September 6

I hope everyone is having a restful and safe Labor Day weekend. On this Labor Day we remember those who have worked to bring us where we are and those who continue to labor. The prayers that can be used for today's Mass are from the Blessing of Human Labor. As the opening prayer states, "God our Father, you have placed all the powers of nature under the control of man and his work. May we bring the spirit of Christ to all our efforts and work with our brothers and sisters at our common task, establishing true love and guiding your creation to perfect fulfillment." We know that God is at work within each of us and we need to bring the love of God to others as we continue to build up the Kingdom of God in our midst. Like the Psalmist says, "May the goodness of the Lord be upon us, and give success to the work of our hands" (Ps. 89:17). May God bless you on this Labor Day and everyday. May all that we do be for the glory of God as we await the full reality of His kingdom that is to come. Peace to you!!!