hello Father Simon Rundell, Mission Community of the Holy Family hello In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit Amen! The Lord be with you And also with you. Gosport Plymouth Mission Community of the Holy Family 23 rd April is Martyr Someone who dies for what they believe in. Emperor Diocletian 23 rd April 303 AD Never visited England St George is the Patron Saint of England Ethiopia Georgia Greece Lithuania Portugal Ethiopian Ikon of St. George George George Michael The Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 Put on the armour of God Belt of Truth Breastplate of Righteousness Shield of Faith Helmet of Salvation Sword of the Spirit 13-18 Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. 13-18 Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. 13-18 Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. Let us pray Dear Lord Help me when I am faced with things which are scary, when things worry or upset me. These dragons can be beaten, and I know that you can give me the tools to overcome all these things. Thank you. Amen Bow your heads and pray for Gods Blessing Blessing and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you this day and always Amen. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.