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Wednesday 1 March
David, Bishop of Menevia, Patron of Wales, c.601
Most Loving God, thank you that you remain constant with us through out all the changing scenes of life. Help us to trust you in times of joy and in sorrow. Be our shepherd in the darkness and in the light, so that we might be living beacons of hope for others.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Thursday 2 March
Chad, Bishop of Lichfield, Missionary, 672
Mark Pryce, Director of Ministry, invites us to pray for Bishop's Study Day, taking place this morning,
Lord Jesus Christ,
Word of the Father and Source of all wisdom,
We give you thanks for all theologians, scholars and teachers,
and pray especially today for our lay and ordained ministers as they study the Scriptures together.
Give them the light of your Holy Spirit,
that they may see you more clearly,
and bring out from the treasury of your Kingdom, insights new and old,
for the good of your church and your world.
Amen
Friday 3 March
All good and all loving God, we call out to you as we pray for those affected by recent earthquakes.
We ask that you draw close to those who are injured and grant them healing. Comfort families who have lost loved ones and bring them consolation.
Bless and protect the efforts of those responding. And in each of us, Lord, inspire compassionate and loving action for our human family.
Amen
Saturday 4 March
Revd Mandy Harris, St Barnabas, Kingshurst invites us to pray with this short film which you can watch on our CofEB YouTube chanel,
As the builders’ hoardings surround our church and neighbouring Seeds of Hope community project
we pray for the flourishing of God’s kingdom here in Kingshurst.
Amen
Sunday 5 March
Lucille Arlidge, St Matthew with St Chad, Smethwick invites us to pray,
Thank you for the gift of the season of Lent when we could shine as your lights in the world as the followers of Jesus and share the message within the world. May all who saw or heard the wondrous tale of your incarnation be inspired to follow Christ.
Amen
There is a Lent reflection from Bishop Anne on our CofEB YouTube channel. The transcript will be available via the March Bulletin.
Monday 6 March
Loving God, reach out to those who experience mental illness.
Lift their burdens, calm their anxiety, and quiet their fears.
Surround them with your healing presence that they may know that they are not alone.
Amen
Tuesday 7 March
Perpetua, Felicity and their Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 203
God Almighty, we ask for healthy, thriving relationships between neighbours. We pray different cultures will be able to understand and care for one another in and around Birmingham diocese. We pray that we will celebrate the diversity of your people, just as you affirm and love each one of us.
Amen
Wednesday 8 March
Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln, 1910
Prayer today is inspired by Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
Thursday 9 March
Gracious and Loving God,
in Christ you make all things new.
As we pray for the call of our new bishop,
we thank you that the whole earth, its people and places,
are equally precious to you.
By your Spirit, clothe us with power from on high,
and hold our hopes and fears in your love.
Grant us the needful gifts of grace
to shine with Christ’s light throughout our communities,
and to work with you
to grow your church and transform your world.
In the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ,
Amen
Friday 10 March
We are invited to pray for our CofEB churches which are in interregnum, pray for the churchwardens, readers and PCCs. Pray for the congregation and the community at this time. That they may know God's strength and love among them during this period of waiting, seeking and trusting.
Saturday 11 March
Revd David Tomlinson, St Paul's in the JQ invites us to pray,
Many at St Paul's are Iranian asylum seekers. Besides the trauma of their journeys and the delays in the process here, they are contending with the repression back home. This is a prayer with them, and others yearning for tranformation.
Lord Jesus, console us as we lament loved ones lost; strengthen us as we work for justice; and give us patience as we wait for a world characterised by your love.
Amen
Sunday 12 March
We thank you Lord for our CofE Birmingham Chaplaincy ministry which can be found in prison, school and healthcare settings and is currently developing in Higher and Further Education establishments.
May our chaplains continue to feel the grace of God in their ministry.
May their skill, care, and wisdom be God’s grace poured out.
Amen
Monday 13 March
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God,
whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain,
and entered not into glory before he was crucified:
mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross,
may find it none other than the way of life and peace;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen
Tuesday 14 March
Olwyn Powell invites us to pray,
Lord, we marvel at the beauty of the world. We seek prayer for all those in CofE Birmingham. At Water Orton, close to the works associated with HS2, we also ask for prayer for those influential organisations who continue in their attempts to protect the natural environment.
Amen
Wednesday 15 March
Budget day
John Nightingale, St Francis Bournville invites us to pray,
Let us pray that monetary values may themselves be assessed by the values of justice, compassion and care for our common home.
Thursday 16 March
Dear Lord, thank you
for the gift of music and song we can use as we worship you. Thank you for music teachers and choir directors who teach the next generation hymns, psalms, and songs that glorify you. May the music we hear and the hymns we sing come back to our hearts and minds throughout the week, reminding us of your great love and mercy.
Amen
Friday 17 March
Patrick, Bishop, Missionary, Patron of Ireland, c.460
Prayer today is inspired by 'Room In My Heart' 
performed by Gas Street Music, Zo Chilengwe
I make room in my heart
I make room in my heart
I make room in my heart for You
Let the world fade away
Let your spirit invade
I make room in my heart for You
You can watch this on YouTube.
Saturday 18 March
Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, Teacher of the Faith, 386
Lucille Arlidge, St Matthew with St Chad, Smethwick invites us to pray,
Lord lead us along the paths you call us to go. Help us to stay steadfast and not to stray.
Teach us your ways that we might live as your people in the world.
Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Amen
Sunday 19 March
Joseph of Nazareth
Mothering Sunday
Loving God, we lift up those who have lost their mothers and mothers who have lost children. Be near to those with difficult mother/child relationships. Hold those who don’t know their mothers and comfort all wanting and waiting to be mothers.
Lord, we thank you for mothers and mothering figures in all forms. Bless them with your wisdom, strength and peace.
Amen
Monday 20 March
Cuthbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Missionary, 687
Oh Lord, may we see your goodness and your glory in new ways throughout this season of Lent.
May we know the depths of your love for us more fully.
May we feel the pain you endured for our sake, Jesus,
and may we rejoice that you conquered every bit of evil when you rose to life again.
Amen
Tuesday 21 March
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Reformation Martyr, 1556
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Revd Dele Sotonwa, Chair Racial Justice Board, invites us to pray,
Heavenly Father,
As the international day for the elimination of Racial discrimination is being observed,
We thank you for the love you showed to humanity by sending your son Jesus Christ to die for us and save us from our sins.
We thank you for the gift of salvation you gave to the entire human race without prejudices or favoritism.
We thank you for the privilege to be called your children, regardless of our race, status or background.
We acknowledge that you alone chose us to be your very own and we did not choose ourselves.
We acknowledge that you made humanity to be equal and diverse in race so that your glory may cover the whole earth.
We ask you to forgive us for the ways we have not behaved according to your own nature, for treating our fellow brothers and sisters unfairly.
We ask you to forgive us for discriminating against and acting with disdain towards our brothers and sisters of other tribes and races, and who are different from us.
We repent of the sins that may have been inspired by the arrogance and privileges of our own background.
And we ask for the humility to be fair, welcoming and kind towards others.
Give us the grace to build up communities and societies where the walls of discrimination and racism no longer exist.
Bind us together with your love and make us one so that the world may know that we have all been created in your own image
And together, may we create a future that is based on justice, fairness, equity and healing, and where your hope for humanity is fulfilled.
This we ask, in Jesus name.
Amen
Wednesday 22 March
World Water Day
Loving God, we ask for Your blessings onchildren, mothers, fathers, and communities whoare thirsty. Purify, protect, and multiply theirwater sources. Strengthen their resolve so theymay fully enjoy the benefits of clean water.
Amen
Thursday 23 March
O Bread of Life, give us the pat
ience, grace and reverence to stop wasting so much food.
Help us to buy less, eat modest portions at meals, and savor all our food as we consume it.
May we be always grateful for the blessings of strength and flourishing that come from our food.
And may we recommit ourselves to finding ways to get food to those who are hungry.
Amen
Friday 24 March
Walter Hilton of Thurgarton, Augustinian Canon, Mystic, 1396
Gracious God, we are in awe of what you do when we come together in your name.
May that strength and spirit in you continue to grow as we pray for one another and as we build community through prayer.
Amen
Saturday 25 March
The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Jan Smart, Diocesan Secretary invites us to pray,
Heavenly Father, we thank you for all those who give their time and commitment to support the governance of Church of England Birmingham. As Diocesan Synod gathers today, we ask for your blessing on our time together. We pray for grace in our conversations and wisdom in our decision making. Thank you also for the hospitality of the team at St Philip’s Dorridge who are hosting our meeting.
Amen
Sunday 26 March
Harriet Monsell, Founder of the Community of St John the Baptist, 1883
Clock change/Daylight Saving Time
Dear Lord, we rejoice in our gratitude, for the gifts you have given us today have enriched our lives beyond measure.
We thank you for the love you show us and the sacrifices you made to support us.
May we continue to appreciate your love each and every day.
Amen
Monday 27 March
World Autism Acceptance Week - 27 March-2 April
Revd Canon Steve Jones, Bishops Adviser on Disability invites us to pray,
Lord, may we accept, encourage and embrace the uniqueness with which you created each and everyone of us. Help us to recognise that we are all equally valued, celebrated and unconditionally loved. Lord in your name we pray.
Amen
Tuesday 28 March
Lord, we praise and thank you for the beauty and goodness of creation around us. Amen
Wednesday 29 March
Prayer today is inspired by Ephesians‬ â€6:18‬‬‬‬‬‬
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Thursday 30 March
Lord, we know of the most precious gift we have in the maturity and wisdom of the elderly.
They are the guardians of our traditions and memories.
It is a special gift to have the opportunity to spend time with our oldest generation and learn from them.
Help us to continue to cherish that link between different generations.
Amen
Friday 31 March
John Donne, Priest, Poet, 1631
Emma Sargeant, Growing Younger Adviser invites us to pray,
Lord God, we thank you for eight young people who have joined the newly created Bishop’s Youth Synod.
We thank you for their sense of fun and excitement as they start this journey together. We ask you to draw them together as a team, supporting and inspiring each other. Help us to be people who listen to their voices and follow where you lead them.
Amen
