Question for Day 1:

When is the best time in my day to pray for protection for the safety of those close to me?

Bible Quote for Day 1

”Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.“

Isaiah 41:10

Prayer for Day 1:

We pray lord for those on their way to work, For the emergency services who will travel at high speed on land water or air to bring help to others.

For those starting a new life as they move house;

For those travelling to or from prison;

For those people who go into hospital today;

For young people on their way to school, college or university;

For those who are lost on the journey of life;

For those who will die today and make their final journey;

On all these people Lord we ask your blessing.

Amen   

(Nicholas Hutchinson)

Question for Day 2:

How do I trust in Christ’s protection over me?

Bible Quote for Day 2

”For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.“

Psalm 91:11

Prayer for Day 2:

God keep you in the fellowship of his saints.

Christ protect you by the ministry of his angels.

The spirit make you holy in God’s service;

And the blessing of God almighty,

The father, the son and the Holy Spirit

Be upon you and remain with you always.

(Michael Perham)

Question for Day 3:

How can I create peace within my peer groups and wider community?

Bible Quote for Day 3:

“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.“ Colossians 3:15

Prayer for Day 3:

We pray for world peace,that ways of aggression and violence against fellow humans

and against God’s creation may be renounced,

and that world leaders may lessen the threat of nuclear destruction.

We pray especially for our leaders

and all others who strive to bring peace.

(Adapted from ‘Worship in an Indian Context’)

Question for Day 4:

How do I build up trust in Jesus’ love and care for me? 

Bible Quote for Day 4

”But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.“ Psalm 5:11

Prayer for Day 4

Oh God, our heavenly Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named: we :

entrust to your loving care the members of our families, both near and far.

Supply their needs; guide their footsteps; keep them in safety of body and soul; and may your peace rest upon our homes and upon our dear ones everywhere. Amen  

(Frank Colquhoun)

Question for Day 5:

What spiritual and practical ways can I help others who need comfort?

Bible Quote for Day 5

”He will cover you with his opinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.“

Psalm 91:4

Prayer for Day 5:

O God,

Protect those whom we love when they are separated from us.

Guide them when they are uncertain,

Comfort them when the are lonely or afraid,

And bless them with the warmth of your presence.

Thank you that neither space nor time

Can cut us off from the love we have for each other and for you.

(Angela Ashwin)

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Bishop Richard Challoner

During his lifetime and after his death, he was considered not only as a model of every virtue but as a saint. We are asked to pray that our Blessed Lord, through the Pope, may reward him further, by raising him to the altars of the Church as a Saint.

Prayer for the Beatification of Bishop Richard Challoner

O God who made your servant Richard,

a true and faithful pastor of your little flock in England,

raise him, we beseech you, to the altars of thy Church,

that we, who have been taught by his word and example

may invoke his name in heaven,

for the return of our country to belief in the Gospel,

and to the unity of all Christians in the one Church of Jesus Christ.

We ask this through the same Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Bishop Richard Challoner

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