Penitential Prayers

Return to God with sorrow for sin and confidence in his mercy.

Return to God with sorrow for sin and confidence in his mercy.

Express sorrow for sin and the desire to change.

Call upon the mercy of the Lord.

Pray for a clean heart and a renewed spirit.

Ask for the courage to turn back to God.

Receive mercy and learn to forgive others.

Review your life in God’s presence, ask for mercy, and choose a concrete step toward change.

Prepare honestly for confession and give thanks for God’s mercy afterward.