Our Morning Prayer will be led by Amabel this week. “Mercy and truth are met together, righteousness and peace have kissed each other…” Amabel prays to our merciful God, that when we come to our Lord fearing that the truth will condemns us, that God will show us that truth is one with love and...
Michael G leads our bright, hopeful Evening Prayer for the last time this week. He recites Psalm 97 and asks God to; “burn away the dross of our lives and kindle in us the fire of your love, that our lives may reveal the light and life we find in your Son.” Michael prays that...
Barbara’s last, mellow, Morning Prayer this wee – inspired by Psalm 147; “He heals the broken hearted and binds up all their wounds. He counts the number of the stars and calls them all by their names. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his wisdom is beyond all telling.” Barbara prays for us – that we...
As our Evening Prayer rises before God, so may our Lord’s mercy come down upon us; Michael G considers acts of mercy and enduring love, which raise the spirits of the downcast and remove distractions of daily life. Michael prays for us all, that we share these great gifts and that our faith will grow...
Barbara considers what will get us out of bed this morning! She recalls father Pedro Arrupe’s prayer and asks us to think about what breaks our hearts, what amazes us with joy and gratitude this Morning Prayer. Barbara prays for us and encourages us to find and fall in love with God, because staying faithful...
Michael prays that our Lord will look upon the humble and lowly – renewing our strength and determination to complete God’s purpose for us. When we feel we have run out of faith and energy Michael asks that God restore us and help us go on… He prays for the unloved, friendless, oppressed, ill, dying...
Barbara’s Morning Prayer – she considers us all in times of need and trouble, as she reads Psalm 143. She asks that we hear of God’s; “loving-kindness in the morning, for in you I put my trust; show me the way I should walk in, for I lift up my soul to you.” Barbara prays for...
Michael gives thanks for the moon and the stars to govern the night – for all that our God of Heaven gives us – especially the power of enduring mercy. Michael considers our Lord, our sole hope, and prays for help to believe and never to cease seeking God. This Evening Prayer is full of...
Morning Prayer with Barbara who greets the day with a reading from Psalm 119; “Great is your compassion, O Lord; give me life, according to your judgements.” Barbara prays that we will focus on the Spirit of God today, to re-discover how refreshing, calming and at peace it feels to be in God’s presence. Barbara reminds...
Evening Prayer starts with Michael reading Psalm 136; “Remember us, O God, and shape our history, form our inward eyes to see the shadow of the life-giving cross in the turbulence of our time.” Michael asks for God to help us believe and never cease in seeking God and recalls a prayer by Desmond Tutu;...
