Advent is a time of grace to free ourselves from the false belief that we are self-sufficient, to confess our sins and welcome God’s pardon, and to ask forgiveness from those we have offended.
Pope Francis
3rd (Gaudete) Sunday of Advent (year C)
15th December 2024
We pray that Pope Francis, Bishop Richard and all the Clergy remain firm in faith as they encourage faith worldwide.
Lord in your mercy
We pray that the leaders of nations and governments acknowledge that the Lord is in their midst as they decide on matters affecting the welfare of their people.
Lord in your mercy
We pray for those in need.
Lord in your mercy
In the local community we pray that deficiencies are noted and rectified for the benefit of all.
Lord in your mercy
We pray for an amicable ending to disagreement and for the promotion of peace throughout the World.
Lord in your mercy
We pray for all who have died, and especially for those whose anniversaries occur at this time, may they find peace in the Risen Lord.
Lord in your mercy
Advent Prayer Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!’ Amen. Henri J.M. Nouwen (1932 – 1996)
Prayer for Peace To the Creator of nature and man, of truth and beauty I pray: Hear my voice, for it is the voice of the victims of all wars and violence among individuals and nations; Hear my voice, for it is the voice of all children who suffer and will suffer when people put their faith in weapons and war; Hear my voice when I beg you to instil into the hearts of all human beings the wisdom of peace, the strength of justice and the joy of fellowship; Hear my voice, for I speak for the multitudes in every country and in every period of history who do not want war and are ready to walk the road of peace; Hear my voice and grant insight and strength so that we may always respond to hatred with love, to injustice with total dedication to justice, to need with the sharing of self, to war with peace. O God, hear my voice and grant unto the world your everlasting peace. (Pope Saint John Paul II)
In May 2009 the Parish of the Nativity of the Lord was officially inaugurated by Bishop Kieran Conry, bringing together in a single united community worshippers from the former Parishes of St Joseph’s in Redhill, Holy Family in Reigate and St Teresa of the Child Jesus in Merstham. Whilst retaining its three Churches, the new Parish is administered as a single Parish under the care of Fr Tony Bridson. Working with Fr Tony are Deacon Tim Murrill and key groups of lay representatives from the three Churches.
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