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Lenten Litany: Prayer for Greater Trust in God’s Goodness

Editor’s Note: As we journey through the sacred season of Lent, our Overseas Lay Missioners and DC Service Corps volunteers will be compiling a Lenten Litany, each writing a one-line prayer close to their hearts. Today, DC Service Corps volunteer Victoria Wangler shares a prayer for greater trust in God’s goodness.

Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

When I fall into fear and grief instead of embracing Your everlasting love and trusting in the goodness You bring. Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.

When we don’t give ourselves the grace that Christ has bought for us. Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.

When I doubt Your desire to heal and restore me. Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.

May our prayers, and those from around the world, for peace in Ukraine be heard and manifested through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.

Light the path of the migrants in the desert, keeping them from harm. Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.

When the darkness moves in

swallowing me

in its mouth of fog, damp dread

pressing its unwelcome face
against my shaking heart.

When the night is long and starless
and I am lost
under the blank sky,

tracing patterns on my palms
and whispering old words into the wind.

When I fall back into disbelief
and fear,
somehow believing that I am

unwanted
and broken.

Come to me, my God.
Wipe clean every trace of doubt
and fill my mouth with gladness.

May I forever
sing Your name like sunlight.

May I kneel down and be raised
into Your embrace
that is unfailing.

Until I come home, let me see
that You are everything I need.

By Victoria Wangler

Posted On: March 16, 2022/Lenten Litany

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Victoria Wangler

Hailing from the town of Honeoye Falls in Upstate New York, Victoria Wangler graduated from St. Bonaventure University in May 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts. Victoria double majored in Professional & Creative Writing and English Literature and minored in Marketing and Spanish. She is excited to grow her skills in donor relations, communication, and data organization during her year working as an office associate for Franciscan Mission Service. In her free time, Victoria enjoys reading, writing poetry, gardening, and cooking. She is looking forward to deepening her spirituality and faith as she lives and serves alongside her community members in the Casa this year.