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con·tri·tion [kənˈtrɪʃən] N no pl form

contrition

act of contrition

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act of contrition

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Such contrition includes the intention of confessing when and if the opportunity arrives. en.wikipedia.org

A good contrition is the best medicine for the illness of the soul. en.wikipedia.org

Repentance denotes sorrow for what one has done or omitted to do; especially, contrition for sin. en.wikipedia.org

A customary prayer is invoked that, if said and meant, is equivalent to an act of contrition. en.wikipedia.org

Displays of contrition or appeals for mercy are not a condition for such a release. en.wikipedia.org

The penitent then prays an act of contrition and the priest administers absolution, formally forgiving the person of his sins. en.wikipedia.org

One can not flee from a guilt-ridden past and can only gain salvation from the same through admittance, contrition and expiation. en.wikipedia.org

Nearly all the medieval theologians hold that contrition is based principally on the detestation of sin. en.wikipedia.org

Third, the violent partner makes gestures of contrition. en.wikipedia.org

Furthermore, worm theology can be attributed to a recognition of the ugliness of sin, resulting in contrition. en.wikipedia.org

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