{"id":1084,"date":"2020-04-04T00:01:34","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T23:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stmargaretclitherowdulwich.org\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2020-04-01T14:35:59","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T13:35:59","slug":"04-april-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.stmargaretclitherowdulwich.org\/index.php\/2020\/04\/04\/04-april-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"04 April 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

SATURDAY IN THE FIFTH WEEK OF LENT<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou may find it helpful to have a space as a focus for your prayer. This might include a crucifix, icon or another holy image, and a lighted candle.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sign of the Cross<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.\r\nAmen.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Examen<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBefore listening to the Word of God take a moment to reflect.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor what am I grateful to God for today? Where did I stray from God: through words, actions or things I did not do. How might I do better tomorrow? What grace do I ask from God in order to live more closely in his love?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou may wish to conclude by saying:\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLord Jesus, you have revealed yourself as the way to the Father:\r\nLord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou have poured out on your people the Spirit of truth:\r\nChrist, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYou are the Good Shepherd, leading us to eternal life:\r\nLord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First Reading<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A reading from the prophet Ezekiel 37: 21-28<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I will make them into one nation.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Lord says this: ‘I am going to take the sons of Israel from the nations where they have gone. I shall gather them together from everywhere and bring them home to their own soil. I shall make them into one nation in my own land and on the mountain of Israel, and one king is to be king of them all; they will no longer form two nations, nor be two separate kingdoms. They will no longer defile themselves with their idols and their filthy practices and all their sins. I shall rescue them from all the betrayals they have been guilty of; I shall cleanse them; they shall be my people and I will be their God. My servant David will reign over them, one shepherd for all; they will follow my observances, respect my laws, and practice them. They will live in the land that I gave my servant Jacob, the land in which your ancestors lived. They will live in it, they, their children, their children’s children, for ever. David my servant is to be their prince for ever. I shall make a covenant of peace with them, an eternal covenant with them. I shall resettle them and increase them; I shall settle my sanctuary among them for ever. I shall make my home above them; I will be their God, they shall be my people. And the nations will learn that I am the Lord the sanctifier of Israel, when my sanctuary is with them for ever.’\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Responsorial Psalm<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jr 31: 10-13. R. v.10<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Lord will guard us<\/strong>\r\nas a shepherd guards his flock.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nO nations, hear the word of the Lord,\r\nproclaim it to the far-off coasts.\r\nSay: ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him\r\nand guard him as a shepherd guards his flock.’ R.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor the Lord has ransomed Jacob,\r\nhas saved him from an overpowering hand.\r\nThey will come and shout for joy on Mount Zion,\r\nthey will stream to the blessings of the Lord. R.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThen the young girls will rejoice and will dance,\r\nthe men, young and old, will be glad.\r\nI will turn their mourning into joy.\r\nI will console them, give gladness for grief. R.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gospel Acclamation<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jn 3:16<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nGlory to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!<\/strong>\r\nGod loved the world so much that he gave his only Son;\r\neveryone who believes in him has eternal life.\r\nGlory to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gospel<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 11: 45-56<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To gather together in unity the scattered children of God.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMany of the Jews who had come to visit Mary and had seen what Jesus did believed in him, but some of them went to tell the Pharisees what he had done. Then the chief priests and Pharisees called a meeting. ‘Here is this man working all these signs’ they said ‘and what action are we taking? If we let him go in in this way everybody will believe in him, and the Romans will come and destroy the Holy Place and our nation.’ One of them, Caiaphas, the high priest that year, said, ‘You don’t seem to have grasped the situation at all; you fail to see that it is better for one man to die for the people, than for the whole nation to be destroyed.’ He did not speak in his own person, it was as high priest that he made this prophesy that Jesus was to die for the nation – and not or the nation only, but to gather together in unity the scattered children of God. From that day they were determined to kill him. So Jesus no longer went about openly among the Jews, but left the district for a town called Ephraim, in the country bordering on the desert, and stayed there with his disciples.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Jewish Passover drew near, and many of the country people who had gone up to Jerusalem to purify themselves looked out for Jesus, saying to one another as they stood about in the Temple, ‘What do you think? Will he come to the festival or not?’\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Profession of Faith<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Apostles’ Creed<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI believe in God,\r\nthe Father almighty,\r\nCreator of heaven and earth,\r\nand in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,\r\nwho was conceived by the Holy Spirit,\r\nborn of the Virgin Mary,\r\nsuffered under Pontius Pilate,\r\nwas crucified, died, and was buried;\r\nhe descended into hell;\r\non the third day he rose again from the dead;\r\nhe ascended into heaven,\r\nand is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;\r\nfrom there he will come to judge the living and the dead.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI believe in the Holy Spirit,\r\nthe holy catholic Church,\r\nthe communion of saints,\r\nthe forgiveness of sins,\r\nthe resurrection of the body,\r\nand life everlasting. Amen,\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Prayers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Intercessions<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPray for family and loved ones so that they may be held in God\u2019s compassionate care. Pray for other countries who are struggling with the effects of the COVID 19 virus.\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor those in authority: may they offer advice with care and integrity, may they seek to protect the poor and vulnerable.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor all who work in healthcare: give strength to all who look after the sick so that they may bring comfort and relief to the suffering.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor the Church: may she offer prayers and consolation for all those affected.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFor our local community and all for those in need: may those who are isolated know the support and service of their neighbours.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lord\u2019s Prayer<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur Father, who art in heaven,\r\nhallowed by thy name;\r\nthey kingdom come,\r\nthy will be done\r\non earth as it is in heaven.\r\nGive us this day our daily bread,\r\nand forgive us our trespasses,\r\nas we forgive those who trespass against us;\r\nand lead us not into temptation,\r\nbut deliver us from evil.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Daily Prayer<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLord God, at all times you are working out the salvation of man, but now more especially you enrich your people with grace.\r\nLook kindly on this people; keep the seal of baptism inviolate in those who have received it and in those who still await their rebirth in the Spirit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe make our prayer through our Lord.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Memorare<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRemember O most gracious Virgin Mary,\r\nthat never was it known that anyone\r\nwho fled to thy protection, implored thy help,\r\nor sought thy intercession was left unaided.\r\nInspired by this confidence, we fly unto thee,\r\nO Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do we come,\r\nbefore thee do we stand sinful and sorrowful.\r\nO Mother of the Word incarnate, despise not our petitions,\r\nbut in thy mercy hear and answer us. Amen\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Prayer for the Year of the Word<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLiving God, you walk alongside us and speak to us throughout the Scriptures.\r\nYour Son, Jesus Christ, listens to our hopes and fears and shows us how to live for one another.\r\nSend us the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and minds, so that we may be your witnesses throughout the world. Amen.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour word is our path and your truth is our light.\r\nThis day and every day.\r\nOur Lady of the Annunciation. Pray for us.\r\nSt Matthew. Pray for us.\r\nSt. Jerome. Pray for us.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.\r\nAmen.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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