Matthew: A vision of Jesus
When:
Friday 28 February 2020 to Friday 3 April 2020
Where:
Wardley Hall,
Worsley,
Manchester
M28 2ND
Join us at 10.30am at Wardley Hall to examine the Gospel of Matthew during this Lent season. The Bishops of England and Wales have challenged us to read the entire Gospel of Matthew as part of The God Who Speaks year on Scripture. Our Lenten programme will focus on this challenge.
Week 1: 28th: a. Jesus confronts temptation b. Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount
Week 2: March 6: a. Jesus offers choices b. Jesus, Compassionate Healer
Week 3: March 13: a. Jesus missions the Disciples b. Jesus teaches in Parables
Week 4: March 20: a. Jesus the Source of Life b. Jesus Fountain of Mercy
Week 5: March 27: a. Jesus the Messiah b. Jesus’ Great Commandment
Week 6: April 3: a. Jesus’ Passion and Death b. Jesus’ Resurrection and Great Commission
Format: Using Scripture, poetry, art and/or music, we will pray with Matthew’s Gospel. Sessions will include talks, individual prayer time and sharing. We will provide suggestions for daily prayer.
Presenters: Sister Joan Kerley, FMSJ and Maria Kidd
To confirm your participation, please contact:
Marie Sartini, Bishop’s PA, Wardley Hall, Worsley M28 2ND; 0161 794 2825
E: Marie.sartini@dioceseofsalford.org.uk OR
Sister Joan Kerley, FMSJ; 0161 971 7842; E: joankfmsj@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
World Day of Prayer
Friday 6 March 2020This years World Day of Prayer will be held at Walkden Methodist Church at 7.30 pm. World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of people from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers. It would be great to see this annual event warmly supported.
Lectio Divina
Wednesday 26 February 2020 to Wednesday 1 April 2020Lectio Divina will take place throughout Lent in the Cloisters of Salford Cathedral at 12.45pm each Wednesday. Future dates are 4th, 11th,18th, 25th March & 1st April Lectio Divina will also take place each Thursday throughout Lent at 7.30pm in the Assembly Room, Cathedral Centre, Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Prayerful reflection of the Gospel of St Matthew
Tuesday 25 February 2020 to Tuesday 31 March 20207.00 pm Sr Joan and Sr Anne will lead a prayerful reflection on the Gospel of St Matthew. This will continue on each Tuesday of Lent.