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Bishop Debbie introduces our Year of Prayer
At the start of this year, my prayer is that each one of us will take time over the coming months to deepen our prayer life – perhaps to join a study group, to try different ways of praying, to experiment with silence or spend time in nature, to be willing to lead intercessions, to offer prayer to our friends and neighbours….. It doesn’t matter what we do, the key thing is to recognise that restlessness in our hearts that can only find peace when we spend time with God. +Debbie
Events
Prayer Study DayOur Prayer Study Day took place on Saturday 8 March. The main talks are available to watch on our YouTube channel. |
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Diocesan Lent CoursesDuring Lent the Mission Team will lead two online prayer courses, using the Pilgrim Prayer Course, and The Prayer Course. Sessions will include simple liturgy, reflection on passages of scripture, video content, time in breakout groups to discuss, questions, and of course, prayer. |
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| Wednesday 12, 19, 26 March and 2, 9 April | The Prayer Course - Click here for more information and booking |
| Monday 10, 17, 24, 31 March and 7 April | The Pilgrim Prayer Course (Book 2) - Click here for more information and booking |
Thy Kingdom ComeThis year is the 10th Anniversary of the global movement of prayer. This provides an opportunity for all of us to join together in praying for others to know Jesus. The Novena and the Prayer Journal which both focus on the Lord's Prayer are available as PDF downloads (click on the name) and physical copies will be available for clergy to collect at the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday. |
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| 29 May - 8 June |
Thy Kingdom Come - Click here for more information on the global movement |
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Mission Team - Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Event The Mission Team are joining together in prayer at Bouverie Court and they invite you to join them |
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| Saturday 7 June |
Prayer Day for Thy Kingdom Come Peterborough Cathedral will be holding a prayer day at the Cathedral which will be open to all, including different styles of worship. |
Celebration of Lay Ministry - Peterborough Cathedral Saturday 27 SeptemberThis service will provide an opportunity to pray for those already in licenced lay ministry and to welcome and commission new licenced lay ministers. Those attending will also consider how their ministry is underpinned by prayer and how their prayers sustain others in their walk with God. |
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Resources
Our Children and Youth Team have put together a range of resources for children, young people of all ages and their families. See their resources page here for more information.
Book recommendations
There are many books on prayer, but you may find these useful during this year:
| John Pritchard | How to Pray |
| The Intercessions Handbook | |
| Stephen Cottrell | Prayer: Where to start and how to keep going |
| Praying by heart: The Lord’s Prayer for everyone | |
| Michael Baughen | The Prayer Principle |
| Henri Nouwen | You are the Beloved |
| Pete Greig | How to Pray: a simple guide for normal people |
| God on Mute | |
| Red moon rising: rediscover the power of prayer | |
| Northumbria Community | Celtic Daily Prayer |
| Bishop John Stroyan | Turned by Divine Love |
| Richard Foster | Prayer |
| William Laird | Into the Silent Land |
| Jane Tomaine | St Benedict's Toolbox |
| Miranda Threlfall-Holmes | The Little Book of Prayer Experiments |
| Simon Barrington-Ward | The Jesus Prayer |
| Larry Warner | Journey with Jesus: Discovering the Spritual Excercises of St Ignatius |
| Timothy Keller | Prayer |
School Prayers
Every week this year, one of our schools is writing a prayer to be shared with all our schools during collective worship.
Please find below the prayer for the week beginning March 17th which comes from The King’s (The Cathedral) School, Peterborough.
Heavenly Father, source of all life and being,
Bless the work of this school, which is dedicated to your glory.
Grant to all who teach, learn or serve here the light of your trust and the strength of your love.
May we advance, day by day, in sound learning,
And in the knowledge and likeness of Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life,
Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
Now and forever.
Amen.