Welcome to the Community of St. Bridget
an inclusive Catholic community!
We are a member-led Catholic Eucharistic Community served by Catholic Women Priests.
The Community of St. Bridget, an inclusive Catholic community,
shares the same location as the Brecksville United Church of Christ
23 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
We are easily accessible from I-77 near the intersection of SR 21 and SR 82.
Please join in our joy and come celebrate with us!
Inspired by the words of Pope Francis,
we are a community that builds bridges, NOT walls.
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The Community of St. Bridget, an inclusive Catholic community,
shares the same location as the Brecksville United Church of Christ
23 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
We are easily accessible from I-77 near the intersection of SR 21 and SR 82.
Please join in our joy and come celebrate with us!
Inspired by the words of Pope Francis,
we are a community that builds bridges, NOT walls.
Join us for Weekly Liturgy * Subscribe to our Email Newsletter
Visit us on Facebook * Contact us * Donate
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Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors.
But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love.
~Khalil Gibran
But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love.
~Khalil Gibran
Coronavirus Precautions and Liturgical Practice
Due to the physical distancing necessary during this current coronavirus pandemic, there will be no in-person liturgies at the Brecksville location until further notice. Liturgical prayers will go out each week via our e-newsletter, and Zoom liturgies will be held every Sunday at 12 Noon. Please make sure you contact us to get your name and email address on our invitation list. All are welcome!
Due to the physical distancing necessary during this current coronavirus pandemic, there will be no in-person liturgies at the Brecksville location until further notice. Liturgical prayers will go out each week via our e-newsletter, and Zoom liturgies will be held every Sunday at 12 Noon. Please make sure you contact us to get your name and email address on our invitation list. All are welcome!
A Call for Unity, Non-violence and Systemic Justice
from
The Members of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests
A Call for Unity, Non-violence and Systemic Justice
from
The Members of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests
The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests calls out our country’s history of neglect and violence toward our black sisters and brothers, including the recent police murder of African American George Floyd. Every loss of life due to violence diminishes the life and inherent dignity of every person. We all have a responsibility to take a stand as members of the human race to change structures of inequality and advocate for justice, non-violence and solidarity.
We reaffirm that the Spirit of God calls us to speak out against racial injustice and support legislation and policies that protect all citizens equally.
Racism, rooted in hatred and fear, is a dominator system that breaks our spiritual connection with one another, causing oppression on people of color and our indigenous population. While we believe that all life matters, it is especially important at this time of intense heartbreak to stand with our black sisters and brothers proclaiming that Black Lives Matter.
Mindful of the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear,” we call upon all people of the world to unite in creating non-violent solutions to these problems. While we realize it takes centuries of active and energetic effort to dismantle unjust systems, there can be no peace on earth without addressing justice for all. We bear witness in solidarity with all peace-loving protests throughout the world, as we strive to change the systemic structures that continue to perpetuate violence and inequality among people. Now is the time!
We reaffirm that the Spirit of God calls us to speak out against racial injustice and support legislation and policies that protect all citizens equally.
Racism, rooted in hatred and fear, is a dominator system that breaks our spiritual connection with one another, causing oppression on people of color and our indigenous population. While we believe that all life matters, it is especially important at this time of intense heartbreak to stand with our black sisters and brothers proclaiming that Black Lives Matter.
Mindful of the words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear,” we call upon all people of the world to unite in creating non-violent solutions to these problems. While we realize it takes centuries of active and energetic effort to dismantle unjust systems, there can be no peace on earth without addressing justice for all. We bear witness in solidarity with all peace-loving protests throughout the world, as we strive to change the systemic structures that continue to perpetuate violence and inequality among people. Now is the time!
Homily – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2020
October 18th, 2020
October 18th, 2020
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In the first reading, Isaiah has God anointing a Persian king to do what is right by the Israelites. Of course, we were always taught that God could do anything, but, really, do you think the Jews enjoyed seeing a foreigner direct the Jews’ return to Jerusalem-- and on top of it, building a new temple? All this was done through a pagan who cared nothing for the God of Israel. We see that even in those days, the relationship between church and state was difficult. Now we have today’s Gospel from Matthew about the image on a coin-- which has been used by politicians and religious leaders alike to justify a separation of church and state. (It so happens that every twelve years our liturgical and civic calendars coincide to give us these readings in the weeks running up to a presidential election.) continue reading |
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