Psalm
R. In your love, remember us, Lord. or R. Lord, remember us, for the love you bear your people.
Remember me, O Lord, when you show favour to your people; that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory in your heritage. R.
Both we and our ancestors have sinned; we have committed iniquity. They mingled with the nations and learned to do as they did. R.
They served their idols, which became a snare to them. They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons. R.
Thus they became unclean by their acts, and prostituted themselves in their doings. Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people, and he abhorred his heritage. R.
Many times the Lord delivered them, but they were rebellious in their purposes, Nevertheless he regarded their distress when he heard their cry. R.