Virtual Eucharistic Conference
Session Two
Welcome to Session Two
Sister Marie Veritas, SV
Jesus Is For You!
Description: Jesus' love for you is not a generic love - it's an intense, personal, unique, intentional love. He gives Himself to you in the Eucharist because he wants YOU, not what you can do for him. He wants to be with you, and speak to your heart.
How to Get More from Sr. Marie
You are good, unique, and worthy of love. That's why our community exists. That's why we serve women who find themselves pregnant and in crisis. That's why we host weekend retreats. That's why we walk the road of healing with women who have suffered after abortion. We want every person to know that they are a gift.
Sr. Marie Veritas' Five Steps of Prayer:
Come before him and be real
1. Come before him and make an act of reverence
2. Tell him what’s going on in your heart - concerns, joys, worries, etc
3. Ask him, what do you think about this?
4. What are you going to do about this?
5. Thank him - show gratitude
The Litany of Trust
From the belief that I have to earn Your love, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear that I am unlovable, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the false security that I have what it takes, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear that trusting You will leave me more destitute, Deliver me, Jesus.
From all suspicion of Your words and promises, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the rebellion against childlike dependency on You, Deliver me, Jesus.
From refusals and reluctances in accepting Your will, Deliver me, Jesus.
From anxiety about the future, Deliver me, Jesus.
From resentment or excessive preoccupation with the past, Deliver me, Jesus.
From restless self-seeking in the present moment, Deliver me, Jesus.
From disbelief in Your love and presence, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being asked to give more than I have, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the belief that my life has no meaning or worth, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of what love demands, Deliver me, Jesus.
From discouragement, Deliver me, Jesus.
That You are continually holding me, sustaining me, loving me, Jesus, I trust in You.
That Your love goes deeper than my sins and failings and transforms me, Jesus, I trust in You.
That not knowing what tomorrow brings is an invitation to lean on You, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You are with me in my suffering, Jesus, I trust in You.
That my suffering, united to Your own, will bear fruit in this life and the next, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You will not leave me orphan, that You are present in Your Church, Jesus, I trust in You.
That Your plan is better than anything else, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You always hear me and in Your goodness always respond to me, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You give me the grace to accept forgiveness and to forgive others, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You give me all the strength I need for what is asked, Jesus, I trust in You.
That my life is a gift, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You will teach me to trust You, Jesus, I trust in You.
That You are my Lord and my God, Jesus, I trust in You.
That I am Your beloved one, Jesus, I trust in You.
Alex Jones
From Atheist to Adoration
Description: Alex shares how his encounter with the Eucharist brought him back to the Faith and helped him launch a powerful prayer app, Hallow, which now helps Catholics grow in the contemplative traditions of the Faith.
How to Get More from Alex Click below to gain an incredible tool to deepening your prayer life.
Sarah Christmyer
Be Anxious for Nothing
Description: When the problems pile up: do you practice stress or do you practice trust? The Lord doesn’t want us to worry. But what seems simple can be hard to do! Join Sarah Christmyer as she shares St. Paul’s secret for turning anxiety into peace.
How to Get More from Sarah
If you're anxious or feel inadequate … when you’re alone or your world’s falling apart... You can trust God! Learn how from Old Testament heroines and modern day women in "Becoming Women of the Word: How to Answer God's Call with Purpose and Joy." It brings the Bible to life.
Sarah Christmyer's Five Point Plan
Philippians 4: 4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
1. Focus on the Lord's Presence - "Rejoice... the Lord is Near!" The Lord, the Creator of the universe, our Savior, is near!!!
2. Give the Lord the problem (prayer)
"let your requests be made known to God."
Other Scriptures about prayer:
Cast your burdens on the Lord and He will sustain
you! (Psalm 55:22)
“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things; 42 one thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)
Only one thing is needed - go to His feet in prayer (not instead of serving others) but, on the contrary, so that we can serve others in joy and peace
3. Ask the Lord for help to carry the cross
"Make your requests known to God..." Ask for grace, strength, peace and guidance.
4. Thank Him for His care!
"with thanksgiving..." In EVERYTHING give thanks
(not necessarily for everything.)
5. Leave it with God
He will either take it away from you, tell you what to do or give you the grace to handle it in peace.
Suggestions - spiritual practices
Memorize the above scriptures
Memorize a Psalm that focuses on thanksgiving for example Psalm 100
Play music that focuses on thanksgiving. Put together a playlist.
Use a gratitude journal or a gratitude jar.
