On April 29, the nations of England, Scotland and Wales will be joined in prayer around the British coast
K.V. Turley

It started with Poland and then spread to Ireland. Now the idea of ringing the national boundaries with prayer, in particular the Rosary, is coming to the British Isles.

On Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3 p.m., the nations of England, Scotland and Wales will be joined in prayer around the British coast.

The intention is to pray for faith, life and peace within the United Kingdom.

On the threshold of Lent, I light my candle, and address You, O Lord Jesus Christ,

I ask You to give me a helping hand at this time, when disavowal of love and complacency has climaxed,

O Lord Jesus, come and brighten our hearts with the light of Your love so that you can get close to You and to other people,

O Lord, Your love has overwhelmed the sky, and Your clemency has been revealed through the clouds.

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