{"id":1164,"date":"2020-04-24T00:01:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T23:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stmargaretclitherowdulwich.org\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2020-04-16T13:05:32","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T12:05:32","slug":"24-april-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.stmargaretclitherowdulwich.org\/index.php\/2020\/04\/24\/24-april-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"24 April 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

FRIDAY WITHIN THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER<\/h2>\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.<\/strong>\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

Collect<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nO God, hope and light of the sincere,\r\nwe humbly entreat you to dispose our hearts\r\nto offer you worthy prayer\r\nand ever to extol you\r\nby dutiful proclamation of your praise.\r\nThrough our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,\r\nwho lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,\r\none God, for ever and ever.\r\nAmen.<\/strong>\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 Acts of the Apostles 5: 34-42<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They left, glad to have had the honour of suffering humiliation for the sake of the name of Jesus.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne member of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee called Gamaliel, who was a doctor of the Law and respected by the whole people, stood up and asked to have the apostles taken outside for a time. Then he addressed the Sanhedrin, ‘Men of Israel, be careful how you deal with these people. There was Theudas who became notorious not so long ago. He claimed to be someone important, and he even collected about four hundred followers; but when he was killed, all his followers scattered and that was the end of them. And then there was Judas the Galilean, at the time of the census, who attracted crowds of supporters; but he got killed too, and all his followers dispersed. What I suggest, therefore, is that you leave these men alone and let them go. If this enterprise, this movement of theirs, is of human origin it will break up of its own accord; but if it does in fact come from God you will not only be unable to destroy them, but you might find yourselves fighting against God.’\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHis advice was accepted; and they had the apostles called in, gave orders for them to be flogged, warned them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them. And so they left the presence of the Sanhedrin glad to have had the honour of suffering humiliation for the sake of the name.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThey preached every day both in the Temple and in private houses, and their proclamation of the Good News of Christ Jesus was never interrupted.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe word of the Lord.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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

Psalm 26: 1, 4, 13-14. R. Cf. v.4<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThere is one thing I ask of the Lord,\r\nto live in the house of the Lord.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Lord is my light and my help;\r\nwhom shall I fear?\r\nThe Lord is the stronghold of my life;\r\nbefore whom shall I shrink? R.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThere is one thing I ask of the Lord,\r\nfor this I long,\r\nto live in the house of the Lord,\r\nall the days of my life,\r\nto savour the sweetness of the Lord,\r\nto behold his temple. R.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI am sure I shall see the Lord’s goodness\r\nin the land of the living.\r\nHope in him, hold firm and take heart.\r\nHope in the Lord! R.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gospel Acclamation<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlleluia, Alleluia!<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe know that Christ is truly risen from the dead;\r\nhave mercy on us, triumphant King.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAlleluia!<\/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 6: 1-15<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

To all who were sitting there he gave out as much as they wanted.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJesus went off to the other side of the Sea of Galilee – or of Tiberias – and a large crowd followed him, impressed by the signs he gave by curing the sick. Jesus climbed the hillside, and sat down there with his disciples. It was shortly before the Jewish feast of the Passover.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLooking up, Jesus saw the crowds approaching and said to Philip, ‘Where can we buy some bread for these people to eat?’ He only said this to test Philip; he himself knew exactly what he was going to do. Philip answered, ‘Two hundred denarii would only buy enough to give them a small piece each.’ One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said, ‘There is a small boy here with five barley loaves and two fish; but what is that between so many? Jesus said to them, ‘Make the people sit down.’ There was plenty of grass there, and as many as five thousand men sat down. Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and gave them out to all who were sitting ready; he then did the same with the fish, giving out as much as they wanted. When they had eaten enough he said to the disciples, ‘Pick up the pieces left over, so that nothing gets wasted.’ So they picked them up, and filled twelve hampers with scraps left over from the meal of five barley loaves. The people, seeing this sign that he had given, said, ‘This really is the prophet who is to come into the world.’ Jesus, who could see they were about to come and take him by force and make him king, escaped back to the hills by himself.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Gospel of the Lord.\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

Prayer for Spiritual communion<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nI prostrate myself at your feet, O my Jesus, and I offer you the repentance of my contrite heart, which abases itself in its nothingness in Your Holy Presence. I adore you in the Sacrament of Your Love; I desire to receive You in the poor abode that my heart offers You. While waiting for the happiness of a Sacramental Communion, I want to possess You in spirit. Come to me, O my Jesus, that I may come to You. May Your love inflame my whole being, in life and in death. I believe in You. I hope in You. I love You.\r\nAmen.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Daily Prayer<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBy your will, Lord God,\r\nyou Son underwent the agony of the cross\r\nto break the power of Satan over man.\r\nGive your people grace to rise again with Christ,\r\nwho lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,\r\nGod, for ever and ever.\r\nWho lives and reigns for ever and ever.\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.\r\nAmen.<\/strong>\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.\r\nAmen.<\/strong>\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.\u00a0<\/strong>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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