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Events in March 2024

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26/02/2024
27/02/2024
28/02/2024
29/02/2024
01/03/2024(2 events)

Traditional date for the Feast of St David - patron saint of Wales


01/03/2024

Here's a video about St David (2:34).

 

Loving God,

we thank you for the example of St. David,

you chose to live a simple life,

and helped others whose lives were simple

not through choice but circumstances.

 

Help us to consider our choices

that we may live more simply

in order to make a big difference to others.

We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN

Zero Discrimination Day


01/03/2024

02/03/2024
03/03/2024(1 event)

World Wildlife Day


03/03/2024

Here's a wonderful video (1:57) encouraging us to reflect on the wonders of creation.

 

This video (2:30) is from World Wildlife Day 2019 and it focuses on the oceans!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for the wonders of creation,

especially the creatures with whom we share this planet.

Help us to be well informed, compassionate

and willing to act on their behalf.

We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN 

04/03/2024
05/03/2024(1 event)

World Book Day


05/03/2024

A ONE MINUTE PRAYER FOR WORLD BOOK DAY (Click HERE for the video version)

Loving God, 

we thank you for all the books that we enjoy;

all the characters we encounter;

and the worlds and situations they help us explore.

 

Thank you for the people who write and produce them;

the people who read to us and the people who have helped us to learn to read!

 

We thank you for the Bible, the Torah, the Qu'ran and other Sacred Scriptures,

the writings you inspire where we can learn to live life in all its fullness.

AMEN

Here's a brilliant playlist of short extracts:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_hqLJPmFPSTimfaMKypUHfoFIG_05_p3

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14/03/2024(1 event)

Pi Day


14/03/2024

Happy Pi Day - in America 13th March is written as 3.14 which is the ratio of Pi corrected to 2 decimal places.

So, mathematicians like to mark this day which is also Albert Einstein's birthday!   He was one of the greatest minds that has ever lived.

Here is a video (2:07) about Pi.

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY - available HERE as a 1 minute video.

 

15/03/2024
16/03/2024
17/03/2024(1 event)

Feast of St. Patrick - patron saint of Ireland


17/03/2024

Patrick is one of the most revered of saints but how much do you know about this patron saint of Ireland?

Here's a video (3:20) giving some information and revealing the prayer he wrote!

An Irish Blessing for this day! (0:40 video)

 

 

18/03/2024
19/03/2024(2 events)

Feast of St Joseph


19/03/2024

A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available as a 1:00 video HERE)

Kindly Saint Joseph,

foster-father and protector of Jesus,

faithful husband of Mary,

 

we place before you all who are having troubles in their family life.

We implore you to ask Jesus to be with them in the struggles they face,

To give them strength and wisdom,

Patience and perseverance,

That they might come to a resolution of love, peace and joy.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

World Sleep Day


19/03/2024

How much sleep do you actually need? (3:27)

So what can you do to get a better night's sleep?  (0:47)

This is a really brilliant video from BBC Newsround - top tips for a great night's sleep! (1:55)

Some sounds to help you sleep:

This is a playlist of   'Chilled Music' from Radio 1 available on BBC Sounds.

A series of relaxing sounds from a programme called Slow Radio from the BBC.

Prayer for the Day:

This is a short prayer video (1:15) about sleep.

 

SLEEP WELL!

 

 

 

20/03/2024(2 events)

French Language Day


20/03/2024

International Day of Happiness


20/03/2024

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This day is the perfect opportunity to think of what brings you happiness!  Our priorities may well have re-aligned because of the COVID-19 pandemic so it's good to reflect on what causes us to be happy and to give thanks - nurturing those people and things - but I'm guessing mainly people!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for those who bring us happiness.

We ask your blessings upon them.

Help us to bring happiness to others

by giving them the dignity of being loved

and appreciated for who they are.

 

Give us wisdom to notice those who are sad

and the right words and gestures to support them.

We ask this in your holy name. AMEN

 

21/03/2024(3 events)

International Day of Forests


21/03/2024

International Day of Nowruz


21/03/2024

World Down Syndrome Day


21/03/2024

A day to celebrate the lives and gifts of people with Down Syndrome!

Here's a 1:59 video giving a little information!

This is an inspirational video (4:17) - Wouldn't Change A Thing - to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now!

 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for the special gifts each individual has.

Help us to recognise the gifts not the limitations.

Help us to celebrate diversity of gifts.

Help us to ensure all people are treated equally.

We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

 

 

22/03/2024(1 event)

World Water Day


22/03/2024

Here's a beautiful reflection on water - from CAFOD! (2:11)

23/03/2024(1 event)

World Meteorological Day


23/03/2024

24/03/2024(3 events)

Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero


24/03/2024

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:

International Day for the Right to Truth concerning ....


24/03/2024

... gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims.

World Tuberculosis Day


24/03/2024

25/03/2024(3 events)

International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims ...


25/03/2024

... and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

International Day of Solidarity with ...


25/03/2024

... detained and missing staff members of UN.

The Annunciation of the Lord


25/03/2024

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).

 

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