After a brief silence, the penitential rite continues: Then a selection from the Scriptures ... for holy Communion, all recite the Lord's Prayer. V. Now let us pray to God as our Lord Jesus ...

V. Let us bless the Father, and the Son with the Holy Spirit. R. Be praised and exalted above all things for ever. Let us pray. Almighty, ever­-living God, who have permitted us, your servants ...