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Act of Hope

The Act of Hope is a traditional Catholic prayer that expresses trust in God's goodness and promises. It is one of the three theological virtues, alongside Faith and Charity. The faithful pray it to reaffirm their hope in salvation and divine grace through the merits of Jesus Christ.

Also known as: Actus Spei

O my God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

When to pray

It is customarily prayed daily, especially during morning or night prayers, or during an examination of conscience.

Latin text

Deus meus, quia es fidelissimus et promissis tuis verax, spero me per merita Iesu Christi, Domini nostri, veniam peccatorum, gratiam et perseverantiam finalem, et post hanc vitam gloriam aeternam consecuturum esse. Amen.

Origin

The Act of Hope is one of the four traditional prayers known as the "Acts" (Faith, Hope, Charity, and Contrition). While it does not have a single author or a specific date of composition, it developed over centuries as a fundamental expression of the theological virtue of hope. It became widely popular in Catholic devotion, especially after the Council of Trent, often recited in daily prayers, before confession, or as part of an examination of conscience. It is a prayer of personal piety, not part of the official liturgy.

In other languages

Ato de Esperança (Português) · Acto de Esperanza (Español) · Atto di Speranza (Italiano) · Akt Nadziei (Polski) · Gawa ng Pag-asa (Tagalog)

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