The Cycle of Prayer

The current Cycle of Prayer came into operation for Advent 1996 (Bishop's Conference, November 1994). 
For this purpose the church's year has been divided into six distinct periods which mirror both the liturgical 
year and the seasons of the year:

  Advent/Christmas 
  Ordinary Time - Winter
  Lent
  Easter
  Ordinary Time Summer
  Ordinary Time Autumn

During each of these periods we are asked to pray for the intentions specified for the specific 
period, both corporately and in personal prayer, as well on specifically nominated days of prayer.

The following notes are taken from those provided by the Liturgy Office for England and Wales and 
provide a framework for our prayers within the context of the liturgical year. Specific Days of Prayer 
indicated below have been indicated in the calendar pages by [CP].

Please note that the day of Prayer for Human Life shall be particularly on the First Sunday of July. 



Ordinary Time Summer 2010

Intentions:
  A deeper understanding between Christians and Jews; 
  Those who suffer Persecution, Oppression and Denial of Human Rights;
  Europe, Human Life; Seafarers
  
  Europe, (especially on the feasts of Ss Benedict, 
           Brigid and Teresa Benedicta of the Cross - see below) 
           also on the feasts of Ss Cyril and Methodius (on 14 February) 
           and St Catherine of Siena (on 29 April);

Tuesday    22nd June  Ss John Fisher & Thomas More
Sunday     4th July   Day for Life
Sunday    11th July   St Benedict	
Sunday    12th July   Sea Sunday 
Friday    23rd July   St Brigid 
Monday     9th August St Benedicta of the Cross	

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Ordinary Time Autumn 2010

Intentions: 
  The spread of the gospel; The harvest; 
  The Fruits of Human Work and the Reverant use of Creation; 
  Justice and Peace in the World; All Victims of War; 
  Young People; Prisoners and their Families.

Sunday	12th September	Racial Justice Day
Sunday	19th September	Home Mission Day
Friday	 1st October    September	The Harvest
Sunday	26th September  Harvest Fast day
Sunday	24th October	World Mission Day
    9th-15th November	Prisoners' Week
Sunday	14th November	Remembrance Sunday
Sunday	21st November	Day of Prayer for Prisoners & their Dependents
Sunday	21st November	Youth Day

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Advent/Christmas 2010

Intentions: 
  Openess to the Word of God; Migrants and Refugees, 
  Expectant Mothers, Peace on Earth

Friday    3rd December	Migrants' Day
Sunday	  5th December	Bible Sunday
Sunday	 19th December	Expectant Mothers (4th of Advent)