On the eve of Ash Wednesday

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Many people are planning to go to church tomorrow to receive ashes.
And many people are thinking about going to church tomorrow to receive ashes.

Let's pause and pray, 
right now,  for one another
and for all who'll come to church tomorrow
to begin the season of Lent...

Let's pray for those who've been away,
who are thinking of coming home
to join us on Ash Wednesday...

Let's pray for all of us 
a new beginning in faith,
a new beginning in prayer,
a new beginning with God
in this season of Lent...

Let's pray for a season of letting go
of whatever comes between us
and the love of God,
and of whatever divides us
from our neighbor... 

Let's pray for a season of generous hearts,
a season of serving others,
especially those who are most in need...

Let's pray a springtime of renewal
leading us to the joy of Easter
and the peace of the Risen Christ...  

For all this, we pray to the Lord:
Lord, hear our prayer!

Amen.


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