“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(…)
In Memory of my Father Nangiro lives in a dry and dusty land. It is a land of few trees, endless dust, and few streams. It does not rain much and recent years have seen droughts increasing in volume and intensity. It is a land where vegetation is sparse and the open barrenness stretches(…)
A Brief Way of the Cross The Way of the Cross is a way of prayer. We walk, in spirit, with Jesus on His journey to Calvary and meditate on His suffering, death and resurrection. In each station we can meet some aspect of our relationship with the Lord and with others. Suggested opening song:(…)
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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+ Holy Thursday Morning Prayer + There is only ONE Mass celebrated throughout the Diocese this morning and that is the Chrism Mass in the Pro-Cathedral with the Archbishop. Your own regular daily Mass congregation may enjoy praying Morning Prayer together. All Stand O God come to our aid: O Lord make haste to help(…)
HOLY SATURDAY MORNING PRAYER There are no candles lit. No Mass is celebrated. We mourn the bridegroom who has been taken away. Perhaps an icon of Christs Descent to the Dead can be placed prominently in the Sanctuary. Extracts can be read from the Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday “Awake sleeper and rise from the(…)
HOLY WEEK MEDITATION 2010 Journey to the Cross Opening Song Vexilla Regis (Venantius Fortunatus) Abroad the Regal Banners fly, Now shines the Crosss mystery; Upon it Life did death endure, And yet by death did life procure. That which the Prophet-King of old Hath in mysterious verse foretold, Is now accomplished, whilst we see God(…)