God our Father, during this season of Lent draw us nearer to you. We thank you for the gift of salvation through your Son, Jesus Christ, who endured our suffering and was pierced for our sins. We have faith that his sacrifice on the cross brought us redemption and healing; grant us the strength to believe it and live it each day. By your Holy Spirit, unite your Church in mission to claim and proclaim healing and new life in Christ, to the ends of the earth. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.
Scripture references: Isaiah 53:1-5, Matthew 28:18-20