The Forword is written by Bishop Brendan Comiskey. Homepage Circle of Care - Liturgies for Times of Special Need. There are special liturgies for a range of pastoral situations from birth to death. The topics include remembrance of babies who died before or around the time of birth, sick children, drugs awarenesess, HIV, suicide and abuse. There are some liturgies for the carers of those who are ill or incapacitated in some way.
Every liturgy has an short explanation of the purpose of the ceremony and some practical hints.
Each can begin with the suggested hymn, followed by an appropriate reading - a poem, letter, etc. This can be followed with a psalm or other scripture reading, a special reflection with some action around a symbol such as a candle or corss. Homepage A New Hymn Book for the Jubilee Fr. This collection of 150 hymns seeks a balance between the richness of past tradition and the diversity of present-day culture while looking to the future with hope as we enter a new millennium carrying the same gospel truths. It offers a selection of Gregorian classics that may well disappear unless we discover them and help our assemblies re-discover their beauty.