A reading from the book of the Prophet Daniel

“Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love
you and observe your commandments!
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We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and departed from your
commandments and your laws.
We have not obeyed your servants the prophets, who spoke in your name to our kings, our
princes, our fathers, and all the people of the land.
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Justice, O Lord, is on your side; we are shamefaced even to this day: we, the men of Judah,
the residents of Jerusalem, and all Israel, near and far, in all the countries to which you have
scattered them because of their treachery toward you.
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O LORD, we are shamefaced, like our kings, our princes, and our fathers, for having sinned
against you.
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But yours, O Lord, our God, are compassion and forgiveness! Yet we rebelled against you
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and paid no heed to your command, O LORD, our God, to live by the law you gave us
through your servants the prophets.”
- The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm: Lord, do not deal with us according to our sins

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Remember not against us the iniquities of the past;
may your compassion quickly come to us,
for we are brought very low.
R. Lord, do not deal with us according to our sins.

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Help us, O God our savior,
because of the glory of your name;
Deliver us and pardon our sins
for your name’s sake.
R. Lord, do not deal with us according to our sins.
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Let the prisoners’ sighing come before you;
with your great power free those doomed to death.
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Then we, your people and the sheep of your pasture,
will give thanks to you forever;
through all generations we will declare your praise.

Verse Before The Gospel

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Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life;
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you have the words of everlasting life

Prayers of the Faithful

For anyone who is at a crossroads in their life and who is trying to discern the right way
forward. We ask that the Holy Spirit will inspire them and that they will be aware of God
walking with them. We pray to the Lord.

For our class, Blaisers that we may keep striving in our studies and seek help in Gods
guidance. We pray to the Lord.

For the members of our families and parish who have gone before us. May their souls
and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. We pray to
the Lord.

For those who are affected by the virus may they find strength and grace in God’s
presence. We pray to the Lord.

Loving God, we thank you for the earth that is ever providing and nurturing. Grant us
the strength to always act as stewards, keeping the preservation of your creation at the
forefront of our minds as we go about each day. We pray to the Lord.