COLLECT 

O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant, we pray that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives & reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever & ever.

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Collect
O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness, who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving have shown us a remedy for sin, look graciously on this confession of our lowliness, that we, who are bowed down by our conscience, may always be lifted up by your mercy. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives & reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever & ever [Read more…]