Greeting

The Lord Jesus sets for us his table
of his word and his body.
May we listen to him and learn from him,
to open our hearts and hands
to friend and foe in need.
May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
R/ And also with you.

Introduction by the Celebrant

Who is the "just person," the friend of God? Is it the Christian who goes to Mass every Sunday and faithfully performs all one's religious duties? That depends on one's inner attitude. Religious practices are good and wonderful if they are more than outward observances, if we put our heart in them, if these practices commit us to God and people, in faith, love, mercy and compassion. Prayer should commit us to the causes we pray for. Our eucharistic sacrifice on Sundays commits us to service and love on weekdays too. Let us offer this kind of sacrifice with the Lord.

Penitential Act

Let us examine ourselves before God
and in the presence of one another
whether our religious