Act of Faith #6

I believe in one God.
I believe that God rewards
the good and punishes the wicked.

I believe that in God there are three Divine Persons,
God the Father,
God the Son,
and God the Holy Spirit.

I believe that God the Son became Man,
without ceasing to be God.
I believe that he is my Lord and Saviour,
the Redeemer of the human race,
that He died on the Cross
for the salvation of all men,
that He died also for me.

I believe, on God’s authority,
everything that He has taught and revealed.

O my God, give me strong faith.
O my God, help me to believe with lively faith.

O my God, who are all-good and all-merciful,
I sincerely hope to be saved.
Help me to do all that necessary for my salvation.

I have committed many sins in my life,
but now I turn away from them,
and hate them.
I am sorry, truly sorry for all of them,
because I have offended You, my God,
who are all-good,
all-perfect,
all-holy,
all-merciful and kind,
and who died on the Cross for me.

I love You, O my God,
with all my heart.
Please forgive me for having offended You.

I promise, O God,
that with Your help
I will never offend You again.

My God, have mercy on me.

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The background story of Act of Faith #6

The Act of Faith #6 is a Catholic prayer that expresses belief in the Communion of Saints, which is the spiritual connection between all the members of the Church, both in heaven and on earth. It is a way for Catholics to affirm their faith in the intercession of the saints and to seek their guidance and protection.

The prayer is one of four Acts of Faith, also known as the Four Articles of Faith, that were formulated by the Council of Trent in the sixteenth century. The Council of Trent was a response to the Protestant Reformation and was held to address various issues related to faith and doctrine in the Catholic Church.

The Acts of Faith were formulated as a way to clarify and reinforce Catholic teachings on faith, and were widely taught during the Counter-Reformation.

The Act of Faith #6 specifically affirms belief in the Communion of Saints, which is the spiritual connection that exists between all the members of the Church, whether they are living or dead. The prayer acknowledges the role of the saints as exemplars of faith and models of Christian virtue, and seeks their intercession before God.

Today, the Act of Faith #6 remains an important prayer in the Catholic Church, offering comfort and reassurance to those who seek to deepen their spiritual connection with the saints. It is often included in Catholic prayer books and is recited daily by Catholics around the world as a way to affirm their faith in the Communion of Saints and to seek the intercession of their favorite saints.