Lent 1

A Litany of Repentance & Forgiveness

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal One, have mercy on us.

For self-centered living,

and for failing to walk with humility and gentleness:

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal One, have mercy upon us.

For longing to have what is not ours,

and for hearts that are not at rest within us;

For misuse of human relationships,

and for unwillingness to see the image of God in others:

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal One, have mercy upon us.

For jealousies that divide families and nations,

and for rivalries that create strife and warfare; 

For reluctance in sharing the gifts of God,

and for carelessness with the fruits of creation:

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal One, have mercy upon us.

For hurtful words that condemn,

and for angry words that harm;

For idleness in witnessing to Jesus Christ,

and for squandering the gifts of love and grace.

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy immortal One, have mercy upon us.

God, whose patience goes far beyond our erring, is gracious and merciful.

God brings you new life, forgives and redeems you.

Take hold of this forgiveness and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus.

AMEN

(Taken from the Sunday bulletin for Lent 1, February 17, 2013,

The Chapel of St. George - The Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg, CA)