Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 30, 2025

For all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop, find joy in their words and actions of faith. May hope be the fire that leads us to Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are discouraged by our childhood actions. May the regretful and the obstinate bring reconciliation and forgiveness along the path to adulthood.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who condemn others so to make their lives look better. May we not use words or actions to put other people down. May we not compare one another’s faith or talents.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek a better life. May our dreams bring us all to Christ Jesus. May we seek the life God has for us in the richness of our gifts and talents.

We pray to the Lord.

For all families who seek wisdom and strength. May we admire the gifts of our brothers and sisters. May we reflect the love of Christ in our everyday lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who shun other family members. May we be awakened to the beauty of life and the richness of family relationships during this Lenten season.

We pray to the Lord.

For hope among members of our parish community this Lent. May we work together toward renewing our lives of baptism at Easter. May our common vision put our prayer into the practice of serving and loving people most in need.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who long for the Father’s embrace. May our broken spirits and tired bodies find the love of God the Father. May our lives discover the healing only God provides.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who have gone before us in faith. May God welcome our loved ones into our eternal home in heaven. May our seek forgiveness and truth.

We pray to the Lord.

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Third Sunday of Lent

March 23, 2025

For all who lead us in faith. May Francis, our Pope and __, our Bishop know the healing redemption of Christ Jesus. May they help us find hope among the evils of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who ache for a second chance in life. May God offer the sinner consolation and healing we all deserve. May this Lenten season bring us joy and peace.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who battle self-righteousness and entitlement. May we all be humbled by the passion, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. May Lent challenge us as believers and loving people.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who are quick to act against a neighbor. May our threats and finger-pointing end and not condemn those around us. May we seek the healing authority of Christ Jesus. May hope bud within us in springtime.

We pray to the Lord.

For the discouraged and the angry. May we all be given another chance to find our lives in Christ Jesus. May we hear the voice of God and not the voices that put us down.

We pray to the Lord.

For our brothers and sisters who are ill. May God provide adequate healthcare to those who most need healing. May we get a second chance to live without pain.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who condemn others. May our eyes be open to the immigrant, the disabled, the mentally ill and those who live outside. May hope be the ground for all our growth and change.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who need to trim away sin, regret and shame. May we all find in Christ the truth of God’s healing love for every human being under heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones remain in our hearts during the Lenten season. May solace rise within us as they find their home in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

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Second Sunday of Lent

March 16, 2025

For our beloved leaders in faith, Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they journey with us and lead us to the face of Christ Jesus. May they not lose their footing along the way of peace, forgiveness, and faith.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek the wonder of baptism at Easter. May we seek truth as we bask in the renewal of our baptism. May Christ’s passion, death and resurrection bring us to God’s kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who hike the high mountains of faith and change. May we put one foot ahead of another in this Lenten season to bring us to new life, courage and love.

We pray to the Lord,

For all who befriend the sick and the lonely. May we take the lost by the hand and help them stand on the firm foundation of Christ’s redeeming presence. May hope be the voice that heals our lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are discouraged by their lives. May faith unite us with Christ so to walk fearlessly along the perils of life. May we walk together unreservedly.

We pray to the Lord,

For people who will receive the benefits of our almsgiving. May we generously help people who need food, clothing and a second chance. May our offerings become hope for others.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who sit in darkness and wait for something more. May we be light among people who have lost housing, education and security amid the fires, storms, floods and natural disasters.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have lost employment in these past months. May they find adequate jobs to support their families and future security.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who walk with shame and regret. May this Lenten season bring hope to people bowed down by the past. May faith help us listen to the Father’s love.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones rest in the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.