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 sinned; I  acknowledge  it  to  my  shame,  and  with the most  bitter  regret. I am  sorry  that  I  have sinned, because  Thou  art  infinitely  good  and  sin displeases Thee! I am  unworthy  to  appear  before Thee. But Thy  mercies,  O  my  God! are above all thy  works;  Thou  wilt  not  despise  a  contrite and humble  heart.

O most  holy  Virgin! and ye  angels  and  saints  of heaven,  I  humbly  beseech  you  to  intercede  for  me! May God  have  mercy  on  me,  forgive  me  my  sins, and lead  me  to  eternal  life! May He  grant  me pardon,  absolution,  and  remission  of  all  my  sins!

ome, let  us  praise  the  Lord  with  joy:  let  us come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving."

"Praise the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  His  mercy endureth  forever."

"The Lord  is  just  in  all  His  ways,  and  holy  in  all His  works."

"In Thee,  O  God,  have  I  hoped:  O  Lord,  let me  never  be  confounded."

"The Lord  is  the  protector  of  my  life:  of  whom shall  I  be  afraid?  If  I  should  walk  in  the midst  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no evils:  for  Thou  art  with  me,  O  Lord"  (Ps.  xxii),

"Keep me,  O  Lord,  as  the  apple  of  Thy  eye: protect  me  under  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings."