Here’s a thoughtful litany of confession and assurance based on Mark 1:40-45, Jesus’ healing of the leper. It’s the suggested gospel reading for February 12, 2012 (Epiphany 6B). It was written by Katherine Hawker.
Litany of Confession and Assurance
(based on Mark 1:40-45)
When we grieve for what might have been and lament our mistakes,
May we cry with the leper,
"You can make me clean!"
When we fall prey to the lure of believing that all we need is ourselves,
May we pray with the leper,
"You can make me clean!"
When we forget the possibilities of God's presence realized in our lives,
May we proclaim with the leper,
"You can make me clean!"
May we hear the good news proclaimed to the leper,
promised to all who believe,
"You are clean!"
Thanks be to God! Amen.
~ written by Katherine Hawker, 2003. Posted on Liturgy Outside.
