Lenten Prayers, Blessing and Prayer Service
C MacCuibh
Powerpoint - Lent
A Blessing for Lent
Go forth into the world in peace,
be of good courage.
hold fast what is good,
render no one evil for evil,
strengthen the faint-hearted,
support the weak.
help the afflicted,
honour all people,
love and serve the Lord,
rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit,
and the Blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you forever.
Amen.
The Fast Life
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives;
Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness;
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;
Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety;
Feast on faith.
(Author Unknown)