Praryer for Penitents

“Receive, Lord, all my liberty, my memory,
my understanding and my whole will.

You have given me all that I have, all that I am,
and I surrender all to your divine will, that you dispose of me.

Give me only your love and your grace.

With this I am rich enough, and I have no more to ask.”

-- St Ignatius of Loyola

Seeking Forgiveness

Seeking forgiveness is sometimes difficult work.
It is made easier by meeting people who, without trivializing our sins, assure us that God rejoices over our repentance.
Being forgiven lifts a weight and prompts us to acts of charity.