Monday | Tuesday
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday
Readings
A reading from the book of Acts (2:3-4)
The apostles saw what looked like tongues of fire which spread out and touched each
person there. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other
languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.
Holiness isn’t about doing extraordinary things, but doing
ordinary things extraordinarily well.
(Cardinal Manning adapted)
Bidding Prayers
Let us pray for all those who will be leaving school this summer: that whatever their
choices for the future, they may choose wisely and be happy in what they do. Lord, hear
us.
Let us pray for anyone who is taking a new step in their lives: may they be able to
keep old friendships as they make new ones. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Almighty God, your Spirit inspired the apostles to speak in many different languages.
Give us the same Spirit, we pray, to help us to succeed in everything we attempt. We ask
this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Tuesday
2nd and 9th June
Time Out in the Upper Room
Readings
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1:25)
What seems to be God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God's
weakness is stronger than human strength.
No one can go three steps on the road to perfection unless Jesus Christ is walking
beside him.
(R. H. Benson)
Bidding Prayers
Let us pray for all who are taking A Levels and A Level modular exams. May they be able
to achieve the grades they need for the future. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for 6th formers who are making decisions about what they must do
next in their lives: may God help them in any difficult decisions which they must make.
Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Lord God, help us to remember that your wisdom is so much greater than ours, that often
it is hard for us to understand. May we never to think that we have all the answers, but
realise that we always have a lot to learn. We make this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Wednesday
3rd & 10th June
Readings
A reading from the book of Psalms (102:1-2)
Listen to my prayer, O Lord, and hear my cry for help! When I am in trouble, don't turn
away from me! Listen to me, and answer me quickly when I call!
The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor a human being made perfect without
trials.
(Chinese proverb)
Bidding Prayers
Let us pray for everyone doing school exams, or preparing for them. May God help them
to work their hardest and do their best. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for anyone who is disappointed or upset because of a result which they
receive: may God help us all to learn from our mistakes. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Dear Lord, hear the cry for help from everyone who is in trouble or need. As people
realise that they cannot do everything on their own, please help them to achieve more than
they can imagine. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the Lord.
Amen.
Thursday
4th and 11th June
Mass at 12.20pm in the Upper Room
Readings
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians (1:27)
God purposely chose what the world considers nonsense in order to shame the wise, and he
chose what the world considers weak in order to shame the powerful.
If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.
(J.F. Clarke)
Bidding Prayers
Let us pray for all who have to set and mark exams: that they may mark accurately and
fairly, so that God may bless them in all they do. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for anyone who finds it hard to concentrate on revision: that God may help
them to do what they need to. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
God our Father, you value the weak greater than the powerful, and the poor more than
the rich. Help us to be weak in things that are not important, and to be rich in the thing
which really matters: love of you and of our neighbours. We make this prayer in
Jesus’ holy name. Amen.
5th and 12th June
Readings
A reading from the book of Psalms (23:1-4)
The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green
grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh water. He gives me new strength. He guides me
in the right paths, as he has promised. Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will
not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me.
If God sends us on stony paths, he will provide us with strong shoes.
(Alexander Maclaren)
Bidding Prayers
Let us pray for all who are doing their GCSEs. May God help them to work their hardest
and achieve their best. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for anyone who is worried or anxious about exams: may God be present with
them and help them through difficult times. Lord, hear us.
Concluding Prayer
Father, sometimes we feel that we are going through a deep darkness in our lives. Help
us to realise that you are our Shepherd and will always care for us. We ask this in the
name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
