Holy Father,

We thank You for Your goodness and mercy.

You provide for us even when we forget to give thanks.

You remain beside us when our undesirable behavior has others fleeing.

You forgive us while we are still sinners.

We bring our indiscretions and shame to the cross 

- to Christ whose blood has redeemed us -

and by Your grace and mercy we are healed.

We thank You in the name of Your holy Son, Jesus.

Amen.