Merciful Father,

we meet each other today at the foot of the cross.

We wait with each other as those who inflict wounds on one another:         

         Have mercy on us.

As those who spurn Your love for other loves: 

         Be merciful to us.

As those who put our trust in power and prestige:

         Be merciful to us.

As those who pursue only our own personal interests:

         Be merciful to us.

As those who put others on trial:

         Be merciful to us.

As those who refuse to forgive:

         Be merciful to us. 

As those who are afraid of the world’s frown and displeasure:

         Be merciful to us.

We pray for the sake of your dear Son who died to grant us mercy, Amen.