Catholic Prayer for Grace
“The confession of evil works is the beginning of good works.” – St. Augustine of Hippo
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Catholic Prayer for Grace
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About This Prayer
This prayer is a heartfelt petition to Jesus Christ for the grace of self-knowledge and repentance. It reflects the Catholic teaching that one day each person will stand before Christ, the just Judge, to give an account of their life (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:10). Because sanctifying grace can be lost through mortal sin, the Church encourages Catholics to seek God’s mercy through Confession. This prayer prepares the soul to examine conscience honestly, recognize failings, and receive the sacramental grace of forgiveness.
The Prayer
O my Lord Jesus Christ, Judge of the living and the dead, before whom I must appear one day to give an exact account of my whole life, enlighten me that I may know my sins which I have committed in thought, word, and deed, and give me the grace of true contrition. Amen.
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When To Pray
The Petition for Grace Before Confession is best prayed before an examination of conscience, in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance. It may also be prayed daily, especially during seasons of reflection such as Lent and Advent, as a way of keeping the heart open to God’s mercy and grace.
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About This Prayer
This prayer is a heartfelt petition to Jesus Christ for the grace of self-knowledge and repentance. It reflects the Catholic teaching that one day each person will stand before Christ, the just Judge, to give an account of their life (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:10). Because sanctifying grace can be lost through mortal sin, the Church encourages Catholics to seek God’s mercy through Confession. This prayer prepares the soul to examine conscience honestly, recognize failings, and receive the sacramental grace of forgiveness.
When To Pray
The Petition for Grace Before Confession is best prayed before an examination of conscience, in preparation for the Sacrament of Penance. It may also be prayed daily, especially during seasons of reflection such as Lent and Advent, as a way of keeping the heart open to God’s mercy and grace.
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