Events for Tuesday 8th August 2023

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St. Dominic was born in Calaruega, Spain in 1170. He studied theology at Palencia and was made canon of the Church of Osma. He founded the " Order of Friar Preachers", propagated the praying of the Rosary, and saved the Church from the Albigensian Heresy. St. Dominic died in Bologna, Italy, in 1221. He is the Patron Saint of Astronomers.

"Arm yourself with prayer rather than a sword; wear humility rather than fine clothes."
(St. Dominic)

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NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK 

8th -16th Aug incl.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Give praise to the Father Almighty,
To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord,
To the Spirit who lives in our hearts,
Both now and forever. Amen.

Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland, you gave hope to your people in a time of distress, and comforted them in sorrow. You have inspired countless pilgrims to pray with confidence to your divine Son, remembering His promise, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find."

Help me to remember that we are all pilgrims on the road to heaven. Fill me with love and concern for my brothers and sisters in Christ, especially those who live with me. Comfort me when I am sick, lonely or depressed. Teach me how to take part ever more reverently in the Holy Mass. Give me a greater love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray for me now, and at the hour of my death. Amen.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world;
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world;
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world;
Grant us peace.

ST. JOSEPH,

Chosen by God to be
The Husband of Mary,
The Protector of the Holy Family,
The Guardian of the Church.
Protect all families
In their work and recreation
And Guard us on our journey through life.

(Repeat - Lamb of God, etc.)

ST. JOHN,

Beloved Disciple of the Lord,
Faithful priest.
Teacher of the Word of God.
Help us to hunger for the Word.
To be loyal to the Mass
And to love one another.

(Repeat - Lamb of God, etc.)

Our Lady of Knock        (Response to each)     Pray for Us
Refuge of Sinners                        
Queen Assumed into Heaven        
Queen of the Rosary                    
Mother of Nazareth                      
Queen of Virgins                          
Help of Christians                        
Health of the Sick                         
Queen of Peace                            
Our Lady, Queen and Mother        
Our Lady, Mother of the Church   

(Here mention your own special intentions)

With the Angels and Saints let us pray:
Give praise to the Father Almighty,
To His Son, Jesus Christ the Lord,
To the Spirit who lives in our hearts,
Both now and forever. Amen.

Instruction:
The Rosary or Mass and Holy Communion is recommended each day.