Thou wouldst accept that contrition in supply to what is lacking in mine, and to absolve me from my sins. Amen.
PRAYER OF ST. GERTRUDE FOR PARDON.
O MOST compassionate Jesus, full of pity and mercy, who despisest not the sighing of the wretched, my whole life is gone without fruit. To Thee, therefore, I betake myself, imploring Thy clemency. Do Thou speak to me, do Thou satisfy for me. Wash away all the defilement of my sinful eyes with the pure tears of Thy holy sight. By the sweet compassion of Thy blessed ears, take away the iniquity of my sinful hearing. By the pure intention of Thy holy thoughts, and by the ardent love of Thy pierced heart, wash away the guilt of my evil thoughts and of my wicked heart. By the power of Thy sweet words blot out the offences of
