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 those who cannot believe because they cannot see; for those who cannot believe because they cannot hope; for those who cannot believe because they cannot trust because of the scandal of abuse in the Church – that Christians everywhere and in our Parish will seek reform and renewal and so draw many to a renewed faith in the Risen Christ
[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 in Ukraine, Ethiopia and Tigray, 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 abuse, torture and 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 the trauma and scars of war’s brutality; and for …;
May Risen Lord share His Resurrection with all who have died recently, especially, Bishop Christopher Budd, and the victims of war and conflict
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time: Fr Hans Kung
[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…