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.
Sixth week of Easter
BACKGROUND: This weekend the
Gospel has Jesus instructing his
disciples that although he will no
longer be with them in person,
the Holy Spirit (the Advocate) will
come upon the disciples as their
teacher and guide. In this way
those who love Jesus will be
united to the Holy Trinity– the
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
(John 14:23-29)
Tuesday 7th May
Reader:
Jesus said to his disciples: “When {the Spirit,}
the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from my
Father, the Spirit of truth that issues from my Father, he
will be my witness. And you too will be my witnesses,
because you have been with me from the outset.”
(Gospel of John 15:26-27)
Let us pray together: God our Father, help us to grow in
faith and keep a healthy balance in our lives. Remind us
that we need to give time and space for ourselves as
well as for others. Inspire us to remain committed in all
that we do and say this week. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Wednesday 8th May
Reader:
Jesus said: “When the Spirit of truth comes he will
lead you to the complete truth”
(Gospel of John 16:14)
Let us pray together:
Loving Father, on our journey through life, lead us to
choose the right direction and show us how to
respect and value others, even if we do not agree
with them. Amen
Thursday 9th May
Reader:
“All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our
God. Shout to the Lord all the earth, ring out your joy.”
(Psalm 97)
Together we pray:
Father, may we always give you
thanks for raising Christ our Lord to glory, because we
are his people and share the salvation he won, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, as one God for
ever and ever. Amen
(Prayer from the Lectionary)
Friday 9th May
Reader:
“God goes up with shouts of joy, the Lord goes up
with trumpet blast. Sing praise for God, sing praise,
sing praise to our King, sing praise.” (Psalm 46:7)
Let us pray together: God our Father, make us
joyful in the ascension of your Son Jesus Christ.
May we follow him into the new creation, for his
ascension is our glory and hope. We make this
prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen
(Prayer for the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord.)
This weekend we celebrate Jesus’
Ascension to Heaven
Which comes on the nearest Sunday
to 40 days after Easter Sunday. This
how the Gospel of Luke describes the
event: “When he had led them out to
the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his
hands and blessed them. While he
was blessing them, he left them and
was taken up into heaven. Then they
worshiped him and returned to
Jerusalem with great joy. And they
stayed continually at the temple,
praising God.”
(Luke 24:50-54)
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