Confession And Forgiveness
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Leader: You shall not hate in your heart. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
All: We are guilty, O God, of creating burdens for others to bear. We are guilty, O God, of expecting others to do what we are unwilling to do. We do not practice what we preach. We set ourselves up as little gods. We have turned from you time and again. Humble our hearts, that we might be cleansed.

Silence for self-examination

Leader: May the God of all the ages set you free to live as a servant …