Watch Greg Coogan, secretary for catechetical formation for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, talk about ways people can instill devotion into their lives, talk to their children about social distancing and help their neighbors during the coronavirus pandemic. All ordinary, everyday things that anyone can easily incorporate into their family life.

The video was done in partnership with the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as part of “Our Domestic Church,” a video project.

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In preparation for Mass:

Oh Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, My Mother, and Mother of St. Brendan Parish, please place in our hearts profound gratitude for the Holy Eucharist. 

Prayer of Spiritual Communion: 

(When Communion cannot be received or said during the day to increase the desire to receive the Eucharist.)

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.