Anyone have a link to a Traditional Catholic Act of Perfect Contrition?  I want to make sure it's traditional.

It's not the same thing as the Act of Contrition said after confession, right?

Thank you.

There's a talk posted in this thread:

https://www.cathinfo.com/the-sacred-catholic-liturgy-chant-prayers/can't-get-to-a-valid-priest-for-confession-don't-despair!/msg908310/#msg908310


By Father Bernard Uttley, (CMRI) which is really good.


He explains the history and theology behind the practice which was affirmed at Trent.

According to him, when done with the proper understanding, which includes the intention to go to confession as soon as one is able

the Act of Contrition we say in the confessional provides for perfect contrition quite beautifully because of the words,

"Most of all, because they have offended Thee, Who art all good, and worthy of all my love."

Those words are perfect contrition.

Words alone are not an act of perfect contrition no matter how beautifully arranged.
It is the sincerity and resolve of the penitent that makes it perfect.
Perfect contrition could be as short as "I'm sorry" for someone properly disposed.

The act of contrition rattled off in confession without sincerity and resolve would hardly qualify for an imperfect act of contrition.

Right.  I've never understood that there could be some formula for a perfect act of contrition, like a certain prayer entitled "Perfect Act of Contrition".  Perhaps it could articulate the dispositions required, but simply reciting the prayer does not equal a perfect act of contrition.  I vaguely recall some prayer books where there's a prayer called "Perfect Act of Contrition" that could be misleading.

As for the imperfect, that's where God's mercy most manifests itself.  Generally, unless a penitent demonstrates otherwise, the fact that they approach the Sacrament generally indicates at least an imperfect act.  Contrary examples might be, "My parents are making me go but I'm not really sorry."  Or someone who comes in seeking counseling and wanting to vent (common in the Novus Ordo).  But if you're there and sincerely confess your sins and are at least motivated by not wanting to go to hell or wanting to return to the Sacraments, combined with the intention of ceasing from committing the sin, God's mercy supplies the rest.

Finally, one thing that is OFTEN forgotten ... though it is mentioned above.  Trent does not teach that an act of perfect contrition by itself can justify.  There must also be the intention/resolve to go to Confession ("in due time").  That last qualifier basically means that you don't need to immediately go to wake up a priest at 3AM to go to Confession, but can go at the next opportunity.  But perfect contrition cannot justify a soul who had fallen from the state of grace without the explicit intention/resolve to go to Confession.  It basically means that it's non your calendar and you're committed to going, and not just "I'd like to go to Confession, but I'm too embarrassed."  But it's a typical omission you often hear, and especially among the Conciliars many believe they can make some in-their-view-"perfect" act of contrition and then return to the Sacraments without any intention to go to Confession.

Description beneath the audio refers to Father Uttley, OSB, not CMRI.

Yes, I see.  He is also listed at the CMRI website with contact details so I believe he is also associated with them.

Here is the link and description for anyone following this thread.


https://soundcloud.com/novusordowatch/the-spiritual-life-11

The Spiritual Life, Episode 11: The Golden Key of Heaven: An Act of Perfect Contrition
The Spiritual Life is back with a new episode on perhaps the greatest of prayers and what has been called The Golden Key of Heaven, namely, an Act of Perfect Contrition. In this episode we’ll discuss what contrition is, what Perfect Contrition is as distinguished from Imperfect Contrition, and the tremendous spiritual effects of this act, and whether it is difficult or relatively easy to make. The vital importance of the Act of Perfect Contrition can hardly be overstated as its primary effect is to recover sanctifying grace outside of the Sacrament of Penance; something especially important in these days of few, true priests. Therefore, knowing about this act, and forming a habit of making an act of Perfect Contrition often, may mean the difference between saving one’s soul…and losing it. This episode is an in-depth presentation of this timely subject. The time spent in studying this subject is time well spent for your soul and the souls of those who you can encourage to make this soul saving Act.
Cardinal Franzelin, considered by many as the greatest theologian of the 19th century, said: “Could I preach throughout the whole world, of nothing would I speak more frequently than of perfect contrition!”
Original Air Date: February 26, 2016
Show Run Time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Show Guest(s): Father Bernard Uttley, O.S.B.
Show Host(s): John Thomson
Catholic
Release date:25 February 2016

Novus Ordo Watch had a good article on this subject, and links to a pre-Vatican 2 book explaining the teaching and practice.

EDIT: Here is a very famous pamphlet by Fr. Driesch on the subject. I highly recommend it.