Friday of the First Week of Lent

Come to Me and pray from your heart.
I your gracious God will renew and refresh your heart
so you may continue to do My will.
I am your rock of refuge,
your stronghold to lead you and to guide you.
Your prayers I will grant according to My will.
Stand firm in your trust in Me.
Grow in the gifts of faith, hope, and love through fervent prayer.
I will bless your confidence in My love
now and in the future.