Contrition

Contrition

A Poem by Debbie Barry
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A scrap of verse I wrote in the middle of the night, but also a heartfelt prayer.

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Bless me,  Father,  for I have sinned,

I have not loved as God loves me;

I I want to love and to forgive,

So that in Heaven I may live.

Every sin I've done, I do repent;

Absolve me,  and let me penance serve,

Even though I don't deserve

The salvation that you bought me,

On the Cross on Calvary.

Amen.



© 2018 Debbie Barry


Author's Note

Debbie Barry
Please ignore typos. A first draft. Initial reactions appreciated.

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It's a good prayer. Fancier than my own, but saying about the same things.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Spiritually Requesting

Great Read

Matthew

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Debbie Barry

7 Years Ago

Thank you very much!
Matthew Kult

7 Years Ago

You are welcome

Matthew
Very nice prayer. I can surely relate.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Debbie Barry

7 Years Ago

Thank you very much!

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Added on October 20, 2017
Last Updated on March 15, 2018
Tags: poem, poetry, prayer, confession, Catholic, Christian, sin, repentance, contrition, penance, Heaven, religion, religious

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Debbie Barry
Debbie Barry

Clarkston, MI



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I live with my husband in southeastern Michigan with our two cats, Mister and Goblin. We enjoy exploring history through French and Indian War re-enactment and through medieval re-enactment in the So.. more..

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