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Pope Benedict’s Message for Lent 2010 “...In order to live life to the full, something more intimate is necessary that can be granted only as a gift: we could say that a person lives by that love which only God can communicate since He created the human person in His image and likeness...”
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As we continue our Lenten journey in faith, we bring our needs before the Lord: * that through the prayers of St. Joseph, families and all communities may grow in unity. 19th St Joseph * that we and all who work for human rights may bring love and hope to abused people especially women and children. 21st Human Rights Day * that we may be open to all that God calls us to be. Like Mary may we too bring Christ into our world. 25th Annunciation of the Lord * that all who are preparing for baptism this Easter may be granted the gifts of faith, hope and love. * that the Churches in Africa may be signs and instruments of reconciliation and justice in every part of the continent. * that all our Sisters in Frail Care may experience the comforting touch of the Lord. * that the Holy Spirit may guide Marian and her Council in all their Institute plans and travels.
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Message of Pope Benedict XVI for World Day of the Sick 11th February “...Jesus exhorts us to bend over the physical and mental wounds of so many of our brothers and sisters whom we meet on the highways of the world. He helps us to understand that with God’s grace, accepted and lived out in our daily life the experience of sickness and suffering can become a school of hope.”
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Jesus, our Light, confidently we pray: * for generosity and fidelity as we continue to respond to your calls in our religious life. 2nd Day of Consecrated Life * through Mary, Queen and Patroness of our country, that peace and unity may prevail. 7th Our Lady of the Flight into Egypt * for our new Archbishop in Cape Town, Stephen Brislin; may he be guided by the Holy Spirit in his ministry. * that all those who are sick may experience the healing presence of the Lord. 11th Our Lady of Lourdes /World Day of the Sick * that as we begin the season of Lent we may open our hearts to your grace and so help us to better understand the meaning of your death and resurrection. 17th Ash Wednesday * for all those who lost their lives in the Haiti earthquake and that the relief organisations will care for the injured and destitute.
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Pope Benedict’s theme for World Day of Peace 1 January 2010: “If you want to cultivate peace, protect creation”
“...The environment must be seen as God’s gift to all people, and the use we make of it entails a shared responsibility for all humanity…” “The Church has a responsibility towards creation...in order to protect earth, water and air as gifts of God the Creator meant for everyone…”
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Through the prayer of Mary, Mother of God and patroness of our Institute, we pray: * in thanksgiving and deep gratitude for our Foundress the Venerable Mary Ward. May many be inspired to follow her “way of freedom and justice” so that God’s love may be known. * in thanksgiving for the confirmation of our revised Constitutions. * that the Pope’s message for World Day of Peace: “if you want to cultivate peace protect creation” may be heeded by all the nations of the world. * that as we celebrate the revelation of Christ to the world we ask that the glory of the Lord be revealed more fully to us. 3rd Epiphany of the Lord * that we and all the baptised, may be strengthened in faith, hope and love. 10th The Baptism of the Lord * for our Sisters resuming their ministries as well as for educators and learners as they begin a new year.
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