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. | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
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 | |||