National Day of Prayer for survivors and victims of abuse

 

Friday 25th FebruaryPope Francis and the Bishops of Ireland established a National Day of Prayer for survivors and victims of abuse.  In 2019 the Irish Bishops introduced a Candle and Prayer of Atonement as part of this day. This year the Day of Prayer will take place on Friday,  25 February.

The Archdiocese of Armagh invites all parishes and religious communities to organise your own service or moment of prayer. I encourage you to light again the Candle of Atonement and include a prayer for victims on this day.

Please find attached a Rite of blessing and dedication of the Candle of Atonement. The Prayer of Atonement is also attached along with some sample prayers of intercession and images for use on parish websites and social media platforms.

Some Sample Texts for Intercession Prayers from Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors Candle of Atonement – Prayer Blessing and Dedication of the Candle of Atonement.

 

Click Here for Sample Texts for Intercession Prayers from Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Click Here for the Protection of Minors 

Click Here for Rite of Blessing and Dedication of the Candle of Atonement.

Click Here for Candle of Atonement Prayer