Prayers of Forgiveness
Prayer Before Confession
A traditional preparatory prayer found in Catholic manuals of devotion for centuries.
Come, Holy Spirit, into my soul. Enlighten my mind, that I may know the sins I ought to confess, and grant me Thy grace to confess them fully, humbly, and with contrite heart. Help me to firmly resolve not to commit them again.
O Blessed Virgin, Mother of my Redeemer, mirror of innocence and sanctity, and refuge of penitent sinners, intercede for me through the Passion of Thy Son. Amen.
Traditional Catholic manual of prayers
About the prayer
Before examining his conscience, the penitent asks the Holy Spirit for the light to see clearly and the courage to hold nothing back, then asks the intercession of Our Lady under her title Refuge of Sinners. It is ordinarily prayed while waiting for confession.
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