THE ELIJAH CUP
We remember special moments in our life with photo albums and recordings and we use daily reminders of the goals we have achieved thru the use of diplomas, Wedding rings and Spiritual events. All in all, our lives become lives of prayer when we remember our Spouse, Children, Relatives and our own Intentions when we pray for God’s Blessings upon ourselves and others. The Chalice and Patten used during the celebration of the Eucharist is a Prayerful means, a Prayerful reminder of the Last Supper as well as a choice that was made to choose the Priesthood as a career.
Within the next few weeks we will be beginning a program of prayer here at St. Paul Parish entitled: The Elijah Cup.
The Elijah Cup is an ongoing prayer program in which Parish individuals or Families request to take a Chalice and Patten used at Mass into their homes for one week. We ask that the Chalice and Patten be placed in a prominent place in your home as a reminder of praying for vocations to the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate and Sisterhood.
Just by having the Chalice and Patten in your home in a special place for viewing will be a reminder to pray for Vocations. The prayers can be spontaneous or the Rosary or Scripture readings.
There will be more information provided in upcoming bulletins regarding this Elijah Cup Ministry.
Fr. Timothy Lyons, OFM Conv.
St. Paul Church