Pray as
You Go
Jesuit Missionaries
www.prayasyougo.org.uk App available for smart phones
Pray As
You Go is a
short daily prayer session lasting approximately ten to twelve minutes. The
format includes a piece of music, a reading from the readings of the day and a
short prayerful reflection based on the chosen reading.
It
particularly appeals to me because it’s related to one of the readings of the
day, it allows me to experience different types of spiritual music and I like
the idea that I’m connected to others who are meditating on the same
reflection. However, the Jesuit site also offers a number of other resources
including reflections on the rosary, lectio divina and personal retreats.
In
response to our current period of uncertainty Pray as You Stay was launched
on Monday 23rd March as a prayer support for us during these very
difficult and challenging times.
To access
other Jesuit resources including ‘United in prayer – be near Jesus at home,’
copy this link into your search engine: https://www.pathwaystogod.org/
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Lenten Reflections from John’s gospel Redemptorist
Publications
Father Denis McBride is
described as ‘a renowned priest, lecturer and author.’ You may be familiar with
his books already as we have a number of them in the prayer group library. We
also used pictures from his book ‘Stations of the Cross then and now,’ for our
Lenten Reflection Evening in 2018.
The Lenten reflections include
an introductory video which compares John’s narrative to the other three
gospels. The three Lenten Narratives reflect on:
- The Woman of
Samaria
- The Man Born
Blind
- The Raising
of Lazarus
How to access: www.rpbooks.co.uk or google: Redemptorist Publications
Click
on the red rectangle which says
Scroll down to the heading:
Three Lenten Narratives from the Gospel of John. Clicking on the picture
of Father Denis will take you to all of the videos or click on the
‘watch now’ box to watch straight away.
Mass on line
I know many of you have already
accessed mass and other online services via the Archdiocese of Glasgow
website: www.rcag.org.uk
Vatican Services can be accessed via Vatican’s YouTube channel
I chose to watch Sunday mass
and exposition there this week. I found the service very intimate and was left
with the feeling that I personally had attended mass with Pope Francis and a
very small group of others. The translator was excellent and led exposition
beautifully, in my opinion.
Redemptorist Publications are also providing access to Father Denis McBride’s
Sunday mass from Saturday noon. www.rpbooks.co.uk
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National Novena to Our
Lady of Knock www.knockshrine.ie or google Knock
Parish Church Live Stream
Knock is conducting a National Novena to
Our Lady of Knock from 17-25 March. Novena intentions: Praying for a swift end
to the Coronavirus, the protection of all people against it, all who are ill at
this time and all medical and civil authorities.
Two sessions daily: 12 noon: Angelus, Mass and
Novena prayers
7.00pm: Rosary
7.30pm: Mass and Novena prayers followed by Eucharistic blessing
Apparition Chapel Live Stream
The Apparition Chapel,
the site of the apparition at Knock in 1879 is also accessible on livestream
and provides access to the ‘sacred silence of the site.’ It creates a still,
tranquil and prayerful atmosphere.
Light a Candle
Candles can be purchased
online (suggested donation 2 Euros). Candles will be lighted and placed at the
apparition site on your behalf.
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for Catholics
The Tablet Catholic
Newsweekly
The Tablet has constructed a
very long list of resources which are available on line at this time. www.thetablet.co.uk/ or google: The
Tablet
Scroll down and click on the
heading under the picture of Pope Francis. ‘Isolated but not alone:
resources for Catholics.’
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Music
Pray as You Go provides artist
and album information for all of their music. I’ve found it a good resource for
exploring new music. While I’ve downloaded the specific songs and tunes I’ve
wanted from iTunes, I’d assume they’ll also be available through Spotify or the
details provided should help you to purchase an album.
Artists whose music I’ve shared
at our prayer ministry and reflection evenings include:
Artist Albums
Eric Nordhoff Soaking
– Your Great Name and Quietime
Salt of the Sound And on Earth Peace, Dwell Among Us, In
Prayer, Lent Vol 1, Waiting for the Dawn
Karen Money Secret
Things
Noirin Ni Riain Vox
De Nube (The Beatitudes)
Taize Laudete Omnes Genti,
Laudate: Music of Taize
Reading
I know many of us already read Father
Ronald Rolheiser’s column in the Scottish Catholic Observer. His weekly column,
as well as archived columns, may be accessed at www.ronrolheiser.com or google: Father Ronald Rolheiser
He has provided an excellent
column this week reflecting on how we may grow through this time. You can also
sign up for a twice weekly e-newsletter to twice weekly receive a reflection
from his archives.
There
are many books we could consider recommending just now. If I had to choose just
one, my recommendation would be the late Father Daniel O’Leary’s ‘Travelling
Light.’ I think this book requires
dedicated time to read and reflect on the daily two page ‘breather’ before participating
in the suggested reflection. Perhaps we
have the time for this just now.
Poetry
From BBC Radio London .. Yes there is fear yes there is
…
This poem was penned
by a Capuchin Franciscan brother in Ireland. If you are unable to access it
using the above link, google: Youtube Radio London, Yes, there is fear.
Worth a listen
to if you haven’t heard it already!
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May the Lord bless you and
keep you.
May the Lord let his face
shine on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord uncover his
face to you and bring you peace. (Numbers 6:24-27)
Keep safe
