Other Formulas For Acts of Contrition
The following are some formulas for acts of contrition that differ more considerably from the Latin text given above.
- My Lord, I am heartily sorry for all my sins,
- help me to live like Jesus and not sin again.
- Amen.
- 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.
- Amen.
- Oh my God, I am sorry that I have sinned against you.
- Because you are so good, and with your help,
- I will try not to sin again.
- Amen.
- Oh My God, because you are so good,
- I am very sorry that I have sinned against you,
- and by the help of your grace, I will try not sin again.
- Amen.
- O my God, I am sorry for my sins. In choosing to sin, and failing to do good, I have sinned against You and Your Church. I firmly intend, with the help of Your Son, to do good and to sin no more. Amen.
- O my God, I am very sorry for all my sins because they offend You, Who are so good, and with Your help, I will not sin again. Amen.
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