Prayer
of the Faithful for February 14, 2016
First
Sunday of Lent
Celebrant: Trusting in the mercy and love of our God
who walked among the poor, the vulnerable and the outcast, we voice our own
petitions, asking for what we need, and for the needs of our sisters and brothers
here and around the world, saying, “Lord, help us to be instruments of your
peace.”
·
As we begin our Lenten journey,
may we be inspired by the message of Rice Bowl: that our fasting be a hunger
for justice, our almsgiving a making of peace, and our prayers the change of
humble and grateful hearts. We pray to the Lord.
·
We ask for God’s help to put our
faith into action; we pray for religious and lay ministers who work to end violations of human dignity, who
give voice to those who go unheard, who help those who are most
vulnerable. We pray to the Lord.
·
For our community gathered
here—that the support we give to the Missions today may bring us all into
communion and fellowship with our sisters and brothers here and around the
world. We pray to the Lord.
·
With the strength that comes from
the Holy Spirit, lead us back to the way of holiness, give us the courage to
acknowledge our sinfulness, protecting us from sin that wounds ourselves and
others. We pray to the Lord.
We pray that in
our daily lives we may experience this Lenten season as peacemakers, quick to
hear and listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Let our words always speak
your truth with compassion. We pray to
the Lord.
·
And
for those for whom this Mass is offered [name them]. We pray to the Lord.
·
Let
us pause now and silently offer to the Father our own particular intentions
[allow for silence. . .]. We pray to the
Lord.
Celebrant:
Merciful God, as you answer our prayers, give us the faith and hope we need in
this life; help us to be faithful stewards of your mercy; help us to grow in
your love which lasts forever. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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