Lent 2009

Daily Lent Prayer

"Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall declare your praise."

Opening Prayer

Lord,
come to us:
free us from the stain of our sins.
Help us to remain faithful to a holy way of life,
and guide us to the inheritance you have promised.

Daily Meditation

We pray more intensely now, just a week before Holy Thursday.

We desire more and more that we might be free.

Sorrow leads to profound gratitude,
when we experience the depth of unconditional love offered us.

The gratitude of a loved sinner leads to great generosity.

Christ is the mediator of a new covenant so that since he has died,
those who are called may receive the eternal inheritance promised to them.
The Entrance Antiphon - Hebrews 9:15

Intercessions

Christ our Lord came among us as the light of the world,
that we might walk in his light, and not in the darkness of death.

Let us praise him and cry out to him:
Let your word be a lamp to guide us.

God of mercy, help us today to grow in your likeness,
- that we who sinned in Adam may rise again in Christ.

Let your word be a lamp to guide us,
- that we may live the truth and grow always in your love.

Teach us to be faithful in seeking the common good for your sake,
- that your light may shine on the whole human family by means of your Church.

Touch our hearts to seek your friendship more and more,
- and to make amends for our sins against your wisdom and goodness.

Closing Prayer

Lord,
all I want is to be faithful to you in my life,
but so often I fail.

Free me from my many sins
and guide me to the life I will share with you.

I wait for your promise to be fulfilled
with great hope in my heart
and your praise on my lips.