Holy Lord, whose nature is righteousness and goodness, make us aware of our need, that we would seek you out for mercy and help, trusting in your goodness to grant us what our souls require, through Jesus our redeemer, who abides with you and the Holy Spirit in love and joy and peace eternal. Amen.
“‘But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other.” – Luke 18:13-14