Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee – 3 June 2012

The following was read at all Masses in the Catholic Churches in England and Wales today:

The Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

‘We join the nation in its rejoicing at Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. As we celebrate, we give thanks to God that her personal commitment to her role as monarch, and her service to the people of the United Kingdom, are grounded in a deep faith in Jesus Christ which is an inspiration to countless citizens of nation and Commonwealth. Her understanding of the wholeness and harmony of the nation is a crucial factor in strengthening our commitment to one another.

There can be no better way for the Christian Churches to celebrate the Jubilee than to take the opportunity to dedicate themselves anew to the service of God, and to seek the common good through love for their neighbours near and far. We acknowledge gratefully Her Majesty’s faith and her dedication to service, and assure her of the prayers and good wishes of her fellow Christians for the years of her reign yet to come. We pray that all may be inspired by Her Majesty’s service: that together we may create a nation where all know they have the dignity and value of the children of God.’

Prayer for the Queen

V. O Lord, save Elizabeth, our Queen. R. And hear us on the day we call upon you.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come before you.

V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.

Almighty God, we pray, that your servant Elizabeth, our Queen, who, by your providence has received the governance of this realm, may continue to grow in every virtue, that, imbued with your heavenly grace, she may be preserved from all that is harmful and evil and, being blessed with your favour may, with her consort and the royal family, come at last into your presence, through Christ who is the way, the truth and the life and who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Amen Indeed. God Bless you Ma’am.