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An act of contrition is a Christian prayer genre that expresses sorrow for sins. It may be used in a liturgical service or be used privately, especially in connection with an examination of conscience. Special formulas for acts of contrition are in use in the Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed Churches. The Catholic Church does not restrict the term "act of contrition" to any one formula. Its ''Handbook on Indulgences'' mentions as examples of approved formulas for an act of contrition the Confiteor, the Psalm ''De Profundis'', the Psalm ''Miserere'', the Gradual Psalms and the Penitential Psalms.〔 http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/tribunals/apost_penit/documents/rc_trib_appen_doc_20020826_enchiridion-indulgentiarum_lt.html〕 ==A particular Latin formula and its English translations== Within the Catholic Church, the term "act of contrition" is often applied to one particular formula, which is not given expressly in the handbook of Indulgences. The ''Catechism of the Catholic Church'' notes that "Among the penitent’s acts, contrition occupies first place. Contrition is 'sorrow of the soul and detestation for the sin committed together with the resolution not to sin again.' When it arises from a love by which God is loved above all else, contrition is called ‘perfect’ (contrition of charity). Such contrition remits venial sins; it also obtains forgiveness of mortal sins if it includes the firm resolution to have recourse to sacramental confession as soon as possible" (CCC 1451–1452).〔http://www.catholic.com/quickquestions/what-if-he-has-serious-sin-to-confess-but-has-no-access-to-a-priest-in-iraq|accessdate=2014-04-30〕 The Latin text and a number of English versions that approximate to the Latin text are given here. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Act of Contrition」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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