98 THE ORDER OF MASS The people reply: Amen. Or: 5. The Priest invites the faithful to make the Penitential Act: rethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. A brief pause for silence follows. The Priest then says: ave mercy on us, O Lord. The people reply: For we have sinned against you. The Priest: how us, O Lord, your mercy. B H S
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