Almighty God, please hear our prayers for vocations to the Alexian Brothers. Please help young people who recognize God's call in their lives and long for the monastic life. Give them the courage and determination to follow Christ as you have done. We ask you to give the Alexian Brothers your wisdom and guidance to help and support those who commit themselves to enter the Order. Bless the formation process so that candidates may be strengthened in their faith and commitment. Please gift the Alexian Brothers with perseverance in the monastic life. Help them to always be committed to serving God and people and to be an example to the world through their humility and service. Amen.

Brothers from all over the world, from Ireland, America, Germany and the Philippines, have arrived for the meeting, which will be hosted by the Alexian Monastery of Győrújbarát, Hungary.

Bronze statue of Pope John Paul II, inaugurated in 2015
in front of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Győr, Hungary

Almighty God, 

Thank you for the weekend and we are grateful for all the blessings we have received this week. Please bless this weekend so that we may find moments of rest and recharging. Give us strength and wisdom to spend this special time in love and joy. Thank you for all the blessings you have bestowed upon us and please guide us in the days ahead. Give us the opportunity to let the cares of the week drift away and the weekend bring us renewal. Please watch over our loved ones and help us to live each moment with open hearts and minds. We thank you for all your good deeds and blessings. 

Amen.

Titanic Experience Cobh & Cobh Heritage Centre

Everyone knows the tragic story of the Titanic, but perhaps not that the famous and infamous ocean liner was built in Belfast and set sail from the port of Cobh (formerly Queenstown). The two Hungarian Alexian Brothers, Brother Leo and Brother Alexius, visited the site with Irish community member Brother Barry to see this fascinating exhibition, which not only commemorates the Titanic but also the tragic Lusitania, showing the emigration processes that played a major role in Ireland's history. We have selected some of the images from the exhibition.

 

O Saint Alexius, patron of the Alexian Brothers!

We ask you to bless the Brothers of our Order and those who help them in their ministry, throughout the world, in Ireland, Hungary, Germany, America, Belgium and the Philippines, who are dedicated to serving the needy, the homeless and the suffering every day. Fill them with courage and strength to faithfully continue their mission. Give them the wisdom to shine the light of love and goodness in every encounter. Help them to approach those they meet with patience and understanding, and to follow in your holy example.

Strengthen their community and make them warriors of love and hope in the world. Saint Alexius, teach us also how to live fraternity and service, and help us to be present in the world in your spirit.

Bless this week so that all members of our Order may be strengthened in faith and love.

Amen.

Visit to Ballymore, Cuskinny, Cobh, Cork with Brother Barry, the site of the former Alexian novitiate.