Posted by Kyle on November 5, 2009, 11:10 am

Where is that act of contrition from, the one under the image of Mary (who, I think, is giving the Carmelites the scapular)?

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Posted by Administrator on November 5, 2009, 12:24 pm, in reply to "Question"
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Kyle, thanks for your question on this site. As to where I got the "Act of Contrition" prayer, I don't know. I have an extremely large collection of books, Prayers, Missals, Statues, medals, Catholic memorabilia and paintings that date from 1880 to the late 1950's. Most of this collection come from the U.S.A., France, Belgium and Holland. I saw that particular "Act of Contriton" somewhere and thought I would put it on this board. I have read so much since then that I can't remember where I found that particular prayer, but it would be a prayer from before the late 1950's. I am sorry that I can't help you more, but if I find where it came from, I'll let you know. Maybe some-one who reads this board will know the history of this prayer. Administrator

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Posted by jules on November 5, 2009, 1:35 pm, in reply to "Kyle, Re: Question"

Good Question Kyle, I've never seen that version .The one below is the traditional one seen in most prayer books. Admin it maybe wise to replace the prayer on the board with the one below. An Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen.

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Posted by father john george on November 5, 2009, 1:39 pm, in reply to "Re: Kyle, Re: Question"

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Posted by father john george on November 5, 2009, 1:47 pm, in reply to "BE BETTER TO SEND ACT TO RAYNER"

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Posted by father john george on November 5, 2009, 1:51 pm, in reply to "ALSO PIC OF RAYNER AFTER CONTRITION"

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Posted by father john george on November 5, 2009, 1:57 pm, in reply to "Kyle, Re: Question"

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Posted by Kyle on November 5, 2009, 2:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Kyle, Re: Question"

Thankyou Father and thankyou Jules. I use that act of contrition, unless the church I am at has a different one (something like 'O God, I am sorry for my sins because I love You. By your grace, let me sin no more'). Is there any established form for the act of contrition or is there room for a little liturgical innovation? I have seen quite a number of different ones. --Previous Message-- : Good Question Kyle, I've never seen that : version .The one below is the traditional : one seen in most prayer books. Admin it : maybe wise to replace the prayer on the : board with the one below. : : : An Act of Contrition : : O my God, : I am heartily sorry for having offended : Thee, : and I detest all my sins : because I dread the loss of heaven : and the pains of hell, : but most of all because they offend : Thee, my God, : Who are all good and deserving of all my : love. : : I firmly resolve with the help of Thy : grace : to confess my sins, to do penance, : and to amend my life. : Amen. : :

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Posted by jules on November 5, 2009, 3:06 pm, in reply to "Re: Kyle, Re: Question"

Here are some other versions.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Contrition also ... http://homepage.eircom.net/~mountargus/corner/tradprayers/contrition.htm

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Posted by jules on November 5, 2009, 3:14 pm, in reply to "KYLE HARD AT IT ON H N M"

Holy Michael, the Archangel Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. http://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=1389

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