prayers of the faithful - 20 February 2024 - Tuesday of the first week of Lent

PENITENTIAL RITE:

Lord Jesus - you call us to trust in you - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to faith in you - Christ have mercy.  

Lord Jesus - you give us hope and inspiration - Lord have mercy. 

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

Priest: With hope and trust in these first days of our Lenten journey, let us present our prayers to God:

1. That our church leaders may lead us and guide us in putting our trust and hope in the Lord, especially during these holy days of Lent. 

2. That our world leaders may put aside conflict and difference to work toward the common good.  We pray for peace in those war-torn areas of the world. 

3. For our first responders, the men and women in the military, and our medical professionals.  In gratitude for all they do. 

4. For our children and youth.  May they see God accompanying them on their journey. 

5. For the sick and shut-ins. For healing for those who need it in mind, body, and spirit.  

6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. For our deceased loved ones and family members.  For the souls in purgatory. 

7. For those who are struggling to heal in the brokenness of life. 

8. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

Priest: Heavenly Father, may we always place our trust in you.  We present these prayers to you through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.  AMEN.