PRAY: NOVENA FOR PRIESTLY ORDINANDS DAY #3 | DEACON BRETT IVEY: Only one week to go! Today, please pray with particular affection for Deacon Brett Ivey, pictured, who is one of the seven young men due to be ordained to the sacred priesthood for the Diocese of Lansing next Saturday, June 14.
Deacon Brett hails from the parish of Saint Mary in Williamston. Following ordination to the priesthood, he is due to serve as Parochial Vicar of Saint Joseph parish in Howell. So what are his hopes as he approaches the big day? Deacon Brett says this:
“Helping families come to know the newness of life that Jesus offers through the sacramental communion of the Church is what I look forward to most in the ministry before me. Even though there were many formation opportunities, classes and professors that have helped me discover the richness of our Faith over these last years, one of the most impactful was an elective on the Theology of the Body taught by Dr. Oana Gotia. She helped form in me a concrete vision for God’s plan for family, and instilled hope in me that this is possible to attain by grace.” Let us pray:Day 3: Pray for the grace to accept our calling generously.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be…Let us pray: Hear us, we beseech you, Lord, our God,and pour out on these your servants the blessing of the Holy Spirit,that these men, who are to be consecrated to your service,may be surrounded by your rich and unfailing grace.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 3: For the grace to accept our calling generously.
