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.
Fifth week of Lent
On Tuesday of this week our new Holy Father Pope Francis
will celebrate his Mass of inauguration. The Pope and his
Cardinals will firstly pray at the tomb of St Peter under the
vast dome of the Vatican Basilica, as he is the 266th
successor of St Peter as head of the church.
At the ceremony he will also be presented with the pallium
(from the Latin for cloak) which is a woollen piece of
material placed around his shoulders with six red crosses.
The wool is a gift of the Trappist monks in the hills around
Rome who present it on St Agnes Day (Agnus is Latin for
Lamb so it is a pun on Agnes!) to the sisters of the Convent
of St Agnes in Rome to make it into the pallium.
This link with the sheep reminds the Pope that he is to
follow the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd in
symbolically carrying us his flock on his shoulders. The
pallium has been placed over night onto the relic of St
Peter and so reminds the Pope that he is in union with
St Peter as the Bishop of Rome. These palliums are also
worn by Archbishops as they share in the authority and
service of the Pope.
Secondly the Fisherman’s ring is given to him to wear on
his right hand. In the past this was his seal, but now is a
gold ring with the image of St Peter casting out his nets.
The Pope sees that his role is to lead people to Christ.
Lastly he is greeted by 12 people a number of which are
Cardinals who elected him.
Monday 18th March 2013
Reader: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing
I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures, where
he gives me repose. Near restful waters he leads me
to revive my drooping spirit.” (Psalm 23)
Together let us pray:
Father of love and source of all blessings, pour out
your spirit on our Holy Father Pope Francis. As he
prepares to begin his ministry as Shepherd, help him
always to put his trust in you. May your spirit fill
your church. Amen
Tuesday 19th March St Joseph
The Inauguration of Pope Francis I
Reader:
The word of the Lord came to Nathan: “Go
tell my servant David… I will be a father to him and he a
son to me. Your House and your sovereignty will always
stand secure before me and your throne established for
ever.” (2 Samuel 7:4,16)
Reader 2:
Father, just as St Joseph cared for the Christ Child, so
may Pope Francis care for his church, leading her as the
Good Shepherd cares for his flock. May his ministry as
successor of Peter be truly blessed, so that all who
follow him may know Jesus Christ. We make this prayer
in Jesus’ name. Amen
We pray together:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to
the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall
be, world without end.
Amen.
St Joseph – Pray for us!
St Francis – Pray for us!
St Benedict – Pray for us!
Wednesday 20th March 2013
Reader:
“To the Jews who believed in him he said; ‘If
you make my word your home you will indeed be my
disciples, you will learn the truth and the truth will make
you free.’ ” (Gospel of John 8:31)
Together we pray:
Lord make us instruments of your peace, where there is
hatred let us sow love. Where there is injury, pardon,
where there is doubt, faith, where there is darkness
light, where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master hear
our Prayer for our church. Amen.
(adapted from the prayer of St Francis)
Thursday 21st March 2013
Reader:
“Consider the Lord and his strength; constantly seek
his face. Remember the wonders he has done, his
miracles, the judgements he spoke.” (Psalm 104:4)
Together we pray:
Lord, St Francis heard your
command to rebuild my church, while he gazed on
your cross. We pray that as we prepare to celebrate
with love and joy, your passion this Holy Week, we
may faithfully follow you above all things and seek
your face. We make this prayer through Christ our
Lord. Amen
Friday 22nd March 2013
Reader: I love you Lord, my strength, my rock, my
fortress, my saviour. My God is the rock where I take
refuge, my shield, my mighty help, my stronghold. The
Lord is worthy of all praise; when I call I am saved
from my foes.” (Psalm 17)
Together we pray:
Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you set us free.
You are saviour of the world. Amen
Prayer to be used when a new Pope is
chosen…
Father, shepherd and guide, look with love on Pope
Francis I.
Through the work of your Spirit you have called him to
dedicate his life as your servant and the pastor of our
church.
Fill him with your power to speak your words and
inspire him in his guidance.
May he be your sign of unity, so that all who have been
entrusted to his care may know Jesus Christ more fully
and be led to eternal life in joy with you. Through Christ
our Lord.
Amen
St Francis hears Jesus call from the
cross at San Damiano
“Francis, Go and rebuild my church.”
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