Remembering our sick

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Friday is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, World Day for the Sick. Sickness in all its forms has been so much in the news, in our lives, in our hearts over the last years.

The sick are not “out there”, somehow not quite inside the life of the Church. They are a vital part, showing us what Mother Teresa referred to as the distressing face of Jesus – one of His faces, but a vital one if we are to understand why he came.

So please remember those around us who are sick in mind, body or spirit. Let’s pray for them, and reach out to them in whatever way you can. We are reaching out to the Lord.

Fr Matthew

Bidding prayers for 5th Sunday of year C (6 February 2022)

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CELEBRANT: In faith and with confidence we offer these prayers to the Father.

 READER: As the global Church moves through the Synodal Process. Give her the courage to move through deep unchartered waters with honesty, respect and  transparency.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us

READER: That politicians treat the public whom they serve with decency and respect.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us           

READER: That each of us responds to the call of Jesus in our own special way.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us

READER: For the sick, the anxious and fearful that they feel God is with them, carrying them, leading them in love.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us

READER: For those who have died, that the Lord may lead them safely home. We pray especially for Michael Mathews and Pat McConnell, both long-time parishioners of Christ the King who have died this week.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us

READER: In quietness we place before God our Father our own personal prayers.

Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us

READER: We ask Mary the mother of Jesus to pray with us as we say… Hail Mary…

CELEBRANT: Father we place these petitions before you through your son Jesus Christ our Lord

Amen.     

 

Synod news

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The parish phase of the worldwide Synod taking place at the moment wants to reach beyond the regular congregations.

We need to provide opportunities for those who are no longer active participating members of the Church.

In the Archdiocese of Cardiff there will be an evening of discussion open to all from across South East Wales and Herefordshire. It will take place on Tuesday 8 February 7pm – 8.30pm via Zoom. Register by emailing fbcallus@aol.com.

Please pass this information on – asking what do YOU think of the Catholic Church?

Have you walked away from the Church?

Do you have issues with the Church’s teachings?

We need to hear from you. Pope Francis has asked for the Church to listen. We want you to be heard.