBER 40 Something to think about. The Latin root of the word "quarantine" is "forty".... So what does the Bible say about 40? The flood lasted 40 days. 40 years Moses fled Egypt. 40 days Moses stayed on Mount Sinai to receive the Commandments. Exodus lasted 40 years. Jesus fasted for 40 days. Lent is 40 days. 40 days for a woman to rest after giving birth. A group of theologians thinks the number 40 represents "change. It is the time of preparing a person, or people, to make a fundamental change. Something will happen after these 40 days. Just believe and pray. Remember, whenever the number 40 appears in the Bible, there is a "change". Please know that during this "quarantine" rivers are cleaning up, vegetation is growing, the air is becoming cleaner because of less pollution, there is less theft and murder, healing is happening, and most importantly, people are turning to Christ. The Earth is at rest for the first time in many years and hearts are truly transforming. So, during this time, enjoy it with your loved ones and return to the family altar together. Family prayer is a great blessing. Through prayer you will see the changes God can work in you and in your home. Christ promises us that everything works together for the good for those who love God: Romans 8:28! Remember we are in the year 2020, and 20 + 20 = 40. Also, 2020 is the year of the United States Census. Jesus Christ, the savior of the world, was born during a census. Lastly, 2020 is perfect vision. May our sight focus on the Lord and living according to His perfect vision for us knowing He holds us in the palm of His hand. May these days of "quarantine" bring spiritual liberation to our souls, our nation, and our world. The best is yet to come. Trust in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

Join Bishop Lucia on Sunday, April 19 at 2pm and encounter the Jesus' Divine Mercy. There will be a Holy Hour and Benediction as well as veneration of the Divine Mercy Image. Watch live on youtube.com/syrdio

Wesoych wit Wielkanocnych

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He got up!!! Thank you Soror Stacy N. Thornton for posting. Yall share and be lifted!!!