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Friday 1
Heavenly Father, guide us to see truth and goodness, open our minds, soften our hearts, and lead many to discover the life and love found in Jesus.
Amen
Saturday 2
Loving God, we entrust our lives into your hands, knowing that you are our ultimate protector. Grant us a holiday season, whether home or away, filled with joy, peace, and safety. In your mighty name, we pray.
Amen
Sunday 3
Gracious God,
We give you thanks for this generous provision of funding for the Church of England Birmingham.
Thank you for every opportunity it will bring—to grow churches at the heart of every community, to raise up leaders, to plant and revitalise, and to share your love with renewed boldness.
Bless those who will lead, those who will give, and those who will go.
May this investment bear lasting fruit for your Kingdom.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen
Monday 4
Jean-Baptiste Vianney, Curé d’Ars, Spiritual Guide, 1859
Our Lord, have mercy on Birmingham and surrounding towns. Pour out Your compassion on every street and every soul, bringing peace, healing, and hope to all in need.
Amen
Tuesday 5
Oswald, King of Northumbria, Martyr, 642
John Nightingale invites us to pray,
Holy Spirit who breathed over the face of the waters and are at work in the natural world, we ask for your help, both to relax over the summer holidays and also to prepare for the Season of Creation next month, in which you call us to take part in your life-giving work.
Amen
Wednesday 6
The Transfiguration of Our Lord
The Collect of the day
Father in heaven,
whose Son Jesus Christ was wonderfully transfigured
before chosen witnesses upon the holy mountain,
and spoke of the exodus he would accomplish at Jerusalem:
give us strength so to hear his voice and bear our cross
that in the world to come we may see him as he is;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
Thursday 7
John Mason Neale, Priest, Hymn Writer, 1866
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of our community and the place we call home. Please help us to love and cherish our surroundings, to treat our neighbours with kindness and respect, and to appreciate all the blessings You have bestowed upon us. Inspire us to foster unity, generosity, and gratitude, so that our community may flourish in Your love.
Amen
Friday 8
Dominic, Priest, Founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221
We are invited to pray for Generous Giving,
Gracious God, guide us in fostering a generous spirit within our community, inspiring hearts to give joyfully and willingly. Bless our efforts to cultivate a culture of generosity, wisdom, and unity, aligning our work with Your divine purpose.
Amen
Saturday 9
Mary Sumner, Founder of the Mothers’ Union, 1921
Rowena Nicholls, Diocesan President of Mothers' Union invites us to pray,
As Mothers' Union enters its 150th Celebration year we pray for all members in Birmingham and throughout the world. We pray for God's blessing as we seek to increase and strengthen our membership, develop and enhance the support we are able to provide to those in need in our communities and to deepen our love and faith in Christ.
Amen
Sunday 10
Laurence, Deacon at Rome, Martyr, 258
Janice Wones, St Laurence, Northfield invites us to pray,
Lord, we thank you for those who volunteer to provide the intercessions for services and for those who read the Epistle and Old Testament passages on Sundays and for mid-week services. May they prepare with due care, so that your Holy Spirit can speak through them and inspire us.
Amen
Monday 11
Clare of Assisi, Founder of the Minoresses (Poor Clares), 1253
John Henry Newman, Priest, Tractarian, 1890
This week is National Allotments Week (11th to 17th August),
John Nightingale invites us to pray,
Small parcels of land for household food production have been available for hundreds of years and become increasingly important after the Industrial Revolution. Thank you God for gardens and allotments. May they help more people grow healthy food, take exercise and enjoy fresh air.
Amen
Tuesday 12
International Youth Day
Lord our Father, protect and guide our youth amid challenges like family struggles, community dangers, and mental health. Shield them from harm, surround them with caring influences, and draw them closer to Jesus, trusting in Your grace to lead them to hope, safety, and salvation.
Amen
Wednesday 13
Jeremy Taylor, Bishop of Down and Connor, Teacher of the Faith, 1667
Florence Nightingale, Nurse, Social Reformer, 1910
The Parish of St Matthew with St Chad invites us to pray,
We give thanks for all who are called to ministry in this generation and for all who will be touched by them as they fulfil your call within their lives.
Amen
Thursday 14
Maximilian Kolbe, Friar, Martyr, 1941
Heavenly Father, strengthen and unite our church community, nurture spiritual growth, heal wounds, and guide our leaders. Bless us with your presence and deepen our love for you and one another.
Amen
Friday 15
The Blessed Virgin Mary
Father, I place myself and my family under Your protection today. As Mary was assumed into Heaven, may Your protective hand be upon us, shielding us from any danger. Grant us peace and confidence in Your divine protection, knowing that You are always with us.
Amen
Saturday 16
Heavenly Father, guide our lives to inspire curiosity and reflection, so that all may see Jesus in us. Fill us with your love and wisdom, that our actions always point to Him.
Amen
Sunday 17
Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings in my life. Thank you for the sunrise, the stars, family, friends, and the beauty of creation. Thank you for your guidance and protection. Most of all, thank you for never leaving my side. Have mercy and save me O God.
Amen
Monday 18
Heavenly Father, open doors for our churches to serve and share Your gospel creatively. Strengthen and bless us as we reach out to the lost and hurting, guiding us with Your wisdom.
Amen
Tuesday 19
World Humanitarian Day
Lord, we thank You for the dedicated humanitarian workers around the world. Bless their compassion, strength, and courage as they serve those in need. Protect and uplift them, and inspire us all to show kindness and support.
Amen
Wednesday 20
Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux, Teacher of the Faith, 1153
In Jesus’ name, we speak light into darkness and hope into despair, trusting in His power to illuminate even the deepest shadows and bring renewal to every broken area of our lives. May His love shine brightly, guiding us toward righteousness, healing, and everlasting hope.
Amen
Thursday 21
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
Loving God, we remember the victims of terrorism, honoring their lives and mourning their loss. Grant strength and healing to survivors, and inspire us to act with compassion, unity, and resolve to build a world of peace and justice.
Amen
Friday 22
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Loving God, we lift up victims of violence, pray for their healing, and seek peace and understanding among all faiths.
Amen
Saturday 23
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Almighty God, guide us to end exploitation and uphold the dignity of all. May we honor victims and heroes of justice, inspiring future generations to create a world rooted in equality, compassion, and unwavering respect for every human being.
Amen
Sunday 24
Bartholomew the Apostle
The Parish of St Matthew with St Chad invites us to pray,
We give thanks for our Oversight Area Ministry Team and all we have achieved together. We pray that our commitment to each other will continue to flourish and grow.
Amen
Monday 25
Lord, help us to care for the buildings and properties around us, and guide us to use them for your purposes. We lift before you the Diocesan Property Team, especially John Templeman in his new role as Director. May their work be guided by your wisdom, pleasing in your sight, and a blessing to others.
Amen
Tuesday 26
Christ Church Yardley Wood invites us to pray for their 'Fun for Everyone' activity days
(26th - 28th August),
Loving Lord, bless this event with joy, safety, and fun. May all who come encounter Your love as they explore the life of Joseph through crafts, games and lots of fun.
Amen
Wednesday 27
Monica, mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
Heavenly Father, I put my family and friends in your hands today. I can’t control everything that happens to them, but I can remember to cover them in prayer.
Amen
Thursday 28
Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, Teacher of the Faith, 430
Dear God, we humbly ask You to stir the hearts of young and old alike, igniting within them a passionate desire to respond wholeheartedly to Your divine call, wherever it may lead, trusting in Your wisdom and love, and embracing each opportunity with faith and courage.
Amen
Friday 29
The Beheading of John the Baptist
Dear God, give me eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worst, a mind that forgets the bad, and a soul that never loses faith.
Amen
Saturday 30
John Bunyan, Spiritual Writer, 1688
Lord Creator, May our churches be places of joy, where hearts are uplifted and spirits are renewed through the celebration of faith and community.
Amen
Sunday 31
Aidan, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 651
Thank you, God, for the farmers who work the land and provide for our needs. Bless their hard work and grant them fruitful harvests. We are grateful for the food they grow and the care they put into providing for us.
Amen
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