MASS FROM 2ND MAY TILL 14TH JUNE 2026
HEART SPEAKS TO HEART STUDY PROGRAMME 5TH WEEK
HEART SPEAKS TO HEART STUDY PROGRAMME 4TH WEEK
Heart Speaks to Heart Study Programme
Archbishop Mark shared his pastoral letter ‘Heart speaks to Heart’, calling the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to become a missionary and synodal diocese, rooted in prayer and built on four pillars: youth and vocations, evangelising zeal, formation in faith, and loving service of those in need.
As Archbishop Mark mentioned in the letter, he has now broken it into six study pieces, each with reflection questions for use in parishes, schools, and communities. We will be sending out one new video and accompanying pdf (which includes the transcript and reflective questions) every week.
Although Lent is a natural time to use these, they are designed to be used at any point in the year – in small groups, after Mass, in schools, or for personal prayer and reflection.
Welcome to the 3rd week of the Heart Speaks to Heart Study Programme led by Archbishop Mark. This week’s topic is Growing Evangelising Disciples, which is the second of the four pillars Archbishop Mark talks about.
Week 2 YOUTH AND RAISING UP LEADERS
INTRODUCTION & FOUNDATION IN PRAYER
Archbishop Mark shared his pastoral letter ‘Heart speaks to Heart’, calling the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia to become a missionary and synodal diocese, rooted in prayer and built on four pillars: youth and vocations, evangelising zeal, formation in faith, and loving service of those in need.
As Archbishop Mark mentioned in the letter, he has now broken it into six study pieces, each with reflection questions for use in parishes, schools, and communities. We will be sending out one new video and accompanying pdf (which includes the transcript and reflective questions) every week.
Although Lent is a natural time to use these, they are designed to be used at any point in the year – in small groups, after Mass, in schools, or for personal prayer and reflection.
PASTORAL LETTER
Prayer to St Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls.
Prayer to Guardian Angel
Dear Guardian Angel, go for me to the church, there kneel down at Mass for me. At the Offertory, take me to God, and offer Him my service: What I am, what I have, offer as my gift. At the Consecration, with your seraphic strength, adore my Saviour truly present, praying for those who have loved me, for those who have offended me, and for those now deceased, that the blood of Jesus may purify them all. During Holy Communion, bring to me the Body and Blood of Jesus uniting Him with me in spirit, so that my heart may become His dwelling place. Plead with Him, that through His sacrifice all people throughout the world may be saved. When the Mass ends, bring home to me and to every home, the Lord’s blessing. nnn
Amen
Make an act of Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar.
I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you now and forever.
Amen.
Prayer for Our Community:
O Great Love, thank you for living and loving in us and through us. May all
that we do flow from our deep connection with you and all beings. Help us become a community that vulnerably shares each other’s burdens and the weight of glory. Listen to our hearts’ longings for the healing of our world. [Please add your own intentions.] . . . Knowing you are hearing us better than we are speaking, we offer these prayers in all the holy names of God, amen.