Prayer
Become a Community of Prayer
BECOME A COMMUNITY OF PRAYER
RESOURCES FROM THE REDEMPTORISTS
Click on the links below to access the pdf file or website
Other online resources
Meditation before the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration is streamed daily from the National Shrine at Walsingham https://www.walsingham.org.uk/live-stream/)
ST ALPHONSUS PRAYER FOR THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Grant me the gift of piety, so that I may serve You for the future with increased fervour, follow with more promptness Your holy inspirations, and observe your divine precepts with greater fidelity.
Grant me the gift of knowledge, so that I may know the things of God and, enlightened by Your holy teaching, may walk, without deviation, in the path of eternal salvation.
Grant me the gift of fortitude, so that I may overcome courageously all the assaults of the devil, and all the dangers of this world which threaten the salvation of my soul.
Grant me the gift of counsel, so that I may choose what is more conducive to my spiritual advancement and may discover the wiles and snares of the tempter.
Grant me the gift of understanding, so that I may apprehend the divine mysteries and by contemplation of heavenly things detach my thoughts and affections from the vain things of this miserable world.
Grant me the gift of wisdom, so that I may rightly direct all my actions, referring them to God as my last end; so that, having loved Him and served Him in this life, I may have the happiness of possessing Him eternally in the next.
Amen.
NOVENA TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
In 2020 during the COVID pandemic the then Pastoral Area of St Thérèse of Lisieux in Liverpool, made an online Novena to the Holy Spirit. If you wish to follow the services recorded that year then click here or access the playlist on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtq4jABmUdteTqBIeX67pxvd8JV8UDVl4
Also in 2020 Fr Richard recorded a series of videos of St Alphonsus Novena to the Holy Spirit. This can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUtIHUuxHIhCdDagFqEFeKoGyVEBrkjdT
FRANCISCAN ROSARY RESOURCE
To mark the Franciscan Jubilee this year, the Archdioce's Pastoral Development team have produced a resource to help pray the Franciscan Rosary. Click here to access it
THE HOLY SPIRIT - A PRAYER VIDEO FOR PENTECOST
A PRAYER FOR PEACE FROM POPE LEO
Please join the Pope in praying for peace
"Lord Jesus,
You conquered death without weapons or violence:
You shattered its power with the strength of peace.
Grant us Your peace,
as You did to the women filled with doubt on Easter morning,
as You did to the disciples who were hiding in fear.
Send forth Your Spirit,
the breath that gives life and reconciles,
that turns adversaries and enemies into brothers and sisters.
Inspire in us to trust in Mary, Your mother,
who stood at the foot of Your cross with a broken heart,
firm in the faith that You would rise again.
May the madness of war cease
and the Earth be cared for and cultivated by those who still
know how to bring forth, protect and love life.
Hear us, Lord of life!”
PAPAL PRAYER VIDEO MAY 2026
Pray with the Pope in May that everyone might have food.
ARCHDIOCESAN GOOD NEWS EASTER 2026
May the miracle of Easter bring you peace and joy! We’re delighted to tell you that around 300 adults were baptised or received into the Catholic church on the holiest day of Easter Vigil across the archdiocese. We warmly welcome them to be part of the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide them through their journey of faith.
DILEXI TE READING GROUP
Bon Secours Young Adults Great Britain and Million Minutes is running a Dilexi Te Reading Group for those in their 20’s and 30’s who are particularly interested in the Church’s love for the poor, you can find out more and register at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bonsecoursyoungadultsgb/2138220
THE ART OF HOLY WEEK FROM THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN ENGLAND AND WALES
HOLY THURSDAY
GOOD FRIDAY
HOLY SATURDAY
EASTER SUNDAY
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