March 8, 2026

Third Sunday of Lent

Let us pray for Leo, our Pope and __, our Bishop. May they show us the way toward the mercy of Jesus Christ. May they work toward justice and peace for all humanity.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for an end to earthly conflicts and wars. May we approach Jesus when our hearts are most emptied by violence and chaos. May Christ heal our world.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to thirst for Christ alone. May we be filled with Christ’s abundant love. May our lips sing praise to God alone.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who will approach the well of baptism at Easter. May their sins be washed in the eternal stream of mercy. May they rise from the font of holiness with new life and vigorous faith.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to humble ourselves before Christ in Lent. May we approach Christ with hearts that are emptied of self-sufficiency. May our lives be filled to overflowing with mercy, forgiveness and joy.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to present to Christ the truth of our lives. May the Woman at the Well give us courage to pour out our hearts to him. May we not be afraid to speak to Christ in the hot sun of guilt or shame.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to find surprise in our encounters with Christ. May our stubbornness, ill-will, and self-hatred be washed away in Jesus Christ. May we find unexpected joy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children trafficked for sex and crime in our nation. May our children not be hidden in the dark for sale or torture. May each child find dignity in the light of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for those who carry grief in the heaviness of their hearts. May Christ find us when the sun is hot and we are tired. May our loved ones who have died find the new light of heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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March 1, 2026

Second Sunday of Lent

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop.  May all leaders give glory to God in their service among us. May their journey of faith begin with simple surrender to love.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace among us. May every nation under heaven live in the gentleness of God and for the common good of its citizens. May wars end and harmony become our daily bread.

We pray to the Lord.

For our catechumens waiting for baptism. May we welcome our people searching for the beauty of faith. May hope be known and shared in our worshipping assemblies and in our work among God’s poor.

We pray to the Lord.

For people struggling with mobility. May we lean on Jesus Christ to guide our lives, our souls, and even our bodies up the mountain of faith. May we capture Christ’s light shining within that guides us and gives us courage.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have given up on the Church. May the Lenten season give us all courage to live our faith in community and among God’s poor. May we surrender to God’s love and be patient to find joy and freedom.

We pray to the Lord.

For people aching for forgiveness. May we all find hope on the mountain of the Transfiguration to continue our faith journey. May our fragile relationships find mercy and healing in this season of Lent.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have grown used to being afraid. May all who live with depression or anxiety discover a new freedom to live in faith and hope. May the Lent journey remind us that we are children of God.

We pray to the Lord.

For people in need of physical healing. May the ill among us find courage and support in their pain. May God provide remedy and courage for all in constant anguish.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who have journeyed to the joy of heaven know forever the glory of God’s eternal face.

We pray to the Lord.

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February 22, 2026

First Sunday of Lent

Let us pray for Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May this Lenten journey bring hope to all people and satisfaction to every human heart. May our sins be healed in the balm of God’s tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to embark on an inner journey in Lent. May our self-hatred find consolation and our inner wounds know only forgiveness. May our conscience become clear in God’s tender mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to clear away war, violence and gunfire toward the innocent. May we discover hope even amid despair. May peace be planted firmly upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people suffering mental anguish. May we all find calm in this season of hope. May people who live in the deserts of our streets find compassion and genuine shelter.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who search for a home within the Church. May those who will be baptized at Easter find a path of prayerful freedom this Lent.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the survival of our earth.  May we work diligently for the healing of our planet. May our efforts be made visible.  May all desert places bloom with hope.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to surrender to God in this season of Lent. May our fasting deepen our hunger for what is our true feast, Jesus Christ. May God alone nourish our lives.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people amid storms and natural disasters. May we reach out to people who have lost livelihood and belongings. May the chaos of life be calmed by our almsgiving.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have journeyed home in death. May our hearts be consoled and our loved ones be freed in the face of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

February 18, 2026

Ash Wednesday

For Leo, our Pope. For renewal and dedication in our Church Universal. May this time of Lent be true springtime for all who lead us in faith. May we serve with care and integrity.

We pray to the Lord.

For generosity in giving alms. May we silence our trumpets of self-concern. May alms flow with love from our hearts for the benefit of others.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new dedication in our lives of prayer. May our hypocrisy end in our time. May our lives be truly open to God’s love and faithfulness toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

For a sincerity in our Lenten prayers. May our attentive hearts behind closed doors lead us to renew our baptism within the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

For lives emptied of guilt and lust. May we fast from our addictions to food, pornography and false power. May our emptied hearts find truth in God’s plan for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May the deserts of life end in the glory of heaven. May our departed find true favor with God.

We pray to the Lord.