Voices of Faith
- Written by Alex Walker
Today we hear catholic voices from across the globe speaking on women and leadership in the Catholic Church. The time for change is now.#whywomenmatter #iwd2018 @vofwomen
ACTA Seven Years On...
- Written by Chris McDonnell
It is seven years since the Tablet published the letter from Derek Reeve and a number of fellow priests under the headline A Call to Action. The name stuck and ACTA was established the following year when we gathered at Heythrop College for what proved to be our inaugural meeting.
Our actions have consequences
- Written by Chris McDonnell
Chris McDonnell CT Friday March 02 2018.
What happens when a Charity, respected world-wide, is found to be flawed, when something has gone wrong, what are the consequences? That is the situation that Oxfam has been facing in recent days; how should we react?
Third Sunday of Lent Reflection Year B
- Written by Joseph O'Hanlon
ACTA COMMENTARY ON OUR SUNDAY LECTIONARY
Third Sunday of Lent Year B
This Sunday may be a day that the LORD has made but, as far as the Lectionary is concerned, it is exceedingly messy. There are two reasons (at least) for this. The Gospel of Mark is suddenly abandoned and we move to the Gospel of John which replaces Mark until be reach Palm Sunday. This is to present readings that are more appropriate to themes and pastoral activities (RCIA, baptism, themes relevant to Easter expectations). Download: >>> 3rd Sunday of Lent Year B
Third Sunday of Lent
- Written by Alex Walker
O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness,
who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving
have shown us a remedy for sin,
look graciously on this confession of our lowliness,
that we, who are bowed down by our conscience,
may always be lifted up by your mercy.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Offerings
Be pleased, O Lord, with these sacrificial offerings,
and grant that we who beseech pardon for our own sins,
may take care to forgive our neighbour.
Through Christ our Lord.
Prayer after Communion
As we receive the pledge
of things yet hidden in heaven
and are nourished while still on earth
with the Bread that comes from on high,
we humbly entreat you, O Lord,
that what is being brought about in us in mystery
may come to true completion.
Through Christ our Lord.
O God,
source of all mercy and goodness,
in almsgiving, fasting, and prayer
you have shown us a remedy for sin.
Listen with love as we confess our weakness,
and, when we are bowed down by the knowledge of our guilt,
lift up our hearts with the assurance of your mercy.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Prayer over the Gifts
Through this sacrifice of reconciliation
grant in your mercy, Lord,
that we who seek pardon for our own sins
may also learn to forgive one another.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Prayer after Communion
Lord our God,
you feed us in this life with bread from heaven,
the pledge and foreshadowing of future glory;
grant that the working of this sacrament within us
may bear fruit in our daily lives.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord.
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