Welcome to the Solemn Novena 2008

Homily1: Br. Tony. Rice C.Ss.R. 
Homily2 : Fr. Gerry. O’Connor C.Ss.R.

Day Eight

Prayers for the Day

A Reading from the First Letter of St. Peter:

This is a cause of great joy for you, even though you may- for a short time- have to bear being plagued by all sorts of trials, so that when Jesus Christ is revealed, your faith will have been tested and proved like gold- only it is more precious than gold, which is corruptible, even though it bears testing by fire- and then you will have praise and glory and honour. You did not see him, yet you love him; and still without seeing him, you are already filled with a joy so glorious that it cannot be described, because you believe; and you are sure of the end to which your faith looks forward, that is, the salvation of your souls.

This is the Word of the Lord.

Opening Prayer

Lord,
You are our hope and our strength,
The one in whom our lives find meaning.
Open the horizons of our minds,
That we might recognise you,
For in you alone do our hearts find rest.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Prayer Over The Gifts
Lord,
God of all Truth,
Receive these offerings, chosen from your many gifts.
May this Eucharist help us to grow in holiness and faith.
Grant this through Christ Our Lord.

Concluding Prayer

Gracious God,
You renew us at your table with the bread of life.
May this Eucharist increase our faith
And lead us to the peace that you alone can give.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
 

Intention  for the unity of the Church

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 Day 8 - Wednesday June 25th 2008

After reading the intentions of the people please add
at the appropriate time
the intention given below:

7.00am and  8.15am sessions

And  we ask Our Lady to pray  for the

Church of Ireland and Presbyterian congregations

of Connor and Kells

with whom our unity pilgrims have met in prayer and friendship

9.30am and  2.00pm sessions

And  we ask Our Lady to pray  for the

Church of Ireland, Presbyterian & Methodist congregations

of Portrush parish

with whom our unity pilgrims have met in prayer and friendship
 

3.30pm session

5.00pm session

And  we ask Our Lady to pray  for the

Church of Ireland and Presbyterian congregations

of  Lisburn and Hillsborough

with whom our unity pilgrims have met in prayer and friendship

6.30pm and 8.00pm sessions

And  we ask Our Lady to pray  for the

Presbyterian congregations

of Ballynahinch and Newtownbreda

with whom our unity pilgrims have met in prayer and friendship

9.30pm and 11. 00pm sessions

And  we ask Our Lady to pray  for the

Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist congregations

of the parish of Newry

with whom our unity pilgrims have met in prayer and friendship

“All, with one accord, devoted themselves to prayer,

together with Mary, the Mother of Jesus”
(Acts of the Apostles 1.14)

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