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Act of contrition

Actus contritionis

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O my God! I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, 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 Thee, my God, who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

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Compendium — Latin Act of contrition · Appendix: Common Prayers; Actus contritionis

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