M<\/span>erciful God,
\nwho sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance
\nand prepare the way for our salvation:<\/p>\nGive us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins,
\nthat we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer;<\/p>\n
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
\none God,
\nnow and for ever.<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>M<\/span>erciful God,