“Dont give up on Lent” by Fr Pat ODonoghue (inspired by a taste of Chocolat!) For as long as I can remember people have asked at this time of year ‘what are you giving up for Lent?’ The responses varied – sweets, biscuits, sugar, cigarettes or drink. In recent years the organisation ASH has(…)
Trócaire Lenten Cloth A reflection on the Eucharist, Justice and Solidarity This year is a year dedicated to the Eucharist by the Holy Father. We are invited to commit ourselves to follow the road of solidarity for ‘the Eucharist is not simply an expression of community in church life: it is also a project of(…)
MUSIC IDEAS FOR LENT 2008 Gathering /Entrance Song The Opening Song should be accessible to all the people by virtue of familiarity, simplicity of melody or its responsorial character. This song helps introduce the general themes of the season or the particular scripture of the day. The following alternative suggestions are offered: 1st(…)
LENTEN MIDDAY PRAYER 1 Hymn: Bless the Lord, my soul and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord my soul, who leads me into life. We say the Antiphon together: O my Strength, it is to you whom I turn, for you, O God, are my stronghold, the God who shows me love From Psalm(…)
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SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR LENT 2011 The Invitation Would you like to join us in a 5 week ‘retreat’ with a difference? You don’t have to travel anywhere and it won’t cost you anything except your time. You follow your daily routine but do things in a more thoughtful and reflective way. This ‘retreat’ has at(…)
CELEBRATING MASS, WITH FAMILIES IN LENT AND PASSIONTIDE Guidelines for parish teams – and all involved in liturgy Produced by the Liturgy Commission for the Archdiocese of Dublin LENT The Journey of the Christian Community I. Lent is a season of conversion and reconciliation II.Lent is a season of communal conversion III. The goal of(…)
2024 A YEAR OF PRAYER Pope Francis has designated 2024 as a year of preparation for the Jubilee Year 2025 focused on prayer. This could be another opportunity for Partnerships to build connections between various(…)
Keep the Music Going It is important to have music at the usual celebrations even when the music people are on summer holidays. A good cantor can keep the music going. You might find some new talent home in the parish for the summer. Keep your ear to the ground.
Programme for Tonight’s Service World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life 2021 Introduction St. John Paul II established the World Day for Consecrated Life in 1997 to be celebrated in conjunction with the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas Day, which celebrates Jesus as the light of the world through(…)