LENT DAY 1 (26 Feb 2020)
(Ash Wednesday)
Read: Joel 2:12-13
Now, now – it is the Lord who speaks – come
back to me with all your heart, fasting, weeping,
mourning. Let your hearts be broken, not your
garments torn, turn to the Lord your God again,
for he is all tenderness and compassion, slow to
anger, rich in graciousness, and ready to relent.

A moment of silence to meditate on the Word of God

Reflect:
 Where have I wandered in my life that God is
looking for me and calling out, “Come back to
me”?
 Why does my heart need to be broken? What
is the meaning of this expression?
 Have I ever experienced God as all tenderness
and compassion, slow to anger, rich in
graciousness and ready to relent? If never,
why not?

Pray: God of mercy and compassion, your love
is eternal and your forgiveness is unconditional.
May these 40 days of Lent be an opportunity for
me to experience the tenderness of your love by
turning away from my sins and returning to you.
Amen.

“God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones
who tire of seeking his mercy.” Pope Francis