FROM CANDLEMAS TO LENT

FINAL RESPONSORY

From the Candlemas Liturgy, The Promise of His glory

Father, here we bring to an end our celebration of the Savior's birth.

Help us, in whom he has been born, to live his life that has no end.

Here we have offered the Church's sacrifice of praise. Help us, who have received the bread of life, to be thankful for your gift.

Here we have rejoiced with faithful Simeon and Anna. Help us, who have found the Lord in his temple to trust in your eternal promises.

Here we have greeted the light of the world.

help us, never to forsake the light of Christ.

Here we now stand near the place of baptism.

Help us, who are marked with the Cross, to share the Lord's death and Resurrection.

Here we turn from Christ's birth to his passion.

Help us, for whom Lent is near, to enter deeply into the Easter mystery.

Here we bless one another in your name.

Help who now going in peace to share with your light in the world. Thanks be to God. Amen.