Prayer For Reconciliation

Gracious God,
Ruler of the earth and its people
not by terror but in love;
we worship you.

We confess that too often
our words hurt others
and our deeds are selfish;
forgive us.

In this time of uncertainty and fear,
help us to love our enemies
and do good to those who hate us,
in the name of Jesus our Lord.

Amen.

Apostolic Blessing

May the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who gave to Peter his apostle the power of bind and to set free, in his most loving mercy receive your confession and give back to you that robe of grace which was first given to you in baptism. And I, by the power given to me by the Apostolic See, grant you a full pardon and the remission of all your sins. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Through the most sacred mysteries of man's redemption, may almighty God remit all the punishments due to you in this life and in the life to come; may he open to you the gates of heaven, and lead you into everlasting joy. Amen.

Offering of the Examination of Concience Before Reconciliation

Jesus, my God and Saviour, I offer You the examination which I will make, that Your divine justice may be glorified in it. I look to You with confidence for the grace to do it well. In the spirit of charity, to please You, and to accomplish Your holy will, together with every intention that can procure You the greatest honor and glory, I undertake this examination.

The New Marian Missal

Act of Oblation to the Sacred Heart

My loving Jesus, out of the grateful love I bear you, and to make reparation for my unfaithfulness to grace, I give you my heart, and I consecrate myself wholly to you; and with your help I purpose never to sin again. Amen.

Prayer After Reconciliation

My dearest Jesus, I have told all my sins to the best of my ability. I have sincerely tried to make a good confession and I know that you have forgiven me. Thank you dear Jesus! Your divine heart is full of love and mercy for poor sinners. I love you dear Jesus; you are so good to me. My loving Savior, I shall try to keep from sin and to love you more each day.

Dear Mother Mary, pray for me and help me to keep all my promises. Protect me and do not let me fall back into sin. Dear God, help me to lead a good life. Without your grace I can do nothing. Amen.

Prayer Before Reconciliation

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 fimly resolve not to commit them again.

O Blessed Virgin, Mother of my Redeemer, mirror of innocence and sanctity, and refuge of penitent sinners, intercede for me through the Passion of your Son, that I may obtain the grace to make a good confession. All you blessed Angels and Saints of God, pray for me, a most miserable sinner, that I may repent from my evil ways, that my heart may henceforth be forever united with yours in eternal love. Amen.