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Resources for Lent

4/2/2021

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​As we approach the season of Lent - a time of reflection, repentance and renewal - members of the Northern Pastoral Network have been preparing numerous resources within their dioceses to support the prayer, devotion and spiritual life of the Faithful.

We have centrally compiled these resources that have been submitted by NPN members.

Diocese of Down & Connor - Living Church

Walking with Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.
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This is a five session programme that includes a Gospel Reading, Reflective Prayer and Scriptural Rosary.  The resource has been designed to be used in a variety of ways and this is outlined in the attached leader’s guide. 
  • You can record and broadcast over your Parish Webcam or Social Media Platform during the Lenten Season.   If you broadcast this liturgy the collaboration of clergy, lay readers and music ministry will add to the richness of the experience and allow those viewing at home to connect with the wider Parish Community. 
  • You can distribute the participants leaflets for Parishioners to use in their own homes.  This will allow people to read the Gospel at home and engage with the Lenten Mission during the course of the week in a time of private prayer.   Indeed posting this resource to those who are housebound will be a good outreach. 
  • You can use the content of these leaflets for your social media.   Over this last year people have become more adept in accessing social media and as an evangelising people we ought to ensure that the message of Christ is proclaimed in all the spheres in which we are active.
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The leader’s guide and participant leaflets are below.
LEADER'S GUIDE

Week 1 Reflection
WEEK 2 REFLECTION
WEEK 3 REFLECTION

WEEK 4 REFLECTION
WEEK 5 REFLECTION

Diocese of Clogher Liturgy Commission

ASH WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE FOR FAMILIES

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An Act of Spiritual Communion in Lent

Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and Saviour.
I turn to you, already present in my heart.
To acknowledge your presence in this moment
brings me strength and comfort.


I recall the words you used in the desert
when you faced the Tempter,
and I know I cannot live on bread alone.
Keep your Word alive and fruitful in me.


*You have given me the gift of life.
In this time of Lent, revive my spirit
and nourish me in my inmost self
on my journey towards Easter


*In all the circumstances of my life,
help me to know the Father’s will
and to trust his plan for me, even in times of trial,
confident that he desires only my highest good.


*Confirm in me your Spirit of love and service.
Help me to see the good that I can do
and give me the will to do it.
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May our communion in this moment of grace
become at last the communion of heaven,
with Mary and Joseph,
and with all who have gone before me
into the fullness of risen life
with you, Lord Jesus,
and with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
for ever and ever.

Amen.

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*For a shorter version one or other of
these paragraphs may be used alternately.
Plain (Altar Version)
PDF Download
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Derry Diocese - Derry Catechetical Centre

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The theme is ‘Care Hope Pray’.
Resource Overview
​Resources suitable for Home, School and Parish.
Full collection of resources can be accessed here.
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