[kən-trĭsh́ən]
(n.)Sincere remorse for wrongdoing; repentance. See synonyms at penitence
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Contrition or contriteness (from the Latin contritus 'ground to pieces, i.e. crushed by guilt) is sincere and complete remorse (i.e. regret with a sense of guilt) for sins one has committed. The ...
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The Act of Contrition is a prayer recited by the penitent during the Latin Rite Roman Catholic sacrament of Confession. It is also used by some believers as a private devotional as part of a daily e...
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Definition of contrition in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of contrition. Pronunciation of contrition. Translations of contrition. contrition synonyms, contrition antonyms. Information about contrition in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... contrition - sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation...
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Lat. contritio, a breaking of something hardened ... Nature of contrition ... This interior repentance has been called by theologians "contrition". It is defined explicitly by the Council of Trent (Sess. XIV, ch. iv de Contritione): "a sorrow of soul and a hatred of sin committed, with a firm purpose of not sinning in the future".
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Also called 'imperfect contrition.' Definition, its relation to sacramental penance, and moral considerations ... Attrition or Imperfect Contrition (Latin attero, "to wear away by rubbing"; p. part. attritus).
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1996 DAY OF CONTRITION: PROTESTING MODERN-DAY WITCH HUNTS ... 1997 DAY OF CONTRITION ... A new "Day of Contrition" was organized in Salem MA on the 300th anniversary of the original day, 1996-JAN-14. The press release of the organizers, The Justice Committee, follows:
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contrition n. Sincere remorse for wrongdoing; repentance. See synonims at penitence . ... Contrition or contriteness [1](from the Latin contritus 'ground to pieces, i.e. crushed by guilt) is sincere and complete remorse (i.e. regret with a sense of guilt) for sins one has committed. The remorseful person is said to...
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