Phrases with «venial sin»

"Venial sin" refers to a minor wrongdoing, mistake, or fault that is not considered to be as severe as a major sin. It is a less serious offense that does not completely sever one's relationship with God and can be forgiven more easily. Full definition

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Sentences with «venial sin»

Sort of like the drawing of a Catholic soul we had to study in grade school — all white but dotted with venial sins like measles on a Robert Wyman painting. (hammer.ucla.edu)
Purgatory does not cleanse mortal sin from the soul only venial sin. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
We know that we are only formally obliged to confess mortal sins, but venial sin also weakens the soul, and without regular confession our spirits can grow dull and our consciences corrode little by little, opening the way to graver lapses should temptation come. (faith.org.uk)
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Phrases with «venial sin»

Sentences with «venial sin»

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