Oh Jesus, my gracious Redeemer, I am sorry for my sins by which I have brought myself into such a miserable state. But I thank You for Your mercy which gives me a chance to become a friend of God again if I wish to do so.

I do repent, my dear Savior, of all my sins. I am sorry with all my heart for having offended You; please pardon me and make me Your child again.

Mary, my mother, you were always on fire with divine love; make me burn like you with the love of God.

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