Let us pray Saint Monica prayed that her son, St Augustine, would change his ways and follow Christ. Let us pray for all mothers who are worried about their children. (pause) God of life, give patience and strength to all mothers and keep their children safe. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. The word of God A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (15:15) Jesus said to his disciples: “Servants don’t know what their master is doing, and so I don’t speak to you as my servants. I speak to you as my friends, and I have told you everything that my Father has told me. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. RESPONSE Our friends are very special parts of our lives. Let’s join together with our friends and sing this well known song that let’s them know that they can count on us. Go forth May God’s Holy Spirit fill us with joy. Amen. May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. WEDNESDAY SAINT MONICA 27 AUGUST 2025 151
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