Term 2 Week 16
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21-26 MAY
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Sunday
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Monday
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Praying with the Gospel
In this gospel reading Jesus is preparing the disciples for his leaving them. He promises to send the Holy Spirit to them to be their Advocate and to stay by their side forever known to them as the Spirit of truth. Let us pray together asking the Holy Spirit to be our helper and guide. Spirit of God, You teach us about peace. Guide us and help us in our decision making. All: Come to us O Holy Spirit! Spirit of Truth, You remind us to show goodness and love. Calm our fears and give us strength. All: Come to us O Holy Spirit! Spirit of Life, You live in us. Help us to respect creation and see God in all things. All: Come to us O Holy Spirit |
Tuesday
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Praying the Our Father
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Wednesday
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Solemnity of Our Lady Help of Christians
This is a significant feast in Australia, because in 1844 the bishops nominated Mary as a special patron of Australia. Look carefully at the oil painting of Our Lady of the Southern Cross by Paul Newton. This painting was commissioned for World Youth Day in 2008 and now hangs in St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney.
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Thursday
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Praying for the Sick
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Friday
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National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day is an important time to remember the injustices done to the Stolen Generations and the sadness and damage the events from the past have had on Australia’s First Peoples. Stolen Generations refers to Indigenous Australians who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. Acknowledgement of Country Let us take a moment of silence to remember the traditional owners of this land. May we respect their story, their tradition and their culture. Let us stand to remember them with one minute of silence. Pray Prayers of Intercession For all Indigenous people who have experienced pain and loss. All: God of Mercy, hear our prayers. For Australians to accept others, regardless of colour, race or creed. All: God of Mercy, hear our prayers For guidance as our country and people continue to walk pathways to a spirit of Reconciliation All: God of Mercy, hear our prayers. We make these prayers through Christ our Lord All: Amen Apology to the Stolen Generation on behalf of the Australian Government and the Australian people. Kevin Rudd |