Order For Confession
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Leader: The tempter comes with a seductive sweetness in his voice. The tempter comes promising us the world. The tempter comes, and without you, dear Jesus, we are defenseless.

How has the tempter come to you in these days? Let us remember now, that his deadly spell might be broken and life restored.

Silence for reflection and confession

Leader: By the power of the one who alone conquers evil, your sins are forgiven.
All: Amen.

Prayer Of The Day
Leader: Cities of steel and fields of gold, the world’s allure glitters in the morning sun. But you alone, O Lord, shine brighter than them all. Hold us close, that we might love you as you love us, fully, completely, and eternally. In …