Prayers Of Repentance
A Prayer to Redeem Lost
Time, by St. Teresa of Avila
O my God! Source of all mercy! I acknowledge Your sovereign power.
While recalling the wasted years that are past, I believe that You,
Lord, can in an instant turn this loss to gain. Miserable as I am,
yet I firmly believe that You can do all things. Please restore to
me the time lost, giving me Your grace, both now and in the future,
that I may appear before You in “wedding garments.” Amen.