Often we seek only comfort from the spirit of God, but we must also accept disturbance and disruption as part of the unfolding of God’s will in our lives.

We pray that:

• We may never lose faith. Jesus is with us in all our struggles, journeying through them with us and ready to act at the right time to bring us peace and comfort.
• We remember Jesus’ invitation…’Come to me all who labour and are burdened, and I will give you rest.’
• We may grow in the healing love of Christ so that we too become convincing signs of his presence in the world.
• We may be graced with strength and wisdom to accept the truth even when it is painful. May we be graced with perseverance in our mission in the face of hostility.

This is what the Lord asks of you: Act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly
with your God.

Don’t forget the Living Prayer box at the back of the church – place your
intentions in the box and they will be taken up and placed at the altar during
the Prayers of the Faithful.