Transcript First week in Ordinary Time - Saint Benedict Catholic

We will begin by making the sign
of the Cross
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen
We pause to think of any special intention we
want to pray for today.
We light our Form Candle for all our prayers
today.
13th week of the year - Background
From the 23rd-28th July millions of young people
will gather with Pope Francis in Rio de Janiero, Brazil
for the World Youth day. Begun in 1984 by Blessed
John Paul II the last WYD in 2011 saw 2 million
young people gather together to celebrate their
faith. The theme given is “Go make disciples of all
nations.”
Monday 1st July 2013
Reader: “I will betroth myself to you forever, betroth
you with integrity and justice, with tenderness and love.
I will betroth you to myself with faithfulness, and you
will come to know the Lord.” (The Prophet Hosea 2:2122)
Together we pray:
Father, you sent your Son to share the world, you
chose men and women, so that through him, with him
and in him they might proclaim the Good news of the
Gospel to all nations and the joy of being witnesses
may shine on the faces of all young people. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen
Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Reader: Jesus got into the boat followed by his
disciples. Without warning a storm broke over the
lake, so violent that the waves were breaking right
over the boat. But he was asleep. So they went to
him saying, “Save us Lord we are going down.” And
he said to them, why are you so frightened, you men
of little faith.” And with that he stood up and rebuked
the winds and the seas and all was calm again. The
men were astounded and said, “Whatever kind of
man is this, even the wind and the seas obey him.”
(Gospel of Matthew 8:23-27)
Together we pray
Christ, our Redeemer, the image of your open
arms in Rio, welcomes all people. May those
who travel to the World Youth Day this year
experience the power of life with you and be
strengthened in their Christian witness. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen
Pray for Rev Neil Peoples who will be ordained
as a priest at St Peter’s Church, Leicester on
Saturday.
Wednesday 3rd July St Thomas the Apostle
Reader: St Thomas, an apostle of Jesus. Tradition holds
that he took the message of Jesus Christ to India.
“Eight days later the disciples were in the house again
and Thomas was with them . The doors were closed, but
Jesus came in and stood among them. ‘Peace be with
you,’ he said. Then he spoke to Thomas, ‘put your finger
here; look here at my hands. Give me your hand; put it
into my side. Doubt no longer but believe.’ Thomas
replied, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to them: ‘You
believe because you can see me,
happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’
(John 20:28-29)
Together we pray
Eternal Father, we thank you for our world,
different nations united as the one human
family. Help us to live together in peace and
generosity, that the whole world may resound
with your glory and presence. Amen
Thursday 4th July 2013
Reader: “Seek good and not evil so that you may live,
and that the Lord, God of hosts, may really be with you
as you claim he is. Hate evil, love good, maintain justice
at the city gate.” (Prophet Amos 5:14-15)
Reader: God of life, you continue to call your pilgrim
people to share in your love. As young people prepare
for the World Youth Day in Rio, pour out your Spirit on
them; so that they will be better disciples to all
nations. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Friday 5th July 2013
Reader:
“As Jesus was walking he saw a man named Matthew
sitting by the Customs House and he said to him;
“Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. While
he was at dinner, in the house, it happened that a
number of tax
collectors and sinners came to sit at the table with
Jesus and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this,
they said to his disciples,; “Why is your master eating
with these people?” When he heard this he replied; “It
is not the healthy who need a doctor, go and learn the
meaning of the word; “What I want is mercy, not
sacrifice.” (Gospel of Matthew 9:9-13)
Together we pray
Lord, may we grow closer to you, recognising
our needs. May we be more merciful on others,
especially on those most in need.
Through Christ our Lady. Amen
School Prayer
Prayer of Saint Benedict
We pray Lord, that everything we do
may be prompted by your inspiration,
so that every prayer and work of ours
may begin from you, and be brought by you
to completion.
Amen
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