A Litany of Confession

Lord, we confess to you the stones that we have thrown – the stones which have wounded hearts and crushed spirits. Lord in your mercy …
Hear our prayers.

Lord, we confess our indifference and neglect of the plight of the needy. Lord in your mercy …
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Lord, we confess that we do not love one another the way we were created to love, because we do not understand what loving means. Lord in your mercy …
Hear our prayers.

Lord, we confess that by our silence we have built up walls and allowed prejudice to take root and grow. Lord in your mercy …
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Lord, we confess that by ill-considered word and thoughtless speech we have failed to be one people united in our love for you. Lord in your mercy …
Hear our prayers.

[silence]

Holy Spirit, speak to us. Heal us with your words of forgiveness. Free us from the sin that keeps us hurting one another. Lord in your mercy …
Hear our prayers. Amen.