Acts of Contrition

 ACTS OF CONTRITION

From the Order of Penance

1. O MY GOD, I AM SORRY

O my God, I am sorry and repent with all my heart for all the wrong I have done and for the good I have failed to do, because by sinning I have offended you, who are all good and worthy to be loved above all things. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid the occasions of sin. Through the merits of the Passion of our Savior Jesus Christ, Lord, have mercy.

2. REMEMBER, LORD, THE COMPASSION

Remember, Lord, the compassion and mercy you showed long ago. Do not recall my sins and failings. In your mercy remember me, Lord, because of your goodness. (Ps 25 [24): 6-7)

3. WASH ME, O LORD

Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. I acknowledge my offense; my sin is before me always. (Ps sI [so]: 4-5)

4. FATHER, I HAVE SINNED

Father, I have sinned against you and I am not worthy to be called your son. Be merciful to me, a sinner. (Lk 15: 18; 18: 13)

6. LORD JESUS, WHO OPENED

Lord Jesus, who opened the eyes of the blind, healed the sick, forgave the inhal woma resus, later his denial, confirmed Peter in your love, hear my plea forgine almy sins, renew me in your love, and grant that I may live in perfect communion with my brothers and sisters and so proclaim your salvation to all.

7. LORD JESUS, WHO CHOSE

Lord Jesus, who chose to be called the friend of sinners, through the mystery of your Death and Resurrection, free me from my sins. May your peace grow strong in me, that I may bear the fruits of charity, justice, and truth.

8. LORD JESUS CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD

Lord Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, who take away the sin of the world, through the grace of the Holy Spirit be pleased to reconcile me with your Father; cleanse me in your Blood from every fault and make me fully alive to the praise of your glory.

9. HAVE MERCY ON ME, O GOD

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your merciful love; turn your face from my sins and blot out all my guilt; create a pure heart in me, O God, renew an upright spirit deep within me.

10. THE JESUS PRAYER

Lord Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

11. 0 MY GOD, I AM HEARTILY SORRY

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sin because of your just punishments, but most of all because they offend you, my God who are real good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resole with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

12. 

My God, I am sorry for all 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.

Please help me, to do penance,

to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.

My God, have mercy on me, a sinner.