We pray for the Church at the start of Lent,/ may we fast from anything that devours the earth,/ learning some new depth of simplicity and humility in the care of our planet./ We pray to the Lord.
In once again hearing the account of Jesus tempted to power in the desert,/ may we follow him,/ relying only upon God's power/ which is the power of justice,/ compassion and love./ We pray to the Lord.
At the start of Lent, /we pray for seminarians and priests,/ asking for servant-leaders who have put away every trace of clerical elitism./ For the healing of the Church/ so deeply wounded by sex abuse and cover-up./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the President of the United States,/ our Congress/ and those in leadership around the world./ Grant that they would be honest and wise guardian-servants/ and courteous to all./ We pray to the Lord.
For Pope Francis as he travels to Morocco at the end of March./ We pray for Morocco's tiny Christian population,/ and for the many thousands of migrants who travel through that country,/ hoping for safety,/ peace and well-being./ We pray to the Lord.
At the start of Lent may we fast from complaining,/ condemning and criticizing./ We ask health and comfort for the sick/ and endurance for care-givers./ For family and friends/ and for anyone who is alone/ or suffering grief and trouble./ We pray to the Lord.
In once again hearing the account of Jesus tempted to power in the desert,/ may we follow him,/ relying only upon God's power/ which is the power of justice,/ compassion and love./ We pray to the Lord.
At the start of Lent, /we pray for seminarians and priests,/ asking for servant-leaders who have put away every trace of clerical elitism./ For the healing of the Church/ so deeply wounded by sex abuse and cover-up./ We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the President of the United States,/ our Congress/ and those in leadership around the world./ Grant that they would be honest and wise guardian-servants/ and courteous to all./ We pray to the Lord.
For Pope Francis as he travels to Morocco at the end of March./ We pray for Morocco's tiny Christian population,/ and for the many thousands of migrants who travel through that country,/ hoping for safety,/ peace and well-being./ We pray to the Lord.
At the start of Lent may we fast from complaining,/ condemning and criticizing./ We ask health and comfort for the sick/ and endurance for care-givers./ For family and friends/ and for anyone who is alone/ or suffering grief and trouble./ We pray to the Lord.
