P: God of liberation: We are truly grateful for the freedom that comes from you. We are mindful of all the people in our time who continue to suffer in various forms of slavery and oppression. Save all who are the victims of violence, poverty and discrimination from despair and helplessness. Grant freedom to your people who are enslaved and oppressed. God of grace:

C: Have mercy on us.

P: Loving Creator: We thank you for your commandments, which are not only guidelines for society as a whole and ourselves personally, but also a sign of your magnificent and endless love toward us. Help us to live by your commandments out of love for you. God of grace:

C: Have mercy on us.

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