O God of mercy and compassion, all our guilt lies open to you, all our secret sins are known to you, all our ugly ways are clear before you, yet you never cease to offer us your redeeming love. Have mercy on us in our pitiful attempts to cloak our sinfulness with bravado, and grant us the joy that comes with full repentance, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Friday, January 20, 2023

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