Seventh Sunday of Easter

The following resources are in the form of a video presentation
  • The readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter  (a useful commentary on these readings here)
  • A Gospel Reflection by Fr Alex and Fr Mike
  • Prayers of Intercession
  • Our Cluster Prayer
After you have watched our Prayer Resources we would encourage you to sit and reflect quietly on what the Word of God is saying to you this weekend. The questions below are simply suggestions but if you find them helpful then use them.

As we are set to be away from our church buildings for some time yet, we would ask you to consider the idea of forming small groups which can meet over the internet (or 1 to 1 over the phone) and share your thoughts and feelings about God's Word from any of the resources you have watched. We can put you in touch with a group should you want that. Please email us.         southedclust@btinternet.com

Questions. (Framed for a group discussion  but can be reflected on individually)
  • Jesus prays that his followers will “do God’s will” as he did. Where do you struggle to do God’s will? Evaluate how well you manage to take a small but achievable step to combat this struggle.
  • “… absence is sometimes the only thing that can purify presence… Do we not often say: ‘absence makes the heart grow fonder?’”   How are you missing Holy Communion?
    How are you adjusting to missing your parishioner friends?
    Could there are a communal way forward for both these absences?
  • We are asked to say the Holy Spirit prayer every day in the lead up to Pentecost. What gift, talent or task is the Holy Spirit bringing to your mind in this prayer? Share this with someone you trust.
End of Prayer resource
Come Holy Spirit!
Fill the hearts of your faithful people
and kindle in us the fire of your love.
Help us to renew the face of the earth
by loving unconditionally
as Jesus taught us.
Come Holy Spirit!