Who is the first among sinners? It is I, for I can repent only of my own sins. I cannot judge my brother or condemn my sister, but I can only turn from my own sins and bring forth good fruit as evidence of my repentance. Therefore, let us have sympathy for one another and sing praises in unity:
Save us and call forth all the nations to repentance.
Save us and call forth all the kings and queens and presidents.
Save us and call the fishermen and the shepherds.
Save us and call the tax-collectors and the prostitutes.
Save us and call the theologians and the teachers.
Save us and call the servants and the slaves.
Save us and call the righteous with the sinners.
Save us and call the poor with the rich.
Save us and call the monks and nuns into the chapel.
Save us and call the hermits into the caves.
Save us and call the priests to the altar.
Save us and call the congregation to Confession.
Christ our Savior, save us.