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Here are some resources you may find helpful to use as a means of reflecting on the Gospel of the weekend either on your own or in a family setting.

Reflection for Children

Created by our weekend Children’s Liturgy of the Word group, a prayer service for parents to lead their children into a conversation on the Gospel story

Easter Sunday – 12th April

Palm Sunday – 5th April

Fifth Sunday – 29th March

Fourth Sunday – 22nd March

Third Sunday – 15th March

Reflection for Grown-ups

Each link brings you to a structured approach to opening the Gospel in prayer either on your own or in a family setting. Give yourself time to follow the process.

Easter Sunday – 12th April
Gospel: John 20:1-10
Reflecting on the discovery of the empty tomb

Palm Sunday – 5th April
Gospel: Matthew 21:1-12
Sitting with a reflection on the joy and anticipation of the entrance into Jerusalem

Fifth Sunday – 29th March
Gospel: John 11:1-45
Theme: “I am the resurrection and the life” Do you believe this?
Reflection provided by: Geraldine Tallon, Liturgy Group in Gresytones

Fourth Sunday – 22nd March
Gospel: John 9: 1-41
Theme: The blind man went off and washed himself, and came away with his sight restored

Third Sunday – 15th March
Gospel: John 4:5-42
A spring of water welling up to eternal life

Each Friday in Lent we offered a Taizé style liturgy based on the Gospel for the following Sunday.
It lasts about 25 minutes. To use it, create a comfortable space for yourself.  Keep the lighting low and use candlelight. 

Palm Sunday – 5th April
Gospel: Matthew 21:1-12

Fifth Sunday – 29th March
Gospel: John 9: 1-41

Fourth Sunday – 22nd March
Gospel: John 9: 1-41