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PRAYER THEMES

A collection of prayers and reflections on the theme of justice, exploring the importance of equality, peace, and ending discrimination. Includes a prayer from Apollo 8 and excerpts from the Bible.

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PRAYER THEMES

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  1. PRAYER THEMES FCJ BI-CENTENARY YEAR

  2. Justice W/C 30th September 2019

  3. Monday 30th September 2019 Prayer from Apollo 8 for Universal Justice Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust Your goodness in spite of our ignorance and weakness. Give us the knowledge that we may continue to pray with understanding hearts. And show us what each one of us can do to set forward the coming of the day of universal peace. - Frank Borman

  4. Thursday29 November Heavenly Father, We praise and thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ who is our peace and our reconciliation. We bring before you all those who are suffering because of violence, war or injustice. We pray for all who experience hunger, poverty and homelessness. Give us wisdom and courage as we pray and work together. We bring before you the terrible conflicts that scar our world and cry out for resolution and lasting peace. We bring before you the unjust structures that keep millions in poverty while ensuring prosperity for the few. We pray for an end to unfairness and discrimination. Amen. 

  5. Tuesday 1st October 2019 Prayer for Justice Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it:a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor;a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them;a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect;a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love.Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. - Author Unknown

  6. Tuesday 1st October 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFTpfj3Csrg God of all, God of hope, Give us courage to speak and work for equality and justice until the earth is filled with righteousness and love. Let the Bible guide us and inspire us. Amen. October is ‘Black History month’ in the UK

  7. Wednesday 2nd October 2019 Matthew 5:38-38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But now I tell you: do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too. And if someone takes you to court to sue you for your shirt, let him have your coat as well. And if one of the occupation troops forces you to carry his pack one mile, carry it two miles. When someone asks you for something, give it to him; when someone wants to borrow something, lend it to him. What do you think Jesus is saying about Justice in this bible passage?

  8. Dear Lord, In a world where people get angry easily, Where revenge is sought without considering justice, May we be people who stand up for what is right. May we speak loud enough so our voices are heard. And may we look to Jesus as an example of how to treat people. We ask all this through the name of Jesus Amen

  9. Thursday 3rd October 2019 Watch this video from CAFOD https://vimeo.com/358819529 Turn your prayer into action today, by Giving up a drink, snack or meal and Donating the money to CAFOD instead. .

  10. Thursday 3rd October https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDZK09AUXT8 God of hope, Help us to see that we are all made in Your image. We pray for equality among people from different races and between men and women. Amen. October is ‘Black History month’ in the UK

  11. Friday 4th October 2019 (Feast of St Francis Assisi) St Francis of Assisi,your whole life sang in harmonywith God, nature and others

  12. With you, we praise God for Brother Sun,full of beauty and splendour,warming the earth,summoning shootsfrom darkness into daylight.

  13. We praise God for Sister Water,so useful and humble,precious and pure,greening arid ground,growing life in desert places

  14. Pray for us Francis, that, like you,we may care for all that exists,until Brother Sun and Sister Waterproduce a harvest shared by all,in love and solidarity,justice and peace. • Amen.

  15. Friday 12 October Examen Be silent and place yourself in God’s loving presence. Think about the good things that have happened this week and give thanks.​ Who have you left a good memory with this week? Look back over your week. Where have you felt joy and what has been difficult and challenged you? In the quiet of your heart, tell God about your experiences.​Give thanks for who you are. As you look ahead, with what spirit will you enter next week? Ask God to help you.

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