Tomorrow, Monday, April 8, a Total Solar Eclipse will cross North America from Mexico to Canada. Millions of people will spend about 5 minutes witnesses something truly magnificent - the moon completely covering the sun, creating total darkness in the middle of the day. There was a similar eclipse in August on 2017. My husband and I traveled to Jackson Hole, WY to be in the path of totality. When he started planning the trip (years earlier), I thought it…
"The Lord is risen indeed." ~ Luke 24:34 We are sending warm Easter wishes to you and your friends and family today. Joyous Time of Year May the glory and the promise of this joyous time of year bring peace and happiness to you and those you hold most dear. And may Christ, Our Risen Saviour, always be there by your side to bless you most abundantly and be your loving guide. - Author Unknown
Tomorrow, guests will arrive to participate in our annual Triduum Retreat. This Holy Week retreats welcome the retreatants to live deeper into their understanding of Jesus's self-sacrificing love for us. Please hold the retreatants and the retreat leaders, Fr. Phil Cover and Sr. Eileen Quinn in prayer as they journey together through Holy Week. Prayer for Holy Week Lord, let everything I do in the coming Holy Week be inspired by You. Help me to remember that nothing is important…
Today, we hope you will join us for a Palm Sunday concert in the Bon Secours Chapel! The Howard County Christian Choir will be leading us through "Who is This King", a Cantata for Choir written by Joseph M. Martin and Lloyd Larson. We will gather in the Chapel at 4pm and then there will be time following the concert for mingling and light refreshments. Registration is not required and the event is free, although a freewill offering will be…
Gracious and Loving God, As we gather in prayer on this St. Patrick's Day, we are reminded of the rich tapestry of faith and tradition that has woven through the ages. We thank you for the life and legacy of St. Patrick, whose unwavering dedication to spreading your word inspires us still. In this season of Lent, as we journey toward the cross and the empty tomb, may we find strength in St. Patrick's example of perseverance and resilience. Like…
In Maryland, March 13 is recognized as Good Samaritan Day. Today, we celebrate those that act as Good Samaritans, serving, caring, and loving those in need. Let's take a moment to remember the story of the Good Samaritan: The Parable of the Good Samaritan On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He…
Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, often known as Laetare Sunday, which means "rejoice" in Latin. This week, we are reminded of God's love for us through the actions of his son, Jesus. It is also Harriet Tubman Day, a day to commemorate the bravery and courage of one of America's greatest Abolitionists. She was also a follower of Jesus and is quoted frequently about her trust in God to lead her in her efforts to free approximately 70…
The month of March is designated as Women's Month and Friday is International Women's Day. As a ministry of the Sisters of Bon Secours, we remember the first twelve women to become Sisters of Bon Secours 200 years ago. They stepped out in faith to care for people in need in ways that were unheard of and often looked down upon. They trusted in God to lead them in answering the Call to care for the poor, the sick, and…
On the third Sunday of Lent, our journey towards Easter is one of hope and joy. Join us in prayer... Loving Father, So many times I turn away from you and always you welcome me back. Your mercy and love gives me confidence Thank you for the invitation to share, fast and pray so that you can form a new heart within me. Your powerful compassion for my weaknesses leads me to ask for mercy and await with great hope…
Today is World Compliment Day. There is a tremendous amount of research showing that spreading kindness drastically improves quality of life to the person receiving the kindness and the person spreading it. So today, take a few moments to intentionally compliment someone you encounter. Goodness and Kindness Prayer But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal…
