On March 20th, Pope Francis live-streamed a message regarding the issue of people who cannot get to confession because of the COVID-19 lockdown.  The Holy Father reminded us of the traditional Catholic teaching on the power of making a perfect act of contrition.  He remarked, "This is the right time, the opportune moment. An act of contrition done well, and our souls will become white like the snow." 

How to Make a Perfect Act of Contrition

1. Call to mind your sins.
2. Reflect on God’s tremendous and unconditional love for you and how your sin offends that love.  Express your sorrow for disappointing God.
3. Make the intention to go to sacramental confession as soon as it is possible for you with the intention of mentioning any mortal sins forgiven through your perfect act of contrition.
4. Pray an Act of Contrition.

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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