Prayers of the faithful - weekday during Lent - 4 April 2020

Lord Jesus - you bring us hope - 

Christ Jesus - you bring us new life 

Lord Jesus - you encourage us on our journey 

We now bring our prayers to the Lord. 

1. We pray that as we enter holy week, that Christ breathe life into his church and his church leaders as we are called to commemorate in creative ways during this stay-at-home order our holy week liturgies.  

2. That you open our eyes, minds, hearts, and wills to the holiness of creation and to the ways we can reach out to our brothers and sisters. 

3.  That you guide our governmental leaders in strength and wisdom as they lead us through this difficult time.  

4. That all of the sick receive the assistance that they need.  For healing from the COVID-19 Virus and all infirmities of mind, body and spirit.  In gratitude for our medical professionals and first responders.  

5. For strength and courage to bear our crosses at this moment. 

6. For those prayers we hold in our hearts. 

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessings you give us in life and we thank you for your grace that helps us meet our challenges.  We present these prayers to you through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.