ASH  WEDNESDAY 

Lord

of dirt and ashes,

Lord

of burnt and hurt,

enter into

my dark confessional this Lent.

Hear my secret sins --

the ones that really burn me.
See my smoldering resentments --

the ones I won’t let go of.

Then Lord, Easter me this Lent.

Come into my upper room.

Breathe into me your peace --

the peace that  flows from forgiveness --

the forgiveness of myself and others.

Then together we shall rise from the ashes.

©  Andy Costello, 

Markings  Prayers

Thomas More Association