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.
Second week of
This is a very historical week in the life of our church, as Pope
Benedict at 8 pm on Thursday 28th February will step down from his
ministry as Pope and Leader of the Catholic Church. The surprise
announcement of his retirement to the gathered Cardinals is
historical as no Pope has resigned from the Petrine Ministry in Six
Centuries. On his final day, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone SDB, the
Carmerlengo, appointed by the Pope to be the Cardinal responsible
for caring for the church until a new Pope is elected, will break the
Fisherman’s ring which was given to Pope Benedict at his
inauguration. Pope Benedict will then leave for his Palace at Castel
Gandolfo in the mountains outside Rome for a time of rest and
prayer before returning to lead a hidden life in a Monastery in the
Vatican Gardens. Meanwhile the Church will call the Cardinals to
gather together at the Vatican for a ‘Conclave’ to choose a new
pope.
Monday 25th February 2013
Reader: Jesus said: “Do not judge, and you will not
be judged yourselves, do not condemn & you will not
be condemned, grant pardon and you will be
pardoned.” (The Gospel of Luke 6:37)
Together let us pray:
Lord we pray for our Holy Father in these last days of
his papacy. Pour out your blessings on him so that he
may be given the strength needed to complete
faithfully & fully his remaining ministry as our Pope.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen
Tuesday 26th February 2013
Reader: Jesus said: “The greatest among you
must be your servant.” (Gospel of Matthew 23:12)
Together we pray:
Loving Father we bring before you Benedict, our
Pope, who has served our Church faithfully in his
ministry as successor of Peter. May he find peace
and consolation as he now turns to a hidden life of
study and prayer. We make this prayer through
Christ our Lord. Amen
Wednesday 27th February 2013
Reader:
“A blessing on those who put their trust in the
Lord, with the Lord for their hope. They are like a tree by the
stream, that thrust their roots into the water, when the heat
comes the leaves stay green and do not shrivel up, and never
cease in producing fruit.” (The Prophet Jeremiah 17: 7-8)
Together we pray:
Father, we thank you for all that Pope Benedict has done to
encourage unity among Christians. May the example he has
shown bear much fruit in the hearts of all Christians. We
make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen
Thursday 28th February 2013
Reader: Jesus said: “The Son of man came not to
be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a
ransom for many.” (The Gospel of Matthew 20:28)
Together we pray:
Father, we pray in gratitude for the witness of our
Holy Father, Pope Benedict, who has preached the
message that God is love and we are saved by hope.
May you strengthen him in hope, so that he may
know more deeply the love you have for him now
and for all eternity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Friday 1st March 2013
St David (Dewi Sant) Patron of Wales
Reader:
A Celtic monk, abbot & Archbishop of Wales
who lived in the 6th Century & helped spread the good news of
Jesus to the Celtic tribes of Western Britain.
Reader 2: Jesus said: “You are like light for the whole world.
A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No-one lights a lamp and
puts it under a bowl; instead he puts it on the lamp stand,
where it gives light for everyone to see. In the same way Your
light must shine before people, so that they will see the Good
things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”
Together we pray:
Father, you called St David, to faithfully proclaim your Gospel
to the people of Wales. As our Church waits for a new
shepherd, may we dedicate our lives to sharing your good
news. Through Christ our Lord. 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
Saint Benedict – Pray for us