Prayer to Begin CRS Rice Bowl
God of mercy,
You call us to recognize you in our sisters and brothers
and to care for those most in need--
for whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.
This Lent, ignite your love in us
so that through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving
we may support all
who experience hunger in body, heart and spirit.
May these CRS Rice Bowls be instruments of encounter,
bringing us closer to you—our God--
and to our neighbors both near and far.
May our Lenten journey help us to see our role in caring for the most vulnerable--
particularly those experiencing hunger, poverty and obstacles to thrive.
Through these 40 days, may we deepen our faith in you
and our love for one another,
as we await with joyful anticipation the great celebration of Easter.
Amen
God of mercy,
You call us to recognize you in our sisters and brothers
and to care for those most in need--
for whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.
This Lent, ignite your love in us
so that through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving
we may support all
who experience hunger in body, heart and spirit.
May these CRS Rice Bowls be instruments of encounter,
bringing us closer to you—our God--
and to our neighbors both near and far.
May our Lenten journey help us to see our role in caring for the most vulnerable--
particularly those experiencing hunger, poverty and obstacles to thrive.
Through these 40 days, may we deepen our faith in you
and our love for one another,
as we await with joyful anticipation the great celebration of Easter.
Amen
