BEGIN PRAYER
- Make the sign of the Cross.
- Briefly center yourself in God's Presence.
- Take at least one deep breath in and out.
- Say "Come, Lord Jesus. Come, Holy Spirit."
Lord God, help me to be an instrument of your love & grace today... because Father, every person on this earth was made for love which means made for You! Father I know you love me and delight in me even when I am not aware of that love.
Holy Spirit, you delight in making me an instrument of Divine grace to lead people to encounter Jesus. Help me, Lord Jesus, to awaken and see and feel how & where you are present in my daily life, and also where You are asking me to show your Heart for others! Amen.
Please choose one of the following challenges to do today:
AFFIRMATIONS (please say these to yourself)
- I trust that God loves me, will lead me, and never abandons me.
- I will not become discouraged. Discouragement never comes from God.
- God is always patient. The Holy Spirit dwells within me and I am never alone.
- I will not tire of asking God for help, since God delights in my asking.
- I bring joy to the heart of my heavenly Father and He delights in me.
- I am confident that everything that happens in my life today will work together for good because God is that good.
Please conclude with the Christ the King-St. Luke Family Prayer (Abbreviated)
Heavenly Father, send your Holy Spirit upon us, to endow us with the Fruits of the Spirit, and to create unity in our parish family. Prompt us to respond with generosity and docility as true disciples and citizens of your Kingdom who seek your path, and not our self-interest. We pray that charisms of evangelization and hospitality be released upon our community to enable us to welcome the stranger and to proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
We pray for the grace to live with the firm conviction that Your Presence and Power is at work within this time of transition and change, because we know this truth by Faith. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
Christ the King, have mercy on us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Saint Luke, pray for us.
SHARE YOUR CHALLENGE SUCCESSES
Why Share:
When we share what God is doing in our lives, no matter how big or small, it gives God glory! It also encourages and reminds us all that any (even the smallest) act of love can have significant affects on others and the world. Anything you share will only be visible to the monitor.
We will be sharing a daily witness from a fellow parishioner (anonymously) who had success with the Lenten Challenge each day.
How to Share:
- If you receive this by text message, simply text back in the same thread where you received the daily link
- If you receive this challenge by email, simply reply to the email
- You can also send a separate email to prayerchallenge@stlukecp.org