| From Ash Wednesday | |||
| until the Saturday after | |||
| the Fourth Sunday of Lent | |||
| Invitation to Confession | |||
| The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit; | |||
| a broken and contrite heart God will not despise. | |||
| Let us come to the Lord, who is full of compassion, | |||
| and acknowledge our transgressions in penitence and faith. | |||
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cf Psalm 51.17
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| Gospel Acclamation | |||
| Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory. | |||
| The Lord is a great God, O that today you would listen to his voice. | |||
| Harden not your hearts. | |||
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cf Psalm 95.3,7,8
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| All | Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory. | ||
| Introduction to the Peace | |||
| Since we are justified by faith, | |||
| we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, | |||
| who has given us access to his grace. | |||
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Romans 5.1,2
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| Eucharistic Prefaces | |||
| Short Preface (contemporary language) | |||
| And now we give you thanks | |||
| because you give us the spirit of discipline, | |||
| that we may triumph over evil and grow in grace, | |||
| as we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery | |||
| with mind and heart renewed. | |||
| Short Preface (traditional language) | |||
| And now we give thee thanks | |||
| because thou dost give us the spirit of discipline, | |||
| that we may triumph over evil and grow in grace, | |||
| as we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery | |||
| with mind and heart renewed. | |||
| Extended Preface for use with Eucharistic Prayers A, B and E | |||
| It is indeed right and good | |||
| to give you thanks and praise, | |||
| almighty God and everlasting Father, | |||
| through Jesus Christ your Son. | |||
| For in these forty days | |||
| you lead us into the desert of repentance | |||
| that through a pilgrimage of prayer and discipline | |||
| we may grow in grace | |||
| and learn to be your people once again. | |||
| Through fasting, prayer and acts of service | |||
| you bring us back to your generous heart. | |||
| Through study of your holy word | |||
| you open our eyes to your presence in the world | |||
| and free our hands to welcome others | |||
| into the radiant splendour of your love. | |||
| As we prepare to celebrate the Easter feast | |||
| with joyful hearts and minds | |||
| we bless you for your mercy | |||
| and join with saints and angels | |||
| for ever praising you and saying: | |||
| Blessing | |||
| Christ give you grace to grow in holiness, | |||
| to deny yourselves, take up your cross, and follow him; | |||
| and the blessing … | |||
| Additional material in President's Edition | |||