Discover or Rediscover the Sacrament of Christ's Peace

When St. John Bosco was a boy, 

his mother made it a point to tell him 

how important it was to not hold anything back 

when he went to confession. 

Remember to speak to God directly, intimately, and honestly

during the Sacrament of Reconciliation.  

God is so in love with you!

His mercy is available to each and every one of us,

without exception. 

Use the following prayer as a guide to help you 

come up with your very own.

My Prayer Before Reconciliation

Oh sweet Author of Life,

Your pardon I seek as I kneel before Your Cross.

Lord, forgive me.
Immerse me in Your compassion,

for I have so little to offer you.

Even my petition for forgiveness comes from You.

You long for my approach, though wounded,

so generously willing to exchange human iniquity

with the Love that annihilates and saves,

when the soul but accepts Your invitation.

I give my nothingness entirely to You.

Divine Justice have mercy on me,

and may all my brothers and sisters benefit also,

especially those most in need of Your saving grace.

Blood of Christ wash over me,

and transform my self into You.
Make of me the mirror

that reflects Your love to Your beloved.

I thank You for Your sacrifice and invitation,
for Your patience while awaiting my response,
as I seek Your will

while You encourage me to make my own choices.

For lovingly creating, guiding, and consoling me,

for all You have generously given me,

including the grace to recognize

that which on my own I cannot see.

For allowing me to lose, that I may win.

For giving me the opportunity to journey with You

along Your Way of the Cross.

I accept Your love,

and return to You my heart united with Yours
along with my obedience.

I thank You for everything, Thy Will be done,

and petition You to fill this dry well

with Your Divine Presence.

Amen.

© Joseph Karl Publishing

God is at work in you!