A pilgrimage of 17 prayers and images by Michael McGirr.

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Easter has been different this year.

We missed that wonderful moment when the Easter Candle is lit from a new fire and brought into a darkened church. The Church becomes a cradle of light. This is our faith.

This year, Michael McGirr decided, if we could not come to the candle, then the candle could come to us!

Michael took 17 pictures from his neighbourhood, and wrote prayers to accompany them. Each one is a reminder that Jesus is alive among us wherever we happen to be, whoever we happen to be.

Below is a taste of these prayers and images. All 17 Prayers can be found here.

THE LITTLE LIBRARY
Loving God, when you appeared to your disciples, you prepared a barbeque of fish for them at the side of the lake. In these days, we are seeing many signs of people sharing simple things with each other — neighbours caring for neighbours. May we enjoy your presence in ordinary moments of giving.

THE RETIREMENT HOME
Loving God, we pray for those who are old and lonely. We pray for those family and friends who pay them ‘window visits.’ May we have hearts large enough to hold all your people. May we treasure our parents and grandparents. We pray for all the sick throughout the world.