Acts of Faith, Hope & Charity
Traditional prayers affirming our faith in God, hope in His promises, and love for Him
The Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity are three short prayers that express the theological virtues: believing in God, trusting his promises and loving him above all else. They were once memorised by every Catholic child and are still excellent at moments of doubt or spiritual dryness. Praying them is like checking your compass. They fit into a minute and can be said morning or night. The Church teaches that these three virtues are God's gifts to us. If you rarely pray, these short acts give you three honest sentences to start with. If you pray often, they renew the basics so that everything else rests on solid ground.
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ACT OF FAITH
O my God, I firmly believe that You are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that Your divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen.
ACT OF HOPE
O my God, relying on Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
ACT OF CHARITY
O my God, I love You above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.
ABOUT THESE PRAYERS:
These three acts correspond to the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love) — virtues that are directly infused by God. They are traditionally prayed together, especially during morning prayers, before Confession, and in times of spiritual need.
Frequently asked questions
When should I pray the Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity?
Pray them in the morning or evening, or whenever your faith, hope or love feels weak.
How do I pray the Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity?
Say each act slowly, one after another, making each one a conscious choice.
Who is the Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity for?
Anyone, especially those struggling with doubt, discouragement or coldness of heart.
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