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 – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 13, 2020
September 13, 2020
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There are so many commentaries on and interpretations of this particular gospel story. The general take is that we are exhorted to forgive people who wrong us as many times that are needed. Seventy times seven is an expression that is interpreted as meaning to “forgive perfectly for all time.” (7 being the “perfect” number) Well, I would like to delve into this idea by opening a different door into what it can mean to people hearing or reading this passage in today’s global reality. First, we begin with scripture commentator, Jaime L. Waters, who gives us the background on today’s gospel that reflects the social reality of Matthew’s time in which slavery and debt bondage were accepted practices. Matthew’s story takes for granted the practice of keeping and acquiring new slaves to increase one’s wealth, as he describes: “…the debtor had no way of paying, so the ruler ordered this official to be sold, along with family and property, in payment of the debt.” The ripple effect of this biblical text actually influenced European slave owners, who justified their actions based on beliefs in white supremacy and divine right. Sound familiar? continue reading |
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