What a comfort it is to know that we can bring our worries to our Lord in prayer—that he does not leave us alone in our troubles, rather, he longs to help carry the weight. When we feel there is nothing we can do to help a situation, there is in fact something concrete and powerful we can do: pray. Please join us in prayer today and every day this week:

Loving God,

During the sacred season of Lent, 
I ask you to bring me, my loved ones, 
and all those who are praying this prayer with me today, 
closer to you.  

Prepare a place in our homes and our hearts 
for silence and solitude, 
so that we may re-discover the blessings of a prayer-full life.

Help us to fast from those things 
that threaten the well-being of body and soul, 
and remind us of the richness of simplicity. 

Enlarge our hearts so that we give to those in need 
and, in doing so, re-discover the 
grace of gratitude and generosity. 

May this season be a grace-filled time 
to rekindle our love for and faith in you.
Amen.