Lent, Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week

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I had formatting troubles last night, so here we have another double.

I hope the little plant looks like a seedling! The pic didn't come out quite as clear as I'd like, but it was the best of three. It says "A seed is hope".




Monday's prayer behind the cut:

Holy Week
Monday

God of love,
My prayer is simple:
Your son, Jesus, suffered and died for me.
I know only
that I cannot have real strength
unless I rely on you.
I cannot feel protected
from my many weaknesses
until I turn to you
for forgiveness and your unalterable love.
Help me to share this
strength, protection and love with others

And I think the one for today is self-explanatory:




Today's prayer behind the cut:

Holy Week
Tuesday

God of such unwavering love,
how do I "celebrate"
the passion and death of Jesus?
I often want to look the other way
and not watch,
not stay with Jesus in his suffering.
Give me the strength
to see his love with honesty and compassion
and to feel deeply
your own forgiveness and mercy for me.
Help me to understand
how to "celebrate" this week.
I want be able to bring
my weaknesses and imperfections with me
as I journey with Jesus this week,
so aware of his love.

The prayers I am using are from this site Lent: One Prayer A Day.