prayer of confession
Admitting sins aloud
A prayer of confession is a formal acknowledgment of sin or wrongdoing addressed to God, common in Christian worship services.
The prayer typically follows a set form, with the congregation speaking in unison to admit failures and ask forgiveness: We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed.
It usually precedes an assurance of pardon from the clergy.
- repentanceRemorseful rejection of past wrongs
- mea culpaAcknowledgment of personal blame
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- sinViolation of divine law
- mortal sinGrace-destroying spiritual offense
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Hymn of divine praise
hymn of praise · Gloria · thanksgiving · benediction · blessing
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