Prayer for Forgiveness

O most merciful God, You desire not the death of the sinner but rather that he be converted and live. I come before You with a contrite and humble heart, acknowledging my sins and transgressions against Your holy law. Forgive me, O Lord, for all the times I have offended You in thought, word, deed, and omission. Grant me the grace of true repentance, that I may amend my life and sin no more. Help me to forgive those who have trespassed against me, as I ask You to forgive my trespasses. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin, for a clean heart create in me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Through the merits of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who shed His Precious Blood for the remission of sins, have mercy on me, a sinner. Amen.