Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries of God with us.

Brothers and sisters, as we wait in patient hope for the coming of the Lord, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. Invocations

Brothers and sisters, the reign of God is at hand, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

Gathered together to rejoice in the house of the Lord, we beg pardon for our sins.

Encouraged by God's promise of salvation, let us pray for reconciliation with God and one another.

Brothers and sisters, as we prepare to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us acknowledge our sins and ask for God's forgivness.

We pray for forgiveness of our failings and for encouragement to follow the Lord.

The whole universe is but a grain in a balance, but the Creator shows mercy on us all. Let us call to mind our sins and ask for God's forgiveness.

Brothers and sisters, prepare yourself to appear before the Lord, who is a God of justice, by acknowledging your sins and asking for mercy.

Brothers and sisters, let us prepare ourselves for God's judgment of the living and the dead by calling to mind our sins.