Prayer Before Confession

Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind that I may clearly know my sins.
Move my heart that I may be sincerely sorry for them,
honestly confess them and firmly resolve to amend my life.
Spirit of Wisdom, grant me to see the malice of sin
and my ingratitude toward You, the all-loving God.
Spirit of Fortitude, help me to make whatever sacrifice
is needed to avoid sin in the future.

Amen.