Prayer for True Repentance
SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
PRAYER
Most loving and compassionate Jesus, the only hope for the salvation of my soul. Grant me the grace of a true repentant heart, a heart so heavy with remorse that day and night I may shed tears of pain and sorrow for my many sins.
Dear Savior of the world, O good Jesus, YOU poured out your precious blood even up to a cruel death on the cross to save sinners, look upon me, the most miserable of all sinners; have mercy on me, and give me the light to know my sins, and a true repentance for them. Bless me, my sweet Jesus, with a firm determination to never offend YOU again. Amen.
O loving Virgin Mary, Immaculate Mother of Jesus, I implore you to obtain for me by your powerful intercession these graces from your Divine Son. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your WILL be done on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
GLORIA
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
May the divine assistance remain always with us, and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
SIGN OF THE CROSS
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
SCRIPTURE ON REPENTANCE
Repentance is a call to individuals to turn away from sinful conduct (in thoughts, words and deeds) and move towards God. According to the scripture, repentance is both a command and a gift, indicating a significant change in heart and a deepening relationship with God. Repentance is necessary for forgiveness, restoration, and strengthening bond with Jesus Christ.
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Luke 5:31-32
“It is not the healthy who need a physician, but rather those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.”
Acts 3:19
“Repent, therefore, and be converted so that your sins may be wiped away…”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance.”
Revelation 3:19
“I reprove and discipline all those whom I love. Therefore, be sincere in your desire to repent.”
