O HOLY SPIRIT, sweet guest of our souls,
abide in us and grant that we may ever abide in You,
Amen.
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Tuesday, 8 April 2025
PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
O HOLY SPIRIT, sweet guest of my soul,
abide in me and grant that I may ever abide in You,
Amen.
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JESUS WAS NO ORDINARY MAN
JESUS CHRIST WAS NO ORDINARY MAN.
HE IS SON OF GOD AS WELL AS SON OF MAN.
JESUS IS OUR SAVIOUR, OUR REDEEMER.
LISTEN TO HIM.
READ HIS WORDS IN THE GOSPELS AND OBEY THEM.
AND FIND - WITHIN THIS LIFE -
THE PEACE JESUS BRINGS.
THROUGH OBEDIENCE TO THE COMMANDMENTS
AND THE WORDS OF JESUS,
PREPARE FOR ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN,
AFTER OUR EARTHLY CLOSURE.
READ THE WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST
IN THE FOUR GOSPELS
OF MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN.
LEARN ABOUT THE PROPHECIES
THAT THE MESSIAH, JESUS, WOULD COME.
FIND OUT ABOUT HIS LIFE
AND THE CHURCH
IN THE BIBLE.
FREE EBIBLE GREAT RESOURCE IS AVAILABLE AT
Jesus was no ordinary Man. With thanks to Youtube and ebible.org
HUMANITY
JESUS CHRIST came to earth to teach us what it
truly means to be a human being
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Wednesday, 26 February 2025
GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH IS AT ALL DAY VIGIL. WHY NOT JOIN?
GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH IS AT ALL DAY PRAYER VIGIL.
WE PRAY TO OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
- FOR END TO ALL CURRENT WARS RAGING ON EARTH
- FOR PEACE IN OUR FAMILIES
- FOR PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES
- FOR PEACE IN OUR SOCIETIES
- FOR PEACE IN OUR COUNTRIES
- FOR JUSTICE TO PREVAIL
- FOR ALL WHO HAVE BEEN RAPED
- FOR ALL WHO HAVE SUFFERED ABUSE
- FOR ALL WHO HAVE BEEN TORTURED
- FOR ALL WHO HAVE BEEN MURDERED
- FOR AN END TO ALL ABORTIONS
- FOR GENTLENESS AND MERCY TO GROW WITHIN THE HEARTS OF ALL
WHY NOT JOIN IN THE ROSARY FOR WORLD PEACE AND JUSTICE?
https://biddingprayers.com/divine-mercy-chaplet/
With thanks to biddingprayers.com
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MINERS
FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MINERS
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FUNERAL CHURCH SERVICE FOR MINERS
Let us pray for all miners who have died underground, and for those whose bodies still lie underground.
Church Service:
Priest: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
Congregation: "Amen."
Priest: "I know that my Redeemer lives, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: I myself shall see Him with my own eyes." Job 19:25,27a
PSALM 23:
Priest and Congregation:
"The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures, in which He gives me repose.
He guides me along the right paths, for His Name's sake.
Even though I walk in the valley of death, I will fear no evil,
For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me, in the presence of my foes.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Priest: "May the Light of the Redeemer Christ shine within our lives. Lord, have mercy."
Congregation: "Lord, have mercy."
Priest: "Christ, have mercy."
Congregation: "Christ, have mercy."
Priest: "Lord, have mercy."
Congregation: "Lord, have mercy."
Priest: "May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life."
Congregation: "Amen."
READING:
Priest: "A reading from the gospel of St Luke, chapter 2, verses 1 to 16.
"I am the Resurrection and the Life, says the LORD: the one who believes in Me, even though they die, yet shall they live: and whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die.' " John 11;25,26
"This is the Word of the Lord."
Congregation: "Thanks be to God."
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT:
Priest: "Let us remember all who have died underground. We pray for those who have passed and remain in shafts underground. God our Father knows each miner by name. Miners, departed from this earth, remain safe within the Hands of the God who made each one of us.
We pray for all who braved the perils of the underground in search of a better life. We remember the sacrifices of miners who risked their lives in order to ensure shelter and sustenance for their loved ones.
We remember those trafficked into the pits of the mining industry. We remember children who laboured underground. Let us remember those who lie there, unclaimed but not forgotten by the Almighty.
We pray for the families, colleagues and friends of all who have passed underground, and ask God to help them in their grief.
We pray for all those who have suffered underground.
We take comfort in knowing that Jesus, Who is the Resurrection and the Life, will lead them into the Heavenly Kingdom. No-one is born and dies without the Father knowing. May He be merciful to all His children who were miners, especially those most in need of His Mercy."
ACCEPTING JESUS CHRIST:
If you wish to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, please visit the following Prayer Chapel:
http://churchinterfaith.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/how-to-receive-jesus-christ-as-your.html
REPENTANCE OF SIN:
If you wish to visit the Chapel of Repentance, visit the following Prayer Chapel:
http://churchinterfaith.blogspot.com/2017/03/prayer-chapel-of-repentance.html
BREAKING OF BREAD:
Priest: "Almighty God, You sent Your only Son to our world because You loved us so much. We praise You, Father, that on the night before He gave His Life, our Lord Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying: "Take, eat, this is My Body which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me."
Congregation: "Lord Jesus, You are the Bread of Life,"
Priest: "After the same manner, He took the cup, gave thanks and gave it to them, saying: "Take this, all of you, and drink, for this is My Blood: the Blood of the New Covenant which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of Me."
Congregation: "Lord Jesus, You are the Cup of Life, the wine that is blessed for our salvation."
(Here spiritually partake of the Body and Blood of Christ within in the Eucharist. Be assured He has come to you.)
Spend some time in silent prayer.
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
Priest and congregation: "Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever, Amen."
BLESSING:
Priest: "God, our Creator and Redeemer, by Your Power Christ conquered death and entered into glory. Confident of His victory, and claiming His promises, we now leave Your servants in Your gracious keeping, in the Name of Jesus our Lord, Who died and is alive, and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who by Your burial did sanctify an earthly grave; bless and hallow the underground graves of miners, that they may be peaceful resting-places for the bodies of Your servants. Through Your Mercy, O Blessed Saviour, Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. "
FINAL HYMN: IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
When peace, like a river, attendeth my wayWhen sorrows, like sea billows roarWhatever my lot, Thou has taught me to sayIt is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though satan should buffet, though trials should comeLet this blessed assurance control,That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,And has shed His own Blood for my soul.
It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soul.
He lives, oh, the bliss of this glorious thoughtMy sin, not in part, but the wholeIs nailed to His Cross and I bear it no morePraise the Lord, Praise the Lord, O my soul.
It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)Oh it is well, it is well with my soul.
And Lord hasten the day when my faith shall be sightThe clouds be rolled back as a scrollThe trumpet shall sound, and the Lord shall descendEven so, it is well with my soul
It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soul.
With thanks to Youtube
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Friday, 11 October 2024
CHURCH SERVICE FOR SOULS IN PURGATORY
Purgatory is the process by which God remedies all that is lacking in us and that's where our prayers can help the dead. Just as in this life, so also in purgatory, growth and healing is much easier when you've got help, in this case the help of our prayers. - Bishop Anthony B. Taylor
The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, or All Souls Day, is the feast day dedicated to prayer for all those who have died and are in purgatory. Souls in purgatory are not yet fully able to bear the light and sinlessless of heaven. They are in the "second chance" lane - having died in the state of still undergoing personal purification, they are given the opportunity to complete their journey to holiness.
They no longer live on earth, and as yet find themselves unable to fully access heaven. They are joyously becoming fully holy. Our prayers are acceptable to the merciful and compassionate God for the souls in purgatory, thus shortening their stay in purgatory. Let us pray for those most in need of our prayers, and that purgatory will be emptied over Hallow's Eve, All Souls Day and All Saints Day.
Bless the graves of your loved ones and of local cemeteries with holy water, pray the rosary at cemeteries and pray for your loved ones and the souls in purgatory, before the Blessed Sacrament or before the Church altar. Contact a good and prayerful priest to offer Holy Mass for the repose of the souls of your families, friends and for all the souls in purgatory.
As human beings, we are finite and limited, with the effects of past sin which have affected our character. Jesus Christ completely paid the price of our redemption. The sentence of eternal banishment of humanity from God was remitted by the Precious Redemption of Jesus. Although our sins have been fully forgiven by God, some lasting damage as a result of personal sins have left some traces in our personalities or deformed character formation in some way. These influences require full healing before final entry into heaven for eternity.
Purgatory is the process by which God remedies all that is lacking to each one, and that's where our prayers can help the dead. Just as in this life, so also in purgatory, growth and healing is much easier when there is assistance - in this case, the help of our prayers.
PRAYER SERVICE
Divine Mercy chaplet
Eighth Day; Today bring to Jesus the souls who are detained in purgatory
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet who must make retribution to Your Justice. May the streams of Blood and Water Which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of the purifying fire, that in that place, too, the power of Your Mercy may be praised.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze on the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His Most Sacred Soul was flooded, manifest Your Mercy to the souls which are under Your Just Scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way than through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to your Goodness and Compassion. Amen.
Opening prayer:
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!
Our Father; Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as It is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, for ever and ever, Amen.
Hail Mary; Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death, Amen.
Apostles' Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell, and on the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen.
Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
Pray ten times: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Closing Prayer:
Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your Mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Our Lord said to Saint Faustina:
Encourage souls to say the Chaplet which I have given you ... Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death ... When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Saviour .. Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace form My infinite mercy ... I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy ... Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My Will.
IMPORTANCE OF THE CHPLET OF MERCY
FOR THE DYING
Jesus said: "Write that when they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between my Father and the dying person, not as a just Judge but as the merciful Saviour."
SOCIETY FOR THE POOR SOULS IN PURGATORY PROMOTE PRAYER AND THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASSES FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
https://bscvt.com/society-for-the-poor-souls
With thanks to bscvt.com
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