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 my polluted mouth. By the perfection of Thy actions and the crucifixion of Thy hands, and by the painful weariness of Thy blessed feet, and their cruel piercing with nails, wash away all the evils committed by my sinful hands and feet. By the majestic innocence of Thy life, and by Thy unblemished holiness, wash away the iniquity of my corrupt life. Finally, do Thou wash away all the sins of my heart and my soul in the abundant streams of Thy most precious blood, that by Thy holy merits I may be thoroughly cleansed and henceforth keep all Thy commandments. Amen.