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Short Act of Contrition

ContritionRepentanceConfession
O my God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against Thee, because Thou art so good, and with Thy help I will not sin again. Amen.

SOURCES

  • Manual of Prayers for the Use of the Catholic Laity (1888, Third Plenary Council of Baltimore, public domain)

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