CTK – Accompaniment – Prayer Resources
Hello everyone, welcome back to CTKPray. The prayer theme for this week is ACCOMPANIMENT.
Accompaniment is the act of walking with someone on their journey. It is how we, as followers of Christ, show support and love for others. We are called to accompany others on their journey of faith, both in good times and in bad, just as the Holy Spirit watches over each of us in our own lives.
This Sunday we entered into the 31st week in Ordinary time.
Ordinary Time in the Catholic Church refers to the liturgical period outside of the major seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. It is a time of growth and reflection on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, rather than a specific event like His birth or resurrection. The name “Ordinary” comes from the Latin word “ordo,” meaning “order,” referring to the numbered weeks that make up this season.
During this liturgical period the colour is green to show growth in the church and as a individual
This week we celebrate:
Monday 4th November- Saint Charles Borromeo
Thursday 7th November- Saint Willibrord
Saturday 9th November- The dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Please note that the responses in red are for everyone to join in with.
If you would like to explore your own choose of the scripture the link below will take you to open bible which allows you to explore scripture on any theme.
https://www.openbible.info/topics/accompaniment
Mark 12:28-34 Sunday’s Gospel
A reading from the Holy Gospel according Mark
Glory to you O Lord
And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbour as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Luke 24:13-35
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke
Glory you O Lord
That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Exodus 3:15-20
A reading from the book of Exodus
God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is my name for ever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations. Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, has appeared to me, saying, “I have observed you and what has been done to you in Egypt, and I promise that I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, a land flowing with milk and honey.”’ And they will listen to your voice, and you and the elders of Israel shall go to the king of Egypt and say to him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us; and now, please let us go a three days’ journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the Lord our God.’ But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless compelled by a mighty hand. So I will stretch out my hand and strike Egypt with all the wonders that I will do in it; after that he will let you go.
The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Psalms 23:4
A reading from the book of Psalms
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Isaiah 41:10
A reading from the prophet Isaiah
fear not, for I am with you;
be not dismayed, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
1 Thessalonians 5:11
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians
For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing
The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Use these videos our on the theme of “Accompaniment”. These videos help us to feel unity as a church and stand up for those in need.
Visio Divina, meaning “Divine Seeing,” is a form of prayer in the Catholic Church that involves contemplating religious images or art to encounter God. It is similar to Lectio Divina (sacred reading), but instead of focusing on scripture, the participant meditates on visual representations, such as icons, paintings, or stained glass. The process usually involves several steps: gazing at the image, meditating on its meaning, praying in response to what is seen, and contemplating how the image speaks to one’s life. This practice deepens spiritual insight and fosters a connection with the divine through sacred imagery.
Think about the people who walk with you in life. Take time this week to tell them how much they mean to you.
Loving God,
You are our constant companion,
walking beside us in every moment of our lives.
In times of joy and sorrow, light and darkness,
we feel Your guiding hand,
steadying us, comforting us, and leading us forward.
Lord Jesus,
You who walked with the disciples on the road to Emmaus,
open our hearts to recognize Your presence beside us.
Fill us with the grace to be companions to others,
to listen deeply, to share in their joys and burdens,
and to bring the light of Your love wherever we go.
Holy Spirit,
our Divine Helper and Counselor,
fill us with the wisdom to know when to speak and when to be silent,
when to offer comfort and when to simply be present.
Inspire us to walk humbly with those in need,
to build up those who are weary,
and to rejoice with those who celebrate.
God of Compassion,
help us to be faithful in our call to accompany others.
May our presence reflect Your love and peace.
And as we accompany one another on this journey of faith,
may we draw closer to You, our eternal companion,
who lives and reigns with the Son and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
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