Prayer Before Confession
Prepare your heart for the Sacrament
Lord, I am sorry for my sins. Help me to make a good confession. Open my heart to your mercy. Give me the grace to examine my conscience thoroughly and to confess all my sins with honesty and humility. Amen.
How to Pray
Pray this prayer before going to Confession to prepare your heart.
History
The Church recommends this prayer as part of the preparation for Confession.
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