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Absolution :: Absolution (n.) The form of words by which a penitent is absolved.

Impenitent :: Impenitent (a.) Not penitent; not repenting of sin; not contrite; of a hard heart.

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) A small building in a monastery where penitents confessed.

Penitently :: Penitently (adv.) In a penitent manner.

Unpenitent :: Unpenitent (a.) Impenitent.

Penitent :: Penitent (n.) One who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his transgressions.

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.

Penitent :: Penitent (n.) One under church censure, but admitted to penance; one undergoing penance..

Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) A name given to certain catechumens and penitents who were permitted to join only in parts of church worship.

Miserere :: Miserere (n.) The psalm usually appointed for penitential acts, being the 50th psalm in the Latin version. It commences with the word miserere..

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) That part of a church to which penitents were admitted.

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) One who does penance.

Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) An office of the papal court which examines cases of conscience, confession, absolution from vows, etc., and delivers decisions, dispensations, etc. Its chief is a cardinal, called the Grand Penitentiary, appointed by the pope..

Repentingly :: Repentingly (adv.) With repentance; penitently.

Absolution :: Absolution (n.) The exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven..

Repentant :: Repentant (n.) One who repents, especially one who repents of sin; a penitent..

Sanbenito :: Sanbenito (n.) Anciently, a sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church..

Penitential :: Penitential (n.) A book formerly used by priests hearing confessions, containing rules for the imposition of penances; -- called also penitential book..

Unconverted :: Unconverted (a.) Unregenerate; sinful; impenitent.

Contrite :: Contrite (a.) Broken down with grief and penitence; deeply sorrowful for sin because it is displeasing to God; humbly and thoroughly penitent.

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