Prayers for Reparation & Atonement	Week 2
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Opening Song
Introduction
Almighty and merciful God, you have brought us together in the name of your Son to receive your mercy and grace in our time of need. Open our eyes to see the evil we have done. Touch our hearts and convert us to yourself.
Where sin has divided and scattered, may your love make one again; where sin has brought weakness, may your power heal and strengthen; where sin has brought death, may your Spirit raise to new life.
Give us a new heart to love you, so that our lives may reflect the image of your Son. May the world see the glory of Christ and come to know that he is the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord.
±	Amen.
Exposition
(Procession from Place of Reservation)
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
The time of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament should include periods of silent prayer.
Penitential Act
Lord Jesus, you were sent to heal the sick:  Lord have mercy. 
±	Lord have mercy
Lord Jesus, you comfort the afflicted:  Christ have mercy. 
±	Christ have mercy
Lord Jesus, you give us yourself to heal us and bring us strength: Lord have mercy. 
±	Lord have mercy
Gospel	Mark 2: 1–12 	Lectionary Vol. 1: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, page 754
Psalm 40	40: 2–5. 13–14. R. v. 5 	Lectionary Vol. 1: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, page 752
±	Heal my soul for I have sinned against you.
The prayers of Intercession and/or the Litany of the Sacred Heart follow after a period of silent prayer.
Intercessions
The intercessions are read by a reader; the concluding prayer by the minister.
For the families of those who have been abused, for forgiveness, healing and peace, that in the light of truth and compassion they may be restored to wholeness. 
Lord, in your mercy.  
±	 Hear our prayer. 
For the victims of abuse, for an openness of hearts and minds to speak the truth, that trust and hope, mercy and understanding will be restored. 
Lord, in your mercy.
±	 Hear our prayer. 
For the church throughout the world that truth will overcome silence, that commitment to the protection of the vulnerable will be a priority, that all who are abused and violated  find a place of healing and justice.
Lord, in your mercy.  
±	 Hear our prayer. 
For our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, that he may hear with compassion  the witness of those who have been abused, act with justice in leading the Church and proclaim Christ as the source of healing and forgiveness.
Lord, in your mercy. 
±	 Hear our prayer. 
That throughout the whole world whatever is weak may be strengthened, whatever is broken restored, whatever is lost found, and what is sinful redeemed. 
Lord, in your mercy.  
±	 Hear our prayer. 
Concluding Prayer
God of reconciliation and mercy,  you set aside days of deliverance  when we proclaim you  Creator and Father of us all. 
Come to our aid  that we may welcome your word of peace  and work with you in renewing all things  under the headship of Christ,  who lives and reigns with you  in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God for ever and ever.
Litany of the Sacred Heart	see separate sheet
Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Reposition
Acclamation or Song