Read slowly
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.
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Prayer
Act of Hope
Traditional (Baltimore Catechism) · c. 1885
“O my God, relying on Thy almighty power and infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins.”
About this prayer
The Act of Hope directly asks for pardon, the help of grace, and eternal life, grounded in God’s mercy and Christ’s merits. Pastoral use is especially strong when a person feels weighed down by sin or anxiety.
- When to pray
- Whenever fear, discouragement, or spiritual dryness threatens your confidence.
- After you read
- Choose one worry you have and intentionally place it under God’s mercy for the next hour.
- Listed under
- Trust & surrenderPeace & charity
Trust & surrender. An Act of Hope relies on God’s mercy and promises, trusting that grace and forgiveness are truly available through Christ.
Peace & charity. Hope sustains interior stability, countering despair and calming fear by directing the heart toward life everlasting.
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