Sentences with phrase «penitence requires»

«It is essential to understand well the sacrament of penitence requires the personal dialogue between the penitent and the confessor and the absolution by the confessor,» Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told reporters on Wednesday.

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Baptism and communion require penitence and thought before you seek them.
For those grieving over real guilt for actual misdeeds, Gregory hypothesizes that three stages are required for a return to moral health — penitence, pardon, and reparation.
Penitence is the only important element of it and that doesn't require ashes.
It requires of us penitence, trust, and resolute endeavor.
On the other hand, if one is relying upon God's forgiveness, or grace, no degree of mere obedience as such is required, only penitence and faith.
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