89. Is the Apostles' Creed an act of faith?
A. The Apostles' Creed is an act of faith, because by it we profess our
belief in the truths it contains.
THE CONFITEOR.
Q. 90. Say the Confiteor and verses after it.
A. I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary, ever Virgin, to blessed
Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles
Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly in
thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my
most grievous fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy
Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, to pray to the Lord our God
for me.
May the Almighty God have mercy on me, and forgive me my sins, and bring
me to ever-lasting life. Amen.
May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant me pardon, absolution, and
remission of all my sins. Amen.
Q. 91. What does "Confiteor" mean?
A. "Confiteor" is the first word of this prayer in Latin, and means "I
Confess."
Q. 92. How is the Confiteor divided?
A. The Confiteor is divided into two parts. In the first part we
acknowledge our sins in the presence of God and of His Saints and
Angels. In the second part we beg the Saints and Angels to aid us in
obtaining forgiveness.
Q. 93. What should we bear in mind in saying any prayer, and especially
the Confiteor?
A.
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