An Act of Sorrow
St. John’s Manual, 1856Source and notes
Source
| Printed in | ST. JOHN’S MANUAL: A GUIDE TO THE PUBLIC WORSHIP AND SERVICES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, AND A COLLECTION OF DEVOTIONS FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF THE FAITHFUL. |
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| Imprint | New York, T. W. STRONG, LATE EDWARD DUNIGAN & BRO., CATHOLIC PUBLISHING HOUSE, 599 BROADWAY., 1856 |
| Pages | p. 123 |
| Scan | leaf 129 of the Internet Archive copy |
| Approval | “ST. JOHN’S MANUAL” HAVING BEEN DULY EXAMINED, WE HEREBY APPROVE OF ITS PUBLICATION. † John Abp. of N. York NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 1856. |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
- Prayers for
- contrition, avoiding sin, strength
Albrecht Dürer, Sudarium Displayed by Two Angels, 1513. Cleveland Museum of Art.
Almighty God, we fear that we have offended Thee, and ill complied with all our duties. But do Thou strengthen our weakness which so often leads us to do that of which we afterwards repent. Do Thou, O Lord, whenever we are about to do wrong, remind us of all that we owe to Thy goodness, and thus save us from the sin of ingratitude, which necessarily increases every offence against Thee, to Whom we owe so much. Accept, merciful Saviour, our sorrow for the past, and let Thy saving providence keep us in all future trials. Amen.