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 contrite heart.

Help me to firmly 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.