Help me, O my most loving God, to understand this prayer that the Church offers to You: Into an evil land I have wandered, prodigal that I am. The wealth You gave me, O compassionate Father, I have squandered in a life not focused on You. I am clothed with the shame of my misdeeds. Help me to be truly repentant and seek to only do that which brings glory to You. Now, in my hunger, I long for the good I have lost and cry out to You: I know I have sinned. In Your kindness receive me as Your hired servant. Help me to dedicate myself to Your service and imitate Your Son, Jesus. As I request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen