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We pray for our Church, for Pope Leo, all bishops, priests, brothers, religious sisters, and all members of the Church. May this Easter Season refresh them and strengthen their commitment to proclaim the Good News.

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Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

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Today, as pilgrims in search of hope, we cling to you, Risen Jesus. We turn our backs on death and open our hearts to you, for you are Life itself.

Pope Francis, 2020

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We pray for the vocations within the Church, especially vocation to priesthood and religious life, that young people may listen attentively to the voice of God speaking in their hearts and have the courage to respond generously to His call.

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O Lord our God, in the middle of our Lenten journey, lift our hearts toward holy joy. Teach us to rejoice not because life is easy, but because Your promises are sure. Let Your hope steady us as we walk toward Easter. Amen

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For all who have been caught up in the turmoil of war, in Iran and the Middle East, Ukraine and all places parched of peace: that the ways of destruction and inhumanity may be rejected so that the frightened, the weary and the desperate may be refreshed in dignity and in hope

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That our Lenten practice of fasting may unite us in solidarity with those who lack adequate food, shelter, and clothing, we pray to the Lord…

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For disarmament and peace

Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

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"Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen"

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For those who are struggling, discouraged, or living in darkness: that we may be a light for them

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February 11, 2026: Marian Prayer for the Sick

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February 11, 2026: Marian Prayer for the Sick

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Blessed Virgin, In your gentle holiness, Please join in my prayer For those who are sick. Holy Mary, I come to you, In your closeness to Jesus, Who can heal with just a word. When healing of body or mind is not to be, Please help those who suffer To bear the pain and distress Through hope of redemption and eternal life. Blessed Virgin Mary, you became The Mother of our Lord, And your heart was surely rent To see Him suffer on the cross. For those who are painfully afflicted, Especially when their faith is sorely tested, Please bring comfort, For you are our loving Mother, too. Amen

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Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your shepherd, the Pope, a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love. Amen

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We pray for a greater trust in the Lord, asking God to help me remember always that true happiness comes from following the ways of Jesus.We also continue to remember those impacted by conflict, poverty and hunger throughout the world. Amen

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God of heaven and earth, you revealed your only-begotten Son to every nation by the
guidance of a star. Bless this home. Fill us with the light of Christ, that our concern for
others may reflect your love. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Loving God, bless this family and those we hope to welcome over the course of this year.
May we be blessed with health, goodness of heart, gentleness, and abiding in your will.
We ask this through Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Loving Father, thank you for calling us to be your children and witness to your love and peace. Please, grant us the gift of courage and strength to bring your love and peace into our daily lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Heavenly Father, as we reflect on the baptism of Your Son, open our hearts to hear again Your voice calling us beloved. May Your Spirit renew in us the grace of our own baptism, that we may live as servants of Your mercy and witnesses of Your love. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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As the weather turns colder, we pray especially for the homeless, the elderly and housebound, and all those living alone.  Help us to be good neighbours.

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“On this day of joy, we are all called to contemplate the Child Jesus, who gives hope once again to every person on the face of the earth. By his grace, let us with our voices and our actions give witness to solidarity and peace. Merry Christmas to all!”

Pope Francis, Christmas 2016

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O Lord, stir up Thy power, we pray Thee, and come; and with great might help us, that with the help of Thy Grace, Thy merciful forgiveness may hasten what our sins impede. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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O Lord, we beg Thee, incline Thy ear to our prayers and enlighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of Thy visitation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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O Lord, stir up our hearts that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son, that through His coming we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure minds. Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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"O God, by whose Word all things are sanctified, pour forth Your blessing upon this wreath and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from You abundant graces. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen"

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Prayer on the Solemnity of Christ the King

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Prayer on the Solemnity of Christ the King

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O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge Thee as universal King. All that has been made, has been created for Thee. Exercise all Thy rights over me. I renew my baptismal vows, renouncing Satan, his pomps and his works; and I promise to live as a good Christian.

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A prayer for living in light and truth: 

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A prayer for living in light and truth: 

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"Help us to live in the light of your presence. Guide our thoughts, our words, our actions, so that what we do today may be pleasing to you."

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We pray for all souls, both known and unknown, who have gone before us and now await the fullness of God’s presence in purgatory. We lift our hearts in prayer, asking the Lord to purify them and draw them into the peace and joy of heaven. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

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Help us to remember we are are personally called by Jesus to bear witness to his words in our everyday lives. help us to reach out to those who are lost, oppressed and discouraged and to care tenderly for those who suffer.

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Generous God,

we praise and thank you

for all that you have given us.

May the fast we make remind us

that all good things come from you

and are intended for all.

Fill our hearts with your love

and move us to be good neighbours

to all our sisters and brothers.

Turn us away from indifference

and lead us to work together

to create a movement of hope.

Inspire us all to play our part,

to build a better world

where each and every person

can share in the joy of your gifts.

Amen.

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Father, send down your Holy Spirit upon your people working together across the churches in Ilminster and the surrounding area that they may proclaim the Gospel through word and deed and thus make your name known to your greater glory. Amen

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Grant, we pray, O Lord our God,

that we may be sustained

by the intercession of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul,

that, as through them you gave your Church

the foundations of her heavenly office,

so through them you may help her to eternal salvation.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

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Anima Christi (early fourteenth century)

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, fill me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Hide me within your wounds.
Do not allow me to be separated from you.
From the malicious enemy defend me
. In the hour of death call me
and bid me come to you that
I may praise you for ever and ever.

Amen.

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Lord God, as we prepare to embark on this pilgrimage, we ask for your blessing and protection. May our journey be a time of spiritual renewal and deepening faith. Grant us strength, courage, and grace to persevere on the path, seeking your presence and guidance at every step. May we be open to your will and the wisdom you offer, and may we be a blessing to those we encounter along the way. We entrust ourselves and our intentions to your loving care.

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Prayer for our Confirmation Candidates an thier families

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Prayer for our Confirmation Candidates an thier families

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Lord God, we thank you for the gift of Confirmation, and for the outpouring of your Holy Spirit. We ask you to fill the hearts of those receiving Confirmation with your love, wisdom, and courage. May they be strong in faith, and may they always be guided by your Holy Spirit, both now and in the years to come

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For our first Holy Communion Candidates and thier families

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For our first Holy Communion Candidates and thier families

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Dear Lord, we thank You for the most precious gift of the Holy Eucharist. We ask You to bless all those who are preparing to receive Your Body and Blood for the first time. You have provided for us richly through the gift of Your Body and Blood.

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Dear God, Send your Spirit of truth into our hearts that we may always reject what is false, live by the commands of Christ, and be true to the love you have shown us. Amen

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we ask for your grace to live in love and unity. May your Holy Spirit guide us to be beacons of hope and compassion, reflecting your light to the world. We pray for the sick, the grieving, and all who are in need of your comfort and healing. Amen

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Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, build your Church into a sacrament of unity, love and peace for all the world. Amen.

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Good Shepherd, you know us by our name and our identity is not hidden from you. Gather us to yourself as a shepherd gathers the sheep, that we might know your Name. Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Amen.

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Lord, Guide us in the path of discipleship,
so that, as you have blessed us,
we may be a blessing for others,
bringing the promise of the kingdom near
by our words and deeds. Transform us
that we may have eyes to see and hearts to understand not only what you do on our behalf, but what you call us to do.
Amen.

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God, Who, in Thine ineffable providence, didst will that Thy servant Francis ... should be numbered among the high priests; grant, we beseech Thee, that he, who on earth held the place of Thine only-begotten Son, may be joined forevermore to the fellowship of Thy holy pontiffs. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Amen.

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Jesus, you have conquered death and hatred with love. Teach me to do the same in some small way in my own life. Give me the courage to love when I feel rejected, ignored, unappreciated, forgotten, and taken for granted. Amen

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As you hung on the cross for my sins and the sins of the world, you showed me that all things are possible. You knew that life did not end on the cross. It was only the beginning of a new and glorious eternal life. Fill me with courage, and give me strength to face all of the difficulties and uncertainties of this life.

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When we suffer ourselves, help us to offer that suffering to you. Teach us to carry our cross, remind us to go to you with our pain, and re-energize us with hope when we are ready to give up.

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Jesus,

Draw us nearer to you and fill us with a renewed love and respect for the power of the Eucharist.

Help us realize what we are really hungry for you in our lives today and everyday. Give us the wisdom to realize that you want to feed our deepest needs with the Eucharist. Help us to remain close to you as we prepare for Easter.

Amen.

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Lord

I pray in a special way today for anyone who has been unjustly accused and punished for something they didn’t do. Raise them above these painful circumstances and keep their hearts from hardening with anger and resentment.

Amen.

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Lord,

Thank you for all the ways you bless me, those I am aware of and all those I am still oblivious to. Give me a spirit full of gratitude and a passion for prayer

Amen.

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Jesus,

Teach me to release any resentment that is lingering in my heart and help me to express my anger in a healthy way. When I notice injustice, give me the courage and boldness to do something about it.

Amen.

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"O God, as we enter this Holy Week, renew our minds and spirits. Let the story of Jesus's entry into Jerusalem inspire us to welcome Him into our hearts anew. May the palms we wave symbolize our commitment to follow Him more closely, to live lives of service and compassion, just as He taught us. Guide us through this week to the joy of Easter morning. Amen

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Lord Jesus, as we approach Holy Week, guide us to embrace the joy of your sacrifice and resurrection. Help us to deepen our understanding of your love and mercy, and to live in a way that reflects your light in the world

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We pray for the grace to see Christ in all people, to deepen our faith, and to live with renewed hope and compassion, as we journey towards the joy of Easter.

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Help us to be aware of the things that inhibit our relationship with you.
Send your Spirit to heal us and so improve that relationship with you,
so that we can rejoice and leap for joy!

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We pray for those going through difficult circumstances. May they find joy in the little things, such as the wonder of God’s creation, the comfort of a solid friendship or the reassurance that can be found through God’s word.

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Lord God,
you who breathed the spirit of life within me.
Draw out of me the light and life you created.
Help me to find my way back to you.
Help me to use my life to reflect your glory
and to serve others
as your son Jesus did.

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Dear Lord, we thank You for giving us Your servant, St. David, as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You he showed in his many years serving you.

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Prayer for the Popes Health from Caford website

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Prayer for the Popes Health from Caford website

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Loving and Merciful God,

We come before You in prayer, lifting up Your servant, Pope Francis, in his time of need. You are the Source of all healing, and we ask You to surround him with Your loving presence, granting him strength and recovery. May Your divine grace rest upon him, restoring his health and filling him with renewed vigor to continue leading Your Church with compassion and wisdom.

“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord.”
(Jeremiah 30:17)

We place Pope Francis into Your hands, trusting in Your eternal care. May he be comforted by the love of the Church and the prayers of all the faithful. We ask, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that his recovery be swift, and his spirit be strengthened in Your peace. May Your will be done in his life, O Lord, and may Your healing power be with him always.

We offer this prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

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Please remember in your prayers two religious Sisters who were abducted on Tuesday 7th January in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria.

The kidnapped religious, Vincentia Nwankwo and Grace Okoli, belong to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ

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Please pray for The Holy Family Parish in Gaza, their priest Father Gabriel Romanelli and all the people being supported through this church.

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Please remember in your prayers two religious Sisters who were abducted on Tuesday 7th January in Anambra State, south-east Nigeria.

The kidnapped religious, Vincentia Nwankwo and Grace Okoli, belong to the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ

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As we hear the call to share the good news with the poor and marginalized, open our hearts to the needs of those around us. Grant us the courage to be instruments of your love, bringing hope and compassion to the world, just as Jesus did, so that all may experience the joy of your Kingdom. Amen

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Eternal Father, who at the baptism of Jesus revealed Him to be Your Son, anointing Him with the Holy Spirit: grant that we may be faithful to our call as Children of God, listening to you, guided by Your Spirit, to fulfil our unique and definite p

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Lord God of heaven and earth,

you revealed your only Son to every nation

by the guidance of a star.

Bless this home and all who inhabit it.

Fill us with the light of Christ

That our concern for others may reflect your love.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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For the right to an education. Let us pray for migrants, refugees and those affected by war, that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, might always be respected. Amen

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We ask your care for our fragile world, O Prince of Peace.  Grant to all peoples the vision of a world made new.  Grant us the will to work for peace and to find alternative ways of resolving national and international conflict.  Grant to all people the will to refuse to take up arms and go to war.  Lead us in the ways of peace, O Prince of Peace.  Amen

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May God’s spirit transform the days leading up to Christmas into a time of holy anticipation; preparing our hearts, as we faithfully await the chance to celebrate the birth of our Saviour.

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For all the people who look forward to the celebration of Christmas, that Christ’s words and values may find a place in their hearts.

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"O most sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these Blessed Souls".

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Lord, I pray for Your guidance and wisdom in the decisions I'll make this week. Help me to be a light to those around me and to act with love and integrity in all that I do. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I may have the strength to face any challenges that come my way.

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God our Father, you will all men and women to be saved and come to the knowlege of your Truth.
Send workers into your great harvest that the Gospel may be preached to ever creature and your people, gathered together by the Word of life and strengthened by the power of the Sacraments, may advance in the way of salvation and love.
I ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

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We Pray for our confirmands who receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday 8th October.  May they continue to grow in the faith and in the love and knowledge of God and use the gift of the Holy Spirit for the common good in all that they do.

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Heavenly Father we ask that you look with kindness upon us today, and as you have sustained our communion amid joys and struggles, renew our Marriage covenant each day, increase our charity, and strengthen in us the bond of peace, so that we may for ever enjoy your blessing. Amen

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Thank you for the waters of the earth,
for the life-sustaining rains,
lakes, and deep oceans.
Keep us mindful of how precious these are,
and how vulnerable they are.
Help us to work together for clean water,
and for the sharing of it with those who have need of it.

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Lord, teach me to be generous;
Teach me to serve you as you deserve,
To give and not to count the cost,
To fight and not to heed the wounds,
To toil and not to seek for rest,
To labor and not to seek reward,
Except that of knowing that I do your will.
Amen.

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Heavenly Father, we turn to you and ask for your help and blessings upon our new school year. Give to each of us the graces and blessings that we need to begin this new school year with grace and energy. Bless all students and their families and give them the graces and blessings they need so we can all work together to realize new growth and learning in both academics and faith.

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O God, Creator and Redeemer

Of all Your faithful people

Grant to the souls of all our faithful departed

Your mercy, light and peace

Lord, we pray that those we love

Who have gone before us in faith

May know Your forgiveness for their sins

And the blessings of everlasting life

In the company with the Virgin Mary

And all the angels and saints in ancient Heaven

Amen

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O Immaculate Mary, Assumed into heaven,
you who are most blessed in the vision of God:
of God the Father who exalted you among all creatures,
of God the Son who willed that you bear Him as your Son and that you should be His Mother,
of God the Holy Spirit who accomplished the human conception of the Savior in you.
O Mary, most pure
O Mary, most sweet and beautiful
O Mary, strong and thoughtful woman
O Mary, poor and sorrowful
O Mary, virgin and mother
woman very human like Eve, more than Eve.
You are near to God by your grace and by your privileges
in your mysteries
in your mission, in your glory.
O Mary, assumed into the glory of Christ
in the complete and transfigured perfection of our human nature.
O Mary, gate of heaven
mirror of divine light
ark of the Covenant between God and mankind,
let our souls fly after you
let them fly long your radiant path,
transported by a hope that the world does not contain eternal beatitude.
Comfort us from heaven, O merciful Mother, and guide us along your ways of purity and hope
till the day of that blessed meeting with you
and with your divine Son
our Savior, Jesus. Amen!
(Saint Paul VI)

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We prayer for all those affected by this tragedy For the injured Children and adults that they may recover, for those that have already lost thier lives that the Lord will welcome inti his kingdom and for all those affected, family, friends, community, first responders and police, that they may find the comfort they need at this difficult time.

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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Prayer of St John Henry Newman - Day for Life

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Prayer of St John Henry Newman - Day for Life

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O Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then, Lord, in thy mercy, grant us a safe lodging, a holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen

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For the work of the little sisters of the poor

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For the work of the little sisters of the poor

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As they live thier lives imitation of Christ in his poverty, gentleness and humility; devotion to the Eucharist, the Word of God and the  Sacred Heart; May the Holy Spirit guide and sustain them. Amen.

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May the holy Spirit be with them  so that they may go forth as your missionary disciples, reflecting God's love in the world and speaking the name of Jesus to others

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Lord Jesus Christ, bless the children coming forward to receive Holy Communion for the first time.

May this day be the step toward a life-long love of the Eucharist.

Give them a hunger for this sacred food so that they turn to you for comfort, guidance, and wisdom as they grow into full discipleship.

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Dear God, we thank you for the safe arrival our our granddaughters Felicity and Jessica. Bless them with your Protection, keeping them safe from harm. and guiding their steps as they grow. and explore the world around them.

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pour out Your grace upon Bishop Bosco. Strengthen and protect the physical health of my bishop as he carries out Your work

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Pope Francis Prayer for May 2024 FOR THE FORMATION OF RELIGIOUS AND SEMINARIANS

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Pope Francis Prayer for May 2024 FOR THE FORMATION OF RELIGIOUS AND SEMINARIANS

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We pray that religious women and men, and seminarians, grow in their own vocations through their human, pastoral, spiritual and community formation, leading them to be credible witnesses to the Gos

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Chris & Penny, May God bless you and grant you joy. May He deepen your love for each other. May He bless you + in your family and friends, Amen.

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FOR THE ROLE OF WOMEN

We pray that the dignity and immense value of women be recognised in every culture, and for the end

of discrimination that they experience in different parts of the world.

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To help her cope with the life changing challenges since her motor vehicle accident.  May God heal her body and mind.  I ask Our Lady to intercede in this petition.  Amen

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Lord God, we thank you for your love, forgiving us when we sin, when we are unkind, or unfair, or selfish. Help us when we are hurt to forgive others, and to be fair even if others are unfair. We pray for people we find it hard to like: Help us to be kind to them. Help us to forgive them, as you forgive us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Please pray for Canon Christopher Whitehead, who is known to many in the parish through his work on past Diocesan pilgrimages, whose ordination as the Bishop of Plymouth is currently on hold.

May God grant him peace and grace to make it through this difficult time.

We pray for him alongside the whole of his previous parish family in Bath and all those he has helped across the Diocese in both Formation and Liturgical areas.

Amen.

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FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL

We pray that those with a terminal illness, and their families, receive the necessary physical and spiritual care and accompaniment

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We pray that the Holy Spirit may help us to recognise the gift of different charisms within the Christian community and to discover the richness of different traditions and rituals in the Catholic Church.

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We pray for an immediate end to the hostility and for people to stop using words of hatred, which undermine each other and make the other side seem less than human.

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God of hope, who brought love into this world, be the love that dwells between us. God of hope, who brought peace into this world, be the peace that dwells between us. God of hope, who brought joy into this world, be the joy that dwells between us. God of hope, the rock we stand upon, be the centre, the focus of our lives always, and particularly this Advent time.

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For persons with disabilities
We pray that people living with disabilities may be at the centre of attention in society, and that institutions may offer inclusive programs which value their active participation.

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We pray for peace and reconciliation between nations; that enemies may put aside all differences.

We remember all those who have died through war or acts of violence; may we never forget their sacrifice. Amen

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During this month of November we remember in our prayers all Holy Souls.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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For the Pope
We pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit.

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For communities around the world living in fear of war and violence, especially those in the Middle East, that the God of peace and justice will comfort and protect them in these dark hours

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Pray for the families and loved ones of those who have been taken hostage and those who have lost their lives or been injured, on both sides. Pray for those who are worried, anxious and grieving.

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For the Synod
We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.

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we pray for reconciliation and forgiveness in our own lives. Help us to be the change and lead by example in our communities