Presider: In thanksgiving and praise, let us bring our petitions to God. For a spirit of service among all Christians (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For a spirit of service among all Christians (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For an end to fighting and division (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For the
Presider: By dying to self, we are born to eternal life. In that spirit of self-denial and penance, let us come to our Father in Prayer. That all members of the Church may profit richly from the Graces which God offers them in their Lenten duties, we pray. That the faithful obedience of believers in
Presider: The commands of the Lord are clear, but his mercy is great. Let us pray to our Father, trusting in his wisdom. That the Catholic Church may guide her members in the paths of goodness, and bring them closer to God’s love, we pray. That those who are discriminated against and victimized may receive
Presider: Through the Gospel, Christ speaks to us with words of eternal authority and deeds of healing power. Through him, let us pray with confidence. That the Church may continue to teach Christ’s truth with authority, we pray. That the gospel message of the good news of justice may touch the hearts of the leaders