The Communal Rite for Reconciliation


Celebration of the Word of God

First Reading

We sit and listen to a story about God's love and mercy from the Old Testament. The reader concludes, saying: (.wav)

Reader: The word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.

Psalm Response

We show that we trust God and his love and mercy by singing or saying several verses of a psalm.

Reader: All my hope, O Lord, is in your loving kindness.
All: All my hope, O Lord, is in your loving kindness.

Second Reading

We remain seated and listen again as God tells us about his love and mercy. The reader concludes, saying: (.wav)

Reader: The word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.

Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation (.wav)

All: Alleluia.

Gospel (.wav)

The priest begins,

 
Priest:

A reading from the holy gospel according to (name of Gospel writer).

Priest: The gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

Examination of Conscience


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