52 Prayers - Every Catholic Should Know
Act of Contrition
The Act of Contrition is an essential prayer in Catholicism, expressing sorrow for sins and a sincere commitment to seek forgiveness and live out God’s will for us. Used in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, helping individuals reconcile with God and restore their spiritual relationship. The prayer reflects humility, repentance, and trust in God’s mercy, fostering personal growth in faith and holiness. Let us ask God to help us turn away from the thing that is holding us back from him.
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.
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Explore the prayers
- Jan 6 - The Hail Mary
- Jan 13 - Baptismal Promises
- Jan 20 - Prayer For Christian Unity
- Jan 27 - The Angelus
- Feb 3 - The Saint Blaise Blessing
- Feb 10 - Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
- Feb 17 - The Act of Contrition
- Feb 24 - Prayer To The Holy Spirit
- Mar 3 - A Prayer For Lent
- Mar 10 - The Jubilee Prayer
The practice of daily prayer is transformative.
Each week, we invite you to spend time in prayer, exploring the beauty behind each prayer. By making prayer a daily habit, you can bring peace, reflection, and union with God into your life. Let’s take this journey together, inviting God into our hearts one prayer at a time.
