Our beautiful Lenten prayers and reflections offer you the opportunity to reflect on your own or in your parish.
Ruwadzano finds strength in prayer.
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.’
When we reflect on the lives of the saints, one constant stands out: a deep commitment to prayer. Prayer, to paraphrase Saint Teresa of Avila, is simply an intimate sharing between friends; taking the time to be with the one we know loves us.
Ruwadzano works for Caritas Chinoyi, helping train communities in planting the solar-powered, water-saving gardens that are featured in this year’s Lent appeal. She speaks of the importance of prayer in her life:
“I always pray before I leave for work. I pray in the evening. When it's difficult for me, I pray. I teach my children to pray… My faith drives me to keep on working because I believe that each and every one of us has a purpose. And for us to achieve that purpose we have to have faith. So, prayer is one of the most important aspects that I use in my everyday life.”
We know God wants us to be persistent in prayer, but at times this may feel difficult to put into practice. We may worry about whether we’re saying the right words or doing the right things.
Today we are reminded that God always listens to us and desires us to come closer to him. Let’s turn confidently to the Lord and share all that is in our heart.
Prayer
Loving Father,
you always hear us when we pray.
Help us to learn to turn to you,
to lean on you,
to listen to you,
and to trust in your ways.
Amen.
Act
Make space for stillness today. Use our Lent prayer resources to inspire you.