Rahan Parish Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help will be held on the 4 Tuesdays of February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th in Mucklagh church at 7.30pm with 4 visiting speakers. Lots of nice singing, prayers, readings and reflections.The Theme of the Novena will be that of Healing. Hope, Seeds and Signs of New Life in our Parishes. Speaker on February 3rd will be Fr Joe Campbell Tullamore Theme Healing and Hope. As it is the feast of Saint Blaise we will have blessing of Throats at the end of ceremony

Prayer for Healing O Jesus we believe in you , we hope in you and we love you. Strengthen our faith, renew our love, and grant our prayers. Touch with your healing love O Lord all who feel the hurts of life’s wounds. Long ago when people prayed to you for healing, you blessed them and answered their prayer. Heal us now of our sinfulness and of the hatred that divides us. Take away all hardness of heart. Open our eyes that are often so blind to the needs of others. Remove all selfishness and greed. Give us self control at all times. And fill our hearts with your eternal love. O Jesus we ask you to heal and bless us, and fill us with your peace. Amen

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