Spiritual Bouquet In Preparation for the visit of

his Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Part ThreeFor the Youth of the Church

“Above all I entrust myself to your prayers”

Pope Benedict XVILEADER:

As we start our time of prayer let us take a moment in silence before beginning with our prayer to the Trinity.

ALL:

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

“Above all I entrust myself to your prayers”

Pope Benedict XVILEADER:

Jesus said"I praise you, Father Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.”

We pray for our young people. We ask that they may be ambassadors of Jesus, bringing his life and love to the world.

“Above all I entrust myself to your prayers”

Pope Benedict XVIREADER ONE:

But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

“Above all I entrust myself to your prayers”

Pope Benedict XVIREADER TWO:Lord we ask that you hear our prayers and intercede on our behalf as we pray:

for our young peopleThat through your grace, and with our youth and our energy, we may use our God-given gifts and talents to build the Kingdom of God.Lord Hear Us

ALL: Lord graciously hear us

for all young peopleThat we may be the generation who bring down the barriers that divide and discriminate; that we are the children who will become adults in a world where justice and peace unites races, cultures, creeds and nationalities.Lord Hear Us

ALL: Lord graciously hear us

“Above all I entrust myself to your prayers”

Pope Benedict XVILEADER:As we prepare for the visit of the Holy Father to the UK we pray together the words that Jesus taught us,

ALL: Our Father...

“Above all I entrust myself to your prayers”

Pope Benedict XVILEADER:Each day we will be united in prayers of preparation with schools, parishes and families across the UK. As we look forward to welcoming the Holy Father to the UK, we finish our time of prayer together as we say:

ALL:

God of truth and love, we pray for Pope Benedict and look forward with joy to his forthcoming visit to our countries. May he be a witness to the unity and hope which is your will for all people. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord, Amen

Our Lady Mother of the Church Pray for UsSt. Andrew Pray for UsSt. George Pray for UsSt. David Pray for Us

Inspirational Words

of

Saint Thomas Moore

Finding the right work is like discovering your own soul in the world

Thomas Moore

Wisdom and deep intelligence require an honest appreciation of mystery.

Thomas Moore

True change takes place in the imagination.

Thomas Moore

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