Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service

Reader: Lord Jesus Christ, you said: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy”; but we are unwilling to forgive our brothers and sisters and are severe in judging our neighbors. of God, you take away the sin of the world...,

All:...have mercy on us

Reader: Lord Jesus Christ, you said “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God”; but we are unable to make peace in our families, in society and in the world.of God, you take away the sin of the world...,

All:...have mercy on us

Reader: Lord Jesus Christ, you said “Blessed are those who suffer persecution for justice’s sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven”; but instead of suffering willingly for justice’s sake, we prefer to act unjustly and we discriminate against our brothers and sisters, oppressing and persecuting them.of God, you take away the sin of the world...,

All:...have mercy on us

Act of Contrition:

ALL:  Lord Jesus Christ, Lamb of God,
Who take away the sin of the world,
Through the grace of the Holy Spirit
be pleased to reconcile me with your Father;
Cleanse me in your Blood from every fault and
make me fully alive to the praise of your glory
Amen

(be seated)