Dear Brothers,

Please find attached the January 2021 edition of Orantes. In addition to a reflection from the Holy See on the Sunday of the Word of God, called for by Pope Francis on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, you will find commentaries on the distribution of ashes and the blessing of throats in time of pandemic. I hope you will find this issue to be helpful.

As always, if you have suggestions for future editions of Orantes or the email addresses of folks who would like to get on our free distribution list, please send them to me at ofworship@worcesterdiocese.org.

With prayers that God will keep you safe in these challenging days,

Monsignor James P. Moroney

Director

Office for Worship

Diocese of Worcester