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
[reader] 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
[reader] JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY RISEN!
Jesus vanquishes death: as we pray eternal life for Prince Philip, we ask the Comforter, the Holy Spirit to console and strengthen the faith of his widow, Queen Elizabeth and all the Royal Family
[reader] JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY 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
[reader] JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY 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
[reader] JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY 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, harmony and justice in the streets and homes of our City of Bristol
[reader] JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY 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: …. ;
May Risen Lord share His Resurrection with all who have died recently, especially Prince Philip, Fr Hans Kung, the victims of Covid-19 and all killed by terror and conflict
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time: …
[reader] JESUS IS RISEN…
[response:] HE IS TRULY 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…