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'''Penance''' has three related, but distinct, meanings: | '''Penance''' has three related, but distinct, meanings: | ||
| − | * the confession of [[sin]]s to a [[clergyman]] in order to receive [[absolution]]. | + | * the [[confession]] of [[sin]]s to a [[clergyman]] in order to receive [[absolution]]. |
* the [[punishment]] by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others. | * the [[punishment]] by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others. | ||
* the private personal repentence to [[God]] of one's own sins. | * the private personal repentence to [[God]] of one's own sins. | ||
[[category:religion]] | [[category:religion]] | ||
Revision as of 19:27, March 3, 2008
Penance has three related, but distinct, meanings:
- the confession of sins to a clergyman in order to receive absolution.
- the punishment by which one atones for sins committed by himself or others.
- the private personal repentence to God of one's own sins.