Priest: Â Â Â We come together on this Ash Wednesday to put our petitions before the Lord.
Reader;Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The response is;Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We pray for the Church and for our priestsin the Archdiocese as they lead us on our Lenten journey. … … … … … … pause …
Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)
In today’s reading from the book of Joel, God invites us to come back to him with all our hearts. We pray that,during this Lenten season, we may find the path that leads us ever closer to our God.… … … … … … pause …
Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)
We pray for the peoples of Syria and the middle-east in this time of conflict and turmoil. May those in leadership roles be compassionate to the suffering families, and work towards a just solution…… … … … … … pause …
Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)
We pray,that through prayer and action in this Lenten season, we may support those in need; especially the lonely; the homeless; those who mourn; children and young people in care; and those whose needs are known to you alone….… … … … … … pause …
Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)
We ask Mary the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours saying,
           Hail Mary………….
Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer – – – –Â longer pause – – – – –
Priest: Compassionate God, slow to anger and rich in faithful love, listen to our petitions and grant them through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit.Amen.
