Dear God, Abba, Daddy,
Help us. We have screwed up as a people in so many ways. We have been lost, we have been confused, and we have been selfish. We are afraid.
God. Help us.
We have turned from those who needed our help. We have not seen who needed us. We have been harder on ourselves than we should be. We have pushed ourselves and our families to the breaking point. We have neglected those in need.
God help us.
We have lost the art of resting in you. We have left your arms and protection. We have acted as if we have the strength to brave this world without you.
God help us.
In our confusion and fear, we have turned from you. Maybe without knowing it, maybe knowing it deep down, maybe knowing it with no doubt. We have turned from you. We turn back to you now. Jesus, take us by the hand to the Father.
Abba, Daddy, help us.
We have been wounded, we have been afraid, we have been angry, we have been lost. We have been lonely. God, we need you.
Abba, Daddy, help us.
We have felt betrayed because of those who follow you, you know that pain.
We have felt your wrath because all we have seen is wrath, you heard our cries.
We have cowered in fear of you, because we were afraid of you, you came to show us not to be afraid.
God, we are full of fear this lent, it is dark, and scary. We turn to you, like a baby runs to their father and mother and we beg for you to keep us safe. Hold us in your arms, comfort us, soothe our fears and keep us safe. Protect us from what is scary in the world, and dry our tears.
God, you ask penance for what we have done, and we are trying, we are willing, but please have mercy on us. Please accept our small sacrifices and little offering of our struggles and make the most of them. Mary offer our struggles, joys, and daily efforts to God for us every moment of everyday.
Please help us, God, don’t turn your face from us. We love you, please hold us in your arms. Protect us Lord, heal the world you created for your Love. We rest the world at your feet and ask for your will, May your kingdom come.
We believe that you want the good for us, and you need only say the word.
By the power of the precious blood of Jesus, by Mother Mary’s love for her children, by St. Joseph’s sweet tenderness, God forgive us our sins, and heal us from the damage that mankind’s sin has done.
Amen.
