Feast of the Holy Trinity A

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

John 3:16-18  God sent his Son so that through him the world might be saved

Jesus said to Nicodemus:
‘God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life. For God sent his Son into the world not to condemn the world, but so that through him the world might be saved.
No one who believes in him will be condemned; but whoever refuses to believe is condemned already, because he has refused to believe in the name of God’s only Son.’

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.
If you are interested  in joining a small group to share your thoughts and feelings about God's Word from any of the resources you have watched please email us.         cluster.alpha@outlook.com

Prayers of Intercession

Throughout history human beings have tried to answer the question “Who is God? What is God like?” It is only through God becoming human in Jesus that we learn that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit in personal relationships of unitive love.

For Pope Francis and all those preparing the documents for the Synod later this year. May they listen carefully to the people of God and strive faithfully to respond to their concerns in their decisions.

Come Holy Spirit  Fill the hearts of your faithful.

For people whose lives are torn apart by war, famine, disease and poverty. May they be supported to rebuild their lives by people who believe in a loving God and demonstrate their beliefs in action.

Come Holy Spirit   Fill the hearts of your faithful.

Just as the Holy Spirit gave understanding to each person according to their native language, we pray for a greater understanding and cooperation between the peoples of the world in facing up to the global problems facing our planet at this time.

Come Holy Spirit  Fill the hearts of your faithful.

For ourselves, our families and our neighbourhoods. May we put our trust in a God who never tires of loving us despite our failings - and show this love to others by our thoughts, words and actions.

Come Holy Spirit  Fill the hearts of your faithful.

We remember all those who have asked for our prayers on the Prayer Foundation list and for all those who are terminally ill at home or in hospices. May they and their carers be filled with the compassion and love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Come Holy Spirit  Fill the hearts of your faithful.

We remember those who have recently “gone before us marked with the sign of faith”. We remember in particular Grace Kay, Audrey Brown, Christine Morrison, Liam O’Malley, Mary Boyle, Margaret Livingston.
We bring to mind all those whose anniversaries occur at this time and we thank God for the care and support provided by Fr Alex and our Bereavement Group for those who mourn their loss.

Come Holy Spirit  Fill the hearts of your faithful.

We will now say the Missionary Prayer together.

Prayer to be Missionary Disciples