PM: Gradual Tuesdays--15th. Sunday Of Ordinary Time

There are two options; the first is for Cycles A and C.

Keep me, O Lord, as the apple of your eye; shield me under the shadow of your wings.

V. Let judgment in my favor come forth in your presence; may your eyes discern what is right.

Ps. 16:8; V. 2

Precious in the sight of the Lord are those whom he loves. He cares for all, as we are worth more than the sparrows or the lilies.

Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation.

V. Lord, you have blessed your land, you have put an end to Jacob's captivity.

Ps. 84:8; V. 2

This is the basis for the rarely used "B" option of the Penitential Rite in the Liturgy of the Word. We ask for God's forgiveness so we may truly appreciate His bountiful approach to us.