Mass of Redemption: Penitential Act - Advent - Week 2 ===================================================== w&m: Steven R. Janco, 2010 [Beginning Priest Invocation] Brethren (Brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred myst'ries. [Cantor Invocation 1] Lord Jesus, foretold by the prophets: Lord, have mercy. [Response 1] Lord, have mercy. [Cantor Invocation 2] Christ Jesus, heralded by John the Baptist: Christ, have mercy. [Response 2] Christ, have mercy. [Cantor Invocation 3] Lord Jesus, welcomed by repentant hearts: Lord, have mercy. [Response 3] Lord, have mercy. [Final Priest Invocation] May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. [Amen] Amen.