1ST SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR A)

PSALM 50

 

 

 

 

Response: 
Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Verse 1:
Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness.
In your compassion blot out my offence.
O wash me more and more from my guilt
and cleanse me from my sin.

Verse 2:
My offences truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned:
what is evil in your sight I have done.

Verse 3:
A pure heart create for me, O God,
put a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit.

Verse 4:
Give me again the joy of Your help;
with a spirit of fervour sustain me.
O Lord, open my lips
and my mouth shall declare your praise

 

See also: Ash Wednesday