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Prayer theme: 200 Years W/C 9 th September 2019

Reflect on dandelion seeds, the Peterloo Massacre, and the FCJ Society to inspire prayers for love, justice, and unity in the world community.

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Prayer theme: 200 Years W/C 9 th September 2019

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  1. Prayer theme: 200 Years W/C 9th September 2019

  2. Monday 9th September 2019 An interesting fact about the number 200! Each dandelion flower head produces 200 seeds. And each seed can fly up to 100km!

  3. A story about dandelions There was a man who wanted to tidy up the lawn when he moved to a new house. He treated the lawn for weeds, got rid of the moss, fed the lawn and re-seeded areas that were worn. After a year of hard work he had still failed to get rod of a persistent growth of dandelions that emerged even stronger after every treatment. He read books and took advice from the university who gave him specific instructions. When these instructions failed he wrote back to the university to ask what he should do next. The university replied by return email: learn to love the dandelions. Monday 2nd SeptemberPrayer

  4. Monday 9th September 2019 Loving God, Help us to recognise our own place in creation and the special gifts we have to offer all people, Help us to recognise this in others too, Help us to love everyone, even those that are like dandelions to us Help us to learn to love ourselves And to love the dandelions!. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our teacher and companion. AMEN

  5. Monday 9th September Celebration of the birth of Mary Loving God, We give thanks for Mary, the Mother of Jesus, for her generosity throughout her life, for her care, for her example of love. May she be a model to us as we try and love you and all our neighbours more perfectly. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

  6. Tuesday 10th September 2019 200 Years ago…. 16 August 1819 Eleven died at the Peterloo massacre in Manchester A huge crowd of people gathered at St Peter's Fields, Manchester, to hear radical orators speak on the subject of parliamentary reform and high food prices. The local yeomanry were ordered to arrest the speakers, but panicked and charged the crowd. Eleven people died and hundreds were injured. The massacre became known as 'Peterloo' - an ironic inversion of the British military triumph at Waterloo. Fromwww.bbc.co.uk/history/british/timeline

  7. 200 years on from the Peterloo Massacre, we still read about injustices in the news. When people gather to protest or listen but are killed or arrested because of their beliefs or opinions. In France, Marie Madeleine was close to founding the FCJ Society, she herself had experienced injustice and saw the effects of war and poverty. Dignity and Justice are values reflected in the life of Marie Madeleine and that are part of our schools. We pray today for all those working for justice around the world.

  8. Morning prayer for Justice Grant us, Lord God, a vision of your world as your love would have it: a world where the weak are protected, and none go hungry or poor; a world where the riches of creation are shared, and everyone can enjoy them; a world where different races and cultures live in harmony and mutual respect; a world where peace is built with justice, and justice is guided by love. Give us the inspiration and courage to build it, through Jesus Christ our Lord. - Author Unknown

  9. Afternoon prayer for Justice God, you have given all peoples on common origin.It is your will that they be gathered togetheras one family in yourself.Fill the hearts of humankind with the fire of your love and with the desire to ensure justice for all.By sharing the good things you give us,may we secure an equality for all our brothers and sisters throughout the world.May there be an end to division, strife, and war.May there be a dawning of a truly human societybuilt on love and peace.We ask this in your name. Amen.

  10. Wednesday 11th September 2019 Take a look at the logo for the Bi-centenary Year. What do you see? Now create your own prayer, feeling inspired…

  11. Wednesday 11th September 2019 Prayer We give thanks for the life of Marie Madeleine, who inspires us daily and moves us to live and work for a greater purpose. We pray for the FCJ Sisters, schools and communities around the world that are preparing to celebrate this special year. May this Bi-Centenary year bring us closer in companionship and renew us all. We pray for the wonderful gift of creation, let us not take this for granted, but commit to live in a way that respects and sustains all of creation. Amen.

  12. Thursday 12th September In the 200 years since Marie Madeleine founded the society in Amiens, France, the FCJ society can be found all over the world and the FCJ sisters have come from many countries such as… France, Belgium, UK, Spain, Austria, Argentina, Indonesia, Norway, Crimea - Yalta, India, Poland, Vietnam, Grenada, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Malta, Romania, Martinique, Antigua, Ireland, Russia, Singapore, Myanmar, Canada, Philippines, Australia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Jamaica, USA, Greece… We pray today for our worldwide community.

  13. Thursday 12th September Prayers of Intercession for our worldwide community: We pray for the people of The Bahamas as they recover and rebuild after Storm Dorian. All: Lord Hear Our Prayer We pray for the people of the UK and Ireland divided by Brexit All: Lord Hear Our Prayer We pray for the victims of violent attacks in South Africa All: Lord Hear Our Prayer Please add your own prayers…

  14. Friday 14th September 2019 Dear Lord, Another week in school is almost over. We look forward to the weekend and time To be with our families, time to rest, time to enjoy sport, To hang out with friends, to go shopping, to catch up with homework; To listen to what you are saying to us in the events of our life, Reflecting on the questions which will help us grow. In this world of confusing signals Help me to tune into you, to listen To the message of life; help me To grow and mature into the person You want me to be. Amen. From Prayers for Schools by Raymond Friel

  15. Friday 14th September Looking back on the week with God When did I feel your presence this week? Did any mood or emotion this week take me by surprise? What do I feel grateful for this week? What am I sorry for this week? Who do I need to make up with? What line or phrase from the prayers or assembly stayed with me….. Tell God about your experiences.​ Give thanks for who you are. As you look ahead, with what spirit will you enter next week? Ask God to help you.

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