About this prayer
This traditional English form expresses sorrow, love of God and a firm purpose of amendment. It may be used in personal prayer and when preparing for the sacrament of Reconciliation.
Prayer text
Everyone
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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Use the complete text above. When praying together, one person reads the Prayer leader lines and everyone joins in the responses. When praying alone, read both parts. Pause briefly between prayers.
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