5 Powerful Catholic Prayers to Seek Forgiveness and Mercy

Catholic prayers for forgiveness help free the soul of guilt and invite God’s mercy. They center on heartfelt sorrow for sin and a firm resolve to change. Key devotions include the Act of Contrition in its traditional and modern forms, Psalm 51 (the Miserere), and the simple Jesus Prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” These are used in confession, daily devotion, or any moment of repentance. Other prayers guide us to forgive those who have hurt us. One asks God to help release resentment by naming those who wronged us. A short verse reminds us that forgiving others reflects the forgiveness we receive from God. Personal repentance prayers include appeals to Christ to forgive sins—like Peter’s denial—and a simple plea of trust in Jesus. These devotions deepen our contrition and draw us closer to God’s grace.

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