{"product_id":"act-of-contrition-sorrow-of-heart-firm-purpose-of-amendment-laminated-floral-botanical-design","title":"Act of Contrition | Sorrow of Heart \u0026 Firm Purpose of Amendment | Laminated Floral Botanical Design","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--semibold Polaris-Text--base\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eAct of Contrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Language of Flowers: The Purple Iris\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Purple Iris is a flower of profound historical and symbolic gravity, often associated with the royal color of the Passion and the penitential spirit of the soul. Its petals, which seem to hold the \"tears\" of the earth, have long represented the deepest form of penance and the sincere sorrow of a heart turning toward its Creator. The high-resolution macro photography of this bloom captures the velvet, deep-hued folds of its structure, serving as a visual emblem of a soul that has recognized its errors and, in a gesture of humble repentance, seeks to be washed clean by the grace of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Prayer: A Firm Purpose of Amendment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Act of Contrition is a prayer of restorative honesty, an essential movement for every faithful life. It is not merely an admission of weakness, but a profound detestation of sin born from the knowledge that God is all-good and worthy of our absolute love. By reciting these words, the soul makes a firm and courageous resolution - sustained by the help of Divine Grace - to turn away from the near occasions of sin. It is a quiet, steady commitment to prioritize the love of God above all else, ensuring that the heart remains a fit dwelling place for the Holy Ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eA Traditio Designs Exclusive Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis card is part of an exclusive 31-day series of \"Act Prayers\" composed and designed entirely by Traditio Designs. These prayers are not available anywhere else in the world and have been crafted in a traditional Old English style to restore a sense of deep reverence and timelessness to daily devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eImportant Note on Copyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThese original prayer compositions are the exclusive intellectual property of Traditio Designs. We gladly permit their reproduction for your own \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"174\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eprivate, personal devotion\u003c\/b\u003e at no cost. However, these texts are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced for commercial distribution, incorporated into other products, or shared publicly without our express written consent. By using these prayers, we kindly ask that you respect the labor of love that went into their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditio Catholica","offers":[{"title":"Card","offer_id":47910908461194,"sku":"CARD-SM-ACT-000008","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Card with Base","offer_id":47910908493962,"sku":"CARD-SM-ACT-BASE-000008","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/7054\/0938\/files\/CARD_SM_ACTS_Contrition_close.jpg?v=1775149441","url":"https:\/\/shop.traditiocatholica.com\/products\/act-of-contrition-sorrow-of-heart-firm-purpose-of-amendment-laminated-floral-botanical-design","provider":"Traditio Catholica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}