Christmas Penitence

Jesus, you are the image of the invisible God,
the first-born of all creation:
Lord, have mercy.        (or Kyrie eleison sung)
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, you are God’s true child, born of Mary:
Christ, have mercy.      (or Christe eleison sung)
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, you are Word made flesh, full of grace and truth:
Lord, have mercy.        (or Kyrie eleison sung)
Lord, have mercy.

Silence

Radiant God,
you send your light
into dark and shackled lives;
shine in our hearts
and set us free to praise you,
now and for ever. Amen.

Invitation to Confession

Alternative to those suggested

God’s love was revealed among us so that we might live through Jesus.                             (1 John 4:9 adapted)