18/02/2026
PRAYER
FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
Merciful and loving God, as we begin this holy season of Lent, I humbly come before You, acknowledging my sins and my deep need for Your forgiveness and grace. You know the weakness of my heart, my failures, and my struggles. Cleanse me, O Lord, and renew within me a spirit that seeks You above all things.
May these blessed ashes remind me that I am dust and to dust I shall return, calling me to repentance and sincere conversion. Help me to recognize how much I need Your healing in my life and lead me to turn away from sin and walk faithfully in Your ways.
Grant that this Lenten season may open my heart to deeper prayer, sincere fasting, and generous charity. Teach me to grow in humility, patience, and love, so that my life may reflect Your mercy and goodness. Heal what is wounded in me, strengthen what is weak, and guide me closer to You each day.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. May this season be a time of spiritual renewal, drawing me into deeper union with You and preparing me to celebrate the joy of Christ’s Resurrection.
May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.