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Week of Feb 8th
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08/02/2021(2 events) 
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
The Catholic Church designates February 8 as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. February 8 is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. Once Josephine was freed, she became a nun and dedicated her life to sharing her testament of deliverance from slavery and comforting the poor and suffering. She was declared a Saint in 2000. On February 8, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about this phenomenon. Here's a video (3:24) telling her life story.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY St. Josephine Bakhita, you were sold into slavery as a child and endured untold hardship and suffering but you found new hope in Jesus.
We pray that you assist all those who are trapped in a state of slavery; Speak with God on their behalf so that they will be released from their chains of captivity. Those whom some humans enslave, let others with God's strength set free. Provide comfort to survivors of slavery Help all survivors find healing from their wounds.
We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN |
09/02/2021(3 events)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
In 2021, The UK is taking the theme "An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world" Here's a 1:30 video introducing the theme: The theme for 2020 was how can we create an internet where everyone is ..... F - fairly treated R - represented E - empowered E - equal?
Here is a video (1:50) which looks at the notion of online identity. Are you free to be you online? Here are the thoughts of some teenagers (2:02)
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here as a 1:00 video) Loving God,
We give thanks for the amazing advances in technology in recent years brought about by the creativity and ingenuity of human beings.
Help us to use it wisely - to broaden our minds, to enhance the lives of all humanity; and to deepen our knowledge and understanding of this wonderful universe.
We pray for governments and leaders to work to make the online world a place of safety and security where we can communicate with and encourage each other.
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
In 2021, The UK is taking the theme "An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world" Here's a 1:30 video introducing the theme: The theme for 2020 was how can we create an internet where everyone is ..... F - fairly treated R - represented E - empowered E - equal?
Here is a video (1:50) which looks at the notion of online identity. Are you free to be you online? Here are the thoughts of some teenagers (2:02)
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here as a 1:00 video) Loving God,
We give thanks for the amazing advances in technology in recent years brought about by the creativity and ingenuity of human beings.
Help us to use it wisely - to broaden our minds, to enhance the lives of all humanity; and to deepen our knowledge and understanding of this wonderful universe.
We pray for governments and leaders to work to make the online world a place of safety and security where we can communicate with and encourage each other.
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
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10/02/2021(3 events)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
St. José Luis Sanchez del Rio
José Sanchez del Rio was born in the western Mexican state of Michoacan de Ocampo, on March 28th, 1913. For many years, Mexico had been embroiled in a nasty internal conflict between the Catholic Church and the State government. As a result, war erupted between the Catholics and the state in 1926. The war became known as the “Cristero War,” named by faithful Catholics for “Christ the King,” It lasted three years. José emerged as an unlikely hero and eventual martyr of the struggle, sacrificing his life as a witness to his Catholic faith. José begged his mother to allow him to join his brothers as a soldier in supporting the Catholic efforts. She refused but he persisted. Even at his tender age, José possessed a remarkable faith. When his mother relented, the boy performed menial tasks for the Cristeros forces. His dedication to Christ the King never wavered: despite governmental prohibition of the public practice of religion, José attended Mass whenever possible, received Holy Communion and never hesitated to proclaim his faith. During one battle, a Cristero leader, General Guizar Morfín, lost the horse he was riding to enemy fire. Young José offered his own horse to the General to prevent his capture by federal troops but, in the process, was himself apprehended. The anti-Cristeros soldiers imprisoned and violently tortured him. Efforts to free him proved unsuccessful. José prayed the Rosary daily throughout his imprisonment. Upon transfer to another prison, José was told he would be executed for his unbending dedication to his faith. He received the news with the courage of his religious convictions. As his captors beat him mercilessly, he could be heard praying “Long live Christ the King! Long live Our Lady of Guadalupe!” They took his shoes and removed the skin from the bottom of his feet, forcing him to walk to the cemetery, barefoot and bleeding, where soldiers repeatedly stabbed him. He refused to reject his faith in order to spare his own life. José Sánchez del Río was shot twice and his martyred body was thrown into an open grave on February 10th, 1928, one month short of his 15th birthday. On October 16th 2016, Pope Francis canonised José Sánchez del Río a saint. His feast day is February 10th.
Loving God, we give thanks for the faith and courage of St. Jose. When our faith wavers, strengthen us. When times are hard, comfort us. When all seems lost, inspire us. We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us.
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11/02/2021(4 events)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
This is a nice introduction to what happened in Lourdes (3 mins 51 secs) Our Lady is special to us at St. Julie's not least because Our Lady was special to St. Julie - so much so that she named the congregation of nuns she founded as the Sisters of Notre Dame after her. Notre Dame is French for Our Lady. You're invited this day especially to pray the Hail Mary available here as a video. 
A Prayer for Today (available here as a 1:00 video)
Loving God, we thank you for the discoveries already made by women in science which have contributed so much to our understanding of the universe.
We give thanks for these inspirational women who were strong enough to break through the barriers placed in front of them by society's expectations at the time.
Help us to break through any barriers which might prevent us from being the best we can be.
We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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12/02/2021(3 events)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
A remarkable woman after whom our Dorothy House is named. 2021 is the Year of the Ox! Here's a video (3:25) retelling the tale of the race which underpins the Chinese New Year! The Ox is the second of all zodiac animals. According to one myth, the Jade Emperor said the order would be decided by the order in which they arrived to his party. The Rat tricked the Ox into giving him a ride. Then, just as they arrived at the finish line, Rat jumped down and landed ahead of Ox, becoming first. In Chinese culture, the Ox is a valued animal. Because of its role in agriculture, positive characteristics, such as being hardworking and honest, are attributed to it. Oxen are seen as hard workers in the background, intelligent and reliable, but never demanding praise. The most recent Rat Years are: 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949! Check out with your family who fits into this category!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (Here it is in a 1 minute video) Loving God, We thank you that, in all cultures, the New Year means a chance for a fresh start and a new beginning. We pray especially for our Chinese brothers and sisters as they celebrate Chinese New Year. We pray for peace and love across the world and all cultures. Help bring prosperity, hope and joy throughout this New Year for all who celebrate it.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN. |
13/02/2021(2 events)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
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14/02/2021(3 events)
Here's a beautiful reading by Lois of I Rise - a poem by Maya Angelou - along with information about some LGBT+ sportspeople who have risen to overcome challenges. (3:00) A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH - (as a 1:00 video) There are some informative resources at this website: https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/ Let's get the language right! (Can you unscramble to letters to get the right terms - 2:15 video including an invitation to prayer.)
A PRAYER FOR THIS DAY Loving God – we are created to live lives of dignity and worth – and yet the structures of societies deny so much to so many. We pray particularly this day for those who are unemployed – for those who are struggling to make ends meet – for those who are exploited, put at risk, disregarded or taken advantage of by business structures and models – for those whose gifts and attributes are not recognised and rewarded. Help us to appreciate that while our worth is not to be measured in monetary terms – we do all deserve an equitable share of the world’s wealth and resources. Help us – your children – sisters and brothers in one worldwide family – to work towards that day when all experience the sense of dignity and worth we deserve. Give us wisdom and tenacity to see and understand the roots of injustice and the strength and courage to strive to eliminate them! We ask this in your holy name. AMEN |
