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16/11/2020(2 events)


16/11/2020

On the morning of November 16, 1989, an elite battalion of the Salvadoran Army entered the grounds of the Jesuit University of Central America, with orders to kill Father Ignacio Ellacuría—an outspoken critic of the Salvadoran military dictatorship—and leave no witnesses.

When it was all over, the soldiers had killed six Jesuit priests, a housekeeper and her 16 year old daughter in cold blood.  The Jesuits Massacre is one of most notorious crimes of El Salvador’s 12-year civil war, which left over 75,000 people dead including most famously Archbishop (now Saint) Oscar Romero.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

God, Creator of life and human dignity,

we celebrate the witness of your martyrs

for faith, for peace, and for justice.

Have mercy on the souls of these departed ones and grant them peace.

May the memory of the Jesuits and the members of the Ramos family

who died in El Salvador in 1989

help us move to a deeper understanding of the demands of justice

and guide us to speak your truth to those in power.

 

Give us the courage to raise our voices for those who suffer oppression and violence.

Grant us your joy as we work to bring your kingdom to this world. Amen.

 

© Education For Justice  www.educationforjustice.org


16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 
17/11/2020(1 event)


16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 
18/11/2020(1 event)


16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 
19/11/2020(2 events)


16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 


19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020

Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to.

If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.

Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.

 
This is a video which you might find helpful:

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. AMEN

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING

Jesus, healer and teacher,  

you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus.

Help me make sense of what is happening,

because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost,

some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all.

Send me comfort and people to walk with me.

 

Help me through this pain,

and let treasured memories sustain me.

Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you,

free from pain and worry.

 

Help others who are grieving this same loss.

 

I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

AMEN

 
20/11/2020(2 events)


16/11/2020 – 20/11/2020

It's Anti-Bullying Week and you can find out loads more at:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2020-united-against-bullying

 

Here's a short introduction to the theme for 2020:

Have a look at this diagram - and consider where you feel you fit in - and what each character portrayed needs to do to end bullying.

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK (available as a video HERE)

Loving God, 

We hold before you those who live in darkness 

who choose to bully rather than befriend; 

those who attempt to intimidate rather than respect; 

those who belittle others rather than build them up; 

that their bullying hearts be transformed; 

that they will realise that their own fears, painful memories

and past hurts will not be healed by hurting others. 

 

We pray for those who witness bullying

that they will have the liberty of spirit to intervene and support,

directly or indirectly – by seeking help from someone they trust. 

 

We pray for those who are bullied

that they will find comfort, protection and an end to their suffering.  

Send them angels in whatever form to let them know it is NOT their fault,

that they are a wonder of creation – made in your image – worthy of love and respect! 

 

And we pray for ourselves,

that we might be vigilant, perceptive, courageous and kind in standing against bullying. 

 

We pray this in your holy name! AMEN 

 


19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020

Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to.

If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.

Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.

 
This is a video which you might find helpful:

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. AMEN

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING

Jesus, healer and teacher,  

you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus.

Help me make sense of what is happening,

because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost,

some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all.

Send me comfort and people to walk with me.

 

Help me through this pain,

and let treasured memories sustain me.

Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you,

free from pain and worry.

 

Help others who are grieving this same loss.

 

I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

AMEN

 
21/11/2020(1 event)


19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020

Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to.

If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.

Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.

 
This is a video which you might find helpful:

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. AMEN

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING

Jesus, healer and teacher,  

you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus.

Help me make sense of what is happening,

because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost,

some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all.

Send me comfort and people to walk with me.

 

Help me through this pain,

and let treasured memories sustain me.

Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you,

free from pain and worry.

 

Help others who are grieving this same loss.

 

I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

AMEN

 
22/11/2020(4 events)


19/11/2020 – 25/11/2020

Grief is something we all experience at some point in our lives. While no two people react in exactly the same way, there is much to learn from hearing about others' experiences and sharing our own when we feel able to.

If you are grieving and want to talk to someone, do approach someone you trust.
If someone who is grieving approaches you, don't worry - you won't make it worse. The worst has already happened. If they want to talk, just listen.

Here are some reflections on what it can be like to lose someone.

 
This is a video which you might find helpful:

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED

Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace. AMEN

 

 

A PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING

Jesus, healer and teacher,  

you know what it is like to lose someone you love and you wept for your friend, Lazarus.

Help me make sense of what is happening,

because some days I feel angry, some days I feel lost,

some days I feel helpless, some days I don't feel at all.

Send me comfort and people to walk with me.

 

Help me through this pain,

and let treasured memories sustain me.

Help me to have faith that my loved one is now with you,

free from pain and worry.

 

Help others who are grieving this same loss.

 

I ask this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

AMEN

 


22/11/2020


22/11/2020

 

The patron saint of musicians!   Who's your favourite?

Here's a mini-bio of St. Cecilia (2 mins 20 secs).

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we thank you for the gift of music.

Help us find our own voice that we might express ourselves with truth, joy and passion.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN


22/11/2020

The next world gathering for World Youth Day is in 2023 in Lisbon! Hear some words of the Holy Father, Pope Francis directed at young people!