February 27 — March 5

Prayer of Forgiveness

O Christ, Lover of all people, you gave the Church the holy season of Lent as a shield of protection and a healing remedy. Your fasting and sacrifices taught us to fast, and to understand the purpose and essence of life, the meaning of the world and its existence, and the greatness of your love and compassion. Shower your mercy on all people that they may repent, and soften their hearts that they may return to you, know you, and love you.

During these forty days of Lent, may we meditate on the benefits of fasting and prayer. Through fasting and prayer souls are made pure, bodies are made chaste, spirits are uplifted, passions are restrained, mercy abounds, and the Holy Spirit dwells in the soul that was created to be the temple of God.

I Yearn For Your Pardon, O Lord

I yearn for your pardon, O Lord, give me tears to repent in this Season of Lent. Lord have mercy.

I beg for your favors, O Lord, for your mercy I thirst, for your kindness and love. Lord, have mercy.

Against you, O Lord, I have sinned, hear the cry of my voice; turn your ear to my prayer. Lord, forgive me.

O wash me, O Lord, from my guilt; purify me and I shall be whiter than snow. Lord, forgive me.

O Jesus our Lord and our God, you have saved all your flock in your mercy and love. O Good Shepherd!

You came to return all the sheep who had wandered and strayed from the love of our God. O Good Shepherd!

February 27 — March 4

O Lord, at the beginning of this holy Lent,
grant us to contemplate of your signs and to sing of your glory.
Look upon us in your love and have mercy on us in your goodness.
We shall embrace penance and find strength in prayer,
working according to your commandments of life
and giving glory to the Holy Trinity, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Ramsho Opening Prayer from the Maronite Prayer of the Faithful for Cana Sunday.