God of all hope,

We pray for our world with all its beauty and need.

We thank you for the love in our lives that is a mirror of your unending love.

May all creation know your compassion this Lent and may we take courage to share it,

especially with those who don’t have what they need.

Through our prayer, fasting and almsgiving, move us to act in the company of your Spirit,

showing compassion and acting for justice showing compassion and acting for justice now and for all future generations.

We ask this in Christ’s name.

Amen.