“Prayer of the Penitent” (commonly referred to as an Act of Contrition)

Two examples of newly translated prayers follow here, and you can find all in the Reconciliation Room or Confessional......


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.

  - or -
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.