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Absolution :: Absolution (n.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven..

Confalon :: Confalon (n.) One of a fraternity of seculars, also called Penitents..

Penitently :: Penitently (adv.) In a penitent manner.

Impenitent :: Impenitent (n.) One who is not penitent.

Impenitently :: Impenitently (adv.) Without repentance.

Impenitent :: Impenitent (a.) Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; of a hard heart.

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) An office of the papal court which examines cases of conscience, confession, absolution from vows, etc., and delivers decisions, dispensations, etc. Its chief is a cardinal, called the Grand Penitentiary, appointed by the pope..

Penitent :: Penitent (n.) One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his transgressions.

Penitential :: Penitential (n.) A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book..

Repentant :: Repentant (n.) One who repents, especially one who repents of sin; a penitent..

Sanbenito :: Sanbenito (n.) Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church..

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (a.) Expressive of penitence; as, a penitentiary letter..

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) A small building in a monastery where penitents confessed.

Absolution :: Absolution (n.) The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

Litany :: Litany (n.) A solemn form of supplication in the public worship of various churches, in which the clergy and congregation join, the former leading and the latter responding in alternate sentences. It is usually of a penitential character..

Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) A name given to certain catechumens and penitents who were permitted to join only in parts of church worship.

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (a.) Used for punishment, discipline, and reformation..

Contrite :: Contrite (a.) Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.

Penitent :: Penitent (a.) Doing penance.

Repentance :: Repentance (n.) The act of repenting, or the state of being penitent; sorrow for what one has done or omitted to do; especially, contrition for sin..

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