Liturgical Color: Green

Theme: Jesus Heals the Leper, and Warns Him Not to Tell Anyone.

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS

Pastoral Invitation
In the name of the Author of Epiphany and the other five seasons, joy to you and me! Because of God's touch on our lives, we who were nobodies have become somebodies. In God's Spirit, I invite us to keep on receiving God's healing touch. And all the people said, ______________!"

Hymn of Praise
"When in Our Music God is Glorified."

Prayer of Praise
Begin to point out the power of God's touch; and begin to caution the people about their touch on other peoples' lives.

Response: "Somebody Touched Me"

ACTS OF CONFESSIONS

Introduction to the Act of Confession
While God's touch brings healing, we know, some by experience, that the human touch often harms. Some …