Prayer focus for today http://www.lincoln.anglican.org © Diocese of Lincoln 2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:26:42 +0000 Ascension Day On Ascension Day in the city of Brugge the people of the city join together in a procession around the city and depict in word and drama the Biblical Story: from Adam and Eve to the Ascension and Pentecost. The clergy then follow at the end of the Procession carrying a phial, containing according to tradition, the Blood of our Lord – which is venerated by those attending the celebration. At this time we pray for the three fold link between the Dioceses of Brugge, Lincoln and Nottingham; For the chairs of the Link Committees: Fr. Henk Laridon (Flemish Committee) and Canon John Patrick (English Committee). Pray for the Diocese of Brugge at a time of challenge and change and for the English Committee as it looks again at how to best serve God's purpose and that together we may take small steps toward unity and greater understanding. The Link Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ We pray for unity: unity between all who confess your name unity between people of all nations and races unity within families. Let the flame of unity burn in our hearts and not be extinguished by the wind of division. Let us not become divided, broken, hostile to ourselves but enfold us with the seamless garment woven from a single cloth in which you suffered for us. Please pray for those to be Confirmed this evening at Immingham by the Bishop of Grimsby and at Boultham, Holy Cross by the Bishop of Grantham Sheffield (York, England) The Rt. Revd Steven Croft Sheffield – Doncaster The Rt. Revd Peter Burrows http://www.lincoln.anglican.org/prayerfocus.php