Bishop Joe Vásquez has asked all parishes to celebrate a Mass of reparation on Oct. 9th. The bishop will celebrate a Mass of reparation Oct. 9th at 6:30 pm. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin, and Christ the King will do the same. The Mass will initiate a Novena of Reparation Oct. 9th-17th. Here are some ways to observe this novena:
· Offer daily prayers for victims of abuse.
· Offer prayers for the church and ministers.
· Fasting (two smaller meals and one regular meal).
· Pray daily “A Prayer for Our Church” (see below).
· Acts of penance, mercy and service.
· Participate in daily Mass.
· Pray the rosary individually or as a group.
For more information, visit www.austindiocese.org/response-to-sex-abuse-scandal.