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Week of Mar 22nd

  • Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero

    Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero


    24/03/2021

    Known as the 'voice of the voiceless' in El Salvador, Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated as he was celebrating Mass.

    Here's a wonderful animated mini-biography (4:15).

    A PRAYER FOR TODAY (from CAFOD)

    Lord Jesus,
    We give thanks for the life of
    Saint Oscar Romero
    who spread your message
    and struggled against injustice in El Salvador.

     

    Like you,
    he was a shepherd, a pastor, a brother;
    Like you, he was taken from us;
    Like you, he remains in our hearts.

     

    Spirit of hope, work within us,
    just as you worked
    in Saint Oscar Romero,
    so that we too may work for justice
    and spread the Good News,
    by living out the Gospel,
    in solidarity with those living in poverty.

    AMEN

     Jack Tunnecliffe/CAFOD

    And a hymn based on the words of Oscar Romero:

  • The Annunciation of the Lord

    The Annunciation of the Lord


    25/03/2021

    This is the day we celebrate the Angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and telling her that she is pregnant!

    This video (2:49) relates the story!

    It is a day when we especially pray that all pregnant women are able to rejoice and respect the new life that they nurture.

    It's a good day to say the Hail Mary! (Available here as a 40 second video).

     

  • Earth Hour

    Earth Hour

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    27/03/2021

    Earth Hour is a worldwide event where participants turn off all powered items at 8:30 p.m. in their own time zone.   It's an expression of willingness to be good stewards of the earth - our shared home!

    It's an opportunity to enjoy a candle-lit dinner or bath or just sit and reflect with others in the darkness or with candles.

    Here's a video from 2020 to help reflect on this event.

    A PRAYER FOR EARTH HOUR

    Creator God, we give thanks for the wonders of creation;

    for the natural resources that provide us with power,

    which in turn can allow development in so many areas.

    For when we have not used this power responsibly - we ask forgiveness.

    We pray for all working to harness the power of creation.

    May they do this with compassion and sensitivity,

    mindful that the earth is a home shared

    with our fellow human beings and countless amazing creatures.

     

    We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN

  • Foundation Day - the arrival of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Liverpool

    Foundation Day - the arrival of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Liverpool


    28/03/2021

    How much do you actually know about St. Julie and the Sisters of Notre Dame?

    Test yourself with this quiz which forms part of our countdown to our 2020 Foundation Day event!  It's out of 15!

    This is a reminder that we are links in a chain (2:11) all the way back to St. Julie!

    Here's a 30 second prayer to St. Julie!

    Here's the Hail Mary which St. Julie and the Sisters who followed have said for more than 200 years!

     

     

    Palm/Passion Sunday

    Palm/Passion Sunday


    28/03/2021