Seeking a Peaceful Heart

27th April 2021 By GerryBurke

Seeking a Peaceful Heart: prayers and reflections to help you in prison

Our new publication for prisoners and those who work with them was launched on 21 April 2021. It is being distributed free of charge to prison chaplaincy teams for use, first of all, by older prisoners. The launch was accompanied by two presentations by the two members of our Executive Committee who produced the booklet: Sr Maureen Murphy reflects on her growing interest and involvement with support for prisoners, and Gerry Burke offers some background on why we have decided to make work with prisoners an important part of providing a resource to the Churches.

There are some things which just have to be said. We have to speak out because at the heart of the Christian message is our belief that God is not silent. God has spoken through creation itself and the evolving universe; through the human story; through the dwelling of Jesus Christ in time; through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in each believer; through the inspiration of the scriptures; and through the wisdom and the teaching of the Church through the ages.

We use words all the time. Words of welcome. Words of wisdom. Words of warmth. Words of warning. Words of wistfulness. Our words are wasted if words are just words. In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. Through him all things came to be, not one thing had its being but through him. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The Word made things happen.

As Christians, as followers of the Word, we do something about what we have heard. Our own best words are our actions.

Please tell us what you would like us to Speak Out about by contacting: info@ccoa.org.uk

Let us pray for the success of COP26

Loving God, we praise your name with all you have created. You are present in the whole universe, and in the smallest of creatures. We acknowledge the responsibilities you have placed upon us as stewards of your creation. May the Holy Spirit inspire all political leaders at COP26 as they seek to embrace the changes needed to foster a more sustainable society. Instil in them the courage and gentleness to implement fairer solutions for the poorest and most vulnerable, and commit their nations to the care of Our Common Home. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ your Son.

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