The Seven Deadly Sins
Pride
Covetousness
Lust
Anger
Gluttony
Envy
S loth
These are things we ought to think about before we go to confession. Many Catholics are taught that it is important to confess your sins at least once a month. And I find that it really helps us to recognize our sin even quicker when we acknowledge it more often. Our eyes become clearer to seeing our sin. It is wonderful if you are able to confess on a regular weekly or monthly basis before you receive the Holy Eucharist.
The Act of Contrition
My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You and I detest my sins because I fear the loss of heaven and the pain of Hell, but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are so good and deserving of all my love, and I firmly resolve with the help of your grace never more to offend you, and to amend my life. Amen.
There are many versions of the Act of Contrition. Pick the one you are most comfortable to say at Confession.
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