PLEASE SIGN THE LISTS IN THE NARTHEX
FOR ADORATION BEFORE THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
CHAPEL.
Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These
words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian
faith.
We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of
mercy. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity, and peace.
Our salvation depends on it. Mercy: the word reveals
the very mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. Mercy:
the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to
meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in
the heart of every person who looks sincerely into
the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of
life. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and man,
opening our hearts to the hope of being loved forever
despite our sinfulness.
Pope Francis introducing the Year of Mercy
24 hours with the Lord for Peace and
Reconciliation 4th and 5th March 2016
The initiative of “24 Hours for the Lord,” to be
celebrated on the Friday and Saturday preceding the
Fourth Week of Lent, should be implemented in every
diocese.
So many people, including young people, are returning
to the Sacrament of Reconciliation; through this
experience they are rediscovering a path back to the
Lord, living a moment of intense prayer and finding
meaning in their lives.
Let us place the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the
centre once more in such a way that it will enable
people to touch the grandeur of God’s mercy with
their own hands. For every penitent, it will be a
source of true interior peace.
Pope Francis introducing the Year of Mercy
Friday evening 4th March
6.00pm
Evening Prayer followed by
talk on Focolare Spirituality.
7.15
Mass followed by Exposition
of Blessed Sacrament.
8.00
Refreshments in Library
followed by sharing and discussion.
10.00
Compline followed by quiet
prayer.
11.00
Lectio Divina.
12.00
Office of Readings
(Carmel
Pearman)
Saturday morning 5th March
1.00am
Prayer chain, lights on map,
with readings and prayers
3.00
Stations of the Cross
5.00
Praying with an Icon – Taize
Style.
6.00am
Mass – for Peace and
Reconciliation
8.30am
Morning Prayer (Reposition
the Blessed Sacrament)
9.00
11.00
2.00pm
Mass as usual. Afterwards –
Exposition of Blessed Sacrament
Holy Hour for Peace in the
world.
Midday Prayer followed by
Rosary & litany of Sacred Heart.
4.00
Prayer Chain.
5.00
Quiet time and closing of
24hours.
6.00pm
Vigil Mass
Refreshments available through the 24hours in
the Library kitchen