March 17, 2024

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Let us pray to die to our fears and dreads. May we bury our false stories in the past. May we rise in this Lenten season in the glorious story of Christ’s love within our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all who lead us in faith. May our leaders reveal the mercy of God and the dignity of all humankind.

We pray to the Lord.  

Let us pray to help people who have been abandoned by society. May our brothers who live with mental illness find hope in our care for them. May our sisters who live under cardboard find shelter because of our witness to the dignity of life.
We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children preparing for Easter sacraments. May children discover the sacraments of the Church during challenging times. May hope be born in our young.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our efforts to heal the earth. May we bury seeds in our common soil for food for the next generation. May new life spring up from our earth and joy be found within us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for an enduring sense of awe. May God heal tensions among us and help us see the beauty of relationships. May we lift our voices in praise and gratitude.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to empty our hearts of regret and hatred.  May reconciliation become a reality in family life. May hope be given to us as daily bread.  

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to grieve our losses.  May Lent bring us courage to let go of people we have loved and cared for in our past. May we find Christ’s compassion toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May faith bind us to those who have taught us how to love on earth.

We pray to the Lord.