Ash Wednesday

March 5, 2025

For Francis, our Pope and ___, our Bishop. For all who lead us in faith. For all who bear witness to the cross of Christ. May God heal Pope Francis of his infirmities.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek the waters of baptism at Easter. May the Lenten season rouse new hope for all who desire faith in Christ Jesus. May the path to Easter deepen our awareness of God’s love within us.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who shy away from following Christ. May our inner pain be healed in God’s mercy. May we follow the passion, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus with courage and integrity.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who do not believe they are good enough in God’s sight. May Christ welcome the insecure under the banner of the cross. May we know Christ’s healing mercy and live from such a fountain of grace.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who desire to pray. May we surrender to love along our path to Christ Jesus. May our hearts silently discover God’s mercy and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who will benefit from our almsgiving. May we search our hearts and resources to care for people most in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For people starving for food and shelter. May we all feed on the miracle of God’s presence at the Eucharist and serve others with the basics of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve their loved ones during this Lenten season. May our hearts be healed as our bodies are marked with the cross of salvation.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May the cross on our foreheads remind us of the brevity of life. May our loved ones find true joy in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.