Leader: Just as it is appointed for us to die once, and after that comes judgment,
All: So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
Leader: Rejoice in the good news of the gospel: in Jesus Christ, who gave all, you are forgiven!
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Adapted for inclusive liturgical use.
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