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| Ash Wednesday ~ February 10 |
Ashes are called the poor man's fertilizer./ We pray this Lent that goodness,/ mercy and compassion would grow in us./ That we would be fruitful in kindness./ We pray to the Lord.
Wars are conceived in wounded human hearts./ We pray to become adept at dialogue/ and the resolution of the problems which cause us to prepare for and enact wars./ We pray to the Lord.
Pope Francis begins a week long journey to Mexico next Friday./ We pray for his safety as he will visit particularly dangerous places./ And that his presence will instill hope and transformation./ We pray to the Lord.
Give new strength to those who parent babies and sick children./ Bless those who never get a vacation or a break,/ whose money comes up short,/ whose work is tedious or dangerous./ We pray to the Lord.
Reassure those who are struggling with prayer,/ who are filled with doubts,/ who don't feel God's presence,/ who through great difficulty are trying to hold onto faith./ We pray to the Lord.
Guide and renew those who work in prisons,/ hospitals,/ nursing homes and hospices./ Take care of the sick/ especially those who are failed by injustice and are left untended./ We pray to the Lord.
And as we set out towards Easter,/ give to all the dead/ the gift of life won for us in Christ's bright rising./ We pray to the Lord.
Wars are conceived in wounded human hearts./ We pray to become adept at dialogue/ and the resolution of the problems which cause us to prepare for and enact wars./ We pray to the Lord.
Pope Francis begins a week long journey to Mexico next Friday./ We pray for his safety as he will visit particularly dangerous places./ And that his presence will instill hope and transformation./ We pray to the Lord.
Give new strength to those who parent babies and sick children./ Bless those who never get a vacation or a break,/ whose money comes up short,/ whose work is tedious or dangerous./ We pray to the Lord.
Reassure those who are struggling with prayer,/ who are filled with doubts,/ who don't feel God's presence,/ who through great difficulty are trying to hold onto faith./ We pray to the Lord.
Guide and renew those who work in prisons,/ hospitals,/ nursing homes and hospices./ Take care of the sick/ especially those who are failed by injustice and are left untended./ We pray to the Lord.
And as we set out towards Easter,/ give to all the dead/ the gift of life won for us in Christ's bright rising./ We pray to the Lord.
