The Act of Contrition

O my God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.  In choosing to do wrong, and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.  I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.  Our Savior Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us.  In His name my God have mercy.  Amen.