Ash Wednesday: The Prayer Appointed for the Week

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent:

Create and make in me a new and contrite heart, that I,
worthily lamenting my sins and acknowledging my wretchedness,
may obtain of you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. †

From The Divine Hours – Prayers for Springtime.