Merciful Savior,
and friend of the human race,
you heard the repentant plea
of the criminal on your right hand
and promised him paradise for his faith.
As we are dying in the midst of our sins,
let us hear this same word from your lips
in response to our prayer of faith
and the life-giving power of your holy sacraments.
Blest be your undying mercy,
now and forever.
Amen