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Catholic Word of the Day: PENITENT, 08-09-12
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| 08-09-12
| Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary
Posted on 08/09/2012 9:03:42 AM PDT by Salvation
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PENITENT
In the sacrament of penance, the person who confesses sins and seeks absolution. And in general, anyone who sincerely repents of wrongdoing, resolves to amend his or her life, and by appropriate means tires to expiate the guilt and punishment incurred for offending God.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
TOPICS: Apologetics; Catholic; History; Theology
KEYWORDS: catholic; penance; reconciliation; sacraments
Confession, Reconciliation, Penance -- whatever you call it -- go!
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08/09/2012 9:03:51 AM PDT
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Salvation
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08/09/2012 9:07:55 AM PDT
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Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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I’m going today. Pray for me!
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08/09/2012 9:21:08 AM PDT
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frogjerk
(OBAMA NOV 2012 = HORSEMEAT)
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08/09/2012 3:20:23 PM PDT
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Salvation
("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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