Act of Contrition

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry
for having offended Thee, and I
detest all my sins because of thy
just punishments, but most of all
because they offend Thee, my God,
who art all good and deserving of
all my love. I firmly resolve with the
help of Thy grace to sin no more
and to avoid the near occasion of
sin. Amen.

—Traditional version

Act of Contrition
(or Prayer of the Penitent)
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 your help,
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.

—Alternate version from the Rite of Penance

Act of Contrition
(or Prayer of the Penitent)
Lord Jesus, Son of God,
have mercy on me, a sinner.

—Alternate version from the Rite of Penance