5 March 2026 - prayers of the faithful for Thursday of the 2nd week of Lent

Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus - you call us to wisdom. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to accompany you on our Lenten journey. 

Lord Jesus - you are the beloved son of the Father. 

Priest: In faith and hope, as we continue our Lenten journey, let us bring our prayers to our heavenly Father:

1. For all who are discerning God's call or beginning a new commitment.  That God will free them from fear and guide them along the path to new life. 

2. That we may rely upon God’s love and providence in the vocation to which he calls us. 

3. That God’s Spirit will help us find our direction in life and guide us in living out the teachings of Christ.  

4. For all those who are preparing for entry into the Church. That they may receive the Gospel message as a word of life. That they may grow in their knowledge and love of God

5. For all who feel unwelcome or unworthy before God. That God’s unconditional love heal and free them for all that is holding them back in living out their faith. 

6. For healing for the sick and the afflicted.  

7. For the faithful departed. For their entry into eternal life. 

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. 

Priest: With faith and hope, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.