SOUTHWARK
DIOCESAN
PILGRIMAGE
to LOURDES
2009
 

God our Loving Father,
pour out on us afresh
the gifts of your Holy Spirit.
Open our ears to hear your Word,
open our eyes to see your presence,
open our minds to understand your Wisdom
and open our hearts to be more available
for your mission
so that strengthened by your grace
we can truly be a sign and instrument
of your presence in our world today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 

OUR LADY OF LOURDES   PRAY FOR US
SAINT BERNADETTE   PRAY FOR US

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PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR EACH DAY

SATURDAY

For Archbishop Kevin, Bishop John, Bishop Pat and Bishop Paul: that the Lord will bless them and guide them in their ministry as Bishops in our Diocese of Southwark. We also remember in prayer Archbishop Michael, Bishop Howard and Bishop John.

SUNDAY

For all Priests and Deacons in the Southwark Diocese: that, called to serve the communities they are sent to as Ministers of Word and Sacrament, they will be faithful witnesses to the Gospel. We also remember all the Religious Communities of Priests, Brothers and Sisters and ask that their works may be blessed.

MONDAY

For the Parishes of the Southwark Diocese: that they may be places of welcome, places of love and service, places of joy and hope.

TUESDAY

For the Young People of our Diocese: that they may be open to the Lord's call in their lives; that they may know that they are loved and cared for.

WEDNESDAY

For the Agencies and Commissions of our Diocese; for all involved in the work of Catechesis and Evangelisation, Justice and Peace, Christian Unity, Liturgy and Worship, Schools and Education, Pastoral Care for the sick, the homeless, vulnerable adults and children; for those involved with Young People: that the Lord will bless their work and all who come into their care.

THURSDAY

For Vocations to the Priesthood and the Diaconate for the Southwark Diocese; for Vocations to the Religious and Consecrated Life; for those called to the Vocation of Marriage; for those called to the single life: that they will respond to the Lord's invitation and feel his presence in their lives.

FRIDAY

That our Diocese may reach out to all and be a beacon of God's love in the world.