The Act of Contrition




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 my love. 


I firmly resolve, 
with the help of your grace, 
to confess my sins, 
to do penance 
and to amend my life. 

Amen