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« on: November 12, 2010, 08:21:23 PM »
I am presently hoping (God willing) to be chrismated next year; however, since I haven't yet obtained to that state, I am not able to go to sacramental Confession. I pray at home, but I usually say the morning and evening prayers, as well as some others. Are there other prayers I should add, until such time as I am able to fully partake in the sacrament?

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« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2010, 09:31:32 PM »
Quote from: biro on November 12, 2010, 08:21:23 PM
I am presently hoping (God willing) to be chrismated next year; however, since I haven't yet obtained to that state, I am not able to go to sacramental Confession. I pray at home, but I usually say the morning and evening prayers, as well as some others. Are there other prayers I should add, until such time as I am able to fully partake in the sacrament?

Thank you for any help.

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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2010, 09:50:30 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2010, 12:10:07 AM »
There are a number of prayers that can be used to confess your sins to God. Here is one, I forget where I found it, and you can insert any of the particulars that you wish to seek help overcoming.

O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended thee, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray thee, O Lord: of thy mercy forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Quote from: Melodist on November 13, 2010, 12:10:07 AM
There are a number of prayers that can be used to confess your sins to God. Here is one, I forget where I found it, and you can insert any of the particulars that you wish to seek help overcoming.

O Lord our God, good and merciful, I acknowledge all my sins which I have committed every day of my life, in thought, word and deed; in body and soul alike. I am heartily sorry that I have ever offended thee, and I sincerely repent; with tears I humbly pray thee, O Lord: of thy mercy forgive me all my past transgressions and absolve me from them. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy Grace, to amend my way of life and to sin no more; that I may walk in the way of the righteous and offer praise and glory to the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.


Just as an fyi, in the little red prayer book it says to read this prayer and then psalm 50 (51) after preparing for confession.
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