PEACE
Let the rain come and wash away
the ancient grudges, the bitter hatreds
held and nurtured over generations.
Let the rain wash away the memory
of the hurt, the neglect.
Then let the sun come out and
fill the sky with rainbows.
Let the warmth of the sun heal us
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SATURDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Father of light,
in You is found no shadow of change
but only the fullness of life and limitless truth.
Open our hearts to the voice of Your Word
and free us from the original darkness
that shadows our vision.
Restore our sight that we may look upon Your Read More...
FRIDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT Dear God, help me to live more fully the love of God and neighbor that I profess with my lips. Help me to be closer to the kingdom of God by acting in accord with the demands of love. May I love you with my whole heart, mind, soul and strength, and my neighbor as myself. Amen.
FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR GOD
O Lord my God,
Teach my heart this day where and how to see you,
Where and how to find you.
You have made me and remade me,
And you have bestowed on me
All the good things I possess,
And still I do not know you.
I have not yet done that
For which I was Read More...
THURSDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Father,help me to see this holy season of Lent as a time of spiritual renewal, rather than a time of deprivation. Motivate me to reach a new level of experiencing your grace. Amen.
WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Dear God, may I live in the truth and light of forgiveness always. Help me to let go of what keeps me bound up and to embrace that which brings me closer to reconciliation and peace. May the forgiveness that you always extend be the inspiration for me to do likewise. Amen.
PRAYER FOR PEACE
IN OUR FAMILY
Lord Jesus, be with my family.
Grant us Your peace and harmony, an end to conflict and division.
Gift us with compassion to better understand each other, wisdom and love to assist each other, and trust and patience to live peacefully together.
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TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF LENT
Dear God, help me to allow law and structure to liberate rather than to constrict. Help me to live first and foremost according to your laws of love, mercy and compassion. May my actions bespeak to others my faithfulness in love. Amen.