St. Patrick's Church
Highland Mills, NY
September 11, 2020
Daily Mass
An Act of Spiritual Communion
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 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.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
St. Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense
against the wickedness
and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him,
we humbly pray,
and do thou,
o Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
Homily
Hello Everyone, Today, my special message is this...
I remember what our country went through 19 years ago, on this very day. I remember how we became outsiders looking in at ourselves, in shock, paralyzed and unable to grasp "what just happened?"! All the images and reports of the events of this day, on every channel, in every newspaper, everyday, for the next few weeks, were just confirming that this was real.
Do you know what else I remember? I remember how our country came together. Strangers helping strangers. People from all over, pouring into Ground Zero of New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania, to help in anyway they could, to put out the fires, to sift through the wreckage, to piece together, to take apart, to console, to pray.
Someone try to hurt us and only succeeded in bringing us together. Our country put differences aside, with politics, religion, education, lifestyle, etc. We came together as ONE. We came together as the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. We truly became united.
Yes, I remember this day very vividly. I remember exactly where I was and exactly what I was doing, on this very day, at this very time, 19 years ago, and for as long as I can, I will make sure that my children and, hopefully one day, grandchildren, will learn, know and remember. I pray for all the victims of this tragedy and for their families.
May God bless us all and may He bless the USA!
Margie Lynch