PARISH PRAYER
Looking into the signs of the times by the light of faith, almighty God, may we constantly devote ourselves to the service of the Gospel.
Keep us attentive to the needs of all, that, sharing their grief and pain, their joy and hope, we may faithfully bring them the good news of salvation and go forward with them along the way of your Kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord
AMEN
Keep us attentive to the needs of all, that, sharing their grief and pain, their joy and hope, we may faithfully bring them the good news of salvation and go forward with them along the way of your Kingdom.
Through Christ our Lord
AMEN
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Pope Francis has asked the Virgin Mary to watch over the world in this current time of crisis. An English-language translation of the Pope’s prayer is below: O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, With steadfast faith. You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. |
Light in the Darkness
"A light that shines in the dark, a light that darkness could not overpower" John 1:5 Loving, ever-living and compassionate God, You understand the pain of loss, the heartache of bereavement, May we hold in our hearts all those whose families or friends have died. You are a light that shines in the darkest times, Guide us and heal us in our sickness and sorrow. You comfort us in times of fear, May we comfort each other, even as we keep apart. You console and lead us in times of doubt and confusion, May we follow the light of your love and spread hope. You move our hearts to acts of generosity, May we be led to share what we have with those in need. God of life, We thank you for the signs of your light in the midst of our darkness, May we be signs of your compassion in the heart of your world. Amen. Prayer: Linda Jones/CAFOD 
Stillness
This spiritual exercise will deepen your awareness of the presence of the Holy Spirit in your heart and give you confidence that the Spirit will be with you in everything you do to make Christ known.
Exercise excerpt taken from Talking about Jesus |