Monday | Tuesday
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Readings
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians
Live a life that measures up to the standard God set when he called you. Be always
humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another.
If you want to enjoy the glory of the sunrise, you must live through the darkness of
the night (Anonymous)
Bidding Prayers
We pray for peace in the world, especially in (…, and) any place where
there is fighting or war. Lord, hear us.
We pray for all our school and especially for everyone preparing for exams. May God
help them to do their best. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Father, the resurrection of Jesus is our hope, and the glory of Easter morning will
shine on us on the last day. May our lives express this hope in the way we serve our
sisters and brothers. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Tuesday
April 28th & May 5th
Time Out all dinnertime
Readings
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Your hearts and minds must be made completely new, and you must put on the new self,
which is created in God's likeness and reveals itself in the true life that is upright and
holy.
God did not say: You will not be tempted, you will not struggle, you will not suffer;
but he said: You will not be defeated. (Lady Julian of Norwich)
Bidding Prayers
Let your peace spread to the ends of the earth: let everyone see the signs of your
presence everywhere. Lord, hear us.
We pray for anyone who finds it hard to hope - anyone who feels their situation is so
bad that there is no hope for them. May they truly see what is possible and find hope in
life once more. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
By your death and resurrection, Lord Jesus, give us new life, so that we may put all
the bad things behind us, and live a new life serving you and all people. We make this
prayer in your holy name. Amen.
Wednesday
April 29th & May 6th
Readings
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians
No more lying, then! Each of you must tell the truth to one another, because we are all
members together in the body of Christ. If you become angry, do not let your anger lead
you into sin, and do not stay angry all day. Don't give the Devil a chance.
Language comes alive when it speaks by deeds. Enough of talking: let action speak. We
are bloated with words and empty works. (St Anthony of Padua)
Bidding Prayers
We pray for this nation, that all people, whatever their race, or beliefs or
background, may be able to live together in harmony. Lord, hear us.
We pray for all who are unemployed, especially those who feel depressed because they
cannot find work: help them, Lord, to realise that everyone is valuable in your sight.
Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Risen Lord Jesus, make each day that you give us, the most wonderful day of our lives,
because it is the day you have chosen to be with us, O risen Christ. Amen.
Thursday
April 30th & May 7th
Mass at 12.25pm
Readings
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians
Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide
what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.
Pray to God in any way that you like. He is sure to hear you, for he can hear even the
footfall of an ant. (Ramakrishna 1836-1886)
Bidding Prayers
Father, you sent your Son into the world to bring good news to the poor - may we be
able to bring the light of the Gospel into the dark places of people’s lives. Lord,
hear us.
Lord, you placed your Son at your right hand in heaven: hear us as we pray for all who
have died.. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Grant us, Lord Jesus, to rise from the dead with you, by caring for our brothers and
sisters as you love us. We make this prayer in your holy name Amen.
May 1st and 8th
May is the Month of Our Lady
Readings
A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians.
Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more
hateful feelings of any sort. Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and
forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.
We should not judge the poor by their clothes and their outward appearance … on
the contrary, if you consider the poor in the light of faith, then you will see they take
the place of God the Son, who chose to be poor. (Saint Vincent de Paul)
Bidding Prayers
We pray for the Church which carries on the work of Jesus and his apostles. Lord, hear
us.
We pray for all people who are sick or lonely and for those who care for them. Lord,
hear us.
The Hail Mary may be used in the place of the Our Father.
Concluding Prayer
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. To him be glory and honour for
ever and ever Amen.
