Reflection & Prayer

Sunday Weekly Parish Mass Times

Saturday 6pm Star of the Sea, San Remo

Sunday 9am St Mary's, Cowes

Sunday 11am St Joseph's, Bass

Prayer of the week 

Heavenly Father, we lift up parents today, asking for Your wisdom, strength, and grace. Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and sacrifice, but it can also be overwhelming at times. Lord, remind them that they are never alone—that You walk beside them in every moment.

Help them to trust in Your plan, knowing that they cannot fix every problem or shield their children from every hardship. Give them patience when the road is difficult, peace when anxiety creeps in, and faith when they feel uncertain. Let them find comfort in Your presence and guidance in Your Word.

Teach them to lead with love, to offer grace as You have given grace, and to model resilience and faith. May their homes be filled with kindness, understanding, and a deep sense of Your love.

Lord, bless them as they pour their hearts into their families. Strengthen them for the journey ahead, and may they always rest in the assurance that You hold their children in Your hands.  Amen

From Pope Leo

Let us ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of peace. Peace begins in our hearts, for only a peaceful heart can spread peace in the family, society, and international relations. May the Spirit of the risen Lord open paths of reconciliation wherever there is war.