Act of Contrition
From Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle, compiled by F. X. Lasance, 1898 Tools
Source
| Printed in | Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle |
|---|---|
| Imprint | New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Benziger Brothers, 1898 |
| Scan | leaf 1, leaf 2 of the Internet Archive copy |
| Approval | Nihil Obstat: Rev. Henry Brinkmeyer, Censor Deputatus. No date printed against it. Imprimatur: Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York. Dated "New York, Dec. 7, 1897." |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
- Prayers for
- forgiveness of sins, contrition
Rembrandt, Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636. Cleveland Museum of Art.
O my God, Who art worthy of infinite love! I acknowledge that I have committed many sins. But if I had committed only one, by committing it I would have offended Thy infinite perfections. Oh! why then is not my heart penetrated with infinite grief and regret? I have sinned against Thy goodness, which I ought ever to have loved. A vile creature, a petty honor, a miserable pleasure, some vain interest, has been preferred by me to Thy sovereign majesty, which ought I to have adored, served, and honored. Ah! my God, pardon my sins. O infinite Beauty, infinite Goodness! how could I have the audacity to insult and despise Thee? But I now heartily repent of my ingratitude and disloyalty; I wish sincerely that I had never offended Thee, and resolve never to offend Thee again. Yes, I had rather sacrifice all that I possess, and forfeit my honor and my life, than ever more offend so good a God.
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