Dominus Vobiscum.
Lord Jesus Christ, who, mercifully looking back on Peter, didst cause him bitterly to weep for his offences, look on me, I beseech Thee, with an eye of Thy mercy, that I may with tears fully bewail my sins in Thy presence, and neither in word nor deed offend Thee. Amen.
The Epistle.
Lord Jesus Christ, who wouldst be brought to Pilate, and before him falsely accused; teach me to avoid the fallacies of the wicked, and profess Thy faith truly by good works. Amen.
Munda cor meum.
Lord Jesus Christ, who before Herod didst for my sake suffer the same allegations of crimes against Thee, without returning the least word to justify Thyself, grant that I may patiently bear the injuries of the wicked, and learn from Thee, O my divine Master, to be meek and humble of heart. Amen.
The Gospel.
Lord Jesus Christ, who wouldst be again sent back by Herod to Pilate, and by that
