September 19, 2014

My Journey to God

Prayer of a Penitent

Have mercy on me, Father, for my sins of pride and self-love.
Have mercy on me, Father, for my sins of sloth and intemperance.
Have mercy on me, Father, for my sins of greed and neglect.
Have mercy on me, Father, for my sins of intolerance and impatience.

Forgive me, Jesus, for my sins that caused you to agonize in the garden.
Forgive me, Jesus, for my sins that caused you to be scourged at the pillar.
Forgive me, Jesus, for my sins for which you were crowned with thorns.
Forgive me, Jesus, for my sins for which you were crucified and died.

Grace me, Holy Spirit, with the graces to obey God and love my neighbor.
Grace me, Holy Spirit, with the graces of conversion and true contrition.
Grace me, Holy Spirit, with the graces of deep faith and true humility.
Grace me, Holy Spirit, with the graces to know truth and do good.

Pray for me, Mother of Mercy, that I do not gossip, cheat, brag or belittle.
Pray for me, Our Lady of Sorrows, that I can forgive others for hurting me.
Pray for me, Immaculate Conception, that I maintain purity of heart and flesh.
Pray for me, Our Lady of Grace, that I am given the grace to persevere.

Amen.

By Jean Grubbs
 

(Jean Grubbs is a member of St. Michael Parish in Greenfield.) †

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