Introduction: The holy season of Lent gives us the wonderful opportunity to repent from our sins and to turn back to God with our whole hearts. Although we all sin as part of the human condition, God helps us put our hearts in the right place and to turn away from our sins, to promise to do better. As we continue through this holy season, may we take advantage of this opportunity.
Priest: Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus, you are the everlasting son of the Father. Christ Jesus, you bring us the power and wisdom of God. Lord Jesus, you strengthen us in our weaknesses.
Priest: We come to God in our prayers to day, offering up our needs and the needs of others, confident that God will hear our prayers:
1. That we in the Church may have the zeal and passion to proclaim the Gospel message and be witnesses through our words and actions. We pray to the Lord.
2. That our governmental leaders may find God’s wisdom in his law and commandments. May the nations of the world foster respect for God’s truth and for their neighbors. We pray to the Lord.
3. That the rebirth we witness in spring in plants and trees be reflected in our lives of faith and in our parish community. We pray to the Lord.
4. For the adults and youth preparing for the Easter sacraments, that they heed God’s wisdom in following God’s commandments in their daily lives, we pray to the Lord.
5. That we may proclaim the message of Christ crucified as a sign of God’s love and mercy to the world. We pray to the Lord.
6. For healing for our sick family members, community members, and loved ones. For the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Ever faithful God, we ask that you hear the sincere and humble prayers we make today through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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