Today is the feast of Pentecost. The Day of Pentecost marks fifty days since Easter Day and brings the Easter season to an end. It is a major feast of the Church’s year when Christians recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations.<br><br>We pray that God's Holy Spirit is at work in the lives of those who live in St. Peter's Street, so they may comprehend how much God loves them and wants then to know life in all its fulness.
During this period of Thy Kingdom Come we have been reflecting on The Lord's Prayer as pray for the residents of Roman Hill along with friends and family members who do not yet know the love of Jesus. We pray that in the coming days the people of Maidstone Road will become more aware of God's love for them.<br><br>If you would like to join us in reflecting on the Lord's Prayer Thy Kingdom Come booklet can be found at <a href="https://www.thykingdomcome.global/resources/2025-novena-various-languages">2025 Novena - In Various Languages | Thy Kingdom Come</a> or call in at St. Andrew's where we have some printed copies you are welcome to have, there is no charge.
In the church we also remember the Ascension of Jesus back to heaven after he was raised to life on Easter Sunday. It is also the beginning of a time of global prayer 'Thy Kingdom Come' https://www.thykingdomcome.global/<br><br>Thank you Lord that you love the world you created, you know all that is happening in each country and yet you are also know and love each person living in Cathcart Street. Nothing is too big or too small for you. We pray that the people in this street will be aware of your presence with them this week, through creation, the love of friends and neighbours or the kindness of strangers. Bless and encourage them in their daily lives. Amen.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for each person who lives and works here. You know them, love them and want the best for them. We ask that they may know your presence with them in the routine activities of life and in times of joy and sorrow.We pray for all who visit the cemetery to remember loved ones and for those recently bereaved. May they know your peace Lord in their loneliness and pain. Amen.
