V. The Many Forms of Penance in Christian Life
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interior penance of the Christian can be expressed in many and various ways.
Scripture and the Fathers insist above all on three forms, fasting, prayer, and
almsgiving,31 which express conversion in relation to oneself, to God,
and to others. Alongside the radical purification brought about by Baptism or
martyrdom they cite as means of obtaining forgiveness of sins: effort at
reconciliation with one’s neighbor, tears of repentance, concern for the
salvation of one’s neighbor, the intercession of the saints, and the practice
of charity “which covers a multitude of sins.”32
- SECTION TWO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CHURCH
- CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
- Article 4 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
- V. The Many Forms of Penance in Christian Life
- Article 4 THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE AND RECONCILIATION
- CHAPTER TWO THE SACRAMENTS OF HEALING
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
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