A PRAYER FOR IVAN LEVYTSKY AND BOHDAN HELETA
The Redemptorists in Australia have created this prayer after the arrest of two Redemptorist priests by Russian forces in occupied Ukriane
Lord of justice and mercy, we come to you today to pray for Ivan Levytsky and Bohdan Heleta, two Redemptorist Priests arrested by Russian forces in occupied Ukraine on falsified claims.
We pray for the physical and mental welbeing of these men as they await their fate. Fill their hearts with hope in the knowledge that they are not forgotten and held in our prayers. Set them free. Let our prayer community unite to pray for all who are suffering in Ukraine , especially those Bread 4 Today members who have joined us in prayer for peace and justice over the years. We continue
CAFOD PRAYER FOR THE PEOPLE OF PAKISTAN
O Lord, in the goodness of your constant love, be with the people of Pakistan as they face devastating floods. At this time of great loss – loss of lives, homes and crops – may we be filled with your compassion and moved to reach out in love. As we stand alongside our sisters and brothers, we pray that they may find consolation in their sorrow, strength as they seek shelter and safety and courage to carry on. Forgive us, O Lord, for our part in the climate crisis, and inspire us all to play our part in protecting the earth, our common home. So that together we may build a world that reflects your glory, where hope drives out despair and all things are made new. Amen.
UNLOCKING CHRISTIAN ART - JESUS CHRIST
A VCS VIDEO SERIES WITH NATIONAL MUSEUMS IN BERLIN
A series of films entitled ‘Unlocking Christian Art: Jesus Christ’. These short films are the result of a partnership with the National Museums in Berlin. They tell the story of Jesus with the help of treasures from two of Germany’s greatest art museums: the Bode-Museum and the Gemäldegalerie.
Viewers will learn how to understand and enjoy some of Europe’s greatest works of Christian art, both sculpture and painting, as well as the texts that inspired them.
Presented by VCS Director Professor Ben Quash and Deputy Director Dr Jennifer Sliwka.
To explore the films: https://thevcs.org/UnlockingChristianArtJesusChrist
FAMILY ROSARY
An eBook produced by the Vatican Dicastery for Laity and Family Life has been produced to help families pray the Rosary at home: www.laityfamilylife.va/content/laityfamilylife/en/amoris-laetitia/iniziative-e-risorse/rosario-per-la-famiglia.html
Joanne Wallace, now Chaplain at St Julie’s High School, posted some excellent family friendly activities during lockdown to encourage families to pray together and her post still available on the Liverpool 2020 God Who Speaks website explains how to create a simple rosary bouquet and includes printable prayers:
https://thegodwhospeaks2020.org.uk/index.php/2020/10/08/pray-through-play-family-rosary/
PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR PEACE
You are invited to pray the rosary during Our Lady’s
month of May for peace in our world, particularly in Ukraine. A link to the migrants’ rosary is below.
LITANIES OF PEACE AND LITURGY OF THE WORD have been compiled by the J&P Commission (available on the Archdiocesan website). The Litanies can be used in groups or for private prayer; the Liturgy of the Word could be used for home prayer, especially for those who are unable to participate communally.
A list of current Armed conflicts is at
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ongoing_armed_conflicts
Our Lady of Korson: Pray for us
THE FORGIVING FATHER
In the homily for the 4th Sunday of Lent - Year C - Fr Tim references a reflection by Geoff Wheaton SJ - you can watch it below
LITANIES OF PEACE AND LITURGY OF THE WORD
LITANIES OF PEACE AND LITURGY OF THE WORD have been compiled by the J&P Commission (available on our website).
The Litanies can be used in groups or for private prayer; the Liturgy of the Word could be used for home prayer, especially for those who are unable to participate communally. J&P are also producing a Stations of the Cross PowerPoint in time for Holy Week.
PRAYERS AND OTHER RESOURCES
Prayers and other resources that may be of help during this time are at: under the news tab on the archdiocesan websitenews tab on the website. If there are any resources you would like to contribute, please email them to or send them via WhatsApp to 07449 633 977.
CAFOD - Urge the government to push for peace in Ukraine and safety for refugees: Action https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/100468/action/1
LITANIES OF PEACE AND LITURGY OF THE WORD have been compiled by the J&P Commission (available on the Archdiocesan website). The Litanies can be used in groups or for private prayer; the Liturgy of the Word could be used for home prayer, especially for those who are unable to participate communally. J&P are also producing a Stations of the Cross PowerPoint in time for Holy Week.
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE
A recording on Instagram live of a couple of St Paul Sisters as they pray the chaplet of divine mercy for peace in Ukraine can be accessed by clicking
MIKE ANDERSON'S HAIL MARY
The follwing video is the sung version of the Hail Mary that Father Tim mentioned in his message on December 9th
ONLINE RESOURCE - VCS
The Visual Commentary on Scripture (VCS) click here is a freely accessible online publication that provides theological commentary on the Bible in dialogue with works of art. Each exhibition consists of three artworks and associated commentaries grouped around a Bible passage.
New exhibitions are being added all the time and the resource can be used individually or in groups.
REDEMPTORIST SPANISH MARTYRS
Saturday 6th November marks the Feast Day of the Spanish Martyrs of Cuenca CSsR. You can learn more about their lives at
https://www.redemptorists.co.uk/who-we-are-2/redemptorist-saints/912-martyrs-of-cuenca-spain.html
or watch the following video
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