Below are links to various Lenten resources you might find useful in praying by yourself or with small groups during this Lent in which community gathering is restricted.
http://mercyreignsministry.org/wordpress1/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Saints.pdf
https://spiritdailyblog.com/commentary/the-evil-one-intensifies
From Spirit Daily, for your discernment
The prayer group will not meet at the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal (or otherwise) until after March 30, or later if gathering restrictions are extended.
See San Antonio Archdiocese Bishop’s Decree (3/20/2020)
San Antonio Archdiocese Bishop’s First Decree (3/13/2020)
The Bishop Gustavo’s Sunday Mass at 8 AM is being broadcast on cable and satellite channels for local Catholic TV; it was also being broadcast on air on KWEX, Channel 41.1 but it was preempted by KWEX on 3/20/2020 for other broadcast information. Another source of telecast Masses is Bishop Robert Barron’s (Word on Fire) Daily and Sunday Mass available when posted at 8:15 AM ET daily.
Many San Antonio Diocesan parishes have already started posting Sunday Masses on YouTube. Check your parish website and/or email sent to you for their particular information.
On the importance of our faith and our practice of our religion, here is a most interesting piece from Cardinal Raymond Burke, writing from Rome, Italy.
Vatican grants special indulgence to corona virus caregivers and patients.
The Regional Conference titled: Signs and Wonders for Ordinary Disciples for the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal was held on March 13-14,2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. There was an English, as well as a, Spanish track. Our main speakers were: Dr. Mary Healy, Tori Harris, Father George Montague BBD, and Father Will Combs BBD.
Dr. Mary Healy, author of, Healing and The Spiritual Gifts Handbook, expressed that we are experiencing a different kind of “Fast” this Lenten season. Our everyday lives have been interrupted by the “Coronavirus” worldwide. She introduced us to a virtual, angelic, holy, hug. Afterall, “How can you possibly tell a Charismatic not to hug?” In her first talk, Walking in the Supernatural, she reminded us that as children of God, we choose not to partner with fear or anxiety. We choose instead to trust and have faith in God. At this time, she emphasized, God is restoring to his children their “Royal Authority.” Society has pushed God to the margins. There is an absence of God which has caused a tremendous vacuum in our everyday lives. There is so much brokenness. The good news is, “The fields are ripe for the harvest.” God wants to use us to sweep them toward Him. We, the Army of God, must rediscover the supernatural power of God to evangelize with the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus says, ”As the Father sent me, so I send you!” God answers all prayer. There are three possible answers to prayer: Yes, Later, or I have something better. As disciples of Christ, our mission is clear, “Go, preach the good news, heal the sick and expel demons,” (Matt 10 and Luke10). The signs and wonders of our God have never disappeared. They accompany all believers. Later, during the day, Dr. Healy, taught on “How to pray for healing” and led a healing service.
Tori Harris, author of, Holy Spirit 101, presented on, “Prophetic Etiquette: Guidelines for Operating in the Prophetic. Many practical ideas and anecdotes were shared. At the end of her presentation, time was allotted to exercise the gift of prophecy. She recommended that all gifts must be exercised in order to allow for growth and maturity. Her second presentation was titled “Blocks to Healing.” Both authors can be found on the “You Tube” channel.
We thank Father Bob Hogan for his leadership. All love offerings received will be used for the maintenance and continued operation of the Catholic Center for Charismatic Renewal. It was a great blessing to be able to celebrate Mass and gather as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Submitted by: Connie Alvarado
Divine Mercy Prayer Group