Prayer Before Confession

Come, Holy Spirit, fill my soul with Your presence. Illuminate my mind so that I can recognize the sins I need to bring forth in confession, and grant me the grace to acknowledge them openly, with humility and a contrite spirit. Strengthen my resolve to not fall into those sins again. O Blessed Virgin, Mother of my Savior, model of purity and holiness, refuge for those who seek forgiveness, please intercede for me through the suffering of Your Son, so that I may receive the grace to make a sincere confession. All you holy Angels and Saints of God, pray for me, a wretched sinner, that I may turn away from my sinful ways and that my heart may now and always be joined with yours in everlasting love.Amen.