Prayers, Prayer Requests

May 13th, 2016 (Updated Apr 26th, 2026)

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Remember Me Memorial

St Paul's Cathedral is hosting the Remember Me Memorial - with pictures and messages of loved ones who have died in the UK from Covid-19. See: www.stpauls.co.uk/remember-me-memorial

Stations of the Cross with Wintershall theatre and Christian Art: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHCORHpQBdQ

Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen prays the Our Father in Aramaic - the language Jesus spoke: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mWCVok38QQ

Hear the Our Father and Hail Mary in over 20 languages: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/44051

A Prayer for the Middle East

Holy Presence,
Source of Life beyond every name, every nation, every border-
We hold the Middle East in sacred light.

The mothers and fathers.
The children waking to sirens.
The elders who have seen too many wars.
The young who deserve futures filled with possibility, not fear.

Wrap every trembling heart in protection.
Guard the innocent.
Shield the vulnerable.
Comfort those who have lost homes, loved ones, or hope.

May wisdom rise in leaders.
May restraint override retaliation.
May courage mean choosing peace over pride.
May the ancient lands-so rich with history, faith, and devotion-
remember their deeper story of shared humanity.

For the Muslim families, the Jewish families, the Christian families-
for every tribe, every language, every lineage-
we affirm the truth that no life is expendable.

No child is an enemy.
No mother's tears are political.
Where there is hatred, breathe understanding.
Where there is vengeance, plant compassion.
Where there is despair, ignite a fierce and tender hope.

Strengthen aid workers.
Guide peacemakers.
Soften hardened hearts.
Interrupt violence before it spreads.

May humanity awaken.
May love prove stronger than fear.
May peace-real, lasting, just peace-
take root in the soil of this sacred region.

And may every soul there feel, even now,
that they are not forgotten…we are connected

Amen.
~ Rev Cynthia James

Action Prayer is love in action 26 April 2026 - with Judy Ann Masters

In our readings this weekend the apostles address the crowds, the shepherd's voice speaks and we recognise his voice...Jesus uses the parable of the shepherd calling to his sheepfold, '...the sheep follow because they know his voice.' He stresses that he is the gate. Christ warns us, a thief or brigand may try to get in any other way but he 'comes only to steal and kill and destroy.' Pope Leo, in the past weeks, has echoed this gospel and other scripture to remind everyone of Jesus' voice and his message. He has encouraged us to hold firm in our belief and actions amidst the chaos. Our Action Prayer is to ask the Holy Spirit to renew our discernment of Christ's voice and may the strength of his message be within us. And if we should get fed-up or angry with others etc, please help us to recognise that's the voice of the thief, chaos--it's everywhere. Dear Lord, help us to believe that as we share Jesus' message, his voice will indeed travel everywhere; his flock will hear and follow him through the gate...

PRAYER REQUESTS

Peace in Gaza, West Bank, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Myanmar, Nigeria, DR Congo, Lebanon, Haiti.

Andrew Mather RIP

Colleen RIP

A friend struggling with difficult memories

For Mary who is having an EEG on the 29th April and possibly brain surgery later.

Ellen having tests

H recovering from surgery
Rebecca recovering from surgery
Bozena Siedlecka RIP
B with many problems

Carmen-Maria who is about to undergo chemotherapy. Praying for her speedy recovery.

Colman McCarthy RIP
Eleanor Spano Martin (Fr James Martin SJ's dear mother) RIP

Charlotte Barron RIP
Fleur Brennan RIP

Marsavion Miller in hospital