People of Barntown Curacy asked to pray for Ireland as it journeys through the current economic crisis

21 Nov 2010

PRESS RELEASE
21 November 2010

People of Barntown Curacy asked to pray for Ireland as it journeys through the current economic crisis

At the 11am Mass (today) in Barntown Church, Co. Wexford, (Ferns diocese) the parishioners were asked to pray for Ireland as it journeys through the current ecenomic downturn.

The prayer was posted also on the parish Facebook page and parishioners were asked to share it with friends, families and neighbours.

PRAYER

‪God our Father

Continue to make your presence felt among us at moment in our history.

Be close to all those charged with discerning the way forward for our nation and our people.

Remind us of the many talents and opportunities that continue to be found in the citizens and resources of our country.

In your son Jesus Christ, may we be mindful of the need for solidarity with one another, most especially the vulnerable and the needy.

Steady our nerve in these days and point out to us the shortcomings of panic and fear alone.

Help us to achieve true and sustainable perspective as our future path unfolds.

May each of us realise afresh our ability to make a difference through participation in family, in parish, in the wider community and in our state.

In your Holy Spirit, guide officials and political representatives, local volunteers and community groups.

Mobilise among us a reawakened belief and patriotism as we seek to become again the people you call us to be. Lead us as committed, charitable and caring citizens, sharers of an agreed, open and workable plan that is respectful and inclusive of all.

Amen.

 

Further information:
Fr John Carroll
Barntown, Wexford
Tel: 053-9122177, email: [email protected]