1 March 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the 2nd Sunday of Lent CYCLE A - prison ministry

Priest - Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus - you are the light that dispels the darkness of sin and death. 

Christ Jesus - you are the savior of the world. 

Lord Jesus - you are the way to leads to new life. 

Priest: God promised blessing upon the children of Abraham. Let us have confidence to ask for those blessings upon us and our brothers and sisters in need: 

1. That we in the Church may work toward transforming the lives of those with spiritual and material needs. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That we be good stewards of the earth and our gifts and resources. We pray to the Lord. 

3. For those who are struggling through life and who struggle with addictions, depression, anxiety, and mental health issues. For healing for them. We pray to the Lord.

4. For those who are preparing for entry into the Church. May they grow ever closer to Christ during this holy season of Lent. We pray to the Lord. 

5. For healing for the sick and the afflicted in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord. 

6. That we may grow closer to Christ in his real presence in the Eucharist. May we live out the spirit of the Eucharist each day on our journey of faith. We pray to the Lord. 

7. For the prayer intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts. For those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord. 

Priest: Heavenly Father, may we please you by our words and our actions as we give witness to you in our lives. Hear our prayers and grant them through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.