I confess to almighty God, and to you... Show I confess to you I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Prayers that have become part of the beauty of Catholic faith traditions can open our hearts to the blessings which the Lord constantly invites us to seek from His heavenly Father. Sign of the CrossIn the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I believe in one God, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, [At the words that follow, up to and including For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Amen. Penitential Act (Confiteor)I confess to almighty God [Pray while striking the breast three times.] therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, [At Mass, absolution by the priest follows. Gloria in excelsisGlory
to God in the highest, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, For you alone are the Holy One, MagnificatMy soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, Grace Before MealsBless us, O Lord, Grace After MealsBless us, O Lord, as we go forth The English translation of the Nicene Creed, Confiteor, and Gloria in excelsis from The Roman Missal ©, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). All rights reserved. The English translation of the Magnificat (Canticle of Mary) by the International Consultation on English Texts or the English Language Liturgical Consultation. Used with permission. What is the confession prayer?This prayer is short and simple: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against You whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
What is the prayer in the penitential rite?My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
What do I pray after confession?Prayer after Confession
Dear Jesus, thank you for helping me to make a good Confession, and thank you for taking away my sins. Help me, dear Jesus, never to offend you again. Mary, my mother, pray to Jesus for me.
What is the prayer before confession?Prayer Before Confession
Come Holy Spirit, into my soul. Enlighten my mind that I may know the sins I ought to confess, and grant me your grace to confess them fully, humbly, and with a contrite heart. Help me to firmly resolve not to commit them again.
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