Introduction: Each year on this first Sunday of Lent, we hear how Jesus was tempted in the desert. Jesus resisted, finding strength in God. As we embark on these 40 days of Lent, may the Lord give us the strength and courage to resist temptation and repent for the times we fail to do so.
Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus - you call us to journey through the desert with you.
Christ Jesus - you call us to resist temptation.
Lord Jesus - you call us to follow your Father’s will.
PRIEST: As we commemorate the first weekend of the sacred season of Lent, let us confidently open our hearts to God in prayer:
1. For the strength to resist temptation and to always do what is right and to follow God’s commandments. We pray to the Lord.
2. That our prayer, reflection, fasting and almsgiving bring us renewal, reconciliation, and unity with Christ, our Savior. We pray to the Lord.
3. That the sacrifices we make during Lent show to God our love and gratitude for the wonderful gifts and benefits that he bestows upon us. We pray to the Lord.
4. For the sick and the afflicted. For those battling addictions and mental health issues. For healing for all of us in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
5. For those preparing to enter the Church at Easter here at CMCF. That they be strengthened in faith, hope, and love. We pray to the Lord.
6. That we may turn to God and each other when we face temptations both big and small. We pray to the Lord.
7. We remember in silence our own personal intentions and the intentions of those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: Grant, Lord, that we may grow in understanding and in charity during this season of Lent. We make these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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