Poor Miserable Sinner

9 April 2025

What is wrong with me? I know nothing that is good; I cannot even think of it.

I, a sinner — alas, what can I do? I do not know and cannot even think what will become of me because of my many, many sins.

Oh, where shall I turn, to whom shall I run for help to cover my shameful sins and remove them with repentance?

I will turn back in my heart, return in true repentance to you, God, who have touched my wounds.

Awakened from the sleep of death, I will not sin again in thought, word or deed.

        Saint Hildegarde of Bingen

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