Lent

Be with us Father in our journey through Lent, learning from the scriptures and prayers.  We thank you for your example of the 40 days in the wilderness, and hope to follow you with courage as we face the temptations of our world, and learn the strength to turn our backs on it.

Father, be with those who would normally meet in church today to receive the Ashes, and help them in their spiritual communion with you through fellowship with others in different and new ways that will keep your congregations together as one in your love.

Amen.