Father Roger Parker

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Today we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. We give thanks for all Church Buildings and Places of Worship and we pray for those under threat of destruction, persecution, and vandalism.

🌺 A privilege to take part in the Burnley Council Remembrance Day Commemoration today. ’At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.’ @cofelancs @fellowshipsje @BurnleyOfficial @ShrineOLW @BurnleyExpress

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🌺 Remembrance Sunday. We pray for all those who sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom and also all who still suffer the injuries and scars of warfare as we pray for the RBL, and all ex-service Charities. We pray for peace in the Middle East, Sudan, Congo, and Ukraine.

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Today we commemorate Saint Willibrord, Bishop and Missionary. We pray for all Missionaries and Evangelists at home and abroad. Holy Saint Willibrord, pray for them.

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Friday of Week Thirty One in Ordinary Time. Benedictus Antiphon: ‘The Lord has visited his people, he has come to redeem them.’ As we give thanks for the Redemption won for us, by His Grace, may we live as God’s Redeemed People.

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Thursday of Week Thirty One in Ordinary Time. Magnificat Antiphon: ‘The Lord brought down the mighty from their seats, and raised up the lowly.’ We ask Our Lady’s Prayers for the lowly and downtrodden in our world.

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Today we commemorate Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop. We pray for all Bishops, may they be faithful, wise, and courageous Shepherds of Christ’s Flock. Holy Saint Charles, pray for them.

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Today we commemorate Saint Martin de Porres, Religious. We pray for the sick and the poor and all those who care for them. Holy Saint Martin, pray for them.

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All Souls Day. Invitatory Antiphon: ‘Come, let us adore the King for whom all men are alive.’ May the Souls of the Faithful, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace.

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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. Invitatory Antiphon: ‘How wonderful is God among his saints: come, let us adore him.’ We give thanks to God for the example and prayers of all His Saints.