Thomas remained in doubt until he returned to the community of faith: for the unity of all God’s Church, that together we will offer to an unbelieving world a convincing sign of faith, proclaiming the Risen Lord of the Church
JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY RISEN!
Thomas saw and he believed: for a world that cannot believe because they cannot see; for a world that cannot believe because they cannot hope; for a world that cannot believe because they cannot trust – that Christians everywhere and in our Parish will draw many to a renewed faith in the Risen Christ
JESUS IS RISEN…
Jesus’ wounds were healing for broken disciples: may we have the courage to face our own brokenness, walk with others in their brokenness with an unconditional love, and allow miracles of healing to flow from our community: we pray especially for our refugee and LBGT friends, that the pain of rejection and judgement may be soon healed
JESUS IS RISEN…
Jesus sent his disciples to touch the wounds of the world, forgiving and reconciling: that the Church of God will challenge the madness of knife and gun crimes in our cities and towns; will challenge war and terrorism, creating peace and miracles of new beginnings, especially throughout the Middle East and conflict torn parts of Africa; for all communities of Reconciliation – Corrymeela in Northern Ireland; Taizé in France; Pax Christi throughout the world; may we all be living parables of reconciliation
JESUS IS RISEN…
Jesus speaks the Easter ‘Peace’: may we always serve peace in our fractured world: serve healing for every distressed heart and wounded mind especially those traumatised by refugee journeys; for peace in the streets and homes of the Inner City
JESUS IS RISEN…
Jesus comes among them and heals: for the sick of body and mind, and for all who are darkened by depression; we pray in particular for all suffering with the Corona virus and for all caring for them and families anxious for them and …
May Risen Lord share His Resurrection with all who have died recently, especially … the victims of Covid-19 and all killed by terror and conflict
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time:
JESUS IS RISEN…
Mary, sharing most fully the Resurrection of Jesus, pray with us and for us…
HAIL MARY…
Let us pray in a moment of the silence of peace…