“Prayer is the first strength of hope. You pray and hope grows, it moves forward. I would say that prayer opens the door to hope. There is hope but I open the door with my prayer.”
Pope Francis
As a community built on faith, with Christ at the centre of everything we do, prayer is an important part of every day. Each day starts and ends with a prayer.
Throughout the week there is also an opportunity for staff to meet and pray together.
A prayer written by our Faith in Action Group for a Harvest Mass Celebration:
God of Plenty, we pray for those who hunger, through no fault of their own: the homeless, those on low income and the vulnerable, living in our community. We thank you for the gift of our local Food Bank and for the volunteers working there, who, with your help and guidance and through the generosity of the people of Thornaby, offer them assistance in their time of need. Amen
A prayer written by our Faith in Action Group for parishioners experiencing grief at Christmas time:
Merciful Father, we pray for those who have experienced the death of a loved one; memories of whom will live in their hearts. Let these memories bring joy throughout the Christmas season. Be a light in their darkness. Fill them with hope for a brighter tomorrow when they will be reunited once more in heaven. Amen
