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

In a spirit of humility, we stand in the presence of God, confident of God's forgiveness.

As we come together at the table of the Lord, we turn to God for forgiveness.

Brothers and sisters, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and so prepare ourselves to receive the Lord.

As the people of God, we ask for God's loving mercy.

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

We turn in prayer to the one who teaches us to pray.

We present ourselves to God, in hope of God’s mercy and forgiveness.

With faith in God's kindness, we turn to the Lord.

All the Earth cries out to God, the psalm says today. In a spirit of worship we place ourselves before the mercy of God.