First Sunday in Lent - 1 March 2020 - Prayers of the faithful

Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus - you call us to journey through the desert during these holy days of Lent - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to resist temptation - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to follow your Father’s will - Lord have mercy. 

Prayers of the faithful - 

PRIEST: As we celebrate this sacred season of Lent, let us confidently open our hearts to God in prayer.

1. We pray, Lord, for the strength to resist temptation and to always do what is right and to follow your commandments.   

2. For all Christians: that their prayer, reflection, fasting and almsgiving bring them renewal, reconciliation and closer unity with Christ, our Savior.  

3. We pray that the sacrifices we make during Lent may show to you our love and our gratitude for the multitude of wonderful gifts and benefits you bestow on us in our daily lives.

4. We pray for our sick and shut-ins.  We pray for all those who are suffering from the Corona Virus and we pray for the confinement of this very dangerous pandemic.

5. We pray for relief of rainfall and flooding which has endangered the lives and properties of so many here in Mississippi.  

6. We remember in silence our own personal intentions and the intentions of those who have asked for our prayers

PRIEST: Grant Lord that we may grow in understanding and in charity during this season of Lent as we make these prayers  through Christ, our Lord. Amen.