Lenten Prayer
Lord, you have given me the gift of 40 days of lent,
And you invite me, a sinner, to grow closer to you.
The ashes on my forehead make me aware of who I am,
and my desire to turn away from sin.
I shall undertake the practice of prayer and repentance,
And participate in the desirable act of almsgiving.
Help me not to boast when I practice good deeds,
And to live with a generous and forgiving heart.
I will break from the noise and seek quiet moments,
Where I can praise you and turn away from myself.
I pray for attentive ears when I read your word
So that I may grow in my faith and spirit.
I will fast from judging, complaining and gossiping,
And feast on gratitude, compassion and hope.
Lord, make me the recipient of your many graces,
As I respond to my need of transformation.
May the changes I make be worthy sacrifices
To walk in line and unite me with Christ.
Amen.
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