The Archbishop has requested that we ring the bell every day at noon and say this Angelus prayer together
Angelus
God Bless the world
Give it wisdom at this time
Grant us relief and release
Be with those who are ill
And bless the carers fighting this pandemic
For Jesus Christ sake.
Amen
Eucharist readings for the week
in Easter Week:
Monday 13th April
Acts 2:22-32
Matthew 28:8-15
Psalm 16:5-11
Tuesday 14th April
Acts 2:36-41
John 20:11-18
Psalm 33:1-5, 17-21
Wednesday 15th April
Acts 3:1-10
Luke 24:13-35
Psalm 105:1-9
Thursday 16th April
Acts 3:11-26
Luke 24:36-48
Psalm 8 or 114
Friday 17th April
Acts 4:1-12
John 21:1-14
Psalm 116:1-9
Saturday 18th April
Acts 4:13-21
Mark 16:9-15
Psalm 118:1-4,22-29
Collect
Risen Christ,
You revealed yourself to the disciples and calmed their fears,
meet us in our uncertainties and walk with us into the new life you bring;
for you live and reign in the unity of the Blessed Trinity, one God,
in glory everlasting.
Amen
Friday, 17 April 2020
Acts 4 : 1 – 12 Psalm 116: 1 – 9 John 21 : 1 – 14
Today I invite you to imagine the scene and who might be joining with you around the fire for this breakfast on the beach. It strikes me that whether Peter was feeling lost or distraught, or maybe he had just decided to go back to work, whatever the reason for the fishing expedition, his friends were with him. They were gathered in community, and Christ in turn gathers the community around the fire for a meal. We need one another as we journey through life. Whether it is just another routine day or one filled with struggle or joy. We need one another. At a time in our country where many are distraught, frightened, lonely, panicked, hungry and unsure, we need each other. Who is sitting around the fire with us?
This story brings out Christ’s presence with us – even when we may not be expecting him or be sure that it is him.
Peter and his friends were just out fishing, doing what they do – Look, there is Jesus! It is a good reminder to us that if we can be attentive and reflective, we will be gifted with how Christ is present to us throughout each day, in each moment. Christ isn’t just around when I am praying, at liturgy or reading scripture. Christ is in each moment of every day of our lives. Christ invites us into a deeper relationship with one another and with him.
Just as the disciples were living in uncertain times, so we too live in uncertain times. Lives have been turned upside down and things will never be the same. May we meet Jesus on the beach of our lives, as he calls us to a new way of life in the community of God – May we too be able to say – Look, here is Jesus!
How and where am I being invited to recognize Christ in my life?