{"id":40849,"date":"2021-06-15T13:11:45","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topa.be\/bezinning\/middaggebed\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:34:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T07:34:24","slug":"middaggebed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/topa.be\/en\/bezinning\/middaggebed\/","title":{"rendered":"Noontime prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Lady’s Cathedral, Antwerp – antependium celebration altar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Since \u2018Antwerp, European Capital of Culture 1993\u2019, TOPA wants to invite visitors to the Our Lady\u2019s Cathedral of Antwerp at noon for a spiritual moment of rest on their trail. (thanks to Mr. Hedwig Mels).
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Our Lady’s Cathedral – celebration lantern<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

INVITATION<\/h3>\n

Dear visitors,<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a few moments we have a short time of prayer.
\nEveryone is most welcome here in the centre of the church.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Short ORGAN PLAY<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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MEDITATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dear visitors,<\/strong><\/p>\n

Absorbed by tourist commotion and sightseeing,
\nin this haste of time,
\nwe want to be silent for a short while to say a prayer.<\/p>\n

Our words and thoughts will join
\nthe constant stream of prayers,
\nwhich for ages,
\nin this memorable place,
\nhave been continuously turned to God, who said:
\n\u201cI am the Light of the world\u201d<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

May we especially in this gothic architecture
\nopen ourselves to His gentle Light: His love, His wisdom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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INTERCESSIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let us pray for ourselves who are on our way.<\/p>\n

Let us pray also for all those whom we meet today,
\nthat they will not remain strangers to us,
\nbut become real brothers and sisters.<\/p>\n

Let us pray for all those who are close to us
\nbut stay at home: our families, our friends.<\/p>\n

Let us also pray for those who are forced to leave their homes
\nbecause of war, because of hunger<\/p>\n

Let us pray for those who suffer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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OUR FATHER<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Therefore we will pray altogether to God \u2018Our Father\u2019.<\/p>\n

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Our Lady’s Cathedral – on top of the high altar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Our Father,
\nwho art in heaven,
\nhallowed be thy name.
\nThy kingdom come.
\nThy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
\nGive us this day our daily bread<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nand forgive us our trespasses
\nas we forgive those who trespass against us.
\nAnd lead us not into temptation,
\nbut deliver us from evil.
\n<\/strong>Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BLESSING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We wish you a pleasant stay in our town
\nand a safe journey home.<\/p>\n

Et benedicat vos omnipotens Deus:
\n+<\/strong>\u00a0Pater,
\net Filius,
\net Spiritus Sanctus.<\/p>\n

AMEN.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go in Peace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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