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Events in September 2020

  • World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

    World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation


    01/09/2020

    In 2015, Pope Francis wrote a letter to everyone in the world! Here's a 5 minute summary of it!

    This is a prayer for today (1 mins 51 secs):

  • Nativity (birth) of Our Lady

    Nativity (birth) of Our Lady


    08/09/2020

    This is the day the Catholic Church marks the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus - Our Lady.    St. Julie had such a devotion to Our Lady that she named the order of nuns she founded the Sisters of Notre Dame!   Notre Dame is, of course, French for Our Lady.

    It's a perfect day to sing Happy Birthday - and also to say the Hail Mary!  CLICK HERE to join in with the video doing just that!

     

  • Education Sunday

    Education Sunday


    13/09/2020

    This is a video (1:30) to watch, reflect on and discuss:


    A PRAYER FOR THIS DAY:

    God of all things,

    we give thanks for the chance for an education

    which is denied to so many around the world

    because of poverty, custom or discrimination.

     

    Help us to appreciate the value of learning

    which helps us understand the wonders of creation.

    Help us to use what we learn to make life better

    for ourselves and our fellow human beings.

     

    We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

  • The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

    The Exaltation of the Holy Cross


    14/09/2020

    Here's a video (2:57) offering both information and the chance to reflect on the cross!

    If you want to find out more about St. Helen(a) who reputedly found the true cross of Jesus, check out our SAINTS page!

     

    This day, we simply close with the sign of the cross:

    In the name of the Father,

    and of the Son,

    and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

  • Feast of St. Padre Pio

    Feast of St. Padre Pio


    23/09/2020

  • World Day for Migrants and Refugees

    World Day for Migrants and Refugees


    27/09/2020

    This used to celebrated in January, but Pope Francis - in 2018, decided it would be moved to the last Sunday in September!

    We should never forget that Jesus, Mary and Joseph were refugees fleeing from the slaughter of the innocents which Herod wrought down on the people of Bethlehem.

    The Holy Father reminds us that during the flight into Egypt, the child Jesus experienced with his parents the tragic fate of the displaced and refugees, “which is marked by fear, uncertainty and unease."

    Displaced people offer us this opportunity to meet the Lord, “even though our eyes find it hard to recognize him: his clothing in tatters, his feet dirty, his face disfigured, his body wounded, his tongue unable to speak our language”.

    Pope Francis calls us to respond by welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating.

    Here is part of the Holy Father's Message for this day in 2020 (3:43):

    A PRAYER FOR TODAY

    Jesus - hope of the hopeless,

    we hold before you today all who have left their homes, desperate for safety and the chance of a better life.

    Help us rid our minds of the suspicion, fears and prejudices that keep us apart from those who seek refuge.

    You, who knows what it is to leave your homeland, give us a greater understanding and move us to respond with wisdom, love and generosity.

     

    We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

  • Feast of the Archangels

    Feast of the Archangels


    29/09/2020

    The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael!