Mortal Struggle

"All powerful God, may the gifts we present bring honor to your saints, and free us from sin in mind and body."

The experience of the Church is that in spite of our Baptism and participation in the sacraments, we still struggle with sins in our mind and body. St. Paul experienced the same thing when he cried out for deliverance from this struggle. Only the Holy Spirit entrenched in us can help us overcome in this struggle.