Prayers For Lent

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The following prayers, written in a contemporary style, draw on images from Scripture. Use these and the commentary provided for each prayer as a guide to the writing of prayers for worship. Note how each prayer is tailored to a specific liturgical function.

Opening Prayers or Prayers of Invocation

Journey with us, O holy God, as we begin (or continue) our way to the cross. Sharpen our focus that our attention may center more on you than ourselves. Lead us through the shadows of darkness and...

 

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