MOMENTS WITH GOD—January 10, 2026 at St. Brigid’s Church, Westbury, NY By Theresa McHugh

On January 10, 2026, thirty-one women joined together to not only celebrate the New Year but also to spend the morning in prayer, reflection and fellowship. The joy of the Christmas season was alive.
The theme was “Emmanuel-God with Us.”  Jo Anne Ayers led us on a guided meditation on the Nativity. We journeyed together to welcome Jesus. We were gently reminded that God has done something great …and we are all a part of it. Even more extraordinary were the words of Mary explaining that you also have God…within you… And God must grow there too… that your task is to bring God to the world as well… And she can help you with that…and the Blessed Mother asks you if God can use your hands to help others…
As the meditation continued there was much to ponder in our hearts.
Chris Anest shared with us her reflection on, “How to keep God with us in our lives.”
One way shared is by attending Mass, the “source and summit” of our relationship with God, providing a direct, physical, and spiritual encounter that keeps Him central to our lives. Some of the key takeaways included silent prayer, to engage deeply with the readings and liturgy, to receive the Eucharist, and to carry Mass’s grace into your daily life. Chris posed this question for your consideration, “How can you challenge yourself to more fully participate in Mass?