Repentance is the life of the Spirit within us, a life of truth and of love.
-Irma Zaleski
Even if you are committing mortal sins, keep on praying, and I guarantee that you will reach the harbor of salvation.
-Teresa of Avila
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The Seven Penitential Psalms
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| David praying in letter A, Francesco di Antonio Del Chierico Psalter |
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Domine, exaudi
O God, hear my prayer, and in your faithfulness heed my supplications; answer me in your righteousness.
Enter not into judgment with your servant, for in your sight shall no one living be justified.
For my enemy has sought my life; has crushed me to the ground; and has made me live in dark places like those who are long dead.
My spirit faints within me;
my heart within me is desolate.
I remember the time past;
I muse upon all your deeds;
I consider the works of your hands.
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I spread out my hands to you;
my soul gasps to you like a thirsty land.
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Teach me to do what pleases you
for you are my God;
let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
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| David stretches out his hands in prayer, Hungarian Gradual, 1500-20 |
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O God, make haste to answer me; my spirit fails me; do not hide your face from me or I shall be like those who go down to the Pit.
Let me hear of your loving-kindness in the morning, for I put my trust in you; show me the road that I must walk, for I lift up my soul to you.
Deliver me from my enemies, O God, for I flee to you for refuge.
Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God; let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Revive me, O God, for your Name’s sake; for your righteousness’ sake, bring me out of trouble.
Of your goodness, destroy my enemies and bring all my foes to naught, for truly I am your servant.
The Saint Helena Psalter
© Order of St. Helena
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