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Week of Mar 23rd

  • Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero

    Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero


    24/03/2020

    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


    25/03/2020

    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).