FOR FAMILIES

Daily Mass readings

http://www.universalis.com

Reflections on Sunday Readings

https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/sunday-connection

https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org/
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PERPETUAL ADORATION

https://adoration.tyburnconvent.org.uk/

Daily online Reflections

https://pray-as-you-go.org

https://dynamiccatholic.com/daily-reflections

https://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
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MENTAL HEALTH

​What can Catholics do to protect their mental health during the Coronavirus?

http://www.catholicmentalhealthproject.org.uk/news/what-can-catholics-do-to-protect-their-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus

Interesting Articles and Videos

​https://www.wordonfire.org

Catholic Newspapers

Catholic Newspapers from across the UK - including our Diocesan A&B News

Prayers

Covid-19 Ignatian Examen

World Vision Coronavirus Prayers

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.
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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.

1. Centre yourself; sit upright, two feet firmly on the floor; breathe rhythmically with deep breaths, in and out, from the abdomen; clear your mind of all preoccupations.
2. Bring yourself to bodily stillness.
3. Now welcome in your heart this gift that Jesus has for you: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” (John 14:27).
4. Quietly repeat those words of Jesus and hand over to him all worries or trouble.
5. You may find it helpful if you name to God a specific area where you need healing or forgiveness.
6. Now be still for some time in the presence of God as you welcome the Holy Spirit into your heart.
7. As you are about to finish your time of prayer, focus again on your breathing while you relax in God’s presence.
8. Bring yourself gently back to your daily concerns.

May you receive that peace of Christ each day.

Exercise excerpt taken from Talking about Jesus