Saint Alphonsus: “My God, because Thou art infinite goodness, I love Thee above all things; and because I love Thee I am sorry for above all things for having offended Thee.”
Saint Thomas Aquinas advises us: But when there is reason for urgency, the penitent should fulfill his own part, by being contrite. (Supplement, Q8, A2)
Perfect Act of Contrition
We have been asked to reveiw the doctrine of the Perfect Act of Contrition. Because of the importance of this matter We shall be posting several pages here to assist Catholics in making this most important Act of Contrition.