INTENTION
Forgiveness from God.
MEDITATION
(Mark 11:25) - "When you stand in prayer, forgive whatever you have against anybody, so that your Father in heaven may forgive your failings too."
As we stand in prayer seeking forgiveness from God, let's reflect on the profound reciprocity emphasized in this prayer. Just as we ask for forgiveness, let us earnestly forgive others, acknowledging that a heart free from resentment is open to the boundless mercy of our heavenly Father.
WHAT FORGIVENESS IS NOT AND WHAT IT IS
Forgiveness is not saying that what they did is now ok or can be forgotten about. It is not ignoring your hurt or pretending that nothing happened. It is not letting the other person get away with hurting you. For forgiveness to happen, the pain and suffering have to be truly acknowledged- but acknowledged to a point that there is a future beyond the hurt of the past. Forgiveness is choosing to bring an end to your suffering and pain by placing a light into the situation, by saying that this pain does not have to have the last word.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. I detest all my sins because of your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the occasions of sin. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, Who art in heaven, allowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day oudaily 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 thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
DAY - 1 NOVENA PRAYERS
Heavenly Father, I stand before You seeking forgiveness, mindful of the directive to forgive others. Grant me the grace to release any grudges, that Your forgiveness may flow abundantly into my life. Amen.
A PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS FROM GOD
Forgive Me Lord,
Because I am obnoxious, forgive me Lord.
Because I am dishonest, forgive me Lord.
Because I am egotistical, forgive me Lord.
Because I am undisciplined, forgive me Lord.
Because I am weak, forgive me Lord.
Because I am impure, forgive me Lord.
Because I am arrogant, forgive me Lord.
Because I am self-centered, forgive me Lord,
Because I am pompous, forgive me Lord.
Because I am insincere, forgive me Lord.
Because I am unchaste, forgive me Lord.
Because I am grasping, forgive me Lord.
Because I am judgmental, forgive me Lord.
Because I am impatient, forgive me Lord.
Because I am shallow, forgive me Lord.
Because I am inconsistent, forgive me Lord.
Because I am unfaithful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am immoral, forgive me Lord.
Because I am ungrateful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am disobedient, forgive me Lord.
Because I am selfish, forgive me Lord.
Because I am lukewarm, forgive me Lord.
Because I am slothful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am unloving, forgive me Lord.
Because I am uncommitted, forgive me Lord.
Because I am sinful, forgive me Lord.
Because I am loved by You, thank you Lord. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, eternal and merciful God,
Creator and Redeemer of all, hear my prayer.
For the love you bear to those who ask forgiveness, look on me with mercy, as once you looked on Mary Magdalene and on Peter who denied You.
Look on me, Lord Jesus Christ, as you looked at the thief on his cross and on every sinner whom You have forgiven.
Look on me, merciful Lord, as you looked on Your Mother Mary standing in sorrow beneath Your Cross.
Let me feel in my heart her compassion for You, and let my eyes weep for Your sorrows, caused by my sinful life.
Call me back from the darkness to my Father's house, give me a new heart and a place at Your side in the banquet You have prepared for me. Amen.
Hail Lord Jesus, my joy, my glory, my heart and my soul! You are all mine through Your mercy, and I am all Yours. But I am not Yours completely enough.
Destroy in me all that may be displeasing to You. Place and cultivate in me everything that is pleasing to You. Amen.