Prayer
Traditional (Baltimore Catechism) · c. 1885
“O my God, I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul.”
Read slowly
O my God, I love Thee above all things,
with my whole heart and soul,
because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love.
I love my neighbor as myself
for the love of Thee.
I forgive all who have injured me
and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.
Amen.
The Act of Love is a devotion that explicitly expresses love of God above all and love of neighbor for God’s sake, including forgiveness. It is pastorally useful to convert one’s intentions—especially after irritation or resentment—into charity.
Trust & surrender. An Act of Love expresses surrender to God’s goodness and draws the heart toward God’s will, which is a form of trust.
Peace & charity. True charity produces peace by turning the heart from self-centeredness and toward forgiveness and reconciliation.
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