God of time and eternity, you bless us with this holy season of Lent for the remembrance and renewal of the way of life we embraced in baptism.
Grant us a season of good and honest labor. Prosper the works of our hands, and support us when our efforts fail. Whether at the first hour or at the eleventh hour, may all of us enter into this privileged time of prayer, fasting, and the sharing of charity.