This year Ash Wednesday is on 2 March. This begins the Church’s season of Lent; a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. As a College community we also launch our Project Compassion Appeal for Caritas. The prayer below is taken from the Ash Wednesday liturgy on the Caritas website. It is a good reminder of our call as Christians.
God of Hope and Compassion,
You remind us of the need to turn away from our own desires, and to care
for our global family, particularly at a time that has seen great loss and suffering.
We pray that during this time of Lent, we may grow in understanding of the
challenges faced by those who are marginalised and vulnerable in our world
as we make a home for them in our hearts.
And as we see the challenges of others, may we respond with love and hope,
now and for all future generations.
Be with us as we walk in solidarity with our brothers and sisters.
We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen
