Feast of Christ the King  C

The following are prayerful resources rather than a liturgy.

• The gospel for the day
  (a useful commentary on the reading here)
• Some optional questions for reflection
  
• Prayers of Intercession
  
• Cluster Prayer
• The gospel of the week ahead with questions

Luke 23: 35-43  Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom.

As for the leaders, they jeered at him. ‘He saved others,’ they said

‘let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.’

The soldiers mocked him too, and when they approached to offer vinegar they said,

‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.’

Above him there was an inscription: ‘This is the King of the Jews.’

One of the criminals hanging there abused him.

‘Are you not the Christ?’ he said. ‘Save yourself and us as well.’

But the other spoke up and rebuked him.

‘Have you no fear of God at all?’ he said.

‘You got the same sentence as he did, but in our case we deserved it:

we are paying for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong.

'Jesus,’ he said ‘remember me when you come into your kingdom.’

‘Indeed, I promise you,’ he replied ‘today you will be with me in paradise.’

This is the gospel of the Lord

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Having used our prayer resources, you might want simply to reflect yourself on them and how that might flow into your coming week. Some people have found it very helpful to meet with others and share their thoughts.
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Prayers of Intercession

Today we hear the horrifying signs that may foretell the end of the world, but if we place our trust in the Lord we will be kept safe. These warnings can spur us into action now when climate change and other world events are real. Let us consider what we should change and resolve to do so now.

For the Church that we may grow in faith and trust in God to lead us through hardships and sufferings.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

For political leaders that they may put aside their differences to take care of our common home, the earth.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

For all those who died in the two world wars, sacrificing their lives so that we might live in peace.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

For the people of Ukraine and Russia that they may see an end to violence and conflict.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

For those affected by natural disasters and environmental tragedies that they may be given help to rebuild their lives and restore what they have lost. We pray also for those who work in disaster relief that they may be motivated by the good they do in bringing aid and hope to people in great need.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

For all those who are sick in mind and body that they maybe healed by the power of the Holy Spirit, we particularly keep in mind all those on the prayer foundation list.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

For all the faithful departed, whom we remember this month that they may rest in eternal peace and for all those who mourn loved ones that they may be comforted in their grief.

We remember especially those who have died recently, Anne Doig, Mary Gilhooley, Patrick Devine, Lucas Mackenzie, Anne Watson, Joy Ellison, Marlene Bonnar, Colm O’Brien, Chris Swanston & Mary Thomson. May they share in God’s eternal peace.

Lord hear us Lord graciously hear us.

Let's continue with our cluster prayer.

Prayer to be Missionary Disciples