Introduction to Catholicism for Adults by Socias James & Socias James

Author:Socias, James & Socias, James [Socias, James]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781939231901
Publisher: Midwest Theological Forum
Published: 2017-06-13T16:00:00+00:00

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An Act of Contrition

Within the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, one of the acts of the penitent is to show contrition for sins by means of an Act of Contrition. One of the best known is the Confiteor (“I confess . . .”) prayed at Mass and in other liturgies.

There are many Acts of Contrition. Following are a few of the most popular:

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss of Heaven and the pains of Hell; but most of all because they offend you, my God, who are all-good and deserving of all of my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you, whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with the help of your grace, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our savior, Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us; in his name, my God, have mercy. Amen.

My Lord, I am heartily sorry for all my sins; help me to live like Jesus and not sin again. Amen.

O God, I am sorry that I have sinned against you. Because you are so good, and with your help, I will try not to sin again. Amen.

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