Lent Three
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, we should pray at all times, but especially during this season of Lent: we should faithfully keep watch with Christ and pray to the Father.
Reader:
We pray for the Church
may all Christian people be one in faith and hope,
and in the loving service they give to others.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for governments all over the world,
may they be guided, so that no one may thirst in vain for justice and peace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for our parish,
may we, as a new creation through Baptism, be so open to the Spirit, that those with whom we come into contact learn to believe in Christ's power over sin, death and the world.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that Christ may be their hope and comfort.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, Mother of God. Hail Mary .
In silence, let us pray to God, our almighty Father.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Lord, may your people turn again to you and serve you with all their hearts. With confidence we have asked your help: may we now know your mercy and love in our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lent
